House of Pain (The Reignition): A Treatise on Tabasco

Hey there, lizard people. we're back, and like the Hess truck, we're better than ever! /Looks down towards his abdomen… no, not that far, my eyes are up here. All right, well, we're back anyway, the level of back-ness is up for debate. I'm Senor Weaselo, and this is House of Pain.

Coach Carroll’s Weird Mysteries: The Flannan Isles Lighthouse

I don't know, men. I just don't know. Sometimes your head goes to places where things just stop making sense after a while. You get so perplexed. You think there's something more... and you're so close to figuring it out... and yet it still... doesn't... work... anyways, enough about the

Your “OOOOOHHHHHH YEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!” Tuesday Night Open Thread

WHAT MADNESS IS THIS?! FERMENTEDBEVERAGEHUMANMALEROBERT HAS AWAKENED BOLTMAN FROM HIS DEEP, DARK SLUMBER WITHIN THE BOWELS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION QUALCOMM JACK MURPHY STADIUM, DEMANDING HIS DECREE ON THE DAILY HAPPENINGS OF THE MORTAL WORLD OF THE ACCURSED NFL! BOLTMAN WILL ASSURE YOU ALL THAT FERMENTEDBEVERAGEHUMANMALEROBERT'S MESSENGER MET A SLOW AND

AFL Beat – 2018 Round 3

This week, Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! Round 3 The Round started off on North American late Thursday night with the winless Carlton Blues taking on the winless Collingwood Magpies. No,  I did not stay up late for this one.  Rather,  I woke up at my normal time and was able

Goddess II – Episode 10

[Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Casino Floor, 5:44am] Balls, Vanessa and tWBS sit at a bar overlooking the casino floor, sipping Mimosas.  From a distance, they watch as Leticia continues playing Blackjack at a table about 50 feet away.  The other two players who were seated at the table when Leticia

AFL Beat – 2018 Round 2

This week, So,  remember those happy days when it seemed like we knew what was going on with this league? Yeah, me neither.  There were a LOT of upsets this week.  Let's get to it! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! Round 2 The Round started with a Grand Final rematch at Adelaide

TGISF… Something Something Down A Rabbit Hole Something Something

Last year, my pre-Easter TGISF was fairly creative I thought.  It won't be this year. Why?  Because my ass hurts.  A lot.  Many of you know why.  Those who don't, feel free to make the standard joke which comes to mind.  But trust me....my left ass cheek is almost completely purple

Goddess II – Episode 9

[Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Citizens Kitchen and Bar, 3:41am] Balls, Vanessa, Leticia and tWBS all sit together at a table, eating. Balls (to Vanessa):  How are the pancakes? Vanessa:  They're great!  You want a bite? Balls:  No.  I'm good with my California Omelette.  This Pico de Gallo is amazing... Balls (to Leticia):  How's the

AFL Beat – 2018 Round 1 and AFLW Grand Final Recap

This week, All of this, the AFLW Grand Final, the results of the Lady Footy Tipping Contest, the standings of the NEW Footy Tipping Contest, and all the AFL Round 1 action on Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! *** AFL Round One Since 2008, the AFL season opener has featured the Richmond Tigers