John Danek, Author at HARDTIMES

January 6, 2018

SEATTLE — Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced his plans today to “personally beat the shit out of small…

January 2, 2018

In a land decimated by civil war, terrorism, and violence, Syrian musicians have persevered through hell on earth. Thanks to…

December 16, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas — All-around nice guy Ken Ludlow has reportedly found himself in another long-term relationship with a woman despite…

November 29, 2017

CHARLEROI, Pa. — Self-proclaimed digital activist Rich Costen is “totally and happily” unaware that not one of his Facebook friends…

November 28, 2017

BOULDER, Colo. — Scientists at the University of Colorado have confirmed that marijuana severely impairs the ability to grasp tasteful…

November 18, 2017

BERKELEY, Calif. — Indie-rock band Wavves had the extra ‘V’ from their name stolen out of their tour van late…

October 19, 2017

BALTIMORE — Audio technician Darla Buzek petitioned her co-workers and patrons at the Ram’s Head last week to stop calling…

October 12, 2017

Bang Bang Boom Boom Bang — the crackle of an AR-15? No, explosions from typing on this iPad Pro's screen…

August 12, 2017

WASHINGTON — California Rep. Adam Schiff announced earlier today via livestream from the Democratic Party Twitter account that his party…

July 6, 2017

LOS ANGELES — Bartender Parker McClaine of the trendy Tales of the Garden cocktail lounge is blatantly and equally inattentive…