1) “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” (Book by Mitch Albom, 2003)

For those looking for a book to pass the time, this provides a really great story that will keep you entertained from beginning to end. It starts with the death of Eddie, an elderly man working as the head of maintenance for a local amusement park, and follows his path in the afterlife. To further understand his life, Eddie meets the five people who had the strongest effect on him before his passing. As Eddie goes through this journey, it gives readers a heartwrenching feeling as the protagonist’s life comes full circle. It is a worthwhile story to check out if you want to get off the internet for a little while and go back to the basics.

2) “Speech Bubble” (Podcast)

This podcast, hosted by the creator of Nickelodeon’s “Fairly OddParents” and “Danny Phantom” Butch Hartman and his friend Jace Diehl, is a treat for children and college-aged students alike. Hartman spent over two decades with Nickelodeon, creating the favorite cartoons of a generation. Hearing the pair detail behind-the-scenes stories about their old shows and provide clips from deleted scenes makes this program worthy of a listen every week, and it has been steadily improving since its debut in October 2017. This, on top of constant new content, makes this podcast a treat for anyone who watched Nickelodeon growing up. The nostalgia and insight provided by Hartman and Diehl is unmatched by any other podcast out right now.

3) “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FXX, Hulu)

This show has been on the air since 2005, but its entertainment value is timeless. The gang has provided 12 (and counting) seasons of laughs and outrageous stories that have eclipsed every other show on television. There is not much that has not already been said about “Sunny,” but whether or not you have seen it yet, diving in from episode one is a smart decision. It is the most talented comedic cast on television today, and though there is no specified date yet, you would be wise to catch up before the next season is released.

4) “Mickstape” (podcast)

Hosted by Barstool Sports personalities Coley Mick and Trill Withers, Mickstape is the basketball podcast that talks about everything else. Hosting one of the most underrated shows on Barstool Sports’ large network of podcasts, Coley and Withers have a great comedic chemistry that allows them to turn an NBA podcast into any pop culture reference on their minds. On any given show, they cover range of topics from their favorite cereals to their favorite episodes of “The Simpsons” to any sport, and it is all captivating. Spanning anywhere from one to four hours, two times a week, this is a must-listen for anybody who has an interest in sports or just about anything else.

5) “The End of the F****** World” (Netflix)

This is a pretty dark series, but one of the best originals that Netflix has come up with. Deserving of every bit of attention that shows like “Stranger Things” and “Orange is the New Black” receive, this show portrays a lot of important themes. Touching on the difficulties of growing up and mental illness, it shows an amplified story of what can happen with kids who do not fit in with their peers. Both teenage main characters, James and Alyssa, are misunderstood kids who one-up each other on their mistakes until they go too far. Though there are just eight episodes, it will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.

6) “Get Hurt” (Album by The Gaslight Anthem, 2014)

The final album released by “Gaslight” before breaking up in late 2014 has become the shining achievement of its whole collection. With each song picking pieces from different genres and having a unique sound, frontman Brian Fallon and company put together an album that still has great replay value. This is Fallon’s songwriting peak, and it gives this album an element that is very rarely found in music anymore. No matter what mood you are in or how you feel on any given day, “Get Hurt” has a little bit of something for everybody.

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