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Brian VanHooker

Brian VanHooker is a staff writer at MEL specializing in pop culture, food (especially pizza) and long form oral histories. He is the co-creator of the comic book "Barnum & Elwood" and "The Tramp," a comedy pilot starring John O'Hurley. He also hosts a TMNT interview podcast called "Turtle Tracks" and was once called a "Good Guy" by Mr. T.

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The Film Geeks Who Still Watch Everything on LaserDisc

Apparently, watching ‘The Matrix’ is way more epic when you play it from a CD that’s the size of a tire

How Do Bankers Feel About Mr. Potter From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’?

At least Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch got to redeem themselves — not so for Mr. Potter

Are Cold Showers Really Boner-Killers?

And why did we think they would have anything to do with erections in the first place?

Three Air Traffic Controllers Fact-Check ‘Die Hard 2’

We Calculated the Total Number of Dicks in Michelangelo’s Oeuvre

What Really Qualifies a Gift as a Stocking Stuffer?

The Never-Ending Quest for a Dolphin Army

An Oral History of ‘Johnny Cakes,’ Vito’s Love Story on ‘The Sopranos’

How Much to Spend on Everyone on Your Christmas List

Giant Wooden Dicks Were the Original Monoliths

The Most Faithful Adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is Narrated by Gonzo

What’s the Proper Way to Spell the Sound of a Fart?