Archive for the 'The Media' Category


The Wager

“The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder”: https://tinyurl.com/3mcp7z2s Yes, this is about a boat, not a bet. Not that I could remember months after I reserved it at the library. This is a certain kind of book, that may or may not appeal to you. If you’re interested in exploration, the Arctic and […]

Ferry/Undercover-How To Watch

My inbox is filling up with people asking in what order they should watch “Ferry” and “Undercover.” I’ve been saying either way, but now I’ve reconsidered, you should watch in order of release…because “Undercover” grips you right from the beginning and “Ferry” the movie is uneven and “Ferry: The Series” takes a couple of episodes […]

The Sam Harris Podcast

“The Bright Line Between Good and Evil” Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ytzkvm9t Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2juynzxe You have to listen to this. Let me repeat that, you HAVE to listen to this! This is my number one audio recommendation of the year. Of all the music, all the podcasts I’ve told you about, this is where you should dedicate […]

Ferry-The Series

Netflix trailer: https://tinyurl.com/4xf6j6ae It’s a modern-day “Sopranos.” For those playing the home game, you know I’ve written rapturously about the three seasons of the Belgian-Dutch production “Undercover,” about the travails of Ferry Bouman, and law enforcement’s effort to nail him. Bouman is an antihero, just like Tony Soprano. Someone who can kill on a whim, […]