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Richie Whitt

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    September 26, 2011

    My Final Top 10 Observer-ations

    Last week's cover. Irony is funny.​​10. As of this morning, the Dallas Observer is out of the sports business, at least on a full-time basis. Though I'm not technically being fired ("laid off" is supposedly less damning), the paper and its owner, Village Voice Media, have decided to el ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Hey Look, The Sportatorium Does Cover Pro Rasslin'!

    Snowing like a mother -- yes, again -- as I leave the warm confines of Collin County for Dallas. Tried to be in a grumpy mood this morning, but this video made me giggle. For those of you who are clamoring for Michael Young trade news, only thing new is that the Colorado Rockies have lost interest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    This Is A Serious Situation...

    Richie Whitt​ In case you were wondering, yes, that is the Situation. Richie forwards this photo along from his broadcast table at Radio Row, where he no doubt was comparing abs. Why are we gazing upon the Situation? Well, he's in town for a "Super Super Weekend Kickoff Party" which began at 9 p. ... More >>

  • News

    March 11, 2010

    You Said It: Toll Roads Really Taking a Toll

    Richie Whitt​ In case you were wondering, yes, that is the Situation. Richie forwards this photo along from his broadcast table at Radio Row, where he no doubt was comparing abs. Why are we gazing upon the Situation? Well, he's in town for a "Super Super Weekend Kickoff Party" which began at 9 p. ... More >>

  • News

    September 24, 2009

    Ask a Mexican | Buzz | Death Becomes Him | Addition by Subtraction | Jumbo Jerry

    Richie Whitt​ In case you were wondering, yes, that is the Situation. Richie forwards this photo along from his broadcast table at Radio Row, where he no doubt was comparing abs. Why are we gazing upon the Situation? Well, he's in town for a "Super Super Weekend Kickoff Party" which began at 9 p. ... More >>

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    September 10, 2009

    A Bridge to Somewhere | Up the Sleazy River | Dead Man Coaching | Music of the Not | Josh vs. Josh | Gay Panic in Cowtown

    Richie Whitt​ In case you were wondering, yes, that is the Situation. Richie forwards this photo along from his broadcast table at Radio Row, where he no doubt was comparing abs. Why are we gazing upon the Situation? Well, he's in town for a "Super Super Weekend Kickoff Party" which began at 9 p. ... More >>

  • News

    May 14, 2009

    “Whine Flu,” | "Dish" | “The Big Buy-In,”

    Richie Whitt​ In case you were wondering, yes, that is the Situation. Richie forwards this photo along from his broadcast table at Radio Row, where he no doubt was comparing abs. Why are we gazing upon the Situation? Well, he's in town for a "Super Super Weekend Kickoff Party" which began at 9 p. ... More >>

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    February 19, 2009

    Lets Talk | What Woodshed? | The Young and the Restless | Getting to NO | Buzz |Buyer Beware

    Richie Whitt​ In case you were wondering, yes, that is the Situation. Richie forwards this photo along from his broadcast table at Radio Row, where he no doubt was comparing abs. Why are we gazing upon the Situation? Well, he's in town for a "Super Super Weekend Kickoff Party" which began at 9 p. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Michael Phelps = Jeff Spicoli

    Toldja Michael Phelps wasn't perfect. Well, didn't I? Actually, I warned that he was overrated. But still. In other news, Richie Whitt = Jeff Spicoli as well. 

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    The Master Cleanser: Day 4

    Status: Green Weight: 162.0 (-9.1) Mood: Edgy Enraged Ecstatic Not a big fan of singing. Truth be told, I'm not head-over-heels in love with showers, either. But I'll be damned if I didn't find myself singing in the shower this morning. Granted it was an apropos Nine Inch Nails diddy - do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    Florida 38, Oklahoma 30

    UPDATE: Our Village Voice sister paper in Palm Beach will be live blogging from the game tonight. Pop Quiz: A) I'm jazzed about tonight's BCS National Championship Game, pitting the two best teams in college football this season. B) I'm mildy interested, even though I think Southern Cal, Texas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2009

    The Master Cleanser: Day 2

    Status: Yellow Weight: 167.8 ( -3.3) Mood: Hungry Horny Horrified Few times in a man's life he finds himself running around the house, repeatedly gagging and pleading to anyone on his block, "Forget it, I want a dirty colon! I want a dirty colon!!" Try drinking a quart of warm sea-salt water and yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    Toldja the Cowboys Should've Hired Norv Turner

    A week into the healing process, how are your wounds? Mine are as raw and nasty as today's weather. Had lots of Cowboys-related thoughts while examining Dallas' autopsy and consuming Wild Card Weekend. Like: *Special teams coach Bruce Read was fired. Better late than never, I guess. *Jason Gar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    Texas v. Ohio State: The Siesta Bowl

    Was watching the Cotton Bowl with some buddies on lower Greenville when Ole Miss sacked Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell for a game-clinching safety. While most of the joint emitted a primal scream, spiked their red-n-black hats, or ordered another mind-numbing shot, one dude sat and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    2008 in Memoriam: Your Top 10 Most Popular Sports Items of the Year

    In keeping with our "Best of ... " programming this week, I'll provide the most memorable Metroplex sports moments of 2008 on Wednesday. Until then, a look back at what you guys clicked on/commented on the most in the past year. The Sportatorium's version of The People's Choice Awards, if ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2008

    My Photographic Farewell to Texas Stadium

    I never claimed to be a great writer. Even a worse photographer.Nonetheless, armed with an iPhone and a life's worth of memories, I'd be honored if you'd allow me to take you on a tour of Texas Stadium's final night. Follow me. Right this way. Here it is. The house that Tex Schramm built and Tom Lan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Video of the Week #2: Christmas in Dallas?!

    I'd totally forgotten about this. Now I know why. Jeff Rohrer. Steve Pelluer. Mike Saxon. And, yes, even Herschel Walker. A true Christmas classic. - Richie Whitt  

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    This Just In: Arena Football and Your Dallas Desperados Need a Timeout

    When even football can't survive, we're officially in a recession. The Arena Football League - home to your Dallas Desperados - announced this morning that it has canceled its 2009 season because - you guessed it - shitty financial times. Actually, I believe the official wording is "suspending the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    Is Jose Juan Barea For Real?

    He just can't be. Can he? I was in the fifth row at American Airlines Center Saturday night and I still don't believe what I saw. Or heard. Either Criss Angel is playing some mind trick on me, or J.J. Barea may actually be an NBA player. Barea, all 5-foot-10ish, made slithery ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008

    BREAKING NEWS: Live 105.3 Fires Russ Martin, Changes Name, Plays College Fight Songs

    If you're a fan of Ben & Skin and you, like me, are wondering WTF?, I've got some clues about Live 105.3 FM going all college fight song this afternoon. Apparently it's called "stunting", a traditional radio ploy used by stations in advance of a major programming change. In other words, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    Last Night's American Music Awards: A Synopsis

    What I gleaned amidst the crooners and cleavage:*Former Stone Temple Pilots' front man Scott Wieland is (still) on something. *Paris Hilton is (still) annoying. *Mariah Carey is (still) hot. *Jamie Foxx is cocky with a capital 'K'. *Kanye West wants to be Elvis. Making the feat even more unlike ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    Friday Pop Quiz

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    Happy Birthday! Sportatorium Turns 6 (Months, That Is)

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2008

    Mavericks Dancers Hold Hands, Show Skin and Throw Party

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    September 18, 2008

    Fresh Start|Who You Callin' Concise?|Please Say "I Don't"|Richie's Women

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2008

    Volleyball in a Parking Lot or Bowling in a Bar? Pick 'Em.

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    February 28, 2008

    No Joy for This Ode|Rope-a-Doped|We Want McGovern!|Spanky Gets Spanked

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2008

    Ask the Rangers (Anything, Seriously)

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2008

    Oscar Overhaul

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    December 27, 2007

    Geritol Jump-Shooters|Voodoo Economics|Ellumized|Miss Potty Mouth|Carol Reed's Boo-Boos|Goodbye, Greg

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    Cowboy Up

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2007

    Only One More Shopping Day Till Football Season

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2007

    Are You Ready For Some More Football (Reading)?

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2007

    How to Get Into the Baseball Hall of Fame

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2007

    Last Places or Famous Faces?

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2007

    Michael Johnson: Still Built for Speed

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2007

    Penny For Your Thoughts, But a Million Bucks For Your Sorrow

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2007

    Wait, the Observer Has a Softball Team?

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2007

    Check That, Everything Isn't Bigger In Texas

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    Winners and Whiners | Who Stole My Park? | A Good Whuppin' | Fashion Girl | Noodles, Good and Cheap

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    February 8, 2007

    Rhymes With Puck Off | While We're at It... | Die, White Liberals, Die | Blood and Guts

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2007

    Remember, Oral Commitments Are Non-Binding

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2007

    Welcome Back, Earthlings

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2006

    Are You Ready to Rock?

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    December 7, 2006

    Zac Attack | Out in the Cold | Give It Up, Manny | Born Blue

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    November 30, 2006

    McRats | The Last Days | Smart Doggies | Margaret, Phone Home | Chain of Fools

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2006

    Football vs. Futbol

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2006

    Morning Motivation

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • News

    July 13, 2006

    Own Goal | Skin-Deep

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2006

    Anchorman II: The Legend of Mike Snyder

    If you knew the tenants of this joint are a combined 7-14-3 and that the building got majorly snubbed this afternoon, you might be headed for a gold star. And stuff. Simple. Anyone getting the matches perfecto wins a year’s free subscription to the Dallas Observer (redeemable each Thursday a ... More >>

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