Monday marks Tom Waits’ 60th Birthday. In honor of the man, spunkybean is declaring Tom Waits Week, an honor previously bestowed on only Batman and Harry Potter. Why exactly does a musician with a voice like Jacob Marley’s chains and the lean and hungry look of your finer hobos warrant […]

Almost a year ago, we posted this article in honor of a little known holiday.  Sadly, we are now mourning the passing of the legendary Barbara Billingsley (pictured here), who passed away on October 16th, at the age of 94.  We’re featuring this article in her memory. –Spunkybean Staff, 10/18/2010 […]

This Sunday, FOX will air the final episode of King of the Hill. At 255 episodes, it’s the third longest-running scripted primetime series on TV right now, outlasted only by the original Law & Order and King’s long-time lead-in, The Simpsons. And while the ratings have been consisted for most […]

Hear ye, hear ye – court is in session! We’re putting pop culture on trial here. As much as we love pop culture, some of it has a lot to answer for. Maybe we liked something at the time, and now we feel sad about being stupid. Maybe we still […]

As I write this, I’m on my second cup of coffee while I watch CBS Sunday Morning.  My favorite satellite radio stations are 70s on 7 and 80s on 8.  I turned 36 this year, so I’ve officially exited certain desirable demographics that advertisers often target.  Some might call me […]

We love Conan O’Brien.  The spunkybean staff sort of idolizes him, going all the way back to his days as a Simpsons writer.  All week, we’re going to be celebrating Conan, and right now we’re looking at his guest appearances.  Conan’s popped up in some unlikely places, and here are […]