Author Archive for Matthew J. Goldberg
An author, speaker and custom writer from Cherry Hill, NJ, Matt loves to entertain people through his writing and public speaking. Laughs, Smiles and just enough Wisdom reach his audience through the magic of his written and spoken words. More about Matthew
TOP 10 Quotes from Allan Sherman – Thursday’s Top Ten List
If you’ve ever heard or sang, “Hello, Muddah, Hello Fadduh,” you’ve most likely heard of the multi-talented Allan Sherman. Here’s a little more about the late comedian Sherman, along with a Top 10 list of his wittiest quotes.
“Clausetrophobia” – Wednesday’s Wordapod
Any lawyers in the house? Today’s Wordapod will appeal to you, or maybe, cause you to file an appeal—and no doubt, a quite wordy one.
Bagels and Jocks: A Weekly Examination of the Jewish Sports World- Monday, May 14, 2012
Bagels and Jocks meets Bagels, Baseball and Mambo? If last week’s column reminded us of the all-too-human downside of sports, today’s should be a recognition that there are many people who are using sports to make a difference in the world. You don’t need to be a Major League ballplayer like Ryan Braun or Ian Kinsler to hit a home run that really scores.
TOP 10 Most Famous Greenbergs – Thursday’s Top Ten List
Today’s Top 10 List attempts to identify and rank the most famous Greenbergs, past and current, Jewish and…well…Jewish alike. I know what you may be thinking: Can a Goldberg objectively rank a Greenberg? No worries – read on.
“Carrion Luggage” – Wednesday’s Wordapod
Today’s Wordapod is a must if you’re thinking about summer travel—and the possibility of bringing certain, interesting items on board.
Bagels and Jocks: A Weekly Examination of the Jewish Sports World- Monday, May 7, 2012
Every now and then, we are reminded that sports are played by human beings with all of the fickleness, frailty and fallibility implicit in that. The last week or two has provided ample reminders of this fact—with interesting, disturbing and devastating consequences alike.
“TOP 10 Current Jewish Major League Baseball Players” – Thursday’s Top Ten List
This is a great era for Jewish stars of the diamond—and we’re not talking about jewelers. There is more than a minyan of current Jewish Major League Baseball players, and a few of them are bona fide stars. Here is one man’s ranking of the Top 10 with lots of stats and more than a little shtick.
“Caterer-waul” – Wednesday’s Wordapod
If you’re already thinking about your next big family celebration (or Jewbilation, if you prefer to use my Wordapod), you are advised to consult all vendors well in advance to avoid the prospect of caterer-wauling in public.
Bagels and Jocks: A Weekly Examination of the Jewish Sports World- Monday, April 30, 2012
As the first month of the MLB season has almost reached its conclusion, Bagels & Jocks reviews the early season numbers of Ryan Braun and other star players—even if we don’t jump to any of our own conclusions. And, we also examine a disturbing (alleged) incident involving a Detroit Tigers player who acted more like Mel Gibson than Kirk Gibson.
“TOP 10 Satiric Quips of Mort Sahl” – Thursday’s Top Ten List
Mort Sahl may not now be a household name to many – and admittedly, his heyday was a little before my time – but his political satire influenced many comedians, including Woody Allen and Bill Maher. Here is a Top 10 of his greatest quips; some will still seem quite fresh.
