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Action Figures Are Still Cool

Jeremy Bhandari
As I approach my 30s, one of my main targets is to “never grow up.” I shall honor my physical maturation but ensure my spirit remains settled in virginal form. This objective does not mean that I’ll be aspiring to live a juvenile life as I saunter through adulthood. Rather, it’s an aim that will encourage me to avoid any incoming matter that has the potential to smear my purified belief system. From my perspective, those who set their heart on “acting like an adult” are, without even realizing it, operating from a place that is far from their high-powered ticker. Those who comprehend the charm of life know that the best moments burgeon in the absence of thought and not amid a calculated rumination. So the more one can live without thinking—a practice that adults often abuse—the more they can experience life’s greatest gifts.

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I Made it to the NBA

When I first laced up my Air Jordan Retro 5 Grape shoes for my high school prom in 2013, I never expected the exclusive kicks to blast me into the NBA like the Nike Blazer ’77s did for Calvin Cambridge in the movie Like Mike. Yet, here we are. The pair of shoes that Michael Jordan sported on a Wheaties box in 1991 were the very sneakers that have since supercharged me to a job with the league.

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USMNT vs. Panama

Before I begin, I must admit that I am nothing more than a casual soccer fan. My sports fandom wheelhouse, fixed since I was a youngster, has always been MLB, NBA, NFL, with a sprinkle of NCAAB and NCAAF. Yet, that hasn’t stopped me from tapping into other physical recreations like boxing, UFC, and, of course, soccer.

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I Saw Scarface Perform On June 15, 2024

 

Donning his patented Astros lid, the heroic Houston hip-hop artist bellowed out the hits from his impressive, multi-decade-spanning catalog. From about 10 yards away, I rapped along to “On My Block,” “I Seen a Man Die,” and “Smile.” Prior to performing the last referenced record, which, for those in the unknown, is a classic song that features the late, great 2Pac, Brad “Scarface” Jordan told the crowd a funny story about a time he was on the road with Pac, where the artistic Gemini’s expressive side was sensed. It was awesome.

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2025 World Series

It’s Christmas for the seamheads. Game 1 of the 2025 World Series is kicking off tonight, and I couldn’t be more excited. In a battle of azure-shaded ball clubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers aim to go back-to-back, while the Toronto Blue Jays look to hoist the Commissioner’s Trophy for the first time since 1993.

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Four Favorite World Series Moments From Trust The Grind Ballplayers

With the Fall Classic set to kick off at the end of the week, I figured I would document my four favorite World Series moments involving the four ballplayers from Trust the Grind. From my diamond-obsessed lenses, no championship round in sports compares to the World Series. The rich history, sleek logos, and overall presentation in the best-of-seven-style series is impossible to match. Sure, the Super Bowl is quite the spectacle, but the influence that referees have on the outcome of any given play corrodes the product, which, in turn, tarnishes the fans’ relationship with the bright-light production. With baseball, the umpires can only influence the game so much, which, for viewers, makes the game much more enjoyable. Each October, we MLB enthusiasts bear witness to clutch home runs, game-saving defensive plays, big-time punch outs, and high-leverage moments where, due to the slight time lapse between each pitch, keep us on the edge of our seats with our hearts racing.

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