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Reviews of books, movies, music and more, as well as other thoughts and opinions concerning the world of entertainment.

Celebrate the centennial of iconic ‘Great Gatsby’ novel

April 4, 2025 toddvogts 0

Ladies, bob your hair, slip on a shapeless dress that shows plenty of shin, and top it off with a cloche. Gentleman, put on that […]

‘Beetlejuice’ sequel summons screaming good time

September 6, 2024 toddvogts 0

Full disclosure: This is a column about death. Specifically, it is about the afterlife of a man who lived through the Black Plague, attempted to […]

NFL players boast strong minds alongside powerful bodies

February 2, 2024 toddvogts 0

Whether tuning in for the commercials, the game, or just for an excuse to eat snacks, millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl 58 on […]

Enjoying lights, movies ushers in holiday happiness

December 1, 2023 toddvogts 0

I can always do without snow and the subsequent shoveling and slippery roads, but I do have a few essentials I need to feel like […]

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‘Greatest Show on Earth’ writes great comeback story

October 6, 2023 toddvogts 0

The show must go on. That’s why the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth” is back, but it looks different as it rewrites the stars. After […]

‘Frasier’ set to return in anticipated reboot, highlighting its superiority over ‘Cheers’

June 2, 2023 toddvogts 0

What’s old is new again.  Everyone’s favorite radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane will once again be hitting the airwaves in a reboot of the iconic […]

Get ‘Spirited’ away with fun, holiday entertainment

December 2, 2022 toddvogts 0

As far as entertainment goes, the holidays aren’t complete without seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra perform its pyrotechnics-fueled rock show, marveling at the comedic genius of Chevy […]

‘Greatest Showman’ provides great entertainment

January 29, 2018 toddvogts 0

“The Greatest Showman” illuminates the big screen with the same flash and furry film’s subject lit up the big tents when his circus came to […]

‘Ready Player One’ takes readers on a virtual quest through nostalgia

January 25, 2018 toddvogts 0

Thanks to a film adaptation by Steven Spielberg currently slated to hit the big screen in March 2018, the 2011 science fiction novel “Ready Player […]

REVIEW: ‘The Martian’ by Andy Weir

January 30, 2017 toddvogts 0

I’m late to the game, but I finally had the chance to read “The Martian” by Andy Weir,  and I loved it. From the opening […]

‘The Girl on the Train’ shows darker side of suburbia

October 14, 2016 toddvogts 0

The mystery genre is full of stories capitalizing on the words of unreliable witnesses to crimes. “The Girl on the the Train” puts a different spin […]

‘Secret Life of Pets’ takes viewers on fun jaunt

August 8, 2016 toddvogts 0

Have you ever wondered what your pets do all day while you are at work or otherwise away from the house? The folks at Illumination […]

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About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an assistant professor of media in Kansas, and as a resource for his journalism students. It also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

Research Interests & Activities

Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He advises student media and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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