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Captain Nath

In Memoriam

I haven’t worked a day in my life: John Madden, 1936-2021

December 29, 2021

Remembering one of football's great ambassadors, arguably the person most responsible for bringing the game into the mainstream

“Just do the work, pal. You’ll be all right”: Ted Lasso season two

October 14, 2021

While still mostly pleasurable, the loss of Bill Lawrence behind the scenes is reflected in season two's less careful and detailed plotting

In Memoriam

I’ve been lucky: Norm Macdonald, 1959-2021

September 15, 2021

Remembering the one-of-a-kind standup, a consummate craftsman and the best host Weekend Update ever had

I Think You Should Leave, Season Two

July 15, 2021

Season 2 of Tim Robinson's sketch show phenomenon is different but no less funny than season 1

Year of the Month

A kiss of death, the embrace of life: Television, Marquee Moon

May 25, 2021

One of the all-time great guitar-rock albums and defining albums of post-punk still sounds just as fresh and fiery after nearly 45 years

Deep Dives with the Captain

True Optimism vs. Hopepunk

February 8, 2021

True optimism isn't about feeling better, it's about believing we can do better

TV Countdown

The TV Moments of 2020 (with Special Guest wallflower)

January 28, 2021

Back once again to look at our favorite individual moments from the year in television

Year of the Month

So this is what it’s like to be an adult: Pearl Jam, No Code

January 7, 2021

Pearl Jam's fourth album is an underrated great, their first that truly represents what the band wanted to be

Year of the Month

20th century, go to sleep: R.E.M., New Adventures in Hi-Fi

January 6, 2021

R.E.M.'s tenth album, the final one with Bill Berry, is an unheralded masterpiece-- arguably their best

Year of the Month

Even Moses got excited when he saw the promised land: Lyle Lovett, The Road to Ensenada

January 5, 2021

Lyle Lovett's sixth album features some of his best songwriting amidst his unique blend of traditional American influences