Author: Sebastian Langkilde

Vinyl Collector. NFL Degenerate. Big Sky Country.

RIP Cody

RIP Cody

I found out today an old friend from high school passed away in a car accident this morning. It really smacked me in the face in a lot of ways but I’m sad a young guy with a full life ahead of him passed unnecessarily today. It’s a head shaker and makes you forgot your own shit. You can’t help but wonder why the fuck something like this should happen. I haven’t spoken to Cody in many years but I remember him. I knew a good man.

Cody and I attended the same high school and met through the few punk rockers on campus. It was a small number of kids and I didn’t know how much punk and alternative styles of rock and metal were about to change me and make an impact on my life. Cody was there for an early portion of it. He’s tastes in music influenced mine. He was a big Ska, Operation Ivy, early pop-punk, and hardcore fan. We had great conversations about DIY shows and scenes of the past. We were both huge fans of Black Flag. I remember him favoring My War the most of their records. Cody and his friend maybe a really funny diss track about me called “Hey Sebastian!” by his band Skunk and The Cantanis Monks.

This death reminds me of the many I’ve experienced over the past 12 months. This one hurts in a different way though. This could have happened to me. It might happen to me. Cody certainly didn’t deserve to go this way. It makes me wonder if I should be grateful or regretful to be alive. For one, I’m lucky I still get to go on but yet I wonder if it should have been me. It shouldn’t have been him. That’s for sure.

 

 

What Up ESPN?

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New HBO talent and one of my favorites Bill Simmons finally announced his new show last week and formally announced it on his podcast today. As the image above mentions the debut episode will air June 22nd at 10 PM. The first season will consist of twenty 30 minute episodes with various guests. Simmons indicated with guest Michael Rapaport these episodes will feature multiple guests. Perhaps more than one guest per episode and will focus on conversations about sports and pop culture. Certainly the strongest elements of Bill’s ideas and opinions.

I’m definitely curious about who he will have on the show and what exactly he wants to talk about with his guests. Simmons does interviews but exactly like a Dan Patrick or Rachel Nichols. He’s far more conversational, likes a laugh, gossip, and sharing stories. His unique personality and approach garners a different type of show from what’s been out there on TV for ages. I expect something new, refreshing, and most importantly an invite to a hilarious conversation at a modern kick back, whether at a sports bar, club, or however you enjoy getting your buzz on.

Hopefully Michael Rapaport will guest on an episode like they suggested on today’s podcast. Their conversations about famous cocksmen like Burgess Meredith, Dr. J, and Matt Dillon kill me. Especially the one about Burgess, the stickman of his day. I’ll be interested in seeing if it will be celebrity or athlete heavy. The old BS Report and Grantland regulars should come by as well. I’m looking for Chuck Klosterman and guys like that to guest on the show regularly.