The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: A Fun Summer Adventure That Remembers What Star Wars Does Best By Paul Perez & Jason Geller    This Memorial Day weekend, my friend Jason and I headed to AMC Times Square to check out  The Mandalorian and Grogu , the latest big-screen adventure from a galaxy far, far away.   The good news? We both walked out smiling.   While our scores differed slightly—Jason gave it an  8.2/10,  and I landed at a  7.5/10 —we agreed on the most important thing: this movie is a fun adventure that's great for audiences of all ages.     I got this poster at the same theater where I saw the The Mandorian and Grogu.  Except I got it when i went to see a totally different movie.   A Return to Classic Adventure Storytelling One of the first things that stood out to both of us was how much the movie felt like a classic adventure film.   For me, it brought to mind movies like  Indiana Jones  an...

  Check out this episode! Sometimes the best weekends aren’t about doing one thing for eight hours straight. They’re about getting just enough of the experiences you love and combining them into a day you’ll actually remember. That’s exactly what happened for me over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 when I split my Sunday between a major wrestling event and a dance party later that night. The experience reminded me that you don’t always have to choose between your interests—you can often fit more of them into your life than you think. You Don’t Have to Stay for the Entire Event to Enjoy It One lesson I’ve learned from attending wrestling shows over the years is that every event doesn’t have to be an all-day commitment. I attended AEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, next to Citi Field. Rather than arriving at the beginning and staying until the very end, I showed up later and caught several matches that I was interested in. For me, wrestling events have be...

If you spend long hours on your feet, work physically demanding jobs, or love dancing after work, foot and calf pain can slowly become “normal.” That’s exactly what happened to me — until I discovered the real cause and found a surprisingly simple solution. The Pain I Thought Was “Just Part of Life” Anybody who knows me knows I love to dance. A lot of nights, I’m going out dancing after already spending a full day standing at work. Over time, I started noticing a constant pain underneath my ankles and right below my calf muscles on both legs. Watch the video version of this article here. At first, I assumed it was just muscle fatigue. I tried massages, thinking maybe my muscles were tight from dancing and standing all day. But the pain never fully went away.  If you’ve ever dealt with this kind of pain, you know how frustrating it can be: You start avoiding activities you enjoy Dancing, exercising, or even walking around can feel uncomfortable. You feel like your body is constantly...

I was sitting on this mixtape for quite some time.  Looking forward to putting together more mixes regularly.  I’ve created a dedicated YouTube channel to start publishing all my mixtapes, which you can find at  https://www.youtube.com/@PaulLikesToDJ Here’s the track listing: 'Buff Dem' Chi Ching & Iwaata 'World A Move' Voicemail, Essah, 808 Delavega, Energy Di Dancer 'Who Mek The Rum' Kraff Gad 'Shot E Rum' Shawn Storm 'Bare Vibes' Shane O 'Banner' Damian Jr. Gong Marley 'Savior' Chronixx Any thoughts or comments? Do so below.  Enjoy! YouTube version

    This video was shot by my dance friends Lion & Kim.  This is a monthly party we attend(along with other friends).  As the title suggests, they play Dancehall Reggae.  It takes place in a Brooklyn performance space called Littlefield.  It's in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.   This party took place in February 2026.  I'd like to put up more party-dance videos like this.   Thoughts? Comments? Do so below. Rate, like, leave a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you're able to do so. If you've enjoyed this episode, please support this podcast by doing any, all your shopping through my affiliate link: AMAZON: https://amzn.to/4s5BwX9 or DONATE/TIP here   SUBSCRIBE Everywhere HERE  Let's keep in touch, sign up for the email list here   Thanks for watching.  

  From Beatboxing to Beat Machines: My Unexpected Journey Into Music Production By Paul Perez I originally set out to record a simple comparison—looking at devices like the SP-404 MKII, the Koala Sampler app, and MPC units like the MPC One and MPC Live 3. But somewhere in the editing process, this article shifted into something more personal. It became less about the gear—and more about the journey. Because the truth is, I don’t really consider myself a music producer. But over time, I’ve found myself using the same tools that producers use, slowly building skills and curiosity through different phases of my life. Looking back, this didn’t just happen overnight. It’s been building for decades. Growing Up Around Music My introduction to music started early, through my older brother. He was a DJ when I was a kid, and music was always around—records spinning, parties happening, sounds constantly filling the space. I looked up to him and naturally wanted to follow in his footsteps. Thi...