A Piece of Denise

Out of Market, Out of Luck? Blackouts, Merch and Road Trips

What’s it really like to root for teams that play hundreds of miles away? We dig into the blackout maze across the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and WNBA, the hunt for team gear when local stores only carry the hometown team, and what it costs to travel for a game, including two trips to New York to see the Yankees. How do you watch your out-of-market teams? Tell us!

Romantic comedies have always been my comfort movies.

This week, I'm counting down my favorite romantic comedies and explaining why these movies have earned permanent spots on myrewatch list. From The Proposal and Friends with Benefits to Brown Sugar, Our Family Wedding, and Always Be My Maybe, we're talkinglaughs, love stories, unforgettable chemistry, and all the reasons rom-coms continue to have a special place in my heart.

If you're a fan of meet-cutes, fake dating, friends-to-lovers romances, and happy endings, this episode is for you.

Disney may be known for its princesses, castles, and happily‑ever‑afters… but let’s be honest: the villains are the ones who steal the show. In this episode, I take a gloriously dramatic stroll down Disney’s darker lane to celebrate the villains who shaped our childhoods, our humor, our standard for theatrical excellence. Each villain is chaotic in their own way and some common themes among them. If you love dramatic monologues, unhinged motivations, and the characters who made being bad look fun, this episode is your new comfort listen.

In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the era that shaped my entire childhood: the Disney Renaissance. We’re talking the movies that lived in my living room on VHS tapes. These tapes are the ones I watched and rewound so many times that my VCR just gave up. From the sweeping romance of Beauty and the Beast to the chaotic perfection of Aladdin, from the emotional gut‑punch of The Lion King to the brilliance of Mulan. If you grew up rewinding these movies over and over, this episode is basically a warm hug from your childhood.

From anime cosplay harassment to pop‑concert VIP side‑eyes to sports fandom double standards, Fandom can be community, creativity, and escape — but for Black fans, it can also be a battlefield. This episode exposes how racism quietly, and not so quietly, shapes fan spaces. A candid look at what Black fans navigate just to enjoy the things they love.

Fandom is supposed to be fun. It is a place for creativity, community, and connection. But what happens when passion turns toxic? In this episode, we dive into the dark side of fandom, where love becomes entitlement, disagreements become harassment, and online spaces turn into battlegrounds. From toxic fan policing to full‑blown anti‑fandom culture, we explore how something meant to bring people together can just as easily tear them apart.

If you’ve ever felt pushed out of a fandom, overwhelmed by fan wars, or confused by how joy turned hostile, this episode talks about it all

The New York Knicks are finally NBA Champions — and this episode dives deep into the historic, unforgettable, absolutely electric journey that got them there. From a dominant 16–3 playoff run with multiple sweeps, to the underdog mentality that fueled every round, we break down how this team rewrote the franchise’s destiny.

You’ll hear about the bench stepping up in the biggest moments, OG Anunoby’s iconic putback, the Knicks claiming both the NBA Cup and the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and the parade that turned New York City into a sea of blue and orange.

In this episode, we’re packing our imaginary bags and heading straight to Italy to talk about You, Me & Tuscany. It's a warm, sun‑drenched rom‑com that isn’t trying to reinvent the genre so much as wrap you in a soft blanket, hand you a glass of wine, and whisper “shhh… just enjoy this.” And enjoy it, I did. If you love escapist travel vibes, early‑2000s rom‑com energy, or movies that feel like a deep exhale, this episode is your Tuscan getaway.

Before streaming, before binge‑watching, there were the shows that scared us just enough to keep watching. Join me as we revisit the eerie charm of 90s horror TV: Goosebumps, Are You Afraid of the Dark, Tales from the Cryptkeeper, Scooby‑Doo, Courage, So Weird, The Twilight Zone, The X‑Files, and more. A journey through the chills, the comfort, and the unforgettable weirdness that raised us.

I had to take an elective at university. I decided on a film studies class about Alfred Hitchcock. In my endeavor to take something a bit easier on my mind, I was introduced to the Master of Suspense. I take a look at the 4 films that stuck with me in said class. Rear Window, Psycho, The Birds and Strangers on a train.

In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. And to top it all off... I believe Stan Lee got his idea for cameos...

How do I get here? My love of sports and how it fits into my life and fandom. The Joys of competition and community. Traveling to games and picking teams. I reminisce about it all.

Listen in as I wax romantically on my favorite moments with Ichigo and the gang, From the beginning to the TYBW... all of the things that I felt were getting my heart rate up. From the first Bankai to the First Kenpachi... stay tuned.

I get go to back through some of my fave anime and some of my shared experiences while watching. Bleach, One Piece, Noragami, Kuroko's Basketball, Samurai Champloo, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, FullMetal Alchemist:Brotherhood, and Food Wars.

How I came to them, the friends I got with them, the ups, the downs and the goods, the bads... 10 of my faves...

Dani and I ranting on all the things that grind our gears. From rude fans (in any fandom) to walking down the sidewalk. Everyday life should not be this hard. People sitting in assigned seats that are not theirs and airports.

I am a battle shonen girlie and it is the quickest way to my heart. This is where I get to reminisce about a lot of my faves... the story and how I felt watching it.

These are the anime are the ones close to my heart for various reasons and would watch again from the beginning if I ever lost my memory.

Sit with me as I was romantically on all my favorite comfort movies that may or may not be a series. No judgement as I spout off all my favorite movies to rest my mind and relax to. Jurassic Park, Terminator, The Mummy, Look Who's Talking, etc...

Time to talk comfort shows. We all have them. We all rely on them. They get us through tough times. What do I relax to? What do I fall asleep to...? What is usually on in the background?

I came with another list of fantastic shows. From Golden Girls, to Fraiser, to Scooby Doo. My list of my dependables is long but we have time for it.

Reminiscing on how I became an NSYNC and JT fan, all the time I have spent listening to and loving the guys of NSYNC... How JT got me through some difficult times in my life and how I have always leaned on their music,

It has been 26 years of me and my first loves the guys of NSYNC.

Dani and I discuss our experiences surrounding hockey from the past few years... from finding out that we both loved it for years, to hanging out with the Black Girl Hockey Club... to me heading to the Stadium Series this year.

Note: Nothing like me being WRONG about the Buffalo Sabres mascot... I said it was a Buffalo... Told Dani she was wrong for thinking about the weapon Sabre.... She was closer than me... But the mascot is Sabretooth. Now we are even more confused.

Bleach is back with the TYBW... and I am reminiscing on what got me to watching in the first place and what keeps me coming back after all this time

Running back to the 90's to relieve some of my favorite kids sports movies. Sports have always been a good time for me and I wanted to go back and unpack some of the movies that have been tied to my love of sports for many years and still have a place in my heart today.

Some of the best series I read as a kid. Selecting books for my niece and nephews to read has been fun. There is so much more selection than when I was a kid. My niece has shown interest in things I used to read as a kid. So I started making a list of all those book series that I used to love.

This week is all about the kid shows I was allowed to watch. Take a trip down memory lane with me.