Featured Videos

Videos Kirk enjoyed, laughs at, is inspired by, etc. More »

Poetry

Poetry over the years. Sneak peak into what is going to appear in Kirk\\\\\\\'s forthcoming book, a compilation of poetry. Title and release TBD. More »

Blog

Search by category of interest if you wish. Here is Kirk\\\\\\\'s blogs in order of publication. More »

Greatest Singers

Go to our BlackJaq Studios Facebook page, LIKE, and then recommend your nominations for the all time Greatest Singers. Kirk researches and follows up with videos and articles about that singer. More »

Jukebox

Here Kirk will mix up a jukebox of his current favourites More »

 

Desert Island Discs – Kirk McKenna

Desert Island Discs is a British program where the interview person gets to choose 8 songs for their desert island, a book and a luxury. Here are mine: 01 Pet Shop Boys – A Red Letter Day 02 Seal –

k.d. lang – My Last Cigarette

I nominate the great k.d. lang to our greatest singers roundup.

Everything But The Girl – Missing

The original version. One of our all time favorite bands.

Sneaker Pimps – Six Underground

A choice made by Jax. I remember when my Zen Cities single was released on MySpace. A British DJ played my song in between Sneaker Pimps and Morcheeba and I felt like I was musical royalty!

Bette Midler – The Rose

This was suggested by Christina Nary based on the awesome mix CD she gave to us!

Richard Simmons – Sweets

Sweets with Richard, Rosie, and Celine. It’s no secret that Richard Simmons has been a big motivator in my weight loss and even sent me a message about it. I simply appreciate this man. Enjoy.  

Jeff Smith – The Frugal Gourmet – Beef Dishes

This is one from my childhood. As a kid, I loved this man….he would’ve love me too…Uh hum…He was a genius and entertaining as well. Is he Jewish?

Mary Ann Esposito – Minestrone Recipe

Okay, this woman has a unibrow, wears a wig, makes pasta from scratch, and seems rather befuddled…don’t let that deter you. This woman knows her shit. She has the honor of having the longest running cooking show of all time.

Julia Child – boeuf bourguignon

I am going to start posting videos from my favorite TV chefs. We will start this with the all time best…Julia Child. Here is her recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon. Not to be confused with Shia LaBeouf  

Nat King Cole – Route 66

I couldn’t leave out Natalie’s brilliant father from this list…Catch him on Route 66!