http://www.patspapers.com/ Reading dozens of newspapers every day makes for good conversation. And blog fodder. en pat@patspapers.com Copyright 2018 2018-03-26T05:13:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/skiing_from_zermatt_to_cervinia_italy_switzerland_cervino https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/skiing_from_zermatt_to_cervinia_italy_switzerland_cervino#When:05:13:00Z We’re on a family ski trip in Zermatt, and I made some notes to our friends to help us meet up for an afternoon of skiing and dining on the Italian side of the mountain. 2018-03-26T05:13:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/my_daughter_is_humming_the_friendly_giant_theme https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/my_daughter_is_humming_the_friendly_giant_theme#When:14:44:00Z Maeve’s music class at school is playing a tune called “Early One Morning.” 2017-04-17T14:44:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/airplane_seats_shouldnt_have_a_recline_button https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/airplane_seats_shouldnt_have_a_recline_button#When:01:11:00Z On the April 6 edition of NY1’s “1 More Thing” Pat and Jamie agreed that it’s rude to recline your seat when flying in coach. 2017-04-12T01:11:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/good_morning_city_book_events https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/good_morning_city_book_events#When:03:58:00Z A calendar of Pat’s appearances for reading and signing copies of “Good Morning, City.” 2016-11-24T03:58:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/good_morning_city https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/good_morning_city#When:16:07:00Z Pat’s children’s book “Good Morning, City” is available for purchase starting November 15th. Featured, 2016-10-01T16:07:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/fresh_coat_nails_east_hampton https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/fresh_coat_nails_east_hampton#When:12:39:00Z Sending some online support to a friend’s new business: an innovative nail salon in East Hampton featuring manicures, pedicures, hair braids and foot massage. 2016-07-25T12:39:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/pat_kiernan_and_jamie_stelter_at_92y https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/pat_kiernan_and_jamie_stelter_at_92y#When:13:17:00Z Pat finally gets to have a conversation longer than 30 seconds with his NY1 colleague Jamie Stelter. Featured, 2015-10-19T13:17:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/down_the_stretch_track_announcer_larry_collmus https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/down_the_stretch_track_announcer_larry_collmus#When:12:44:00Z As a broadcaster it’s fun to watch others get the job done. 2015-06-04T12:44:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/straight_man_to_meredith_vieira_and_robin_roberts https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/straight_man_to_meredith_vieira_and_robin_roberts#When:13:29:00Z Lost in the Christmas shuffle: Pat’s stepped in on The Meredith Vieira Show to help Meredith and Robin Roberts with a “Spot the Fake News Story” game. Featured, 2014-12-29T13:29:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/springsteen_subs_for_bono_in_times_square https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/springsteen_subs_for_bono_in_times_square#When:13:32:00Z With U2’s Bono still recovering from his Central Park bicycle crash, Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin filled in at the World AIDS Day concert in Times Square. 2014-12-02T13:32:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/eleven_subway_performers_team_up_and_you_wont_believe_what_happened_next https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/eleven_subway_performers_team_up_and_you_wont_believe_what_happened_next#When:09:35:00Z Actually, you will believe it. I just wanted to write one of those ridiculous click-bait headlines. Featured, 2014-10-24T09:35:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/everybody_paid_attention_for_o_canada_after_ottawa_shooting https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/everybody_paid_attention_for_o_canada_after_ottawa_shooting#When:12:33:00Z The Edmonton Oilers hosted Canada’s only NHL game on the night of the shooting at Canada’s Parliament. So the normally routine singing of the national anthem took on special significance. Featured, 2014-10-23T12:33:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/pats_winter_themed_trivia_night_at_bell_house https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/pats_winter_themed_trivia_night_at_bell_house#When:13:37:00Z Bundle up and get ready for my winter-themed trivia night at Bell House in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Come test your knowledge of winter-themed TV & movie scenes, cold weather sports & activities, happenings around NYC, food, beverage and much more! Don’t miss out - it’s my final trivia event of 2014. Check out TrivWorks for more information. You can buy your tickets here. 2014-10-17T13:37:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/derek_jeter_farewell_tour_of_the_bronx https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/derek_jeter_farewell_tour_of_the_bronx#When:12:40:00Z A well-executed Gatorade ad released today has Derek Jeter on a farewell walk through the Bronx. Featured, 2014-09-18T12:40:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/starbucks_name_mystery_solved https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/starbucks_name_mystery_solved#When:11:50:00Z Over the years, we’ve documented many humorous name misspellings at the hands of Starbucks baristas. Now we may finally know the truth behind why even the simplest names get bungled. Starbucks Names, Featured, 2014-09-10T11:50:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/outrage_surprise_at_no_selfie_zone_enforcement https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/outrage_surprise_at_no_selfie_zone_enforcement#When:18:39:00Z Comedian Jena Kingsley informs Central Park visitors that they’ve stepped into a “No Selfie” zone. 2014-08-11T18:39:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/patspapers.com_site_changes_ahead https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/patspapers.com_site_changes_ahead#When:08:52:00Z We’re making some changes to the site this month to become more friendly to mobile browsers. In the meantime, PatsPicks.com for Pat’s favorite stories. 2014-08-11T08:52:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/conversation_and_a_haircut_at_the_gq_barbershop https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/conversation_and_a_haircut_at_the_gq_barbershop#When:12:46:00Z GQ has a barbershop in Barclay’s Center. They asked Pat to get his hair cut. And talk. 2014-07-10T12:46:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/happy_canada_day_new_york_2014_o_canada https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/happy_canada_day_new_york_2014_o_canada#When:12:36:00Z Before the 4th of July comes the 1st of July. Happy Canada Day! Click to see Pat’s list of ideas for New Yorkers to celebrate Canada’s birthday. 2014-07-01T12:36:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/mcdonalds_scores_with_world_cup_ad https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/mcdonalds_scores_with_world_cup_ad#When:12:58:00Z Is this McDonald’s commercial the best World Cup ad ever? 2014-06-13T12:58:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/drive_through_all_48_contiguous_states_in_113_hours https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/drive_through_all_48_contiguous_states_in_113_hours#When:13:15:00Z Have you ever wanted to visit every state in the U.S.? Stephen Von Worley at Data Pointed mapped out the most efficient route for driving through the lower 48 states. 2014-06-09T13:15:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/gopro_peeks_inside_a_running_dishwasher https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/gopro_peeks_inside_a_running_dishwasher#When:10:40:00Z Did you ever wonder what it looks like when your dishwasher is running? To me it was always one of those unanswerable questions, like “does the light in the refrigerator turn off when you close the door.” 2014-06-03T10:40:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/rita_cosby_joins_me_on_the_ride_home_pat_kiernan https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/rita_cosby_joins_me_on_the_ride_home_pat_kiernan#When:12:51:00Z After a fun four-month search for a radio co-host, the big decision was announced today. Rita Cosby is joining Pat on WABC. 2014-05-20T12:51:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/e_z_pass_has_the_worst_on_hold_music_video https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/e_z_pass_has_the_worst_on_hold_music_video#When:12:58:00Z This might be worse than waiting in a long line of cars at a cash toll lane. 2014-05-01T12:58:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/on_the_set_of_nurse_jackie https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/on_the_set_of_nurse_jackie#When:13:14:00Z It’s my toughest “Pat Kiernan as himself” acting role to date. Because in this week’s episode of I had to do something more than read a Hollywood news script in the teleprompter. 2014-04-25T13:14:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/business_insiders_day_in_the_life_video_with_pat https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/business_insiders_day_in_the_life_video_with_pat#When:12:17:00Z Business Insider followed Pat’s workday from start to finish to produce a “Day in the Life” video report. 2014-04-18T12:17:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/video_best_guess_ever_on_wheel_of_fortune https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/video_best_guess_ever_on_wheel_of_fortune#When:12:28:00Z A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant solved the unsolvable last night. Pat and Vanna hardly believed that it had happened. 2014-03-20T12:28:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/how_to_fall_back_in_love_with_new_york https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/how_to_fall_back_in_love_with_new_york#When:10:37:00Z A nice piece offering some advice on what to do when you feel your passion for New York waning. 2014-03-17T10:37:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/schedule_change7 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/schedule_change7#When:10:44:00Z We’re getting an early start on the weekend. Back on Monday. 2014-03-14T10:44:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/preview_the_amazing_spider_man_2 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/preview_the_amazing_spider_man_2#When:11:12:00Z And with this, I can reveal my involvement with the newest Spider-Man movie. The movie is out May 2. 2014-03-11T11:12:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/red_carpet_trivia_night_because_im_asking https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/red_carpet_trivia_night_because_im_asking#When:14:28:00Z Our “Red Carpet Trivia” night this week was a huge success at the Bell House. My opening number was an enthusiastic take on Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” 2014-03-07T14:28:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/jeff_gordon_gets_revenge_with_new_pepsi_test_drive_prank https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/jeff_gordon_gets_revenge_with_new_pepsi_test_drive_prank#When:14:01:00Z Last year, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon created a viral ad for Pepsi when he took an unsuspecting car salesman on a wild ride. The ad was quickly labeled a fake by a reporter from the automotive blog Jalopnik. To get even, Gordon and Pepsi decided to prank the reporter, Travis Okulski, with an even crazier test drive. VIDEO 2014-02-28T14:01:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/administrators_rap_school_closing_announcement https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/administrators_rap_school_closing_announcement#When:12:12:00Z You might not mind getting a school closing announcement call from these guys. The administrators at the Durham Academy in North Carolina cancelled classes today with a YouTube video to the tune of “Ice Ice Baby.” “Alright stop. Collaborate and listen. Ice is back and the roads will glisten,” the two administrators said. VIDEO 2014-02-13T12:12:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/todays_starbucks_alter_ego_all_over https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/todays_starbucks_alter_ego_all_over#When:18:02:00Z Today’s Starbucks alter ego comes from Oliver, who seems to be everywhere. Starbucks Names, 2014-02-06T18:02:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/jon_stewart_on_the_daily_show_dont_mess_with_ny1 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/jon_stewart_on_the_daily_show_dont_mess_with_ny1#When:12:56:00Z My NY1 colleague Michael Scotto became the news on Tuesday night after he was threatened by Congressman Michael Grimm. That prompted Jon Stewart to put Grimm on notice. 2014-01-30T12:56:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/honoring_hometown_heroes1 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/honoring_hometown_heroes1#When:07:00:00Z We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Thursday, but this morning I’m taking the day off to host the Daily News’ Hometown Heroes in Transit awards honoring the many men and women who make this city run smoothly. 2014-01-29T07:00:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/been_there_done_that https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/been_there_done_that#When:14:14:00Z There’s plenty of buzz about Alex Trebek’s “All Rap” Category on Jeopardy! Let’s just say the idea of a Canadian game show host reading rap lyrics in a monotone voice isn’t entirely new. 2014-01-07T14:14:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/pat_joins_wabc_radio_lineup_with_5_pm_show https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/pat_joins_wabc_radio_lineup_with_5_pm_show#When:11:39:00Z I’m returning to my broadcasting roots with a weekday radio show on WABC. 2014-01-02T11:39:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/westjet_christmas_miracle_stunt https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/westjet_christmas_miracle_stunt#When:14:07:00Z Canadian airline WestJet is spreading some Christmas cheer. The airline found out what passengers wanted for Christmas - then surprised them at their destination with their wish list items. VIDEO 2013-12-10T14:07:00+00:00 https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/the_daily_show_pat_tries_to_play_along_with_samantha_bee https://www.patspicks.com/blog/item/the_daily_show_pat_tries_to_play_along_with_samantha_bee#When:11:16:00Z A fun segment from the Wednesday, December 4th edition of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Featured, 2013-12-05T11:16:00+00:00