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.
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EntertainmentDeon Cole Criticizes Modern Crowd Work as Lazy Comedy
Chicago-born comedian Deon Cole criticizes modern crowd work, arguing that relying on audience interactions creates lazy comedy instead of structured art.
EntertainmentErie Comedy Festival Draws National Acts for May 2026 Season
Kellar’s Magic and Comedy Club in Erie, Pennsylvania hosts national comedians Greg Warren, Basile, Ashley Gutermuth, and Ron Pearson throughout May 2026.
EntertainmentGreenville Residents Review $282M Bon Secours Arena Overhaul Plan
Greenville residents reviewed a $282 million proposal to renovate the Bon Secours Wellness Arena during a public meeting held on April 28 in South Carolina.
SportsUD Students Produce Professional Live Sports Broadcasts for ESPN+
University of Delaware students manage live sports broadcasts for ESPN+, operating professional production equipment and cameras for Hens All Access games.
SportsVAR Decision Denies Arsenal Win Against Atletico Madrid
VAR officials disallowed a late Arsenal goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, forcing a draw after reviewing a 78th-minute foul.
SportsAudacy Replaces 97.1 FM News With Sports Talk Starting May 11
Audacy will replace the KNX news format on 97.1 FM in Los Angeles with a new sports talk station called The Fan starting on May 11 for local listeners.
SportsNFL Teams Turn to Internal Development After Free Agency Frenzy
NFL teams are prioritizing internal development over free agency spending this May. Franchises like the New England Patriots focus on building team culture.
SportsNebraska Staff Admitted to Sex With Player in Court Filings
Former Nebraska assistant coach Chuck Love admitted in a February 2026 court deposition that he had a sexual relationship with player Ashley Scoggin.
SportsUSAPL Settles Discrimination Lawsuit With Trans Lifter JayCee Cooper
USA Powerlifting settled a discrimination lawsuit with trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper, ending a six-year legal battle over sex-based competition policies.
EntertainmentCulver City Council Approves New Downtown Entertainment Zone
Culver City Council members unanimously approved a new downtown Entertainment Zone, allowing patrons to carry alcoholic drinks within designated areas.
EntertainmentMatthew Rhys Plays Mayor Ignoring Haunted Fog in Widow’s Bay
Matthew Rhys stars as Mayor Tom Loftis in the new Apple TV series Widow’s Bay, premiering April 29th, as he ignores a supernatural fog to boost tourism.
EntertainmentBlockbusters and Streaming Narratives Divide Modern Movie Audiences
Desert Warrior now plays in select theaters, offering a vast historical epic that highlights the ongoing tension between big-screen films and streaming.