Category Archives: People

We are all Doomed (My Survivor Journey Continues)

Posted on September 1, 2026 by AverageAndy

I’ve been writing this blog for a long time (My First post was way back in September of 2010). I would talk about the CBS reality show Survivor at work, and how I was a huge fan and dreamed of … Continue reading →

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Been a while

Posted on August 27, 2026 by AverageAndy

Since it’s been a while since I last wrote anything, I’m going to simply write a bunch of things to try and catch up RIP to Hayden Panettiere (1989 – 2026), Dolly Parton (1946 – 2026), and Tim Curry (1946-2026). … Continue reading →

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Bad News Bears Reunion

Posted on August 3, 2026 by AverageAndy

After 50 years, most of the cast of “The Bad News Bears” reunited for a reunion at the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. This included the 1st apperience in 50 years by Christopher Barnes, who played Tanner Boyle, one of … Continue reading →

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The Survivor 50 winner is …, plus a little more

Posted on May 22, 2026 by AverageAndy

Aubry Bracco was voted the winner of Survivor 50 on Wednesday night in a live finale in LA (as voted on by the fans). Aubry won with an 8-3- 0 vote over Jonatan and Joe. This was Aubry’s 4th time … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 by AverageAndy

Sorry to see both Chrissy Hofbeck and Benjamin “Coach” Wade get voted off on the last episode of Survivor. Crazy that Chrissy again got voted off due to a new twist in the game, where the contestants voted for a … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Anniversary to “The Bad News Bears”.

Posted on April 8, 2026 by AverageAndy

Hard to believe, but 50 years ago on April 7th, 1976, “The Bad News Bears” was released in theaters. I can remember seeing it in the theater, and the 10-year-old me has been a fan ever since. The Bad News … Continue reading →

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Some quick updates, and Survivor 50

Posted on April 7, 2026 by AverageAndy

Lehigh Basketball fell to Prairie View A&M University 55-67 in the NCAA Play-In game, ending an exciting season. Congratulations to Coach Reed for winning the Patriot League Tournament and getting an automatic NCAA bid. Did see that junior guard and … 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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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