My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. Anarchist, iconoclast, pop culture icon, revolutionary, self promoter, egotist. All of those words have... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical – On St. Benedict
Ah St. Benedict and his "little rule for beginners"! So why are we talking about an Italian monastic who never set foot in England or the United States when we're discussing our particular faith context? Because Benedict had a great impact on how the larger church began to think about organizing itself and worshiping. ... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Tiger's Nike Ad
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. The ongoing national nightmare of Tiger Woods continues. No, I'm talking about the absurd... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter to Ben Roethlisberger
Dear Ben, Let me introduce myself. I'm a regular guy who's old enough to be your father. I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and I'm a life long Steelers fan. I'm also the father of a daughter. You can probably guess where this is going. I won't waste any time trying... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Lamb by Christopher Moore
I like what the Houston Chronicle said about this author when they reviewed this book: "(He) writes with an irreverent reverence". Oh yes he does. Let me warn you right up front - if bad language and not taking everything and everyone mentioned in the Bible absolutely seriously offends you - Don't Read This Book.... Continue Reading →
Sabbatical – Discipline, that dirty word
I have been working on the project even if I haven't posted much of late. Just the way there were tons of post at the beginning I think you'll see a bunch here at the end as well. Time to talk about the elephant in the room. In order for any of what I've talked... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Just Bad Advertising
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. Every once in a while I come across an ad campaign and just scratch... Continue Reading →
Preach it Brother!
Great commentary on Christians by a Christian (Chris Tse). Tough stuff but very much on target. LANGUAGE ALERT! you have been warned. I believe this is Chris's blog
View From the Phlipside – The End of 24
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. I was kind of surprised when I heard that Fox TV was canceling the... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Behind the Pay Wall I Go
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, Radio, the Movies and more. I love them and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View From the Phlipside. It was less than a month ago that I talked about the whole question... Continue Reading →