Bill Goodykoontz
@goodyk.bsky.social
"Embarrassingly ubiquitous." Arizona Republic and
@azcentral media columnist. All views are mine, but they should probably be yours, too.
@azcentral media columnist. All views are mine, but they should probably be yours, too.
Always a thrill to have a centerpiece. Click the link to learn more about how "Arthur's Perfect Christmas" really hit home.
December 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Always a thrill to have a centerpiece. Click the link to learn more about how "Arthur's Perfect Christmas" really hit home.
During the Army-Navy game I always think of my grandfather watching the game at our house. I asked him who he was pulling for. He said, “Who the hell do you think?” I said I didn’t know. I didn’t know at the time he went to the Naval Academy…
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
During the Army-Navy game I always think of my grandfather watching the game at our house. I asked him who he was pulling for. He said, “Who the hell do you think?” I said I didn’t know. I didn’t know at the time he went to the Naval Academy…
This was in the paper today. I wrote about the awkward situation its owners have put CBS News in, and people got mad and said I have Trump Derangement Syndrome. They're on-brand if nothing else. Link in the comments if you want to read it.
December 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This was in the paper today. I wrote about the awkward situation its owners have put CBS News in, and people got mad and said I have Trump Derangement Syndrome. They're on-brand if nothing else. Link in the comments if you want to read it.
This was in the paper today. It's about Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza and a lack of trust in media. (Hint: They're related.) And the email I get? "You have Trump Derangement Syndrome." That old chestnut. There's a link in comments if you want to read it.
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This was in the paper today. It's about Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza and a lack of trust in media. (Hint: They're related.) And the email I get? "You have Trump Derangement Syndrome." That old chestnut. There's a link in comments if you want to read it.
Man I love a snow game. We don’t get many in Arizona…
December 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Man I love a snow game. We don’t get many in Arizona…
Typically I’d say, “Go Dukes!” Tonight it’s, “Go Duke!”
December 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Typically I’d say, “Go Dukes!” Tonight it’s, “Go Duke!”
This was in today's paper. If you wondered whether some people can find complaint with *anything* then I have your answer... There's a link to the column in the comments.
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This was in today's paper. If you wondered whether some people can find complaint with *anything* then I have your answer... There's a link to the column in the comments.
This was in the paper today. Still a thrill to see yourself in print. Anyway, there's a link in the comments, so, you know, READ IT (please and thank you).
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This was in the paper today. Still a thrill to see yourself in print. Anyway, there's a link in the comments, so, you know, READ IT (please and thank you).
This ran in the paper today. Naturally several emailers defended Trump — mostly variations on “But Biden was in decline!” OK….
There’s a link to the column in comments, if you want to read it.
There’s a link to the column in comments, if you want to read it.
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This ran in the paper today. Naturally several emailers defended Trump — mostly variations on “But Biden was in decline!” OK….
There’s a link to the column in comments, if you want to read it.
There’s a link to the column in comments, if you want to read it.
My favorite picture of my dad, teaching swimming lessons at Wildwood pool. He would have been 95 today.
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
My favorite picture of my dad, teaching swimming lessons at Wildwood pool. He would have been 95 today.
This was 29 years ago today. We’ve had a blast ever since. Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife. Let’s shoot for 29 more (at least). Love love love you.
November 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This was 29 years ago today. We’ve had a blast ever since. Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife. Let’s shoot for 29 more (at least). Love love love you.
This is in the paper today. I can always tell before I see it by my email inbox. Happily, most of that email is from people who agree: This isn’t normal. There’s a link to the column in comments.
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This is in the paper today. I can always tell before I see it by my email inbox. Happily, most of that email is from people who agree: This isn’t normal. There’s a link to the column in comments.
This was in the paper today. Two TV series, wildly different but each in their own way not afraid of real history. Wonder how that’ll play in some circles (I think we know). You can read what I wrote in the comments.
November 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This was in the paper today. Two TV series, wildly different but each in their own way not afraid of real history. Wonder how that’ll play in some circles (I think we know). You can read what I wrote in the comments.
this is gonna make all the difference
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
this is gonna make all the difference
This appeared in the paper today. Dumb name change, I think, but no one ever asked me to run a network. There’s a link to the column in comments.
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This appeared in the paper today. Dumb name change, I think, but no one ever asked me to run a network. There’s a link to the column in comments.
This appeared in the paper today. I thought Trump's video would be impossible to defend. I was ... wrong. The column is in the comments if you'd like to read.
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This appeared in the paper today. I thought Trump's video would be impossible to defend. I was ... wrong. The column is in the comments if you'd like to read.
Interestingly enough I have degrees from two of these schools. How bizarre.
October 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Interestingly enough I have degrees from two of these schools. How bizarre.
This appeared in the paper today. Weirdly it’s generated more praise than attacks in my ever-popular email box. There’s a link in the comments if you’d want to read it. (Please do!)
October 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This appeared in the paper today. Weirdly it’s generated more praise than attacks in my ever-popular email box. There’s a link in the comments if you’d want to read it. (Please do!)
I can't wait to not listen
October 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I can't wait to not listen
The column I wrote about Trump and Hegseth’s “event” ran in some papers around the country today. So I was treated to some extra, um, feedback. In truth, a lot of it was positive. The link to it is in comments. Have a look!
October 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The column I wrote about Trump and Hegseth’s “event” ran in some papers around the country today. So I was treated to some extra, um, feedback. In truth, a lot of it was positive. The link to it is in comments. Have a look!
This appeared in print today, inspiring the usual reactions. I'll spare you details. There's a link to the column in comments. Give it a read!
October 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This appeared in print today, inspiring the usual reactions. I'll spare you details. There's a link to the column in comments. Give it a read!
What my TV looks like. Which is a reminder that MLB Playoffs start today.
September 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
What my TV looks like. Which is a reminder that MLB Playoffs start today.
So glad fall has arrived
September 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
So glad fall has arrived