Saturday, December 14, 2019

Rob Manfred Doesn't Care About Baseball

Aloha, everybody,

Rob Manfred isn't making moves to save baseball. He is, however, doing everything to squeeze profit from the sport, regardless of the damage done to the people who play it, and who work in the industry. 

Aloha!


Sunday, December 8, 2019

A Christmas Zippy Zapping Part 3

Aloha, everybody, 

The grand finale of the great Zippy Zapping of 2019. Let's see what goodness was in the final packs of cards and the second CD that ZZ sent :)

Aloha!


Wednesday, December 4, 2019

It's a Christmas Zippy Zapping! Let's rip open some cards n' stuff from NY

Aloha, everyone,

Zippy Zappy sent over a huge package of cardboard goodies for Christmas. Join me in seeing what was inside :)


Monday, November 18, 2019

Kenta Maeda is Unhappy, and Dodgers Fans Don't Care

Aloha, everybody,

Kenta Maeda is unhappy the Dodgers shift him to the bullpen every postseason. The Dodgers and, surprisingly, their fans, are giving Maeda the cold shoulder about it 



Sunday, November 17, 2019

This is Commissioner Manfred's "Mountain" Landis Moment

Aloha, everyone,

100 years ago, "Mountain" Landis banned the Black Sox for life when they cheated in the World Series. This is MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's once-in-a-lifetime moment. He holds the power to be just as puntative on the Cheating Astros. 

Will he be a "Mountain" or a molehill? 


Saturday, November 16, 2019

The Cheating Astros Need Punishment the Players Will Feel Forever

Aloha, everybody, 

The Houston Astros must be punished for their cheatin' ways, but the players won't feel a lost draft pick or two. The entire team should have their 2017 Postseason stats stripped from the record. 

Aloha!


Friday, November 15, 2019

The Cheatin' Astros Caused me to Rethink Myself as a Dodgers Fan

Aloha, everybody,

The Cheatin' Astros' scandal has caused me to step back and re-evaluate some of my opinions about the Dodgers

Aloha!







Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Parkland (17 Shots to the Heart) Framed prints available at my Etsy shop

Aloha, everybody, 

Parkland (17 Shots to the Heart) 

Prints of my painting, inspired by the Florida school shooting, are available at my Etsy NetchucArts shop.

The prints are on canvas, in a floating box frame, and arrive ready to hang. 

Here's the Etsy link for the prints, and my video with details is below. 

Aloha!








Monday, September 30, 2019

The Two Biggest Questions Facing the Dodgers in the Postseason

Aloha, everyone, 

The Dodgers face two big questions coming into the postseason. 

Here is Question Number One, and of course, it involves Kenley Jansen. 

Aloha!


Sunday, September 29, 2019

Beer Review: Vanilla Cherry Dogpatch from Almanac Beer Co.

Aloha, everyone,

Here's a Sunday beer review for ya. 

How does a Flanders Red Ale that is aged in California oak barrels with vanilla and cherry....edged off in a sour style sound? Almanac Beer Co. brought this forth, and it didn't disappoint. 

Aloha!


Sunday, September 22, 2019

Limited Edition, Signed Prints From the TROMPERIA Series

Aloha, everybody, 

Yes, I know ATBATT is a baseball card blog, but it's also MY blog, so I'm going to use it from time to time to hype my other endeavors. 

This time I'm letting you all know about this new offering of my art at my Etsy shop.

Presenting Limited Edition, signed prints from my TROMPERIA series. The prints come in two sizes, and can be purchased individually or as a five-card set. The sets are discounted. I'm happy to offer this price break when you suppor my art. 

The video will explain all the details. 
Aloha! 






Saturday, September 21, 2019

A Surprise Dodgers PWE From Mark H

Aloha, everybody, 

I received a surprise PWE from my old friend, Mark H. 
Mark specializes in collecting old-time baseball, so I'm betting it will be related to the old-time Dodgers. Let's see what cardboard goodness he sent to me.

Aloha! 


Friday, September 20, 2019

I Got Stacked by a Dodgers PWE

Aloha, everybody, 

Have you ever been stacked? 

Well, you ain't been stacked till you been stacked by The Pancake King! 

Check out this Dodgers cardboard stacked inside a PWE

Aloha!




Saturday, August 31, 2019

Friendly Fire Cardboard From Johnnys Trading Spot

Aloha, everybody, 

Here are three PWEs I received from Johnny's Trading Spot. Sorry to say, I received these a few months ago, and I'm just now getting around to making a video about them. Sorry for the delay, John. 

The video may have been a long time coming, but It doesn't take anything away from the PWE contents. Let's check out the cardboard goodness within.

Aloha! 




Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The National Haul Part 4 Non-Dodgers and HOFers

Aloha, everybody,

Here's the final of my 4-video series showing off the cardboard loot I scored on at The National. 

I didn't hunt only Dodgers in Chicago, but the brunt of my budget was for them. I managed to grab a few non-Dodgers vintage as well. Let's check em out.

Aloha!


Sunday, August 18, 2019

My National Haul Part 3 Vintage LA Dodgers

Aloha, everybody,

Here's Part 3 (of 4 videos) showing off my cardboard loot from The National. This one features the vintage LA Dodgers (late 50's, 60's) that I grabbed. 

Enjoy. Aloha! 


Thursday, August 15, 2019

My Brooklyn Dodgers Card Haul From The National (the right video this time)

Aloha, everybody, 

Looks like I made a mistake and I double-posted the Johnny Podres cardboard haul twice. Oops! 

Here's the correct video of my Brooklyn Dodgers haul from The National. If you liked the Podres bunch, wait til you see what my fistful of dollars wrangled out of the dealers in Chicago. Quite a haul!

Aloha! 


Monday, August 12, 2019

My Card Haul From the National (Brooklyn Dodgers Edition)

Aloha, everybody, 

Yup, it's been a long time since I posted here. That wasn't exactly by choice, as my health took a hit and I was taken away from my online activities by more pressing matters. 

Anyway, I'm recovered enough to return to the Blogosphere, and thankfully, well enough to travel to Chicago for the National (and out to Wrigley Field for a game). Boy, that was a fantastic trip. 

Here's a video that I uploaded showing off my Brooklyn Dodgers loot from The National. 

Enjoy! Aloha! 


Friday, May 31, 2019

Planning My National Trip. Seeking Advice From Chicagoans

Aloha, everybody, 

I'm taking the leap, and traveling to Chicago this year for the big show ~ The National (July 31 - Aug. 4)


Since I've never been to Chicago before, I'm totally unfamiliar with the areas around the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont and Wrigley Field. I'm also planning to take in a Cubs game. 

I'm considering staying at the Comfort Suites in Schiller Park. Is this a sketchy area? If so, can anyone recommend another area? 

I could use any and all advice about getting to Wrigley Field from Schiller Park. Are the trains easy to take? Safe? and so on. 

Last, but not least, are any of you down for a beer while I'm in town? Of course, that goes for anybody else who might be traveling to the National also. I'd love to have a get-together with my fellow collector/traders. 

One more ~ how about must see spots while I'm there. Are there any places that were featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives that I should check out? How about the best spot for deep dish Chicago pizza? I loooooove deep dish. 

I'm looking at Base Card  Hero, Dime Box Nick, The Hopeful Chase, Waiting Till Next Year, Wrigley Roster Jenga, and anyone else out there. 

Just drop a word in the comments below, or an email to me. Any advice is appreciated. 

Thanks, aloha! 

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

My Latest Art: El Caballo de Pablo Picasso Oilstick and ink on paperAloha, everybody,

Aloha, everybody, 

Today I present a print revisited. My latest art: 
El Caballo de Pablo Picasso
Oilstick and ink on paper

Aloha!




Friday, May 24, 2019

Preview of my Latest Art: Tromperia

Aloha, everybody, 

Tromperia is my latest art project. A five-card set based on the Mexican Loteria game, and inspired by tragic and true events. 

Aloha! 


Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Who is the Dodgers' Ace - Clayton Kershaw or Hyun-Jin Ryu?

Aloha, everybody, 

Clayton Kershaw has been the Dodgers' Ace for almost a decade. Hyun-Jin Ryu is a monster on the mound and at 31 scoreless innings. Is it time to proclaim a new Ace in LA? 



Friday, May 17, 2019

Opening a Mystery Beer Box Part 2

Aloha, everybody, 

I bought a Mystery Box full of Beer and opened the contents in Part 1. There were a few awesome beers in there. Let's see what remains in the box in Part 2.

Aloha!


Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Aloha, everybody, 

The arrest of Julio Urias has fans making hard choices about fandom and forgiveness.  Not just about the player, but about the Dodgers organization. 


Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Julio Urias Arrested - but That's Not The Dodgers' Biggest Problem

Aloha, everybody, 

LA Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested for domestic violence. That would be bad enough, but this is not an isolated case. This is, unfortunately, the latest and most public in a line of ugly incidents involving young Dodger players. 





Monday, May 13, 2019

I Bought a Mystery Beer Box - What Was Inside?

Aloha, everybody, 

I bought a "Mystery Beer Box" for $20. Let's open it up and see what we can see. 

Aloha!



Friday, May 10, 2019

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Kenley Jansen Asked About his HR Problems - Here's What He Said

Aloha, everybody, 

Kenley Jansen was asked about his pitching troubles and about Craig Kimbrel coming to the Dodgers. His answers might surprise you. 

Aloha!


Wednesday, May 8, 2019

LA Dodger Report: State of the Dodgers

Aloha, everybody, 

News, update and commentary on the State of the Dodgers, May 8, 2019


Tuesday, May 7, 2019

A Surprise PWE Full of DonRuss Dodgers Cardboard

Aloha, everybody, 

Let's open this surprise PWE and check out the DonRuss Dodgers cardboard goodies inside. 


Sunday, May 5, 2019

Cinco de Mayo Beer Review: East LA IPA from Angry Horse Brewing

Aloha, everybody, 

It's Cinco de Mayo! 

A perfect day to drop this review of a beer named after my old stomping grounds: East LA IPA from Angry Horse Brewing. 


Friday, May 3, 2019

Tequila Review: From Casamigos Tequila, 100% Agave Azul AnejoAlo

Aloha, everybody, 

It's time we expand from beer reviews, am I right? 

Let's review this wonderful tequila, Agave Azul Anejo, from Casamigos Tequilas en Jalisco, Mexico.

 How high did I rate it? Watch and see! 

Aloha!





Thursday, May 2, 2019

Opening a Cards Package From Too Many Verlanders Blog

Aloha, everybody, 

Dennis from Too Many Verlanders sent a surprise package my way. Let's open it up and check out the cardboard goodness inside. 




Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Rich Hill Wants to Talk About His Son, We Should All Pay Attention

Aloha, everybody, 

L.A. Dodgers pitcher, Rich Hill, just wrote an article for The Players Tribune. In it, he tells us about enduring the worst tragedy that could befall a family, and how they came out the other side. Powerful stuff!




Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Attn Dodgers & Andrew Toles Fans: Here's Some Good Tolesy News

Aloha, everybody, 

Good news for the Dodgers, Andrew Toles and his fans. Tolesy has reported to Camelback Ranch after a long absence due to personal issues. Welcome back, Tolesy!


Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Am I the Only One Worried When Kenley Jansen Pitches?

Aloha, everybody, 

Has anyone else noticed Kenley Jansen isn't exactly the dominant pitcher we thought we were getting when he signed that mega-money contract? 

He's barely pretty good, and frankly, he worries me when he takes the mound with a slim lead.

 Bonus: Let's look at the Jackie Robinson Night fan jersey.  



Sunday, April 14, 2019

Vintage Card Show Haul: Baseball & Basketball HOFers

Aloha, everybody, 

I hit the card show recently, and picked up some vintage Los Angeles Lakers and baseball Hall of Famers cards, including a Mickey Mantle!

Aloha!




Thursday, April 11, 2019

LA Dodger Report: The Monster Lives! Jeckyll-Hyde Dodgers Return

Aloha, everybody, 

For the third year in a row, the Dodgers have a maddening double-personality. They have two extremes - Sometimes they're the steamroller and sometimes they're the steamrolled. Which are they really?




Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Vinyl Collecting: Grateful Dead Live 72 & Tales From my only Dead Show

Aloha, everybody, 

New in my vinyl collection - this Grateful Dead Europe Live 72 triple album. 

Bonus: Give a watch and enjoy a couple of fascinating, crazy stories from my one and only Dead concert. 

Aloha! 


Monday, April 8, 2019

First Dodgers Report Card 2019

Aloha, everybody, 

I've been quiet for a couple weeks - unfortunately, some personal things got in the way of mindless videos and fun. 

I've finally got some time, so after one homestand and one travel series, let's break down the Dodgers and give my first report card of the Dodgers for 2019. 

Enjoy and Aloha! 




Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Beer Review: Double Dry Hopped, Double IPA from Evil Twin Brewing

Aloha, everybody, 

Let's review a double dry hopped, double IPA from Evil Twin Brewing, a nomadic, collaborative brewery with HQ in Denmark. This one comes from Connecticut. 

Aloha! 


Sunday, March 24, 2019

New Painting: Dia de los Guerreros, Oil on Board, 12 x 16

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's my latest painting: "Dia de los Guerreros" (The Day of the Warriors" - a riff on The Day of the Dead. Oil paint on Board, 12 x 16

As always, thanks for watching. Aloha! 




Saturday, March 23, 2019

My Art: Giclee Prints From Paintings Part 2

Aloha, everybody, 

I had Giclee Prints made from a couple of oil paintings. The prints are made with archival inks on archival surfaces. This makes it possible to offer my work in different formats, for less than the cost of an original painting. Check it out.

Aloha! 




Thursday, March 21, 2019

Rich Hill Deserves to Pitch Opening Day. The Dodgers Owe Him

Aloha, everybody, 

With Clayton Kershaw out, the Dodgers have announced Hyun-Jin Ryu is the front-runner to pitch on Opening Day. They couldn't be more wrong. 

Dick Mountain deserves that ball - the Dodgers owe it to him. 

Aloha!



Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Beer Review: Aventura Mexican Lager from Hangar 24

Aloha, everybody, 

Hangar 24 Brewery has created a Mexican Lager that comes pre-loaded with sea salt and fresh lime juice. Let's check how successful they were. 


Sunday, March 17, 2019

My Art: Giclee Prints From Paintings Part 1

Aloha, everybody, 

I had some Giclee Prints made from an oil painting and a multi-media work on paper. The prints are made with archival inks on archival surfaces. This makes it possible to offer my work in different formats, for less than the cost of an original painting. Check it out. 

Aloha! 


Saturday, March 16, 2019

Yasiel Puig Badmouths Dodgers - Puig Fans Taking Sides

Aloha, everybody, 

Yasiel Puig is saying some harsh things about the Dodgers. Puig fans are caught in the middle and taking sides. 

Aloha!


Friday, March 15, 2019

Vinyl Lovers: Three Top Things to Look Out For Collecting Vinyl

Aloha, everybody, 

These are my top three tips to help you select the best albums for your vinyl collection. 

As always, thanks for watching. Aloha!


Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Beer Review: Strange Visitor Double IPA from Unsung Brewing Company

Aloha, everybody, 

A strange visitor dropped by to help me review Strange Visitor, a double IPA from Unsung Brewing Company, outta Tustin, CA. 

A strange review was the result - Aloha! 




Sunday, March 10, 2019

Lost 80s Vinyl: CODE BLUE Must Have Vinyl for a New Wave Collector

Aloha, everybody, 

Is this Code Blue LP in your 80s New Wave collection? 
This trio's music stands the test of time and is a must for 80s vinyl collectors. 

Aloha! 


Saturday, March 9, 2019

Beer Review: SHAKE Chocolate Porter from Boulder Beer Co.

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's my beer review of SHAKE, a chocolate porter from Boulder Beer Company, outta Colorado. 

As always, thanks for watching. Aloha! 




Friday, March 8, 2019

Dodgers Spring Training News: Kershaw and Pitching Rotation Update

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's the latest on Clayton Kershaw possibly headed to the disabled list, who the Dodgers are considering to take his place if that happens, and updates on the rest of the Dodgers' starting rotation.  

Bonus: Kenley Jansen news in my video report for LA Dodger Report. 

Aloha! 




Thursday, March 7, 2019

Vinyl Collecting: Dave Alvin (The Blasters) Solo Album

Aloha, everybody,

As a fan of The Blasters and Los Lobos I added Blasters founder, Dave Alvin's solo album to my vinyl collection. It features the added bonus of David Hidalgo from Los Lobos adding guitar and vocals.

Aloha! 


Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Beer Review: Pepper & Peaches from Claremont Craft Ales

Aloha, everybody, 

Time for a beer review. This time it's a citra-hopped, West Coast style IPA made with peppercorns and peaches. From Claremont Craft Ales, Claremont, CA. That sounds worth reviewing. Here's how it did. 

Aloha! 


Monday, March 4, 2019

Used Vinyl Review: George Thorogood "Maverick"

Aloha, everybody,

"Maverick", George Thorogood's sixth album was released at the height of his radio dominance. Does it still hold up as a good Rock & roll album? 

Aloha!


Sunday, March 3, 2019

Ripping A 2019 Heritage Blaster


Aloha, everybody, 

Let's rip open a  blaster of 2019 Heritage. Was it a lucky box? 


Saturday, March 2, 2019

Dodgers Offered Bryce Harper $45 mil - Their Minor Leaguers? Scraps


Aloha, everybody,

The Dodgers' $45 million offer to Bryce Harper has shown how much they will print money to land one player. Lots of fans were happy to hear the Dodgers were willing to do that. 

That generous offer got me to thinking about something else. It also highlighted their (and all MLBs) resistance to pay a living wage to minor league ballplayers. 




Beer Review: Cherry Sournova from Almanac Beer Co.

Aloha, everybody, 

Let's review a beer today. Coming outta Alameda, Ca., from Almanac Beer Co., is Cherry Sournova.

It's a sour ale aged in oak barrels with cherries and vanilla. ABV 5.8% 

As always, thanks for watching, and Aloha! 






Thursday, February 28, 2019

New Art: Small Cactus Painting Oil on Board

Aloha, everybody, 

Time for me to drop a new painting. This one is a small, simple painting inspired by my front yard cactus and her flowers. Enjoy. 

Aloha!


Monday, February 25, 2019

Used Vinyl Review: The Brat (East L.A. Punk Rock)


Aloha, everybody, 

Today's video is a used vinyl review. 

Back in the first wave of Los Angeles Punk Rock, there were two scenes: Hollywood and East L.A.  The Brat hailed from the east side, and their music still rocks on. 

Check out their album and their connection to the biggest punk band to come out of Los Angeles. 

Aloha!

Saturday, February 23, 2019

My Art: Small Abstract Painting on Board

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's the third in my three-part series of small abstract paintings. 

This one is untitled (for now), it's 12 x 16 inches, oil paint on board. 

(Yes, PennySleeves, you've seen this one) 

Thanks for watching. Aloha! 



Friday, February 22, 2019

Uh-Oh - Clayton Kershaw Put "On Hold" - Not Pitching

Aloha, everybody, 

In breaking news out of the Dodgers' Spring Training camp, Clayton Kershaw's pitching routine has been stopped "for a couple of days". 

Kershaw reported feeling discomfort after a bullpen session on Wednesday. Should Dodger fans worry? 


Thursday, February 21, 2019

Used Vinyl Review: Pearl Harbor and the Explosions

Aloha, everybody, 

Another hit on my quest to replace my old Punk/New Wave vinyl. 

Pearl Harbor and the Explosions came from the New Wave scene outta San Francisco. Does their music hold up over the years? 

Aloha!


Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Picasso Calling: Me and the Greatest Album Cover Ever

Aloha, everybody, 

The Clash's London Calling album cover is the greatest in rock and roll history. 

This is the story of my humble connection to that immortal photo of Paul Simonon crashing his guitar onto the stage of the NY Palladium's stage. 

Aloha!


Monday, February 18, 2019

Dodgers Spring Training News: Andrew Toles Not Reporting to Camp

Aloha, everybody, 

In breaking news out of the Dodgers' Spring Training camp, hard-luck, fan favorite, Andrew Toles, has not reported to camp, and there is no timetable on when he will. 

The unfortunate part of this story is Toles has a long history of these kinds of situations. More in my video below.

Aloha!




Saturday, February 16, 2019

Used Vinyl Review: Downy Mildew

Aloha, everybody, 

Let's take a look at one of my favorite alt-rock bands to come out of the late 80s - early 90s. 

The first wave of Punk rock and New Wave were fading. New bands were popping up across the country and college radio was exposing me to their new sounds weekly. 

Downy Mildew hit the spot with male/female vocalists, moody, atmospheric tunes and tight musicianship. They come highly recommended. 

As always, thanks for watching, and Aloha! 




Friday, February 15, 2019

My Art - Small Paintings Series: Fire in the Temple

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's the second in my three-part series of small paintings. 

Fire in the Temple, Oil on Board, 11 x 14 inches 

Thanks for watching. Aloha! 


Thursday, February 14, 2019

Chris Woodward Says TX Rangers' Chemistry Better than LA Dodgers'

Aloha, everybody, 

The Dodgers have barely cracked the seal on Spring Training, and they already have their first controversy of the 2019 season - courtesy of ex-Dodger coach/new Texas Rangers manager, Chris Woodward. 

He says the Rangers have better team chemistry than the Dodgers. Is he right? Here's my take.

Aloha


Used Vinyl Review: WAR - Deliver The Word

Aloha, everybody, 

Next up in my used vinyl reviews is an oldie but a goodie from 1973. Deliver The Word from WAR. 

This album brought us a couple of big hits, a real clunker, and a hidden gem. Enjoy.

Aloha! 




Tuesday, February 12, 2019

My Art: Small Painting - Parkland (17 Shots to the Heart)


Aloha, everybody, 

This video is the first in a series of three showing some recent small paintings. 

Leading off is: Parkland (17 Shots to the Heart) 

Aloha


Beer Review: Fremont Brewing -Dark Star

Aloha, everybody, 

From Fremont Brewing outta Seattle, WA. Let's check out Dark star, an Imperial Oatmeal Stout. ABV 8% 

Thanks for watching! Aloha! 




Monday, February 11, 2019

Album Review: Reggae Greats - Linton Kwesi Johnson

Aloha, everybody, 

New on Netchuc Arts: If you like old school, roots rasta, dreadlock riddum beats set to politically aware poetry - Linton Kwesi Johnson is the artist for you. 


"Vibrating violence is how we move. Rockin' wit green riddum" - Street 66

If you've never heard of LKJ, check out my video below. 

Aloha! 




Sunday, February 10, 2019

Cardboard Goodies From A Legendary Collector - Part 2

Aloha, everybody, 

Welcome to the second part of the package of awesomeness that good ol' Wes sent to me. 

Did you watch the Part 1 video ? Lemme tell ya, you aint seen nothin' yet. Mi hermano absolutely blows the doors off with the goods contained in Part 2. Wes' Kung Fu is very, very strong. 

Enjoy, Aloha! 




Friday, February 8, 2019

Cardboard Goodies Arrive From a Collecting Legend

Aloha, everybody, 

There's only one man I know who retires from the game, but still continues to lay it down twice as hard as many of us shmucks who claim to be relevant in the collecting game. 

Of course I'm talking about none other than mi hermano from Hazel Green. Of course you know him too, as many of you received packages from good ol' Wes recently. 

I've seen your blog posts showing off the cardboard goodies that he rained upon you. Autographs, memorabilia cards, limited editions - Wes brought all of it. 

Lemme tell ya, he hit me with a package that blew...me...away. There was so much cardboard goodness in there, I had to make two videos to showcase it all. 

So indulge me, collecting brethren and sistren (?), as I submit for your approval, Part 1 of the Alabama Surprise. THANKS, hermano! 

Aloha! 


Thursday, February 7, 2019

A Surprise Zapping of Tigers from Japan

Aloha, everybody, 

I received a surprise package from Japan, and it turns out it was a Zapping from our old friend, ZZ. 

Inside was all kinda goodness, foreign and domestic (no matter which side of the Pacific you're standing on), and a bonus mini-CD. 

Let's have a look. Aloha! 


Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Beer Review: Calabaza Cowboy From LA Ale Works

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's a beer review to lead off this week's videos on NetChucArts. 

This is a pumpkin-spiced lager from Los Angeles Ale Works. Enjoy the video, which leads into this week's videos of surprise packages from mi hermano, Wes, and the legendary Zippy Zappy. 

Aloha! 


Friday, February 1, 2019

How Duke Snider's Presidential Pardon Came Into My Life

Aloha, everybody, 

Duke Snider is gone, but he'll never be forgotten. 

This is the story of how an article I wrote for LA Dodger Report brought me into contact (in a small way) with the Duke of Flatbush. 

Aloha! 



Wednesday, January 30, 2019

TTM Autographs: Closing the Set (& Others in my Player Collections)

Aloha, everybody, 

In my 30 Teams, 30 Players posts, I featured some of the player autographs I received from my long-ago quest for TTM autos. 

Let's take a look at the remaining players in my collection. It's a chance to see a few of the  other guys in my PCs (who aren't Dodgers). 

Aloha! 






Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Beer Review: Coconut Amber Ale from Four Sons Brewing, HB, CA

Aloha, everybody, 

Amber Ale sounds good. Adding coconut should make it better. 

Four Sons Brewing, outta Huntington Beach, CA tried it. Was it successful?Find out in my review! 

Aloha!

Monday, January 28, 2019

My Greatest Card Shop Find

Aloha, everybody, 

Remember when mom and pop card shops were in every neighborhood? Boy, them were the days. 

We lived high on the card collecting hog and didn't recognize how good we had it. 

Once whilst driving through an unfamiliar neighborhood, I spotted a card shop. I popped in, and made my greatest card shop discovery ever. 

Enjoy. Aloha! 


Saturday, January 26, 2019

NetChucArts New Art Video - Monoprints & Mixed Media

Aloha, everybody, 

Here's the third installment of the monoprints and mixed media series. 

Eventually, I'll be launching an art website for viewing these (and more works). You'll be able to see more still photos and close ups. 

Just as all of my baseball cards are available for trade, all of my artwork is available for sale. Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy these pieces. 

Aloha! 




Friday, January 25, 2019

Is the Dodgers' A.J. Pollock Move a Good Thing?

Aloha, everybody, 

Here it is - the Dodgers' big off-season move: grabbing A.J. Pollock. Was dropping Yasiel Puig for Pollock worth it? That's not really the right question.

Aloha!




Thursday, January 24, 2019

Vinyl Review: Solo LPs from Mick Taylor and Dave Edmunds

Aloha, everybody, 

Let's take a jump back and review some vintage albums from new wave/rock guitarist, Dave Edmunds and ex-Rolling Stones axeman, Mick Taylor. 

Taylor's guitar play opposite Keith Richards produced some of my all-time favorite Stones albums. I love the spacey blues with a Santana vibe that he brought.
Here's a look at the solo album he released three years after leaving the band. 

Do you remember "Crawling from the Wreckage (and into a brand new caaarrrrr."? There's a lot more than that to enjoy in Dave Edmunds' solo effort. 

Aloha! 




Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Blog Bat - A- Round: 30 Teams, 30 Players (National League)

Aloha, everybody, 

Yesterday's post featured my American League picks for the 30 Teams, 30 Players Blog Bat - A- Round. 

Submitted for your approval, here are my National League picks. Let's check 'em out. 

Aloha! 




Monday, January 21, 2019

Blog Bat - A- Round: 30 Teams, 30 Players

Aloha, everybody, 

I love this Blog Bat -Around idea: 30 Teams, 30 Players. 

I read the original idea was to feature the first player who comes to mind for each team, but Fair Warning! 
I'm going to take that idea and riff offa that in my own way. 

Enjoy and Aloha! 


Sunday, January 20, 2019

Super Bowl Rams Beer Review: Dr. Lupulin Triple IPA

Aloha, everybody, 

The Rams did it! Los Angeles return to the Super Bowl! 

Let's celebrate (or grieve, or meh!) with this quickie beer review of Dr. Lupulin Triple IPA from Revision Brewing outta Sparks, Nevada. Enjoy. 

Go Rams and Aloha! 




Saturday, January 19, 2019

Vinyl Review: The Kinks and Phantom, Rocker & Slick

Aloha, everybody, 

As my buddy PennySleeves likes to say, "Another day, another video". 

This time it's about the vinyl. Let's revisit "Low Budget" from a band everybody knows - and then shift gears to a band I'm guessing few know. 

What do you get when you join two ex-Stray Cats with a David Bowie guitarist? I invite you to check out my newest video and find out! 

Aloha! 



 

Friday, January 18, 2019

Beer Review: Windsor Porter Batch 1 from Russian River Brewing Co.

Aloha, everybody, 

It's been a while, so I dropped a new beer review. This time it's a limited release - Windsor Porter Batch 1 from Russian River Brewing. 

Is it as good as one would expect? Here's my review. 

Aloha!






Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Vinyl Review: The Blasters and Gregg Allman Live Double LP

Aloha, everyone, 

Let's check out a couple of albums I picked out of the used vinyl bin. 

The first is from a most popular roots-rockabilly band with roots in the 80's that is still rockin' the dance halls today. 

The second is Gregg Allman's live double LP, recorded in Carnegie Hall, with backing from a 24-piece orchestra. A cool find, indeed. 

Aloha! 


Monday, January 14, 2019

Art: Monoprints and Mixed Media Works on Paper (Part 2)

Aloha, everybody, 

Thanks for the great response to my first video in which I showcased my artwork. 

I return here with a few more prints and mixed media pieces on handmade paper. Please enjoy Part 2 of the series. 

Aloha! 




Sunday, January 13, 2019

Robert Edward Baseball Memorabilia Auction Catalog: A Beautiful Resource

Aloha, everybody, 

Elite collector, Mark H, tipped me off to this beautiful baseball memorabilia resource: The Robert Edward Auction catalog. 

This is a high gloss, educational, coffee table-worthy resource book featuring countless baseball cards and assorted memorabilia. Great visuals and reading material for any collector. 

Check it out...Aloha! 


Saturday, January 12, 2019

Fifty Year-Old Dodgers in my Mailbox? Yes, Please

Aloha, everybody, 

Elite collector, Mark H. sent surprise packages around the hobby recently, and I was lucky enough to be included in that group. 

Check out my video below as I show off the absolutely beautiful Dodgers that came from Topps wax packs four and five decades ago. THANKS, Mark!

P.S. Please remember to "Like" and Subscribe to my YouTube channel, NetChucArts, for more collecting, art, beer, vinyl, and assorted topic videos. 

Aloha! 


Monday, January 7, 2019

It's Been Too Long Since This Arrived From Too Many Verlanders

Aloha, everybody, 

Happy 2019! I've got a few bits of news to drop on you all, and the first order of business is this new YouTube video showing off the holiday cardboard goodies that I received from my long-time trading partner, Dennis, over at Too Many Verlanders. Hope you'll check it out. 

I also hope that you'll continue to check out the content on my NEW YouTube channel - NetChucArts. This ATBATT video is its inaugural upload. 

I created the new channel because I'll be expanding the vaiety and amount of YouTube content I'll be creating in 2019. I'll still be creating Dodgers news and opinion videos, but those will remain on the LA Dodger Report channel. 

I'll be filling NetChucArts, my new YouTube channel, with content about our card collecting hobby, as well as beer reviews, my quest to rebuild my vinyl records collection, and whatever else should strike me as video-worthy. 

In addition, I'll also be showcasing my art work on the new channel. A couple of you know that I'm an artist, so I look forward to you joining me on YouTube as I share my creations. Perhaps we'll shift those shares into the next level as you bring some of my original art into your own homes. 

That's all to come as 2019 unfolds. Please enjoy my first upload and take a few seconds to Like and Subscribe to my new channel. 

Aloha!