Monthly Archives: June 2014

Music Mondays – Who did it better? “Little Latin Lupe Lu”

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

In the film High Fidelity, Jack Black’s character makes a Monday mixtape that begins with “Walking on Sunshine” with the next track being “Little Latin Lupe Lu.” His co-worker asks if it is the Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels version … Continue reading →

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Follow Fridays – Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

I’ve known about this Kickstarter project for awhile now, but I didn’t realize that it was going to BE a Kickstarter. I was waiting for the book to pop up in Diamond’s Previews, but here it is: a 144 page … Continue reading →

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Why we need Ann Coulter

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

You’re furious about Ann Coulter’s attacks on futbol/soccer right now, aren’t you? Trust me, I am too. I’ve never really been a soccer fan but only because I’ve never gotten into the rhythm of the game. In fairness, I’ve never … Continue reading →

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I am large. I contain multitudes.

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

I probably shouldn’t be telling this story. This story will probably get me in trouble, but it’s a really good one, so I feel compelled to tell it. I’ll just have to make it vague in places, but here it … Continue reading →

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Four Color Teaching – What Kids Understand That Corporations Don’t

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

In Four Color Teaching, I discuss my experiences with comics and teaching. Today, I will talk about a discussion I had with 5 – 8th graders about diversity.  Every year, I teach “How to Create Superheroes” at a local youth … Continue reading →

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Kids Tube Review – Paw Patrol

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

Normally, I’m pretty positive on this site. At least, I’ve been trying to be. I want to talk about the things I love and avoid just being a place to rant about pop culture. However, I also feel an obligation … Continue reading →

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Music Mondays – My 5 Favorite Bright Eyes Songs

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

Bright Eyes is easily one of my all-time favorite bands. No Bright Eyes album is perfect and there are some real clunker songs, but when Conor Oberst is on, he is perfection. Here are my five favorite Bright Eyes songs … Continue reading →

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Follow Friday – Monte’s Mayhem

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

Nick Monte is a really cool guy. He is a supporter of my comic Noir City and he has a podcast about comics called Monte’s Mayhem. He also hates Star Wars. Follow him on twitter. Check out his blog. Here is his … Continue reading →

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Why I love Arrow

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

When Arrow was first announced, I will fully admit that I was skeptical. Green Arrow has always been a lesser version of Batman and only really works when he is in opposition to other heroes. Cranky old liberal Green Arrow is a … Continue reading →

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Four Color Teaching – Creating Superheroes

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Popgun Chaos

In Four Color Teaching, I discuss my experiences with comics and teaching. Today, I will discuss creating superheroes with kids from 5 – 8th grade.  Every year, the Ozarks Writing Project hosts a youth writing conference for students between 5th … Continue reading →

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