Light Hearted Humor

Personal & Off-Topic Updates
Thomas the Cat: Scott's cat Thomas, owned since birth, was taken to the vet after showing distress. Initially placed on antibiotics for an enlarged bladder; later given morphine, after which he rapidly deteriorated. Scott received a call during the show confirming Thomas had a tumor and was being euthanized. Scott expressed strong opposition to morphine use based on experiences with his parents.
Mama Sveti health update: Two doctor's appointments scheduled for Thursday — oncologist visit for a concerning breast condition (dark purple, hard) and rib X-rays. Scott noted improved energy and mobility but ongoing concerns.
Fence construction: Scott built a new fence with help from Stefan (Sveti) and neighbor Chris. The boards were installed flush for privacy; within two days, an eighth-inch gap appeared due to Texas heat drying the wood — Scott noted this would self-correct with upcoming rain.
City of Bedford code violation: Scott received a city code violation requiring fence replacement; noted the lawn across the street was equally tall but not cited. Expressed frustration with selective enforcement.
Hurricane Polo / weather: A Pacific hurricane (Polo) was expected to push moisture through New Mexico into Texas, bringing 3 days of heavy rain. Scott noted the Atlantic season had

Celebrity Deaths

• Angry Anderson (born 1947, died September 21, 2026, Sydney): Lead singer of Rose Tattoo (Bad Boy for Love); known for playing Iron Bar Basie in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
• Dennis Haskins (died age 75): Actor best known as Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell; died of Parkinson's disease — Scott noted he was a major fan of the show.
• Jordan Johncock (died September 28, 2026, age 90, South Branch, Michigan): Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (1973, 1982); 23 additional wins including the 1976 USAC Championship.
• Don Cooper (died September 22, 2026, age 70, Brentwood, TN): Chicago White Sox pitching coach for nearly 20 years; helped them win the 2005 World Series.
• Angela Stribling (died September 26, 2026, age 58): BET TV/radio host (Screen Scene, Jazz Central); died of brain cancer.
• Mighty Sparrow / Slinger Francisco (died September 27, 2026, age 91, New York City): Calypso legend from Trinidad; known as the Calypso King of the World.
• Benjamin Satterlee / PAC (died September 27, 2026, age 40): AEW wrestler known for the Death Triangle and Death Riders; also wrestled as Adrian Neville/Neville in WWE, winning the Cruiserweight Championship in 2017; found unresponsive in a car outside an Illinois restaurant.
• Bob Pettit (died September 23, 2026, age 93): NBA Hall of Famer; 11-time All-Star, 4-time All-Star Game MVP; the NBA's first MVP (1956, 1959) with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks.
• Lawrence Tanter (died September 23, 2026, age 76): LA Lakers PA announcer for 43 years.
• Tim Janis / EaterX (died September 16, 2026, age 47): Competitive eater known for face paint; ate 53 Nathan's hot dogs in one sitting; appeared on The Amazing Race Season 30 and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; died of cancer.
• Peter Byrne (died September 14, 2026, age 74, Los Angeles): Lead singer of Naked Eyes (Always Something There to Remind Me, Promises Promises); died of brief illness.
• Richard Harrison (died September 18, 2026, Los Angeles): B-movie actor known for sword-and-sandal films, spaghetti westerns, and ninja movies; inspired an internet meme via a Garfield phone in Ninja Terminator (1986) — not to be confused with the Pawn Stars "Old Man."
• Carvin Jones (died September 20, 2026, age 60): Phoenix-based blues guitarist known as the King of Strings; performed with B.B. King and Jeff Beck; admired by Eric Clapton.
• Chris Spatola (died September 21, 2026, age 47): ESPN college basketball analyst and former Duke assistant coach; Army veteran who played basketball at West Point.