Cookin With Gas

Jared

Hot Takes and Fresh Insight On Sports, Entertainment and MORE! 

  1. 2D AGO

    PARENTAL ADVISORY: The Hard Truth About Sports, Movie Hype, And A Surprise Giveaway

    Send us Fan Mail No edits, no cleanup, and no patience left for the usual excuses. I’m recording late after a chaotic day, getting the yard and pool back from swamp status and squeezing in a fast, unfiltered drop before family comes into town. That frantic energy sets the tone: you’re getting the real version because I’d rather be honest than polished. I hit sports first, starting with the Detroit Pistons and the emotional whiplash of playoff basketball. Yes, the officiating is frustrating, but I make the case that Detroit fans need to stop treating the refs like the whole story. “Detroit vs everybody” only matters if we play smarter, protect the ball, and stop melting down in critical moments. I also zoom out into a bigger sports officiating rant across the NFL, MLB, and why the NHL is the rare league where the rules feel clearer and games are less likely to hinge on one phantom call. Then I move to the Detroit Tigers, where the pain is real, the injuries are piling up, and the most practical advice might be to save your time until the roster is healthy. After that, it’s all about my most anticipated horror movie of the year. Rotten Tomatoes scores, early audience reactions, why I trust regular people’s reviews more than critic poetry, and why this one feels like a must-see in a movie theater. I’m also teasing a giveaway tied to a movie prop, so keep your eyes on my socials. If you like quick rants, Detroit sports talk, movie hype, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. Are you blaming the refs, blaming execution, or already buying your ticket to a good film?

    19 min
  2. MAY 1

    The King of Pop Cooks: A Michael Movie Review

    Send us Fan Mail You can tell within minutes whether Michael is your kind of biopic. It doesn’t show up to watch a legend collapse, it shows up to remind you why arenas shook when he hit the stage. I walked in hoping for a movie that honors the early rise, the unstoppable run, and the craft behind the spectacle, and I walked out giving it an A+. I break down what works and why, starting with the biggest reason the film feels “real” on a big screen.The concert energy. The performance sequences are shot like you’re sitting front row, and the sound and camera movement make it feel less like a checklist of facts and more like being inside the moment. I also talk about how the story frames Michael Jackson’s creative process, letting you watch ideas take shape behind projects like Thriller, Bad, and Billie Jean, which is a rare gift for any music biopic. Then we get into the hot-button debate. Some critics call the movie sanitized, but I argue that a two-hour film has to choose a focus, and this one chooses celebration over takedown. I also explain why the ending feels abrupt, why that can be both frustrating and effective, and why a sequel is the right place to explore the darker chapters if that’s where the filmmakers go next. Plus, a quick public service announcement about theater etiquette if you’re thinking of bringing the kids. Hit play, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves Michael Jackson or just movies! Leave a review if you’re enjoying the show. After you watch Michael, what grade are you giving it?

    15 min
  3. APR 9

    A Tight Grip On Winning: Championships, Coaching Excellence, And Sports Dominance

    Send us Fan Mail Michigan just won the national championship and I can’t stop thinking about the most telling moment of the whole run: Dusty May gets the trophy, the nets are coming down, and he’s already talking about Detroit hosting the Final Four next year and getting back. That’s the mindset that changes a program fast, and it’s why Michigan basketball looks built for this new era of college hoops. I dig into the stuff fans argue about nonstop: NIL, the transfer portal, and the tired “they bought the roster” narrative. Yes, money is in the game, but so is evaluation, development, and fit. I break down what Michigan’s roster really looks like, why these weren’t just plug-and-play superstars, and how Dusty May turns transfers and question marks into an unselfish team that makes the right read over and over. If you care about modern college basketball recruiting, coaching strategy, and what wins in March AND April now, this is the real conversation. Then we get into the championship game itself: How Michigan beat UConn at UConn’s own game, why the scoring total doesn’t tell the story, and what the free throw complaints miss when you look at foul rates and style of play. I also touch the elephant in the room: When a coach is this good in today’s landscape, the NBA always comes calling, so what does “the future” even mean anymore? And because Michigan can’t just have a normal week, I close with a Michigan Hockey Frozen Four preview against Denver in Las Vegas and the very real chance to stack championships in the same week. If you’re fired up, do me a favor: Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your hottest take on Dusty May, NIL, and where Michigan goes from here?

    26 min
  4. MAR 26

    Tip Culture Anxiety, Project Hail Mary: Movie Review, And Sweet 16 Madness

    Send us Fan Mail Every checkout screen has the question: “Add a tip?” And somehow it shows up everywhere, even when you did all the work yourself. We get into why tipping culture feels so out of control right now, how guilt got baked into the point-of-sale experience, and why I’ve gotten a lot better at hitting “no tip” without apologizing. I also talk through where I still tip generously, because there are absolutely jobs where gratuity is earned and genuinely matters.  Then we switch gears into entertainment with a full review of Project Hail Mary. If you’re searching for a hopeful sci-fi movie with huge visuals, real emotion, and a lead performance that holds the whole ride together, Ryan Gosling brings it. I break down what works, why the theater experience changes the impact, and why this one deserves the biggest screen you can find. We also hit a great perspective on why it’s on filmmakers to create movies that actually pull people out of their homes.  Finally, we ride the March Madness wave with Michigan and Michigan State heading into the Sweet 16, quick matchup thoughts, spreads, and my picks from the Sweet 16 through the Elite Eight and Final Four. I’m also heading to Las Vegas for the tournament, so expect the sports chaos and the vacation stories to match the energy. If you enjoy sharp takes on tipping, movies, and college basketball, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find Cookin’ With Gas.

    47 min
  5. MAR 18

    Michigan Pothole & NCAA Bracket Survival 101

    Send us Fan Mail Description 2 Michigan roads in late winter feel less like transportation and more like survival. I start by venting about Southeast Michigan potholes that look like moon craters, why “construction” often feels like cones with no progress, and the one idea I genuinely want to exist. I also lay out my five survival tactics, from never trusting a puddle to accepting the financial pain the second you hear that “that sounded expensive” thud. Then we flip the switch to March Madness and the NCAA tournament bracket. I talk through why the first Thursday to Sunday is the best stretch in sports, how NIL and the transfer portal have changed the upset math, and what I’m seeing with the Michigan Wolverines as a one seed after getting handled by Purdue. Depth matters in March, and losing a key bench point guard right before the tournament is the kind of problem that turns “national championship or bust” into a real test. I also get into the Michigan State Spartans draw, why their region is stacked, and how rivalry storylines still shape how we experience the bracket. Finally, I go off the court and into real life: doctor appointments, physicals, blood tests, and why you should not wait until something feels wrong to get checked out. I share one of the coolest ideas I’ve heard, Sweden’s program for blood donors and why that kind of feedback could change how people see blood donation and community health. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review if you’re enjoying it. What game or upset are you most locked in on this March Madness?

    33 min
4.9
out of 5
9 Ratings

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