Category Archives: Iron Maiden

Survivor Island

Posted on September 21, 2026 by AverageAndy

Had a great time at the Survivor Island event held last Saturday at the American Dreams Mall in New Jersey. The event was put on to promote Survivor 51 which premieres on CBS this Wednesday, September 23 at 8:00 PM … Continue reading →

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AverageAndy’s Sports Update and a few shoutouts

Posted on September 14, 2026 by AverageAndy

It was a good weekend for AverageAndy’s sports teams. On Saturday, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks continued their early-season dominance with a 44-20 victory over William & Mary before a crowd of 5,000+ for their home opener. They are now 3-0 … Continue reading →

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Instramentals

Posted on August 10, 2026 by AverageAndy

Out on a walk the other day, I was listening to some Kansas, and there is a cool instrumental, “T.O. Witcher,” off of the “In the Spirit of Things” album. Made me think of other instrumentals that I enjoy, so … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts for a Friday

Posted on August 22, 2025 by AverageAndy

A little late, but sad to see that Terrence Stamp passed away last week. I remember him as General Zod in the original Superman and Superman 2. He also played Chancellor Valorum in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The Mets … Continue reading →

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Iron Maiden – “The Number of The Beast”

Posted on June 24, 2025 by AverageAndy

There are a ton of YouTube channels out there where people will review music (songs, albums) with titles like “Listening to XYZ for the first time”, or “Classical Singer hears XYZ for the first time”. While most of them are … Continue reading →

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What a messed-up world we are living in, (plus my latest Survivor Video was submitted)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by AverageAndy

I submitted my latest Survivor Video on Sunday (For Seasons 51 / 52). I took a simple approach this time and just talked for a few minutes. I simply spoke on how I have been a fan of Survivor since … Continue reading →

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Lets Go Mets

Posted on October 23, 2024 by AverageAndy

The NY Mets had a great year and made it to Game 6 of the NLDS against the LA Dodgers. Although they didn’t make it to the World Series, it was a fun ride and one that I will remember … Continue reading →

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One Week until Survivor / The Amazing Race Return

Posted on September 14, 2022 by AverageAndy

One week from today (Wednesday, September 21st) both Survivor and The Amazing Race both return with new seasons. Really looking forward to both of these. I am old school so have been trying to avoid any spoilers or even information … Continue reading →

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Quick update – Music I’ve been listening to

Posted on October 4, 2021 by AverageAndy

Was listening to the Marillion channel on Pandora and heard a song by the band Riverside. Looked them up on Apple Music and found out they are a Prog Rock band from Poland and have been around for a while … Continue reading →

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Finally back after some time away

Posted on August 2, 2021 by AverageAndy

Its been a strange few months with lots of different things going on. From my work contract ending to the death of my Father-In Law, there has been a lot on my mind, and I just didn’t feel like writing … Continue reading →

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