Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*
Movies, sports, fitness, and life’s cataclysmic ups and downs, through nearly a half-century on this rock.
AUTHOR/HOST: Jeremy Cohen
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2025
The Great Movies: Cocoon (1985)
Ron Howard's fantastic 1985 scifi/comedy/drama Cocoon is the newest entry in our ongoing series of The Great Movies.
OTD 2009: First game at New Yankee Stadium
"April 23, 2009. A father and son - NY Yankees diehards both - attend their first game at recently-opened New Yankee Stadium."
Jack Nicholson Turns 88: A look back at Batman '89
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson was born April 22, 1937. A generational talent, Jack's easily one of the finest actors to ever work in cinema. Join me for a quick recap of his career, focusing on my fav…
Hang on to the Roof! Don Mattingly Turns 64
Legendary NY Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly celebrates his 64th birthday today. Join me for a look back at his life and career.
"Fantasy Fight, For Real": The Tale of Holyfield-Foreman
On April 19, 1991, Fellow boxing legends Evander Holyfield and George Foreman fought for Evander's World Heavyweight 🥊 Title. Join me for a look back at the crazy true story of how it all happened.
102 Years of Yankee Stadium
The House That Ruth Built opened on April 18, 1923. Join me for a look back at the stadium, team, and city that changed the face of sports.
Jack Nicholson, 'About Schmidt' -- "Most Underrated Performances"
The newest entry in our ongoing series of Most Underrated Performances: Jack Nicholson's under-repped (despite an Oscar nomination) acting masterclass in Alexander Payne's terrific dramatic comedy Ab…
Adrien Brody 52nd birthday Retrospective
2x Oscar winner Adrien Brody turned 52 yesterday. Join me for a look back at his life and career.
Biceps Injury and Rehab
Had my first "weight workout" this morning since injuring my right biceps 16 days ago. Alas, I didn't suffer the injury in the gym, but doing something FAR more dangerous: pulling a spare tire from t…
The Great Movies: Master and Commander
The newest entry in our ongoing series The Great Movies is Peter Weir's spectacular seafaring epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Dennis Quaid Career Retrospective
"The best actor never nominated for Oscar," Dennis Quaid turned 71 yesterday. Join me for a deep dive back into his career.
The Great Movies: Get Shorty (1995)
The newest entry in our ongoing series The Great Movies is Barry Sonnenfeld's sensational gangster comedy Get Shorty.
"The Godfather of American Cinema" Turns 86
Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola turns 86 today. Join me for a look back at his life and extraordinary career.
Workout Injuries (when not working out)
Join me for a humorous look at the ways in which I've avoided almost ALL workout-related injuries for decades, then hurt myself doing normal person stuff.
Brief Encounter, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"
David Lean's sensational 1945 romantic drama Brief Encounter is our newest cross-referenced entry, covering "The Best Movie You've Never Seen" as well as "The Great Movies."
Eddie Murphy Turns 64
Eddie Murphy Turns 64 today! Join me for a look back at his incredible career.
Val Kilmer, In Memoriam 🥺
One of cinema's great stars and "an actor's actor" noted for his intense preparation and perfectionism, Val Kilmer passed yesterday at age 65. This one really hurts 😰
The Matrix Turns 26
The Wachowskis dazzling scifi actioner The Matrix opened March 31, 1999. Join me for a look back at this groundbreaking franchise tentpole.
Warren Beatty Birthday Retrospective
A peer of Redford, Hoffman, and Nicholson, fascinating "triple threat" Warren Beatty turns 88 today.
21 Turns 17
The 2008 sleeper hit 21 opened OTD 2008. Join me for a brief look back at the film, then a deep dive back more than 25 years as my crime thriller -- with a major subplot involving blackjack and card …