Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

iPhone 5 – Worth the Upgrade?

It’s been a week since Apple announced the release of its latest game changer, the iPhone 5, to the general public. As a “junior” geek (just knows enough to be dangerous, not smart enough to know WHY I should have the latest gadgets), I was excited about all the possible innovations that would come with […]

Podcast #48 – Breaking Bad

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Last week, Breaking Bad aired its mid season finale, setting the stage for the shows final eight episodes that will air next summer. When the dust settled, the viewers of the hit AMC drama were left with many questions. We at UnderScoopFire felt it was our duty to tackle these questions. Unfortunately, only Corey & Tank were up to […]

The 6 Shows You Should Watch This Fall

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

If you have listened to any of the UnderScoopFire podcasts in which the Voltron Roundtable discuss television shows, you will know that I generally wait out new series until they either make it to season 2 or they come highly recommended from someone I respect. I do this because I have been burned in the […]

Happy Birthday to Mad Men’s Don Draper!

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

In the season 5 premiere of Mad Men, Don Draper’s wife Megan serenades him in French to the tune of “Zou Bisou Bisou” while friends and coworkers watch in awe. She has thrown him a surprise 40th birthday party. It is June 1, 1966. Today we celebrate Don’s “birthday” (more great TV/movie character’s birthdays can be found […]

The Mad Cast is Back!

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

In this episode, Joe & Corey welcome back Tank to break down the latest episode of Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 3, “Tea Leaves”. Although they touch upon all aspects of the show, they focus in on Betty Francis, her health scare as well as her significant weight gain. They also talk about Harry & […]

Where Are They Now? Staci Keanan

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

It’s not often child actors land a starring role on a network sitcom. It’s even more rare when you do it twice. That’s exactly what Staci Keanan did. Keanan (born Anastasia Sagorsky) started in 1987, where she spent three seasons on the Paul Reiser-Greg Evigan NBC sitcom “My Two Dads”. The show revolves around Keanan’s […]

Where Are They Now? Bridget Fonda

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

When your grandfather is Henry Fonda and your father is Peter Fonda, chances are you’re going to end up working in Hollywood. It’s in your DNA. And that’s exactly what happened with Bridget Fonda. The Los Angeles born and raised actress turned 51 in 2015. You read that right. Fonda caught the acting bug after being cast […]

Where Are They Now? Stacey Dash

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2010 Stacey Dash. 46 years old. I refuse to believe it. There must be some kind of error. (checking Wikipedia….) Wow. It’s true. Today we celebrate the 46th birthday of lovely Stacey Dash. My guess would have been 35. Unbelievable. The actress was born in 1966 in the Bronx and was bit by […]

Where Are They Now? Winnie Cooper

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

If you are a red blooded male who grew up in the 80s, you compared every possible girlfriend to Gwendolyn “Winnie” Cooper, Kevin Arnold’s love interest on the hit ABC series “The Wonder Years.” She was sweet, smart and loyal, and if you dont agree, you may not have a pulse. The character was created […]

UnderScoopFIRE Podcast #16 – A Christmas Story

In this weeks festive episode, the UnderScoopFire roundtable welcomes Jason Gross, creator of Rediscoverthe80s.com and Dan Fogarty from Fogsmoviereviews.com to discuss the 1983 holiday classic, “A Christmas Story.” We discuss our favorite quotes/scenes, if the movie has stood the test of time, our thoughts on TBS running it for 24 straight hours, and our own […]

Where Are They Now? Craig Kilborn

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Right now, Craig Kilborn should be backstage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, waiting for long time host of Late Night, Mr. David Letterman, to introduce him as his next guest. They should banter back and forth, discussing topics they covered in a pre-interview, from the economy to Occupy Wall Street to the NBA Lockout. At […]

UnderScoopFire Podcast #10 – Halloween Past & Present

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

In our first holiday special, Joe, Tank, and Corey discuss everything Halloween. No topic is taboo, from wearing “candy pants” to making your own costumes and learning about “the stranger”. The boys dive deep into the past to tell stories of cross dressing, rickets, Unicef, and camouflage. The round table discussion will have you […]

Mr. Serious Presents: 5 Reasons You Should Be Watching the NHL

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

The NBA lockout is in full effect, and experts believe that even if the 2011-12 season can be saved, the players wont be back on the court until at least January. As days grow into weeks, the likelihood that the season will be scrapped looms over basketball fans everywhere. Fans have alternate outlets to get […]

Mr. Serious Presents: A Love Letter to Eddie Murphy

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Dear Mr. Eddie Murphy- Hi! I hope you are well. My name is Corey and I am a huuuuuuge fan, from your early days on the small screen as a not ready for prime time player on “Saturday Night Live” to your break out theatrical performances in “Beverly Hills Cop” and “48 Hours”. Heck, I […]

Five Good Reasons to Start Watching Mad Men (now streaming on Netflix)

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Yesterday Netflix, the American provider of on-demand internet streaming video in the US and Canada started streaming all four seasons of the AMC hit series Mad Men. Now, you have absolutely no excuses. The show is available to watch on AMC On Demand, DVD and Blu Ray, and now Netflix. For those of you who haven’t been able to find this gem […]

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