Category Archives: Top 5

Top 5 with Dan Passamaneck

Tell me 5 things you notice today.

My guest today, Dan Passamaneck, is going to take a slightly different angle on this question and will give his five reasons why it’s important to notice what’s going on around you. If you want to add to his list, feel free.
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1. It’s interesting. Noticing things helps [...]

Top 5 with Chuck Collins

Name your 5 fondest memories with your folks.
This question is for all my readers. But Chuck Collins will kick things off with his answers. Who is Chuck Collins? He is the host of The Radio Murders. And despite being a Browns fan, I like him a whole lot. Here’s Chuck….
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Mom and Dad were terrific parents [...]

Top 5 with John Warner

John Warner is the editor of the super-popular internet site, McSweeney’s. Recently, he was given his own humor imprint at Writer’s Digest. And today he’s here to play the Top 5 game with you. How does the Top 5 game work? John answers the question first, then you do, and then you check out all [...]

Top 5 with The Very Hot Jews

Give me 5 reasons to be hopeful in these dark times.
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This question is for everyone, but The Very Hot Jews will answer it first today. Who are The Very Hot Jews? I cannot possibly define their comedy, or advice-giving, or where they cross that line of political correctness, or where they take a surprise turn [...]

Top 5 with Dr. Dot

Name 5 famous people you’ve met, and tell a story about at least one of them.
This question is for all my readers, and there’s a reason I think it’s a useful one for writers to think about. If you’re like me, playing is the best way to get the creative ideas flowing. But more importantly, [...]