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Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.

1525 articles published

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Lakers' Health: A Playoff Shift & Cohesion Stakes | NBASports

Lakers' Health: A Playoff Shift & Cohesion Stakes | NBA

Uncover how the Lakers' injury woes impacted team cohesion & playoff readiness. Our analysis reveals why a healthy roster isn't a guaranteed success story.

ESPN's WNBA/NWSL Move: A Signal of Shifting Sports StakesSports

ESPN's WNBA/NWSL Move: A Signal of Shifting Sports Stakes

Uncover why ESPN's bold WNBA/NWSL move signals a major shift in sports broadcasting. Analyze the economics & cultural forces reshaping Sunday nights now.

Alabama's Win Over Arkansas: SEC Title Stakes RiseSports

Alabama's Win Over Arkansas: SEC Title Stakes Rise

Alabama survives Arkansas in double OT, but is this win a mirage? We dissect the Crimson Tide’s rising SEC title hopes & a defense flashing warning signs.

IAAPA Expo: $50B Industry's Data-Driven Shift AnalyzedEntertainment

IAAPA Expo: $50B Industry's Data-Driven Shift Analyzed

Uncover the surprising data revolution reshaping the $50B themed entertainment industry. Our analysis reveals how analytics fuel a powerful comeback—and wh...

Zoey McNabb's Rise Signals Shift in VT Girls' HoopsSports

Zoey McNabb's Rise Signals Shift in VT Girls' Hoops

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Zoey McNabb's breakout season! Our analysis reveals a pivotal shift reshaping Vermont girls' hoops – and what it means fo...

Chuck E. Cheese CIO Pick: A Data Shift for Family FunEntertainment

Chuck E. Cheese CIO Pick: A Data Shift for Family Fun

Uncover the surprising data strategy behind Chuck E. Cheese! Our analysis reveals how family entertainment is evolving, and what it means for your data.

Sellier Crash: Olympic Stakes & Curling's Upset AnalysisSports

Sellier Crash: Olympic Stakes & Curling's Upset Analysis

Unpack the shocking Sellier crash at the Olympics! Our analysis reveals how this moment reshapes curling's upset potential & exposes speed skating's risks.

Mike Nelson's Return: What It Signals for Comedy's FutureEntertainment

Mike Nelson's Return: What It Signals for Comedy's Future

Uncover what Mike Nelson's *MST3K* return reveals about comedy's evolving landscape. We analyze how cult followings thrive beyond streaming's grip.

Edmonton's 'Happy Beer Street': Council's Vibrancy Gamble AnalysisEntertainment

Edmonton's 'Happy Beer Street': Council's Vibrancy Gamble Analysis

Uncover Edmonton's bold "Happy Beer Street" plan! Our analysis reveals the city's strategy to engineer vibrancy—is it a smart economic gamble or a cultural...

FanDuel Network Cuts Signal Broader Sports Betting ShiftSports

FanDuel Network Cuts Signal Broader Sports Betting Shift

Uncover why FanDuel's network cuts reveal a seismic shift in sports betting broadcasting. Analyze the future of regional sports and what it means for fans.

Turbulence & Tech Fails: A Travel Shift? – AnalysisEntertainment

Turbulence & Tech Fails: A Travel Shift? – Analysis

Uncover why travel tech fails might spark a surprising shift. Our analysis explores how disruptions can foster connection & redefine modern journeys.

Nioh 3's Sales Signal a Shift in Action RPG DemandSports

Nioh 3's Sales Signal a Shift in Action RPG Demand

Uncover why Nioh 3's surprising success reveals a fascinating shift in action RPG demand. Explore the "masocore" appeal & what it means for gaming's future.