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The 5 Best Public Golf Courses in Livingston County
As the Host of “The Ball Washer Podcast” I believe it’s part of my job to play golf courses and share my thoughts and suggestions. As a resident of Michigan, I am spoiled with some great golf courses around the entire state. For this list, I want to focus on the top public golf courses in Livingston County. I have a list of things I considered when ranking the top 5 public golf courses in Livingston County. Right up front, the first thing I look at is spacing on Tee Times.
Lions Picks From Detroit Celebrities
This is a massive week in the city of Detroit. No matter who you are, you are rooting for the hometown Lions to take out San Francisco in the NFC Championship game this Sunday at 6:30pm. It’s truly hard to see anyone from Detroit picking against the Lions this week. It’s our time! As a city, as a community and as Detroiters! We have been doing the 10k Call the Ball contest on Big Jim’s House every week this season. Getting your picks for each Lions game.
Howell "Top 8" Restaurants According to Ryan Logan
Alright, I have wanted to write this piece for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I had a few good years of living in Howell before I picked my favorite places. I feel like most people focus on the immediate surrounding areas of Detroit and don’t like to look out in the burbs for a good place to eat. Howell is about an hour from the city of Detroit and in my opinion has some of the best food in Michigan.
Where To Golf In Metro-Detroit During The Winter Months
Winter golf has become more and more popular throughout the years, especially during and after covid. With more and more indoor spots popping up, as the golf guy I figured it would be helpful to share some of them with you. I feel like as you scroll through the different options for indoor golf you will find everything you need. You may be trying to stay close to home, have the entire family join you. Or maybe your not even looking to golf, just want to find a new great bar. This list is for you.
Stop pooping In Line At Disney
This is something I never thought was true, I have always heard rumors but come on man! Finally Disney is asking for people to stop it. The news site SFGate just did a big write-up on a longstanding rumor at Disney parks: That people are so desperate to keep their spot in line at certain rides, they sometimes poop right there on the ground. According to the article, it’s true and happens more than you’d think.
Slander At Its Highest Level By Our Own Doni Flynn
After seeing a post written yesterday by someone I use to call a friend, I knew I needed to respond quickly, before the story got out of hand. This story is an example of what is wrong with American Journalism these days. Writing fake news for a chance at some clicks. I will not stand for this kind of false reporting anymore. Let me break it down for you. For several months there has been an internal battle between Big Jim’s House and Doni/Screamin’ Scott.
Watching Movies with Bad Language Around My Son
So, this conversation comes after I watched Bill Burr’s new movie on Netflix called “Old Dads”. If you know Bill Burr than you know this movie was no PC or kid friendly at all. I turned it on and watched it while my 18 month old was playing with his toys. Was this a bad dad move or what it fine? We discussed it today. Alright, here is how I asked the question on air. IS MY SON WHO IS 18 MONTHS OLD TO YOUNG TO HAVE IN THE ROOM WHILE IM WATCHING MOVIES WITH BAD LANGUAGE IN IT?
Grandparents and Halloween Candy for My Son
Today’s Grounds for Divorce (10/31) is all about Halloween. I asked a pretty simple question and of course the listeners made sure to tell me their thoughts. Let’s get into the first Grounds for Divorce of the week. So, today is Halloween and my son Finnian who is 18 months will actually kind of know what is going on. So I had a simple question, at least I thought. It is related to the grandparents and candy. Here is how I asked the question on air.
The Haunted Theatre Of Boblo Island
If you haven’t heard of Smiley the magician from Boblo Island, then strap in. This one gets weird and is just in time for Halloween. Smiley Smilovich Magician extraordinaire performed in the Boblo Theatre magic show in the late 1930s/early 1940s. His claim to fame was that he had attended Harry Houdini’s private classes and operated his backstage performances in the late 1920s. His new claim to fame may be that he still haunts the theatre to this day. Here is the story.
It's National Candy Corn Day..Not The Most Hated Candy
finally people are getting smart and not saying the Candy Corn is the worst Halloween candy. I have always said, candy corn gets a bad rep. It’s like people think they are supposed to hate it so they do. Thankfully a study has come out proving that candy corn is not the worst. It’s National Candy Corn Day, and believe it or not, there’s a poll where candy corn is NOT the most hated Halloween candy. Instead that “honor” goes to . . .
Club Fitting: Wedges Edition with AJ From PXG
Alright everyone, time for another club fitting episode of the Ball Washer Podcast. This episode I dive into the wedges with A.J. from PXG and see what it takes to really dial in the wedge game. Once again, I head over to PXG Detroit, in Troy Michigan. This week it’s all about wedges, and to be honest with you, even as an avid golfer I never knew everything that went into making sure you have the correct set it. AJ Partenio is the Detroit Store Sales Leader.
Vampires Listen Up! Best Cities for Vampires
Okay Vampires, what city do you like to hang out in the most? A new study came out and found the best cities for Vampires A new “study” has found that the best cities for vampires are: New York City . . . Chicago . . . Columbus, Ohio . . . Philadelphia . . . and L.A. Some say New York City is the best city for artists . . . for New Year’s Eve celebrations . . . for public transportation . . . or even for just going out to brunch. And now, it’s also the best city for Vampire’s.
Aidan Hutchinson Gets A BobbleHead
What a year it has been for the Lions so far and the second overall pick from a year ago is living up to the hype. So much so, he is finally getting his own bobblehead at Ford Field. the Lions will be handing out 25,000 of these Aidan Hutchinson bobbleheads to the first 25,000 people who come through the gates on Monday night when the Lions take on the Raiders in Primetime. There is one thing different we noticed about this bobblehead. They even incorporated Hutch’s sack celebration.
Another Horrible List: Best Cities For Halloween
This list had to be made up from someone who lives in the number one city, because I am really having trouble believing this one. I guess I have never really thought of it, but which city in the United States do you think is the best for Trick or Treating in the United States. The answer may leave you puzzled. According to a study, the city that’s the most “trick-or-treater-friendly” is: New York City. Jersey City is second, followed by Boston.
Say It Isn't True!! Sanders Bumpy Cake Is Going Away
Look away and don’t continue reading if you are a fan of Sanders Bumpy Cake. And if you are from Michigan, there is a good chance you are. It looks like the beloved caked could be going away by the end of the year. Second Nature Brands CEO Vic Mehren released a letter about the Michigan favorite, and it’s not great news. Second Nature Brands has been a longtime partner with Minnie Marie Bakers who said they were closing the Awrey Bakery in Livonia this year.
Safety First When Pumpkin Carving
This week is a big one for those who celebrate Halloween, it’s time to make the final touches to your decorations which may include some carved pumpkins. Just be aware, it’s a dangerous week for pumpkin carving. PubMed revealed this week that 46 percent of all pumpkin carving injuries happen during this week, the week before Halloween. A study found there are about 2,000 a year in the U.S., and that’s just people who end up in the E.R. 84% of them happen in October. November is next at 11%.
NFL Coaches If They Had Regular Jobs
I love these type of posts when they come out, they are always funny and always pretty dead on. NFL Memes on Twitter put together a list of job NFL coaches would have if they were not coaching football. Again, the predictions are spot on. I often think about this, what would some pro athletes or coaches be doing if they weren’t in their respective leagues. Our coach Dan Campbell is dead on! Check out these jobs that NFL coaches would have if they were not coaching.
Sweetest Day Is A Lie and I'm Not Getting My Wife Anything!
Alright, we talk about hills to die on… This is one of them, I will always back up that Sweetest Day is a dumb made up Holiday and will continue to never get my wife anything for it. I also am doing this she wants around the house. Shouldn’t that be enough? So, as you read above, I think Sweetest day is very dumb and shouldn’t be something couples worry about. Anyway, he was the question I asked on air today. GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE 10/19 DO I HAVE TO GET ANYTHING FOR SWEETEST DAY FOR HEIDI?
10 Small Money-Saving Habits That Really Add Up
hat’s a small, money-saving hack you’d suggest? Here are a few we liked. Do you have any money-saving hacks that are quick, easy, and fairly painless? Someone asked Reddit. Here are a few we liked 1. Put socks and a sweater on before you turn up the heat. You might not need to turn it up. 2. If you get an email about a sale, delete it immediately. Don’t even open it. It’s rarely something you need. 3.
The "Nickname Theory"
I have never heard of this one before, but now it has me thinking back to all of the girls I dated and if they had a nickname for me. Apparently it can tell someone a lot about the relationship. A TikTok’er who posts relationship advice has been racking up the hits with her “Nickname Theory.” It’s a way to figure out if you’re really into a guy that you’ve only had a few dates with. The whole thing is based on how women talk to each other about the guys they’re dating.
Stephan A Smith Lions Love
While sitting here and writing this post I had to pinch myself a few times, and yes we are still in the real world and things in Detroit are better than ever. The Lions are real and people are really starting to take notice to it. From girls high after the dentist, to some of the most famous sports experts on the planet. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, you know the hype around the Detroit Lions is unlike anything we have ever seen before.
Papa Johns New Menu Item
The world of chain pizza is getting out of control. Hungry Howies is putting honey on pizza, Little Caesars has a new 4 corner calzony which looks strange, but now Papa Johns is getting in on the strangeness. This is one of the weirdest pizza combos I have seen come from a chain in a long time. I don’t like sweats so this really doesn’t do anything for me. But, like I always say, if they are making and selling it, someone likes it. Papa Johns is now selling crushed-up Twix wrapped in pizza dough.
Detroit Red Wings Donuts Are Here! Just In Time For The Season
We are on the eve of the Detroit Red Wings kicking of the 2023-2024 NHL season and everyone, including Tim Hortons is getting in on the excitement. Don’t worry, if you can’t make it to a Tim Hortons today, the donuts will be available throughout the month of October at most Tim Hortons across the state of Michigan. If you can’t wait and want to get your hands on them today, head over to the Tim Hortons on Ford Rd. in Dearborn.
Should I Get Naming Rights On Second Kid?!
The first Grounds for Divorce this week is all about naming the baby. Should I get naming rights to their second kid? That was the question I asked and it went better than I thought. Lets get into it. So My wife and I reveled the gender of our second child last night on a Facebook Live, I will attach that video at the end of the post. Anyway, we are having a little baby girl! I have one very important question about naming the baby. Here is what I asked while on air.
Ryan Reveals The Gender Of His Second Child
Finally, after knowing and not saying anything for a few weeks, I was finally able to reveal the gender of my second kid last night. My wife thought up this great idea of doing a Facebook live so many of you could tune in a find out together. Thank you all again for joining the video and giving it a watch. It was exciting for my family and we were happy you all could be a part of it. Now, let’s get to what we are having.
Cute or Cringey? Couple Halloween Costumes
Hey, it’s Ryan! For years before having our son, my wife and I would always dress up for Halloween as a couple. We would think long and hard about what we were going to wear. What do you think of these couple costumes? Study fines dot com came out with the list of couple costumes for 2023, I want to know are these cool or cringe? Yes, I am hip now and using the word cringe! StudyFinds.com says Ken and Barbie is the best couples costume for 2023, followed by Mario and Luigi.
Taylor Swift, Jets and Conspiracy Theories
If you listen to Big Jim’s House, you know that I, Ryan Logan loves a good conspiracy theory. There has a been a lot surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce since their relationship started. We will get into the different ones, but I am here to talk about one specifically. Sorry, you will think about this all day. We may get people fired up a bit with this one but come on, it’s a nice conspiracy and funny to think about.
I Hid My Wife's Perfume Because I Don't Like It
Some Grounds for Divorce are hard hitting marriage questions, others are goofy questions. Just like this one, Most people think I am a dumbass for doing this, but what do you think? Alright, so let me start off by say, I love my wife and want to make her happy anyway I can. I just really can’t take the smell or strength of her perfume. So here is the question and how I asked it online. I HID HEIDI’S PERFUME BECAUSE I DON’T LIKE HOW STRONG IT IS..SHE THINKS SHE LOST IT..SHOULD I TELL HER?
The Top-Selling Halloween Candies in Every State
It’s getting to be that time of year again, candy overload is getting close and we cannot wait! That’s why this is a perfect list for right now. A candy supplier put out a comprehensive list of the top-selling Halloween candies over the past 16 years, and Reese’s Cups are #1, followed by M&M’s and Hot Tamales. Thanks to Halloween, October is a huge candy month, and almost everyone is going to be buying candy over the next few weeks.
Jack From Neuro Fitness Wellness Center: Life Changing Benefits
One of my first Ryan’s Remedies was all about Sensory Deprivation Therapy, better known as float tank therapy. I truly think it gave me a change in my life and mood that I needed, That is why I wanted to get Jack on the phone from the Neuro Fitness Center in Ann Arbor to give a better look at the true and lasting benefits from the float tank. Everyone, I would like to welcome Jake from Neuro Fitness Center in Ann Arbor into the Ryan’s Remedies podcast! Let’s take a lookback, at my experience.
Taylor's Break-Up Song To Travis Kelce
I don’t care what you want, I am going to continue this Taylor and Travis or double T as I call them hype going until the cows come home! As a massive fan of both, I feel it’s my right and obligation to give you everything I find daily on the two of them. This one give you a little look into how sad the break-up would be. Hopefully something we all never have to see. This video comes to us from one of our favorite online song editors of all time.
Saying Goodbye To Miggy
It was a great but emotional weekend downtown at Comerica Park as we said goodbye and thanks to Miggy one last time. We have known for months that Miguel Cabrera was calling it quits at the end of this year, I don’t think a lot of us actually thought that time would get here. Over the weekend, fans, players and this city said goodbye to Miggy’s playing days one final time. What a scene it was all weekend at the park.
A Book For Every Kid...My Parents Are Swingers
Right off the bat, I need to make sure everyone knows that my wife and I are not swingers HA! Now with that said, let me dive into how this whole thing got started and show you the perfect children’s book for those parents who are swingers. So my wife and I got married almost three years ago, at the time Big Jim found out the Pineapples were signs of a swinging couple. An upside down Pineapple even meant that you are ready to go right then and there.
Switching My Son To A "Big Boy" Bed
I love these kind of Grounds for Divorce. I get to ask questions that my wife and I both are looking for answers about. This one was about the back and forth my wife and I have been having about the proper bed to switch our son Finnian over to. So here was how I positioned the question on air: IS A FULL SIZE BED FINE FOR OUR SON?
Miggy's Final Week At Comerica Park
If you are baseball fan or just a fan of Detroit, this week is a special and emotional one. Miggy will play his last games at Comerica Park and in the Major Leagues. Shoutout to the Tigers for pulling out all the stops to make sure Miggy is sent off in the right fashion. It was 15 years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. The Tigers traded for Miguel Cabrera and the story began. If I am being honest, it has to be one of the top 5 all time trades in sports history.
Newest Sour Candy: Black Death
I truly hate when Big Jim finds videos like this because I know he will be trying to get me to try it. But, After watching this video there is no amount of money that could get me to give it a taste test. I think we had a version of this last year, just a different flavor. This Black Death sour candy is an extreme sour candy that is supposed to have a lemon flavor.
What Kind Of Car Was Travis Kelce Driving with Taylor Swift
I am sorry but I cannot get enough of this Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift stuff. I might as well buy in and think about it even more, so here we go! So, if you live under a rock or just don’t know, Taylor Swift showed up to the Chiefs game in KC Sunday afternoon. She sat in a skybox with Travis Kelce’s mom and family. She completely over took the entire day, and so has the news of them two possibly dating.
Max And Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
It’s that time of year again, the leaves are changing colors, the boats are coming out of the water and people are getting ready for fall foods. I think in Michigan, Fall foods are a real thing. It could be chili, Autumn butter nut squash soup, Pot Pies and more. But one soup I know all of us miss is the Chicken Tortilla Soup from Max and Erma’s! Thankfully, we were able to find the exact recipe for the soup, Big Jim has made it and said it is dead on! Let’s check it out.
Classic Rock History: The Rolling Stones and Muddy Water
I honestly don’t know if many people have seen this video before. I think I watch it about 4 times, seeing something new each time. This video is from 1981, The Rolling Stones walk into the Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago to watch Muddy Waters perform. As the Stones take some time to get settled in during a great night of partying. Muddy Waters keeps trying to get the boys to come on stage. First, Mick goes, then Keith and finally Ronnie Wood.
The Best Cities in America for Coffee
We all love coffee right? The city of Detroit and surrounding areas have so many good coffee spots, so we better have made this list! Someone researched the best American cities for coffee, and the top three are: San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. And if you’re fine with two-day-old gas station coffee, Toledo, Ohio ranks dead-last out of all 100 cities. They compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities across 12 metrics, including the number of coffee shops and roasters . . .
Fall Starts Tomorrow . . . Here's What You Need to Know
Oh man, it’s that time. Tomorrow is the start of fall, so ready or not, here is what you need to know! Fall starts tomorrow! Here are some things to know: Autumn officially begins this year at 2:50 A.M. Eastern , so really late overnight tonight. And there’s going to be a full moon next week . The “harvest moon” will occur early morning on September 29th.
Where "Love" Comes From
Finally we may have an answer to one of the biggest questions of all time! Where does love come from..Let’s find out The big science stories this week included a study that found we have around 30 trillion cells in our body. And researchers asked people to pinpoint where they feel the sensation of “love.” If it’s love for a stranger or a pet, we usually say our head or our heart. But for true love, it’s our whole body.
Ryan Has A Secret..Here is a Sneak Peak!
Alright, if you click on this link then I know you want to know my secret, Scroll a little further down and see a sneak peak! Also make sure you tune into Big Jim’s House at 8am this morning (Thursday) to get the full announcement. IT’S ALMOST TIME TO GIVE YOU THE SNEAK PEAK…KEEP SCROLLING Before I let you in on the secret, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been so supportive to my wife and I in our first year in a half of being parents.
High School Kicker Becomes Legend
Alright, we first saw this video and said no way did this really happen. Just the timing it took alone would make you question it. Big Jim sent me this video on Twitter/X yesterday and I swear I watched it about 12 times before I finally believed it. It comes to us from a High School football game in Waco Texas. The kicker for Live Oak High School in Waco was getting ready to kick an extra point. Now you will notice that there is a road right behind the end zone.
Big Jim Get Sweaty
Time for another Ryan’s Remedies, this one looks a little different though as Big Jim took the page over to give Perspire Sauna Studio in Rochester a shot. Let’s see how it went. I think all of my time talking about alternative healing is making an impact on Big Jim. This week Big Jim asked if he could hijack the Ryan’s Remedies page to try out a new breakthrough in sauna treatment.
Big Jim Gets Sweaty
Time for another Ryan’s Remedies, this one looks a little different though as Big Jim took the page over to give Perspire Sauna Studio in Rochester a shot. Let’s see how it went. I think all of my time talking about alternative healing is making an impact on Big Jim. This week Big Jim asked if he could hijack the Ryan’s Remedies page to try out a new breakthrough in sauna treatment.
Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger
Today is a great day in the United States, it’s National Cheeseburger day! Not only are cheeseburgers one of the greatest foods to eat, they come in so many different versions, you are sure to find your favorite. Let me start you off with a hot take about cheeseburgers. If you are putting any cheese on it besides American Cheese, you are crazy! American Cheese is 100 percent the best cheese for a burger, and America agrees with me.
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