Tag Archives: YouTube

100 Reasons To Not Kill Yourself #23.

Posted on 2019/12/04 by The Hook

It may get a bad rep and even though there are a gazillion different platforms and channels out there now, and nothing to watch at times, television allows us to collectively share experiences that can change our lives and perspectives. … Continue reading →

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What Would “The Bellman Chronicles: The Series” Look Like Anyway?

Posted on 2017/12/07 by The Hook

It will come as no surprise to the dozen of you who read this blog that I would very much like to see a live-action television series based on the contents of this space finally come to life. But it … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Shahir Massoud.

Posted on 2016/12/29 by The Hook

Shahir Massoud is a god. Now before you start clicking away and heading over to YouTube to watch a cat play the piano while drinking a beer through a straw… please allow me to explain. Gods provide life – and … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Peter Mitchell Of Murdoch Mysteries.

Posted on 2016/09/26 by The Hook

Season Ten of Murdoch Mysteries is almost upon us so it’s time for a Murdoch Monday 5×5, friends. Peter Mitchell is literally the man with the plan. As the showrunner/executive producer for one of television’s greatest dramas of all time … Continue reading →

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More Fun On The Phone With The Hook.

Posted on 2016/04/29 by The Hook

Once again, I’ve decided to inspire a collective question among my readership. And not just, “Why the hell are we reading this blog? After all, there are literally a billion cat videos on YouTube, and there’s still some paint drying … Continue reading →

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Ask The Hook…

Posted on 2016/04/01 by The Hook

…but weren’t interested enough to be bothered. As a bellman, and an endlessly-fascinating human being in general, I get a lot of queries thrown my way – and eggs and garbage, but that’s another story – and now I’ve decided … Continue reading →

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The Hook’s Guide To Mommy Travel.

Posted on 2016/03/04 by The Hook

In the interest of full disclosure, there are a few things I must confess before we begin:  1)  While I am a parent, I am not a mommy – though I am beginning to develop breasts, and while I find … Continue reading →

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Walking The Minefield That is The Hotel Biz.

Posted on 2015/10/11 by The Hook

After almost-two decades in the hospitality circus biz, it’s safe to say I’ve encountered more “fascinating souls” (i.e nut bars), than the average soul. And so it’s not out of the realm of possibility to imagine that every once in … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Aussa Lorens.

Posted on 2013/12/27 by The Hook

She is the Jack Bauer of WordPress, risking life and limb for blog fodder. Pop culture is a tool in her hands, elevating her posts to brilliance.  (And yes, the preceding sentence remained unchanged as it leapt from my writing … Continue reading →

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