Author Archives: AverageAndy

About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Found the NJ Idol

Posted on February 17, 2026 by AverageAndy

Took the trip down to Asbury Park last Saturday as part of the Survivor 50 Idol Hunt. Location was given as the following clue on the official Survivor50challenge website. Solving the riddle pointed to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, … Continue reading →

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Survivor 50 Idol Hunt, and some random thoughts

Posted on February 3, 2026 by AverageAndy

In preparation for the February 25th premiere of Survivor 50, CBS/Survivor has set up a contest where everybody has a chance to go on a treasure hunt and find a hidden immunity idol. Survivor 50 Idol Hunt They have hidden … Continue reading →

Posted in 2026 Winter Olympics - Italy, Books, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Jia Jiang, Jia Jiang - Rejection Therapy, Job Searching, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, Survivor 50 Idol Hunt | Tagged 2026 Winter Olympics, AI, AI Fan Films, Jia Jiang, Patriots, Rejection Therapy, Seahawks, Survivor, Survivor 50, Survivor 50 Idol Hunt | Leave a comment

Few New YouTube Channels I have been watching

Posted on January 20, 2026 by AverageAndy

Been trying to expand my knowledge of things, so have been trying out some new YouTube channels Here are a few that I like and recommend. Take a look and Subscripe if interested Vinh Giang Evan Edinger Linus Tech Tips … Continue reading →

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Short but sweet

Posted on January 15, 2026 by AverageAndy

Topics of interest to me over the past few days NY Giants to sign John Harbaugh as new coach – OK with this (as long as PPP Trump is not involved) MY Mets are looking to sign Kyle Tucker – … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Klein, Beast Games, Benjamin "Coach" Wade, Books, Boston Rob, Christian Hubicki, Christine Hofbeck, Cirie Fields, Colby Donaldson, Dalton Ross, Dan Brown - The Secrets of Secrets, Drew Basile, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Job Searching, Jonny Fairplay, Kellyn Bechtold, Marillion, Mark Burnett, Mike Gabler, Mr. Beast, Music, NY Giants, NY Mets, Ozzy Lusth, Parvati Shallow, Q Burdette, Reality Shows, Richard Hatch, Rick Devens, Rob Cesternino, Sports, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Steve Hogarth, Steve Rothery, Survivor | Tagged Beast Games, Boy George, Culture Club, Dan Brown, GiveMeAChance, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Marillion, NeverTooOldForSurvivor, NY Giants, NY Mets, Stephen King, Survivor 50, Survivor 50 Idol Hunt | Leave a comment

First post of 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by AverageAndy

Hope everybody out there had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope you had the opportunity to spend some time with family and friends and reflect (good or bad) on 2025. Now it’s time to put 2025 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Books, Elon Musk, Football, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Job Searching, Lehigh, Lehigh University, Mark Burnett, Mark Cuban, Movies, Mr. Beast, Music, NY Giants, NY Mets, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, Television | Tagged 2025 Books, 2025 Movies, 2025 Music, 2025 TV, GiveMeAChance, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Lehigh Basketball, Marillion, NeverTooOldForSurvivor, NY Giants, NY Mets, PEACE, Survivor, Survivor 50 | Leave a comment

Survivor 49 – Thats a Wrap

Posted on December 18, 2025 by AverageAndy

Congratulations to Savannah Louie for winning Survivor 49 and taking home the $1,000,000.00 grand prize. She played a solid game and was able to sway the jury to vote for her to win. The vote was a slight deviation from … Continue reading →

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RIP Rob Reiner to end a horrible weekend

Posted on December 16, 2025 by AverageAndy

Very sad news about Rob Reiner and his wife being stabbed and killed by their son. Their son did have a history of addiction and mental health issues. Still, its incredibly sad to se this and I wouldn’t wish something … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Football / NY Mets Baseball

Posted on December 11, 2025 by AverageAndy

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks decided to play one of their worst games in the past two seasons and fell at home by a score of 7 – 14 against Villanova in the 2nd round of the FCS Play-Offs (After getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Football, Lehigh, NY Mets, Sports | Tagged Brandon Nimmo, David Stearns, Edwin Diaz, Lehigh Football, Lehigh Mountain Hawks, NY Mets, Pete Alonso, Steve Cohen | Leave a comment

Stranger Things 5 / Guns and Roses / Survivor 49

Posted on December 5, 2025 by AverageAndy

Hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving. Starting with my Birthday last Wednesday, the 26th, it was kind of a whirlwind. Started by meeting some friends out for our annual Night Before Thanksgiving. Came home and watched the 1st two episodes … Continue reading →

Posted in Dalton Ross, Football, Friends, Fun and Games, Guns' N Roses, Holiday Weekend, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Job Searching, Lehigh, Lehigh University, Marillion, Reality Shows, Sports, Stranger Things, Survivor | Tagged Atlas, CBS Survivor Casting, Guns' N Roses, Nothin', Stranger Things, Stranger Things 5, Survivor, Survivor 49, Survivor 50 | Leave a comment

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2025 by AverageAndy

Wishing everybody out there a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you find the time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the past year. I will be heading out to meet some friends for my annual Night Before Thanksgiving Get-together. Been … Continue reading →

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