Anthony C. Ferrante of “SharkNado” With The Freaks

As you know, “The Fantasy Freaks” on FOX Sports Radio embrace all types of social media outlets and celebrate the huge pops and trending topics in the Twitterverse. On Thursday night, a new pop culture phenomenon occurred in the form of a campy summer movie titled simply “Sharknado.” Hell, the official movie poster (see below) […]

ITSD Harmon’s Podcast 7.15: Zimmerman & Social Media

Harmon’s Podcast 7.15 includes chatter on the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Home Run Derby, trade rumors and a lot about social media and pop culture. The Zimmerman-Martin decision came down on Saturday night, and many athletes took to Twitter with a response. For Roddy White and Victor Cruz, their word choices were regrettable […]

Harmon’s Blog 7.15: Baseball, Sharks & Hitchhiking Musicians

Freddie Freeman won the “Last Man Standing” or whatever the final roster voting process is called for the National League. He’ll miss the game because of a thumb injury. Teammate Brian McCann replaced Freeman on the All-Star roster. Meanwhile, Yasiel Puig rolled out to a nightclub to celebrate the break. I hope Puig doesn’t reinjure […]

Raise My Hand: Watched “SharkNado” & Will Again

Forget the ratings for a moment (0.4), SharkNado was one of the most enjoyable times I’ve had in front of a television for while a while. I loved the second-screen viewing experience that it became in the Twitterverse, as many of the nation’s greatest, most accomplished sportswriters came together to entertain the masses. There were […]

Harmon’s Blog 7.12: Puig, SharkNado, Gronk & Diapers

Harmon’s Blog 7.12 runs through the world of fantasy baseball and Major League Baseball box scores. He knowingly nods to those who watched SharkNado and talks injuries and adult diapers. Yeah, Harmon’s got a little bit for everyone. Baltimore first baseman Chris Davis went 1-for-3 with his major league-leading 34th home run in Thursday’s 3-1 […]

Participation Trophy: Are You A F-O-G? Join The Gonzalez Family In Miami

I saw a headline on Yahoo! Sports that grabbed my interest. I would have loved to sit in on the pitch meeting that netted this gem from the Marlins. “So … the Nationals are coming to town.” “The Nationals. Well, they’re not in first place right now, so we have to scrap that language.” “What […]

Kings of the Mic: Ice Cube Sounds Off On Dwight Howard

I actually thought about checking out the “Kings of the Mic” tour when it hit Los Angeles and the famed Greek Theater. LL Cool J, De La Soul and Ice Cube were among the top names on the bill. Who doesn’t drift into “Today Was A Good Day” and talk of playing craps on the […]

Harmon’s Blog 7.8: Jeter, Hamilton, Howard, Puig & The Third Rail

All-Star Chris Sale of the White Sox was bested by Matt Moore, a 12-game winner who was left off the squad, over the weekend. Sale has received a whopping total of 31 runs of support in 16 starts this season. Rockies starter Roy Oswalt left his weekend outing with a strained hamstring. The veteran hurler […]

ESPN OTL: “Carry On”

It’s easy to be cynical given the seemingly unending flow of sad, sobering news and information received through our phones, televisions and social media outlets. I regularly read the newspapers of my hometown of Chicago, and many headlines refer to the litany of shootings in the city at large. So, it’s always a welcome sight […]

Referee Beheaded At Brazilian Soccer Match

From my early introduction to sports, I was made aware of the loud and abrasive commentary that would be hurled in the direction of referees and officials. For the most part, the derisive chatter was what my now-aged self would consider PG-rated barbs. Sometimes, an intoxicated patron would raise the bar and wish bodily harm […]

The Game of Telephone Disconnects: Howard To Houston

Breaking news normally doesn’t fall into our collective lap on Friday afternoons. It definitely doesn’t occur on the Friday of a long holiday weekend most years. Of course, it’s not every year that a free agent like Dwight Howard commands the attention of the media. Without a written statement or saying a word (or taking […]

Falcons Linebacker Brian Banks On The Rich Eisen Podcast

One of the most compelling stories for 2013 as NFL training camps approach is that of Brian Banks, who will battle for a spot on the Atlanta Falcons roster. Here’s the summary of the podcast from NFL.com. “Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brian Banks stops by the “Rich Eisen Podcast” for a discussion with Rich about his […]

“Just Sit Right Back …” Yasiel Puig’s On A Boat

“Viva Puig!” It’s a battle cry heard across Los Angeles as the Cuban defector leads the Dodgers back into NL West contention. Across the United States, that sentiment is shared by fantasy owners who won the bidding war for Puig’s services. For the past several days, Major League Baseball pundits, former players and fans have […]

Who Went No. 1? Coverage

This past week, the Stanley Cup Final concluded with a Blackhawks victory over the Bruins in Boston. The next big event on the sports calendar was the NBA Draft and with it, myriad questions about trades and free agency. And, of course, there was some drama regarding the No. 1 pick. The Cavaliers shocked the […]

“Stay Dwight” Billboards: When Does The Anthem Drop?

It’s been a whirlwind week of updates in a sporting world that is normally quiet in late June. The Stanley Cup Final concluded on Monday night. The Blackhawks’ Game 6 win against the Bruins was about the only normal thing to occur. The hammer dropped on former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in […]

ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.24 NHL Final, Hernandez, Doc Rivers & More

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ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.21 NBA Finals, LeBron, Hernandez

Harmon hits the microphone on a Friday to chat up the NBA Finals and the dominance of LeBron James. We’ll save the “legacy” debates for a later day. This day is about honoring the clinic put on by the divisive star. Harmon touches on the evolving Aaron Hernandez case, a bit of Major League Baseball […]

ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.19 NBA Finals, Sheen & More

Harmon’s Podcast 6.19 rolls up NBA Finals Game 6 chatter. It’s LeBron James, Jesus Shuttlesworth and fantastic finishes. The Heat & Spurs are rolling to Game 7, and Harmon lays it out. The NHL Stanley Cup Final moves to Game 4 on Wednesday with the Bruins holding a 2-1 advantage over the Blackhawks. Can the […]

ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.17 Stanley Cup Final, Manu, LeBron & More

Harmon’s back at the microphone for the ITSD Podcast 6.17 – talking Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, a bit of MLB and “Wins” with the usual potpourri of pop culture brilliance. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio

FME: Hollywood Reporter Emmy Round Table Comic Actors

I’m a sucker for these type of shows, as longtime readers/listeners know. Here’s one from a series of chats put forth by The Hollywood Reporter featuring comedic actors. It’s a collection of actors that includes some of the biggest shows on television in the past twenty years. You’ve got “Friends” (Matthew Perry), “Modern Family” (Eric […]

PTC: Harmon’s Blog 6.14 MLB, FSTA, Hollywood & More

The Denver Post reports that Troy Tulowitzki faces a lengthy stay on the disabled list after an MRI revealed a broken rib on his right side. The injury occurred when Tulowitzki dove for a groundball on June 6 and caused Tulowitzki great discomfort. He’s expected to be sidelined for some 4-6 weeks. Josh Rutledge will […]

Shark Tank on ABC: They Just Need A Taste

Anyone who has perused the pages of SwollenDome.com or listening to me ranting on the radio or podcasts knows my affinity for the business side of everything I watch. I love watching dollars move in sports and entertainment, from ticketing to merchandise to the super-sized TV rates charged to the networks. One of the shows […]

New Fantasy: Northwestern Mutual College World Series

You know that I love all forms of this fantasy universe. Here’s another quick-hit offering to get you involved and excited. Northwestern Mutual is at it again, sponsoring another collegiate fantasy offering. It’s a new fantasy bit – the Northwestern Mutual College World Series – bracket challenge. Registration continues through Saturday on the NCAA D1 […]

ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.13 Stanley Cup Final, NBA & More

It’s time for ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.13 . Today, I’m talking Stanley Cup Final and Andrew Shaw’s game-winner — “The Pinball Wizard” — NBA Finals Game 4, Jason Kidd’s new job and summer movies. Lock it in. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio

Fallon Brings Back Tebowie: Keep The Sequels Coming

These might be my favorite bits from “Late Night” with Jimmy Fallon. Whenever he bridges the sarcasm and wit with music, good things happen. Just go find the Neil Young bits. Here’s the third iteration of “Tebowie,” where Fallon pays tribute to the quarterback while donning David Bowie-like garb from the 70s. We saw the […]

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