Dappered

Affordable Men's Style

  • Don’t Miss Anything
  • Start Here
  • Essentials Shop
  • Latest Deals
  • Style Scenarios
  • Reviews
  • Forum

The Weekend Reset: Pop Culture in extreme and a feast of summer sensations.

July 26, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

It’s Friday. Looking for something to switch up your weekend, or to give you an excuse to relax a little? That’s what the Weekend Reset is for. Each week contributor Tim Johnstone pulls together five things to get your weekend started. Could be something to read or watch, something to eat or listen to, or even something to do. Enjoy the weekend fellas.

 

LISTEN: Shirley Manson helms a podcast about her favorite songs. 

I am a card carrying member of the Shirley Manson fan club. OK not really. They never sent the card. But. I love this woman. From the first time I heard her in this Scottish band, I have been a fan. I had a chance to meet her once upon a time and she was as lovely and charming as I could hope for. And I am such a sucker for that accent. So this Mailchimp produced podcast is immediately appealing to me. Shirley gets the stories about famous songs from artists like Big Boi and Courtney Love and as an artist herself, she is particularly suited to the task. Thank you to the Dappered Space’s Sarah for the heads up.

 

DO: Pick up a brush and make something happy!

When Bob Ross’ legendary PBS programs originally aired, he was the butt of satire and jokes due to his laid back style. In retrospect, that joke was on all of us. He really had the right idea. I would give anything to be as good natured and chill as Bob. We need more Bobs. And he was onto something. Painting is a really good way to spend some time, for many reasons. You don’t even have to be good at it. The ladies are already onto this. They flock to Paint and Sip nights, a huge thing these days if my Instagram Feed is any indication. I’m not saying this is the approach you might take. On the other hand…why not? I mean, think of the possibilities. The video above? It’s a fascinating story about a simple mystery: Bob Ross made a great many paintings. So where are they?

 

EAT: This is story about meat.

Marinated and grilled flank steak. I spent a lot of time watching my dad grill when I was a kid. It was a rare chance to hang out with him due to his schedule. I watched him cook all manner of meat and fish. He loved to grill ribs. He was all about cooking anything on the bone. He also grilled the best BBQ chicken I have had to this day. But my absolute favorite of his go-to’s was his grilled flank steak. At the time, it was considered an affordable cut of meat when compared to the choice cuts on restaurant menus. This cut of meat really takes advantage of a marinade. And it is the perfect pairing with summer greens and veggies as a salad. Can’t recommend this enough.

 

READ: A dystopian tale with a twist.

While browsing Boing Boing recently, I ran across their recommendation for Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel Station Eleven. I was happy to see this. I picked up the book when it came out. It was on the employee picks shelf at my local independent book store. Reviews upon its publication were fantastic and it would be a National Book Award finalist. This is a different kind of post-apocalyptic tale. Ultimately, it is a story about the importance of art. And it is written in such a manner that you are fully engaged with how the story unfolds even as it does so in a way that jumps in time and space. I thoroughly enjoyed this and was genuinely bummed when it ended.

 

BINGE: Catch up with all the new trailers and features from Comic-Con!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for pop culture geeks. San Diego’s annual Comic-Con event just wrapped up. In it’s wake, a banquet of trailers and features and big announcements enough to make the most nonchalant dude positively giddy. The folks over at i09 have compiled all of their coverage during the event on this post. There are more than a few big stories from the weekend.

 

Tim Johnstone is Dappered’s music correspondent as well as our resident gatherer of all things interwebs related. He’s pretty sure about some of the things most of the time, but totally clueless about everything else all the time. He is looking forward to this though. And for all of you dealing with the heatwave, he feels for you. All of the feels.

Filed Under: Etc. Tagged With: binge, do, Eat, listen, read, the rest, the weekend reset

Continue the Conversation …

Want to share your thoughts on this article? Send us a tweet, join the discussion on Facebook, or start a discussion on Dappered Threads, our forum!

Don’t Miss Anything

Subscribe via email to get articles in your inbox or add Dappered on Flipboard. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Or subscribe to push notifications to get alerts immediately.

New Here?

Well, welcome to Dappered. Here are what we consider the most useful posts on the site if you're looking to put a little more effort into your appearance. Just want to see our favorite menswear products? Shop our essentials here.

Steal Alert: J. Crew Extra 50% off Sale Styles + Stock Refresh

Steal Alert: J. Crew Extra 50% off Sale Styles + Stock Refresh

Coats. Boots. Sweaters. Final sale though.

The Weekend Reset: TE Lawrence, Minimalism, and Snow

The Weekend Reset: TE Lawrence, Minimalism, and Snow

Plus: Soup!

Spier Shoes Sale, Half off Core Temp Chinos, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful

Spier Shoes Sale, Half off Core Temp Chinos, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful

Plus a rare deal on a USA made backpack with a cult following.

Follow Dappered on Instagram »

Men’s Fashion or Affordable Style?

Men's Fashion or Affordable Style?

Fashion is temporary and expensive. Style is timeless and affordable. Dappered® helps you work the retail system so that you can be comfortable, look sharp, and save money.

Want to share a great product? Email Us.
Continue the discussion at Dappered Threads.
For a fit perspective, see Joe's measurements.
Make sure to read our affiliate disclosure.

Connect with Dappered

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Most Popular on Dappered

  • 10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Tech Joggers, New Sunglasses, Better(?) Silicone Rings, & More
  • Spier Shoes Sale, Half off Core Temp Chinos, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful
  • Monday Men’s Sales Tripod – BR makes an Athletic Tapered Traveler Jean, AE Factory 2nds, & More
  • 10 Skills to Master for a truly Stylish Home
  • Steal Alert: J. Crew Extra 50% off Sale Styles + Stock Refresh
  • Sunday Steal Alert: J. Crew 50% off Select New Arrivals / 40% off most everything else

Popular Topics

  • Best dress shirts to own
  • Best looking watches under $100
  • Best men’s dress shoes under $200
  • Nike Killshot sneaker alternatives
  • How to wear a suit without a tie
  • Suitsupply store review
  • Suitsupply Blue Line review
  • J. Crew Factory Thompson suit review
  • How much does it cost to tailor a suit?
  • Dopp kit essentials
  • Brown shoes with gray pants
  • Men’s style buying guide

RSS Latest on Dappered Threads

  • Altering Boardshorts?
  • Crown & Caliber sold to Hodinkee
  • J. Crew Court Classic Sneakers
  • BR athletic tapered?
  • Navy Blue Overcoat with Blue Trousers?

Copyright © 2021 Dappered.com | Dappered, LLC | Dappered® is a registered trademark of Dappered, LLC

Hat tip: Magazine Pro Theme On Genesis Framework

Dappered does not collect or sell its users personal information | Disclosures: Privacy and Affiliates, Gilt.com, FTC

WPE

We work with partners that use cookies to understand how visitors use our site. Find out more.