LeBron James & Johnny Manziel Shill For McDonald’s

We talk frequently about the marketing and sales opportunities available to athletes when pondering possible moves in free agency and desired landing spots. Where are the big dollars to be made? Well, you know about the reach of fast food restaurants. Just take a drive down the street and carry a counter like the doorman […]

Taco Bell Crosses The Last Chasm: Breakfast

The image above displays one of the new items being introduced by Taco Bell as the Yum Brands seeks to compete with McDonald’s in the breakfast space. As put forth in this Yahoo! Finance article , Taco Bell will produce four new items. Check out the list below. – A.M. Crunchwrap — scrambled eggs, a […]

Harmon’s Podcast 7.31 Halls of Fame, Trade Deadline & Pro Bowl

Harmon’s Podcast 7.31: Harmon’s back to chat up the latest rumor, conjecture and speculation in Major League Baseball about Biogenesis suspensions and A-Rod, divergent enthusiasm about the Baseball and Football Halls of Fame, injury updates and the usual pop culture madness. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio

ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 5.30 With Playoffs, MLB, Junk Food & More

Harmon returns to the microphone for today’s podcast, talking up the NHL Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, Flopping master classes and fines, MLB and randomness. McDonald’s bosses respond to letters with – “It’s not junk food” — and “Human Centipede 3.” Huh? Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio

Heart Attack Grill Loses Its Unofficial Spokesman To … A Heart Attack

I read this headline on Tuesday morning and did a double-take. The famed “Heart Attack Grill” of Las Vegas lost its biggest fan and unofficial spokesperson when John Alleman suffered a heart attack last week. The 52-year-old burger aficionado was a fixture at the Fremont Street location. Owner Jon Basso said, “He’s the only person […]

Now How Much Would You Pay? The Sauce Is Bo$$

I have been a collector of sports memorabilia since I was a boy. I used to collect and trade sports cards and chase down autographs at the ballpark. I have owned various autographed baseballs, footballs, hockey sticks, pucks, mini-helmets, jerseys, schedules, yearbooks, programs and every type of Game-Used card known to man. I have never […]

Burger King Supplanted as No. 2 in Burgerland

If you mention the words “hamburger” or “burger joint” to a group of people in Los Angeles, you’re going to start an argument. There are many options available, from gastropubs to local mom and pop stands to the unavoidable large chains. I’d toss “Umami Burger” and “Bouzy” (a bar/grill down in the Beach Cities) into […]