ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ben Kuhns is just some guy on the internet. He is a wannabe writer, and his wife thinks he's funny. He writes for Results-Townsquare Media in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
Ben Kuhns

The Devil Went Down to Georgia Has a Plot Problem Nobody Talks About
A funny deep dive into the logic gaps of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” from soul-stealing quotas to why the devil actually keeps his word.

Do You Remember The Extra 'Rudolph' Lyrics?
Those lyrics are so engrained into my mind that I have to shout them out with glee every time I hear the song. Much to the chagrin of my Christmas music-loving daughter.

The Spooky Charm Of Halloween Ads We Still Love
Remember those Halloween commercials that brought a rush of nostalgia? They might just outshine those Christmas ads we love to hate.

In Defense of Metallica's Much-Maligned Masterpiece, 'Load'
The album's sound confused some in 1996, but it is the natural evolution of the band's sound. And it F@#%ing ROCKS!

4 Artists on My 'Levitt At the Falls' Wish List
Even though they didn't ask, I have four recommendations for the Sioux Falls summer concert series: two great singers, a group blending modern and vintage music, and the greatest entertainer of all time.

Volcanoes in South Dakota? Kind Of—Here’s the Story
Some fifty million years ago magma pushed up the ground in the Black Hills. It's the closest South Dakota has to a volcano.

If You Remember Freedom Rock You’re Definitely an 80s Kid
Here, preserved for all future generations, is all the information you need to know to get through life:

The 6 Types of Drivers You Deal With Every Winter
For all the responsible people who drive safely in the snow, there are those who either pay no attention to the weather or, even worse, think the snow is the time to get wild.

Holiday Shopping: Why Does It Matter If Stores Stay Open?
But, don't demand that people give up paying hours so you can feel some moral superiority today and then trash their stores tomorrow.

Not Feeling Jolly? These 7 Cynical Christmas Songs Are Perfect
It's Christmas music season again, and I need to find some music more in line with my aging Generation X mindset.
