Author Archives: GrahamFunke

Renaissance Faire

The irony here is that I didn’t enjoy wine during two crucial periods in my life: 1) When my grandfather Jazz maintained the Upper Weise Ranch vineyard in Sonoma, which supplied grapes for Kenwood Winery. 2) When I was enrolled … Continue reading

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April Showers

If you happen to be in Las Vegas tonight (April 16th) — which we have confirmation that many of our associates are — then we suggest you read this small blurb in the latest issue of Vegas Seven that details … Continue reading

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Dick Williams

As death is a natural part of life, and something I know is either just over the horizon or just around the corner, I rarely get hung up on it. When celebrities or notables pass, it’s not something I dwell … Continue reading

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Mo’ Better

What do all of the following items have in common? Well, they are the Top Ten acquisitions that The Capts made in 2011 and all pertinent intel can be perused over at Better Than Yours, where we served as guest … Continue reading

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Release The Kraken

I mean, what more could one ask for? Make your next move your best move.

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Allan Burch

Last year, whenst The Capts and Red Bull were discussing “what next,” the idea of a calendar was reintroduced. We had given it a shot the year before, secured an illustrator and settled on concepts for each month, but the … Continue reading

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The Shell Game

The Capts have collected many wonderful snapshots from those in possession of our 2012 calendar. But the following photo was procured on site in Rhode Island, inside the home of he whom is known as The Saran Wrap Man. It’s … Continue reading

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Rolaids

The Capts have always had a policy that we would never devolve into a blog that just simply displays an item. We always strive to include some content that would get a reader invested. But the following photo would do … Continue reading

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William Jennings Bryan

Here is a newly released StylesTV video filmed during my enjoyable evening at Republiq in Manila, Philippines. And yes, at the top of the clip, I do quote William Jennings Bryan, who once spoke of “a republic whose flag is … Continue reading

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Après Calendar

Again, the December artwork was my fave, as it is the most realistic portrayal of The Capts’ life, mingling with armed Yetis and what-have-you, StoneRokk blowing away on his Alphorn to pass the time. For myself, I conjured two strong … Continue reading

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