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I Watched the 1992 Winter Olympics Once… and Kristi Yamaguchi Turned Me Into a Fan for Life

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1992 Winter Olympics, Sports, Winter Olympics0 comment

I can still picture the exact moment the Winter Olympics clicked for me: a cold evening in 1992, my grandparents black and white TV glow filling the room, and that unmistakable “this is special” feeling hanging in the air. I didn’t know it yet, but I was watching the start of a lifelong tradition. The 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France felt different from anything I’d seen. The scenery alone—those French Alps backdrops—made every event look like it was happening inside a postcard. But the real hook for me was…

Unwrapping Memories: GI Joe Christmas Hauls 1982-1994 Revealed! Join the Festive Countdown as I Rank the Best to Greatest Toys.

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1982-1994, 1983, 1984, 1991, Air Commandos, Badger, Battle Copters, Big Ben, bonfire parties, childhood treasures, Christmas, Christmas hauls, Christmas memories, Christmas music, Christmas nostalgia, December, favorite toys, festive countdown, gi joe, GI Joe figures, girls, high school adventures, holiday joy, holiday memories, holiday traditions, joyful recollections, nostalgic toys, personal rankings, Sci-Fi, Skymate, Sports, toy collector, toy enthusiasts, toy gifts, toy rankings, toy vehicles, vintage toys, W.H.A.L.E.0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Wow December is upon us. Can I finally listen to Christmas music without being shamed LOL? This month I’m taking a look at my best Christmas G.I. Joe hauls from 1982 – 1994 ranking my personal Christmas hauls from not the best to the greatest ever. So I think my least favorite year for Joe hauls was 1983. I had received a lot of cool 82 stuff and although there were several new figures and vehicles none made their way under the…

Remembering NFL Icon Dick Butkus!

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffFootball, NFL, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith When you hear Da Bears you think of Ditka, SNL skits, and maybe new recruit Peyton Manning. The Chicago Bears have been let’s say a bit lackluster in recent years. They have never matched the 1985 Super Bowl team. They had Jim McMahon, The Fridge, and the Super Bowl Shuffle. Despite their lack of winning another Super Bowl they have sported some of the greatest players to play the game. Dick Butkus who was born in 1942 in Chicago and played his entire career in Illinois…

THE POP EXPOSE – MLB Post Season Magic!

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBaseball, MLB, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at Post Season Magic, Baseball and Mr. October. The MLB has created memorable moments longer than any other sport in America. Playoff time is always a great time for any sports and I hope this year we get some great baseball moments to remember for years to come. Growing up in the eighties I remember the Houston Astros uniforms and Reggie Jackson the most in the early to mid eighties. In the late eighties I really loved Dennis Eckersley…

THE POP EXPOSE – Nikola Jokic aka ‘The Joker’!

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBasketball, NBA, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today I’m talking a look at the Denver Nugget’s Nikola Jokic. Those who may not have watched “The Joker” play during the regular season and maybe have lost interest because your team is out of the playoffs, you are missing a special kind of player. The 6’11” Serbian is a very unique big man. He can set a pick, run the point, and pop a three. If you look at the stat line you may notice the number of assists the big man…

THE POP EXPOSE – Remembering The Great Jim Brown!

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffFootball, NFL, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone. Today I’m taking a look back at the legend Jim Brown. Brown was born in 1936 in Georgia and at age 8 moved to Manhasset, NY. This would lead Brown to Syracuse University where he was an all star running back. His number 44 is retired along side other greats Ernie Davis and Floyd Little who also wore 44 at SU. All 3 have a statue on the SU campus. Brown excelled at Track, basketball, football, baseball, and considered one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time,…

THE POP EXPOSE – THE STANLEY CUP NOT JUST A TROPHY!

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffNHL, Sports, Stanley Cup, The POP EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone. Today I’m taking a look at Lord Stanley’s Cup. The original Stanley Cup was won in 1893 by the Montreal Hockey club and resides in the Hockey Hall of fame in Toronto Canada. The original cup was donated by Lord Stanley of a Preston, the Canadian Governor General of Canada. This is a unique trophy, one because of the sheer size of it, two because each player who wins it gets to bring it home with them and parade it through their home town. The championship team also…

THE POP EXPOSE – Clark and Reese IGNITE Women’s Basketball!

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBasketball, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, today I’m looking at a future potential rival that started last Sunday afternoon in the women’s NCAA Basketball Finals. One of the greatest all around women players Caitlin Clark for Iowa battled a young LSU team and was seemingly taunted by Angel Reese of LSU. Clark focused on the moment and the realization that LSU had just outplayed them in the championship game, on the other hand Reese was also living in the moment and realized they had beat the best player possibly of…

THE POP EXPOSE – 90’s SPORTS CENTER THE BEST SHOW ON TV!

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffSports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, TV0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m looking at Sports Center back in nineties. Some would argue Sports Center was better than watching the game. The 3 main anchors Chris Berman, Keith Olbermann, and Dan Patrick made the highlight reals so entertaining. And also Stewart Scott. Maybe I loved the show because it was when I really got interested in sports. I would say right around 1991 I gathered up teams around the country, Michigan was my college team, Niners my NFL, Braves MLB, Suns NBA, and Penguins NHL.…

THE POP EXPOSE – REMEMBERING THE GREATEST KNICK, WILLIS REED!

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBasketball, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Willis Reed0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody today we take a look at the legendary New York Knick, Willis Reed. Born on June 25, 1942, in Hico, Louisiana, Reed became a star player for the New York Knicks during the 1960s and 1970s, leading the team to two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. Reed was a dominant force on the court, known for his powerful presence in the paint and his ability to score from anywhere on the court. He was also a great defensive player, regularly blocking shots and…

THE POP EXPOSE – Jim Boeheim Retires After 47 Years!

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBasketball, JIM BOEHEIM, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Well hello everyone. Today I take a look at the legacy and retirement of Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim. It wasn’t a surprise but it was a surprise to see Boeheim announce his retirement after 47 years coaching at SU and 2 dismal years of missing the big dance. Boeheim known for his zone defense and short attitude at press conferences has brought many years of success to SU and 1 championship. 1 championship seems like it should be more but winning it all is a lot harder then…

THE POP EXPOSE – GOAT Is A Bad Word!

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffSports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everyone, today I’m taking a look at the GOAT. A word that didn’t exist when I was growing up. I think it should be GOTE, Greatest Of Their Era. Let’s face it over time everything changes, and sports are the leading entertainment that we see the most changes in. Year by year rules are changed and decade by decade the safety of the game is increased. With that said it’s hard to compare say a Labron James to a Kareem Abdul Jabbar or Tom Brady…

THE POP EXPOSE – Remembering Tim McCarver!

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBaseball, MLB, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Tim McCarver0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone, today we look back at the amazing career of Tim McCarver. He was born in 1941 in Memphis Tennessee. McCarver played the catcher position and would win 2 World Series with the St Louis Cardinals. He played minor league ball at my neighbor the Rochester Redwings and in 1959 at the age of 17 signed with the Cardinals. His career would last till 1980 and he went into broadcasting right after. Al Michaels told a story this morning on the Dan Patrick show how…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Super Bowl LVII’

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffSports, Super Bowl, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everyone, today I’m taking a look at the Super Bowl. It’s been a main event for many years. People gather for the Big Game and have Super Bowl parties, they get together in bars and fill out squares to try and win money, and if you don’t mind dropping a few thousand you can get a ticket to watch it live. For years it had been the highlight of late January and February for people. The commercials and half time show let non football watchers…

THE POP EXPOSE – FAVORITE NFL QB’s!

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffFootball, NFL, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone, Tom Brady is one of the most accomplished NFL quarterbacks, many consider him the goat, perhaps he is, but many still choose to hate his success over the last 20 + years. Todays young quarterbacks have talent that seem almost nonhuman, with abilities like Patrick Mahomes’ no look pass to Josh Allen’s hurdling other players. Over the past 40 years I have watched many quarterbacks who were maybe not always great but were fun to watch. Joe Montana was one of the first quarterbacks I enjoyed watching. He…