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A Hat Tip to a Previous JTTG Guest: Jonathan Tjarks

Reading Time: < 1 minute I just found out one of my favorite writers, Jon Tjarks, passed away from Cancer last month. I searched his name to see if he had shared his opinion on one of the more scintillating stories happening in the NBA right now and discovered this update: https://www.theringer.com/2022/9/11/23347619/jonathan-tjarks You will find one of his final pieces …

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On Life and Football – An Interview with Referee Rant

Reading Time: < 1 minute Over at my buddy, Ralph’s, “Referee Rant” podcast series, my latest entry: https://refereerant.com/episode-252-the-rant-kene-erike/ You can listen to the interview here. We explore my thoughts on COVID, real-world conflict resolution, and navigating the games—within the game—of football. Some time stamps below….

Guest Spotlight: Anthony Mychal

Reading Time: 4 minutes Anthony Mychal runs one of my favorite websites, anthonymychal.com. His book, An Athlete’s Guide To Chronic Knee Pain, occupies a prominent space on my digital mantle. I’ve invited Anthony to JTTG to tell us more about his work.

Guest Spotlight: Okwy Anyanwu

Reading Time: 4 minutes Meeting new people is enjoyable. It’s particularly gratifying when they’re of shared heritage. Nigeria, a nation as synonymous with human capital as it is oil reserves, continues to make waves in fashion, technology, and entertainment. I met Okwy Anyanwu at an event for Nigerian professionals in New York City in March. She works in television production and, if you live in …

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Guest Spotlight: Presh Talwalkar

Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest Spotlight: Presh Talwalkar As I’ve said in the past, there are few things I enjoy more than a good game. Games requiring participant interaction and strategic planning appeal to my analytical orientation and competitive nature. My latest guest interview offers more of the same.

Guest Spotlight: Ryan (GrubGrade)

Reading Time: 5 minutes Guest Spotlight: Ryan (From GrubGrade) Ryan operates the popular food review site GrubGrade.com. When I want to know the latest offerings at a restaurant or drive-thru, GrubGrade is one of my first stops. High-quality food photos paired with detailed reviews satisfy even the most discerning readers. I’ve invited Ryan here to tell us more about himself.

Guest Spotlight: Tom Naughton

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Spotlight: Tom Naughton Tom Naughton was one of the early supporters of Just Tap The Glass. If you haven’t watched his documentary, Fat Head, you should do so immediately. It’s as entertaining as it is informative. I’ve discussed the benefits of higher-protein eating and debunked some of the hysteria permeating the food industry in the past. Fat Head takes an in-depth look into …

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