7/4/15 from high atop the WTC.
Time for Oscoda, After Dark
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Saturday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with KIM WILDE!
Think about it, there have been 'Kids in America' for 250 years now as of today. Pretty cool.
Saturday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with AEROSMITH!
Sounding fine on the 4th of July it's 'Draw the Line'
Saturday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with MUNGO JERRY!
Aptly named for the 4th of July, 'In the Summertime' taking us out tonight.
About those knockout round predictions
At 10-5 Johnny would have made a little money on his gambling app JohnnyBets. Let's see how he does with this round:
Morocco vs Canada: Canada is at home and playing very well. Johnny's guess is that won't be enough. Morocco is the call here.
France vs Paraguay: Paraguay put in full effort in knocking out Germany. France is another level right now.
Brazil vs Norway: Each time Johnny expects Brazil to have an off match or not look like, well, Brazil they have exceeded expectations. Both teams in great form, both with an elite scorer. Vikings or Samba, hmmmmmm. Samba
England vs Mexico: Goood match. Normally you'd say England has the quality to advance. Yes, normally England wouldn't be playing at altitude in the legendary El Azteca Stadium. Johnny is going with Mexico
Spain vs Portugal: The people who put the tournament together must be pretty proud for having gotten this match to happen. Old rivals with great teams. Johnny picked against Spain last round He won't make that mistake here.
USA vs Belgium: USA at home but without their top spark plug Balogen. Belgium extended themselves quite at bit last match and with Belgium being an older team that could factor.. Will they just put a box around Pulisic? Johnny thinks the USA, if they will play up tempo should wear Belgium down and eek out a win.
Argentina vs Egypt: Hey, Argentina, whistle past the graveyard much? Their defense of their title might just rest on an own goal by the Cape Verde Islands. Johnny thinks they'll have learned their lesson. Argentina to move on.
Colombia vs Switzerland: Really you could toss a coin here. And Johnny is going to do just that.
Colombia
You know it, you love it, you can't live without it...
...it's the Legend of Jimmy's Truck! Happy Independence Day!
Monday, June 29, 2026
Late night open thread
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
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Let's see if Johnny can predict soccer worth a darn...
With the knockout rounds of the World Cup beginning, (Canada beat South Africa in extra time last night in the land of poutine 1-0) let's check Johnny's predictions:
Brazil vs Japan: What a clash of styles. Wide open counter attacking (Brazil) vs ball control and discipline (Japan). Could be quite close but picking against Brazil in a World Cup this early is a fools errand. Pick: Brazi.
Germany vs Paraguay: Germany. Easier choice here.
Netherlands vs. Morocco: Best first round knockout match. Johnny's head says Morocco but his heart says pedigree in the WC and the pick here is the Netherlands.
Ivory Coast vs Norway: The Vikings are playing quite well and have an elite striker in Haaland. Norway to win here.
France vs. Sweden: France is a heavy favorite and Johnny asks which Sweden team shows up. Could be a big win, could be close but it shoulr be France.
Mexico vs. Ecuador: There has to be an upset somewhere in the first round. But it won't be here. Not at home. Mexico to win.
United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Sure Johnny wants to pick the US. They should be the favorites. Johnny wants to believe but the US history in knockouts is to hope to win the first knockout them lose to a better side. The pick in the USA but it could teach a nation about the perils of penalty kicks.
England vs. Congo DR A nice return to the World Cup for Congo DR and to make the knockout rounds is impressive after such a long absence (They were last in the World Cup when the country was known as Zaire) but England and the Harry Kanes are the pick.
Belgium vs. Senegal: A real pick 'em. The winner would face the USA should the USA defeat Bosnia-Herzogovina. A program with a solid history (Belgium) vs a hot newcomer (Senegal). Johnny will go with Senegal.
Spain vs. Austria: Spain are big favorites. Here's your upset. Austria to advance.
Portugal vs Croatia: Goooood match. A team with an embarrassment of riches (Portugal) vs a rock solid World Cup team (Croatia). Johnny has close friends from Croatia so naturally he's going with them. Coratia wins in a slight upset.
Switzerland vs. Algeria: Switzerland seems to be a safe choice here.
Australia vs. Egypt: Good on the Aussies for making the knockouts, unexpected. Same for Egypt. Egypt advances.
Argentina vs. Cabo Verde: Lionel Messi vs the Cape Verde Islands. Call it a stretch but Johnny says Argentina.
Colombia vs. Ghana: Toss a coin. Colombia is favored but always seem to disappoint about this time in tournaments. Johnny will go one match deep with them. Colombia for the win,
Friday, June 26, 2026
Late night open thread
Did you know then, Elvis Presley never performed outside North America. It's a fact.
Time for Oscoda, After Dark
Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVGANZA with ROXY MUSIC!
Bubbles, they make everything better. 'Love Is the Drug' kicking things off tonight.
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