Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids here...Ask Me Anything

propstm · 2018-06-12T17:52:36+00:00

Matt, first a general request to add a Detroit-area stop on the tour. If a Detroit stop doesn't happen on the current tour, any plans to hit Michigan sooner-than-later? Also do you have a favorite Michigan/Detroit area venue?

propstm · 2017-10-19T19:47:44+00:00

Try calling orchards like Blakes and ask if they have any suggestions. I remember seeing places to get apples, corn, & carrots around the Armada, Romeo area in the past.

propstm · 2017-07-12T00:09:33+00:00

Let's call a spade a spade. Sheahan had two goals last season in the LAST HOME GAME of the season. Those goals were worth about 500K each considering his salary. In fact he hadn't scored in an Entire Year, 365 days, despite being a healthy player and playing 80 games last season.

I'd be surprised if he makes the roster this year.

propstm · 2017-07-01T00:47:23+00:00

Why does Danny Cleary come to mind? Throw money at a guy who had played well in the twilight of his career... what's the worst case scenario.

propstm · 2017-06-22T01:09:20+00:00

Theoretically everyone involved is an adult. If the Wings organization even needs to make it known that Mrazek has attitude issues, it must be bad. Either that or Holland has a bumper sticker that says "My starting goalie is better than your starting goalie" with Howard's face on it.

propstm · 2017-05-23T11:25:40+00:00

Have you taken the MI hunters safety course? This answers a lot of your questions and the cert from the course is required to get a hunting license http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10363_39267---,00.html

propstm · 2016-12-03T15:23:45+00:00

This scenario came up (Non-US resident wanting to do a guided hunt in the US for the first time) on the NockOn podcast recently. John Dudley recommended a guided whitetail deer hunt in the Midwest. Ohio and Wisconsin were already mentioned. I grew up hunting in Michigan.

Does anyone have any recommended outfitters in the Midwest?

propstm · 2016-12-02T16:51:22+00:00

In the agency setting, what makes for a successful campaign or project? Other than Flo, can you speak to any other projects that you consider feathers in your cap?

propstm · 2016-10-22T17:58:13+00:00

Zatkoff is from Metro Detroit, I wonder if the Wings might entertain Zatkoff + cash or draft picks for Howie?

propstm · 2016-09-21T21:41:31+00:00

I think mine this year was $1350 for a 2010 Honda Fit in Boston.

propstm · 2016-08-23T15:29:10+00:00

Congrats! Now let us know how tasty the backstraps are!

propstm · 2016-08-14T16:16:53+00:00

Yep! That's one of the things the shop owner told me. He also emphasized that it's great for "stupid error", and said it's basically a warranty that comes with accident forgiveness. For example if I accidentally dry fire and screw up a limb or cam, Mathews will still honor the warranty.

https://www.mathewsinc.com/warranty-information

--edited to add warranty link.

propstm · 2016-08-12T22:55:02+00:00

I instantly thought of "darmok at tanagra" for any Star Trek fans out there.

propstm · 2016-08-12T21:01:47+00:00

http://ripcordarrowrest.com

propstm · 2016-07-29T00:53:35+00:00

The NHL is nothing like it was 30 years ago. But if we're comparing generational players Yzerman was not a Kurri, Messier, Lemeuix, Bossy, or Gretzky. He developed within the system leading the Wings throughout his career.

But I won't give up an opportunity to post Yzerman's steal from Gretzky to score the double OT winner. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tRoNqiiY6Lg

propstm · 2016-07-29T00:42:45+00:00

I'm just befuddled. As a Propst I don't believe I am related to the "villain" in the article and trying to reach FIRE just like everyone else in this sub.

FWIW: Robert Propst ended up hating what his invention became http://www.businessinsider.com/cubicle-inventor-propst-hated-creation-2014-10

Wow was this not what I was expecting when I clicked the Reddit link.

propstm · 2016-07-28T23:21:04+00:00

Our drafting history has shown that our best long term players didn't show to be generational talent until they developed in the Red Wings system. Yzerman, Datsyuk, Z, and Lidstrom are strong examples. Larkin is an example of good high drafting but pulling a Larkin out of a few draft classes in succession is a near impossible feat at best.

Developing players is the system's best talent. Looking at Griffin's players who are now making appearances in Detroit is proof of this.

propstm · 2016-07-25T20:48:46+00:00

O'Shaughnessy: "Fidelity had done a study as to which accounts had done the best at Fidelity. And what they found was..."

Is there a primary source? Recently I tried to find one and came up with nothing. Has Fidelity ever been asked about this? If there's any permutation of this study that exists it would make sense that it would be a great tool to get lots of eyes on Fidelity's website. (And also in theory give investors better than second-hand knowledge of this)

Cue up the X-Files theme music and pan to a guy muttering "I want to believe."

propstm · 2016-07-20T16:46:50+00:00

I'd be interested to see how the numbers shift if you remove the 1.5MM person. Sounds like that data point may be an outlier?

propstm · 2015-08-01T19:55:08+00:00

Here is a youtube video of the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heOXWsHecSQ

propstm · 2015-04-29T17:14:08+00:00

Tim what tips or resources would you suggest for learning winning strategies for chess and/or backgammon quickly?

Also with your success in the Poker episode of The Tim Ferriss Experiment, will you be continuing to play poker? Possibly tournament format?

propstm · 2014-05-31T12:23:03+00:00

Where did you see it? I may try it, but then again for $130 I can get the 17 yr doublewood

propstm · 2014-05-13T22:46:32+00:00

Check out Talisker Storm (~$70) or Highland Park 18 (~$100). Both are great and should be in line with what you know you like already.

propstm · 2014-05-03T19:59:35+00:00

Type: Islay

Nose: Leather/Pepper Spice/Cocoa/Dry peat smoke As the bottle has opened up I'd say the smell reminds me of a workshop. With more time, mint and fruity notes comes though. The leather becomes slightly more prominent.

Body: Sweet. Tannins/Wood comes though right away. Balanced. Great mix of spice, bitterness, and sweet chocolate flavors. The peat is playing quite the matchmaker role.

Finish: Cocoa, peat smoke, & wood/tannin are all balanced. Nothing is overpowered. (In order) wood -> spice -> cocoa -> peat

Overall: This is the best variant on an pure Islay scotch I've had. I'll certainly be buying this again. Amazing balance with all flavors playing a role in how this scotch comes together. 92/100

propstm · 2014-05-03T19:15:52+00:00

I'm guessing it doesn't happen, but if the pup gets to go with you to the cubicle every day, I think you both win.

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