The world’s first karaoke night for complainers makes it’s triumphant return Thursday, July 26th. You Know What Really Grinds My Gears is back by popular demand, this time at a much better venue, 1920 DC. DJ Roz of Champion Sounds will once again be spinning the hip-hop & r&b while I’ll be hosting and handling [...]
DC Zoo Justice
by ListenToLeon on 09. May, 2012 in Child, Crime, DC, steal
Saturday, I took what was supposed to be a leisurely trip to the zoo. The “leisurely” part did not last long, as I was forced to chase down and intimidate an 8 year old. I know it sounds evil, but once I explain why I did it, you’ll understand. I was enjoying an afternoon with [...]
Tomorrow – Gears Get To Grinding
by ListenToLeon on 26. Mar, 2012 in DC, Events, Family Guy, Party, Youtube
It’s about that time. Tuesday, March 27th is the second installment of You Know What Really Grinds My Gears which is basically karaoke where random Peter Griffin-esque rants are executed instead of songs. The music will be provided by DJ Roz of Champion Sounds, and I will manage the hosting duties for the evening. The [...]
Baratunde Thurston’s How To Be Black Book Signing
by ListenToLeon on 17. Feb, 2012 in Black, Book, Express, Race, Washington Post
Monday evening, I stopped by the National Press Club to attend the book signing for How To Be Black by Baratunde Thurston. I am compelled to write about that evening for a number of reasons, but I will narrow them down to the top three and list them below: This book is very entertaining, and [...]
You Know What Really Grinds My Gears Recap
by ListenToLeon on 29. Jan, 2012 in DC, Hip Hop, Party, Random, Randomness, Rant
I am proud to announce that You Know What Really Grinds My Gears, my collaboration with DJ Roz of Champion Sounds, was a success. Last Tuesday marked the first open-forum karaoke-style airing of the grievances in the history of..ever. My only fear of hosting what amounted to an open-mic rant session was that there would [...]
Tonight – The World Series of Sh*t Talk
by ListenToLeon on 24. Jan, 2012 in Comedy, DC, Family Guy, Party
In a first-of-it’s-kind event, tonight I am hosting You Know What Really Grinds My Gears. It’s like karaoke, but for people with some sh*t on their minds. I’ve lined up one of the area’s best DJs, DJ Roz of Champion Sounds(of Hip-Hop Karaoke fame), and I’m passing along a sign-up list for folks who want [...]
You Know What Really Grinds My Gears?
by ListenToLeon on 06. Jan, 2012 in DC, Family Guy, Hip Hop, Party
Please join me January 24th at Cafe Saint-Ex in Washington DC for an evening of great hip hop and random-ass rants. The event is titled “You Know What Really Grinds My Gears” which is an homage to Peter Griffin from Family Guy. If you’re unfamiliar with the reference, watch this video of Griffin’s nonsensical news [...]
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