BDJ Went to the Movies: X-Men Apocalypse

 

It speaks to the kind of year that we’re having superhero movie-wise when an X-Men film is almost an afterthought.  We’ve already seen blockbusters in Captain America: Civil War as well Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice so X-Men’s arrival hasn’t received as much love as it should. Continue reading “BDJ Went to the Movies: X-Men Apocalypse”

Kicks & Coffee – Jordan’s Are Sitting On Shelves, and That’s Perfectly OK (5/30/16)

I went into work this Saturday knowing for sure the Flu Game 12s would be gone by the time I came in. The mall that houses the shoe store I work at opens at 10 a.m. However, we open doors on the Saturdays of Jordan releases at 9 a.m. and most of the morning shift people clock in at 9:30 a.m. People who have tickets … Continue reading Kicks & Coffee – Jordan’s Are Sitting On Shelves, and That’s Perfectly OK (5/30/16)

The Warriors Shut Me Up

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Igoudala, Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Anderson Varejao, Andrew Bogut, Shaun Livingston and Mo Speights, I wanted to say that I apologize. I counted you all out and I was absolutely wrong. I questioned Steve Kerr’s coaching acumen. I was made a fool of. He drew up plays that I could only imagine a coach like Phil Jackson could … Continue reading The Warriors Shut Me Up

Memorial Day: The Underappreciated Champions of America

Our veterans of the many of different branches of the Armed Forces have been through Hell and high water. This is on and off of the battlefield. Before all of this, they must physically and mentally prepare themselves for the rigors of war, or other jobs that they must do.  Some of them are kids… Only 18 years old… Going to war! That’s a very … Continue reading Memorial Day: The Underappreciated Champions of America

Xanax, Triple C’s, and Waves | Meet 00 Doma

Photo via tbrownmedia A multitude of adjectives come to mind when reaching for one to describe Toma Pearson II. However, terms like dull, monotonous, or anything synonymous would be an insult. Half of the spectacle known as the Sleaze Twins, 00 Doma has been making a name for himself in recent months. With his first show, Art Show II in April, under his belt and … Continue reading Xanax, Triple C’s, and Waves | Meet 00 Doma

Brave: Small Words, Big Actions

  Editor’s note: This is an article by Kailey Rhone, one of the newest additions to The Demo Tape staff.   I have a crimson-colored Mirriam-Webster Dictionary on my book shelf. Amongst its pages is the definition for the word “brave.” An adjective, it means “having or showing courage.” In an alternate definition, this five-lettered word means “making a fine show.” The image that is inextricably linked to … Continue reading Brave: Small Words, Big Actions

The Demo Tape Podcast: Episode 4

We have finally renamed The Daily Skanj to The Demo Tape Podcast. Our old name, “The Daily Skanj”, will be retired forever (Good riddance). Our topics will continue to be sports, music and entertainment related. Today we discuss the misfortunes of Stephen Curry and the Warriors, Cavs vs Raptors, and All-NBA First Defensive Team. Who got snubbed and who shouldn’t be on the teams to … Continue reading The Demo Tape Podcast: Episode 4

The Warriors Are the Greatest Disappointment in NBA History

During this season, we have seen the rise and fall of one of the most talked about teams. The Golden State Warriors are that team. They have given NBA fans much to expect from them during the playoffs and so far, they have fallen flat on their respective faces. Stephen Curry is the de-facto leader of the Warriors. When he’s on, the Warriors are on. … Continue reading The Warriors Are the Greatest Disappointment in NBA History