Box Breaks: Intro To Card Collecting

Today, we’re looking at what I think is one of the greatest hobbies of all-time. Now, I’m a little bit biased since I’ve been collecting baseball, football, hockey, and basketball cards since I was four years old – but there’s a reason for my bias: this hobby is fun, exciting, and can even lead to some real financial gain. This article is going to be a brief overview of the hobby with some of the key points of which to be aware, and some links for deeper learning. We hope you enjoy! And if you really love what you see please join us at the National Sports Collectors Convention this summer – it’s a blast, and... READ MORE Box Breaks: Intro To Card Collecting

Winning Over Your Boyfriend's Friends - A Girl's Perspective

OK ladies, we’ve all been there…you meet a guy; he’s tall, handsome, funny, and smart. He may even be described as “dreamy!” Everything about him is all you’ve ever wanted right? You spend every ounce of spare time with him in the beginning, just you and him taking long walks on the beach, picking wildflowers, and star-gazing…that sort of thing. Time stands still. But wait! Then it hits you. Along with this amazingly-wonderful-dream-come-true boyfriend of yours comes a packaged deal. The dude’s got friends! Maybe even friends who double as... READ MORE Winning Over Your Boyfriend's Friends - A Girl's Perspective

Broker: Saving $100K (Twice) Before You Turn 30

This is another article in our finance series, creatively titled "Broker", with an article about saving cash. We have a lot of humor and sports on the site, but we want to help people be better at life. Read on to find out how to plan for the future - it may not sound fun, but once you do it life becomes better. In May 2008, at the age of 22, I decided that I wanted to save $100,000 in cash or liquid assets and another $100,000 in retirement accounts before I reached the age of 30. At this time, I had roughly $15,000 in cash and $6,000 saved in retirement accounts split between a... READ MORE Broker: Saving $100K (Twice) Before You Turn 30

The All-Pro United States Presidents Football Team

Recently, we began thinking about the athletic ability of our US Presidents here at Bro Council, and so I took it upon myself to create a full Offense and Defense of United States Presidents. The rules were simple; if I had to build an NFL football team, which Commander-in-Chiefs would best represent my fantasy team. Which president would make the best Quarterback? Who is punishing enough for our defense? Do we have a president who was similar to Ray Lewis? Check out the results of my scouting report below: Offense LT – Chester Arthur, 6'2″ 224 lbs. -No blind side jokes here... READ MORE The All-Pro United States Presidents Football Team

Man Vs. Cube: How To Rate Your Office Day

The continuing series about life spent in a cubicle. In this episode, Jimmy B. looks at how a typical day in the office is spent, and what "rating" the moods around the cubicle usually reflect at different times of the day. Enjoy. Morning Drive – More than likely, you left a little later than what would make your commute a comfortable one, but then again, what do you care? You know where you’re headed and your boss isn’t going to beat you into the office anyway. Here is the best quote I can pass along to you, “As long as you arrive before your superior, you AREN’T late”. So, take your... READ MORE Man Vs. Cube: How To Rate Your Office Day

Box Breaks: 2018 Topps Baseball Cards

Oh, the joy of opening baseball cards! I loved it as a kid, and now as an adult I recently had the chance to open up some of the coolest boxes of cards available. These are known as "box breaks" and we were excited to check out the packs. There's even an appearance from Tim Tebow and Derby in the videos. Take a look below for five box breaks from the 2018 Topps and Bowman baseball lines - complete with autographs, jersey cards, Buddy the Elf, and even a cheeseburger card. Enjoy!

Man Vs. Cube: A Guide To Surviving Office Life

It’s almost inevitable that one day your career sends you down the path to a small space that we in the industry call “The Cube”. You know what I’m talking about, and if you don’t, trust me, you will soon. This is a ‘4 x 6’ area where wills are broken, dreams are put on the back burner, and the only glimpse into your personal life are those lame pennants of your old alma-mater and maybe a photo of your friends/family that dates back to a much happier time. That’s why we’ve decided to make you a list of survival techniques to follow, so that when you get here, you can be as... READ MORE Man Vs. Cube: A Guide To Surviving Office Life

The Time I Almost Had To Beat Up Rob Gronkowski

In the interest of Gronk's rise to the top of the NFL, I've decided to share my own personal memory of the Pats' tight end. Enjoy. Alright, so let me explain that title real quick here. I'm not actually going to come out and say I would have "beat up" Gronk, but stranger things have happened, so for story purposes lets say the outcome would have been debatable. Here is a story about my strange encounter with the NFL's best tight end a few summers ago. I live in the South Side Slopes area of Pittsburgh - pretty much a stones throw away from what most would consider the... READ MORE The Time I Almost Had To Beat Up Rob Gronkowski

A Historical Look At Presidential Beards (And Facial Hair)

It has been a rare sight throughout history to see the President of the United States sporting facial hair. As most of us have witnessed, it's now always a clean shaven face that wins the race. Around the 1960's, beards became extremely popular among the hippie counterculture involving drugs and uncleanliness which made them grow even more unfashionable in the political world. What also effected the outlook on facial hair was Fidel Castro and radicals during the 1960's wearing them which added the stigma of "American hating" to beards. It has even been blamed for some... READ MORE A Historical Look At Presidential Beards (And Facial Hair)

Running: Picking The Right Shoes

Now that you're ready to run, let's start with the most basic of all running needs, the right shoes. This is the area that every new runner tries to cut corners in. So go ahead if you're feeling brave and buy those flashy new shoes from the sports store or online retailer, but be prepared for the possible blisters and injuries that might be headed your way. When I decided to become a runner, I bought a fairly cheap pair of purple running shoes. My entire reasoning behind the purchase was that I liked the design and colors, they were the right price, and I wasn't sure how serious of a runner I might become.... READ MORE Running: Picking The Right Shoes

Why All Guys Should Grow A Beard - A Girl's Perspective On Facial Hair

When I was younger, I would always see my dad stroking his beard while reading a book. I didn't understand this. But, since he's my dad - I went ahead and began stroking my pathetic, hairless chin anyway. One day he caught me stroking my chin and asked "Caitlin, why are you doing that?" And I so nonchalantly replied: "Because Dad, it's not fair that you can grow a beard and I can't!" As this evidence proves, from a young age I have coveted beards from afar. Always longing to grow one, always being too feminine to do so. So it should be no surprise that the men... READ MORE Why All Guys Should Grow A Beard - A Girl's Perspective On Facial Hair

A Guide To Getting A Tattoo: What You Need To Know

So you want to get a tattoo? Now what? How do you pick a design, pick a place, and what do you look for? Who do you talk too? Not sure? Well you’re not alone so let me start from the beginning with a handy guide on what you should know. I have been wanting to get some new ink for a couple of years, but I was determined not to go back to the place I went before. Not because they did bad work, but because they were very overpriced. So I set out talking to friends who had them. I asked them the typical "where did they go" and "what did they get" type of 20 questions. Months later I... READ MORE A Guide To Getting A Tattoo: What You Need To Know

Humor

The Time I Almost Had
To Beat Up Rob Gronkowski

A Girl's Perspective

Why All Guys Should
Grow A Beard

Rules

The Top Ten Rules of Text
Message Etiquette

Sports

The All-Pro United States
Presidents Football Team