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August 2nd, 2019 
Bad Brad
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP
If you have been a reader of Doctor Curmudgeon®’s column, you have noticed my name appearing occasionally.
I am a Siberian Husky, and serve (alongside the feline members of the household) to keep this residence in good form, equipped with food, household supplies and in a state of cleanliness and habitability.
My full name is Sir Galahad, Protector of the Welsh Faerie People.
August 2nd, 2019 Bad Brad
August 2nd, 2019 Bad Brad
By Geoffrey Huchel
Since making her screen debut in 1999, six-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Amy Adams has proven herself to be one of the most versatile and sought-after actresses working today, achieving success in both film and TV. No matter what genre-comedy, drama or thriller, you can expect Amy Adams to deliver a brilliant performance. My question is: Why hasn’t the Academy given this underrated actress an Oscar yet?
Amy Lou Adams was born on August 20, 1974 in Vicenza, Italy and raised in Castle Rock, Colorado. At an early age, Adams trained to be a ballerina, but she found musical theater a better fit. From 1994-1998 she performed in dinner theater. This ultimately led to her feature film debut in the 1999 satire DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, in the supporting role of Leslie Miller, a pageant contestant. The film starred Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards. Following her role in GORGEOUS she guest-starred in the TV series ZOE, DUNCAN, JACK AND JANE (1999) and THAT 70S SHOW (1998).
August 2nd, 2019 Bad Brad
By Rich “Lite It Up” Lopez
A week has gone by as Manny Pacquiao put a spectacular performance as he defeated Keith Thurman by split decision. Much has been said about Pacquiao turning back the clock and looking more like a 30 year old and not a 40 year old. It was definitely one of Manny’s greatest performances. Thurman talked a good game during the buildup for the fight and enough so that I wanted Pacquiao to stop Thurman. As we saw, once Thurman felt the speed and power, he would retreat.
As Manny stated, it is easy to talk trash but you need to show it in the ring. Manny Pacquiao will always get respect for being humble and letting his hands do the talking.
August 1st, 2019 Bad Brad
RSR Press Release
Retired boxing trainer & Hammond Boxing Club President Dennis Hardesty booked for August 11th on The “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Show.
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July 31st, 2019 Bad Brad
July 31st, 2019 Bad Brad
July 31st, 2019 Bad Brad
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP
Being an old nerdy science fiction loving child, I had often fantasized, day dreamed and thought out loud about what it would be like to live in an alternate universe.
But then, I wondered: How would I know if I were living in an alternate universe?
Would my parents and friends behave in the same way towards me?
July 31st, 2019 Bad Brad
By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart
In recent weeks, we lost three boxers from ring fatalities, I had already planned to look at Bradley Stone,17-2-1, 7 KO’s,. The circumstances around anyone losing their life at such a young age are simply tragic. To do so for a sport leads to all sorts of questions that arise from those who, quite rightly, get to question whether or not it ought to continue. Democracy should engender decent debate.
I am not medically qualified to enter that debate. I can but look upon the pugilistic sport and know that what we have is a pure science that will provide entertainment, danger and thrill. Not always all three and sometimes not even one out of the three but it does give us something to argue over, debate and disagree about.
July 31st, 2019 Bad Brad
By Kassandra “ThaBoxingwhisperer” Phillips
Boxing has many warriors, but one for me, really stands out…
Arturo “Thunder Gatti”. Brave, fierce, and courageous, but still very humble.
Gatti’s heart exhibited something much bigger than life.
July 31st, 2019 Bad Brad
RSR Press Release
Feature Boxing Writer Kassandra “ThaBoxingwhisperer” Phillips is the newest member of the writing team on Ringside Report “The Heart of Boxing & Entertainment”. On behalf of the entire team, we welcome her aboard.
July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Debbie “D2” Edwards
Music is powerful! It has the ability to impact our feelings, motivating us sometimes, relaxing us other times. Good music transcends years. Great music transcends decades, perhaps even centuries. Those of us who have varying musical tastes really appreciate the songs of yesteryear; those songs that express love and passionate sentiments in the classiest, most genuine manner. Songs that one can relax, have a cold, soothing drink, and reminisce about the memories that are marked with special songs.
Brad recently interviewed local crooner Jim Bulanda, and what a treat that was! Jim’s claim to fame is that he specializes in all things Sinatra, and anyone who knows Brad knows that he absolutely loves Frank Sinatra. They both were in their element, as they talked all things Sinatra.
July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Anthony “Zute” George
Before I rank what I think is Bruce Springsteen’s third best album, in case you missed, The Rising came in at number five, while the life-changing Born in the USA came in fourth.
Number Three: The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle.
This album was released on November 11th, 1973, although there is a debate on whether or not that release date is indeed accurate. What cannot be debated is that the Wild did not sell well during its initial release. The critics liked it, as well he the early contingents of Springsteen fanatics, but Bruce was far from a household name in 1973 and this album peaked at 59 on the U.S. charts. Imagine such a thing?
July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
RSR Press Release
Former 1972 Olympic Gold Medal winning boxer & former professional fighter Sugar Ray Seales will be the guest on The “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Show Saturday, August 24th.
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July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
RSR Press Release
Former professional boxer Craig Houk is booked to guest on The “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Show Saturday, August 24th.
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July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad 
RSR Press Release
Former professional boxer Carlos “The Force” Tite will be the next guest on The “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Show this Saturday, August 3rd.
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July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Debbie “D2” Edwards
Brad and I dusted off the camera, cleaned the lens, and set the studio back up recently, and boy oh boy was it worth it!
We both love diversity and talented people, and we hit pay dirt with our return to the RSR Web TV Channel on YouTube with guest, Jimmy Holmes. After a nearly two year lay-off, during which we relocated from Oklahoma to Indiana and I changed jobs, we were both anxious and ready to get back to filming the show.
When Brad told me that we were interviewing Jimmy, I knew that this interview would be special. Brad spoke of Holmes a few years ago when he reminisced about a fight that he had seen when he lived on the East Coast and was ringside for. He briefed me on Jimmy, advising me that he was a former professional boxer, a school teacher, and a musician.
July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
Money, sex or revenge. Over his remarkable 23-year career with the Colorado Springs Police Department, Lt. Joe Kenda has identified those three motives for murder as the pillars that drive people to do unspeakable things, each one a fatal catalyst behind the stories he recounts in HOMICIDE HUNTER. With a 92% solve rate, one of the highest case closure rates in the country, Joe Kenda has helped bring answers to 356 families searching for justice in their loved one’s murder. In each episode, he cracks open his case files using an eidetic memory that recalls even the smallest of details with an intense, deliberate drawl and cool, no-nonsense demeanor that leaves viewers hanging on every word. The storytelling process of HOMICIDE HUNTER has become a personal journey for Lt. Kenda as he chips away at painful memories that have long been suppressed, revisiting the crimes that defined his career…and have since recurred in his nightmares. In the final countdown with 20 more harrowing hours, Investigation Discovery’s hit series HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA returns for its ninth and final season on Wednesday, August 28 at 9/8c.
July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad
By “Hammerin” Harry Otty
Bobby Lippi was the son of Italian immigrants to Pittsburgh. Growing up he often found himself in trouble, usually of his own making. The fact that his dad, Paul, was a well-known cop in the city, didn’t prevent young Bobby from hanging around with the regular folks who inhabited the hill district of the city.
In the summer of 1942, Bobby fell victim to one of his own practical jokes, and came to realise that a lump of tar is not an easy thing to remove from one’s hair—unless the hair comes out too. Sporting a bald head—likely designed for punishment, as much as necessity—Bobby became popular with the number-players and runners around Bedford and Wylie Avenues.
A Bit of Personal Commentary on the Miami Herald & More…
This “column” will be a bit different from all of my previous columns here on Mr. Berkwitt’s wonderful website. Some of you might agree, and some might not, but, and in either case, whether you do or don’t, please express your feelings as the ladies and gentlemen you are, with no rancorous or personally-directed antipethetical comments.
I don’t know how many of you saw, last week, the article in the Lying Herald about Jennifer Lopez with the headline having to do with something about celebrating her 50th birthday with A-rod like a queen and then, with a comma, the words, “which she is.” Hey! Seuss! crist and holy excrement, that pure, unadulterated nonsense made me want to hurl. More on that below, because it also has to do with the sportsholes who are the schmucky talking heads at the various Miami-area television stations