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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks @cjsimonson.bsky.social for leaving this in.

The Church of Militarie Gun

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 2d

I'm over at @mgrmagazine.bsky.social for the first time writing about the finale of "WTF With Marc Maron," and the concept of what is or isn't a "satisfying" podcast finale at all in an era where it's eclipsing even legacy TV.

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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 2d

I interviewed Ian from Militarie Gun about "God Save the Gun," real vulnerability versus posturing, self improvement, indie rock, "hardcore" and a lot more.

www.spin.com/2025/10/the-...

Ian Shelton has some thoughts on whoever might be upstairs. “I think the idea of the omnipotent god that concerns himself with the success of a random whit

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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 3d

The Eternal Youth of the Starting Line

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 6d

Upon further inspection, it’s on me for making my kicker end with “maybe next year”.

I’m sorry, Philadelphia

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 6d

Issuing a public correction of my story on The Starting Line and their new album:

It was not, in fact, The Year for the Philadelphia Phillies.

The rest is airtight (including the Mets being pathetic).

www.spin.com/2025/09/the-...

Ken Vasoli connects with Taijuan Walker.A lot of Phillies fans, including plenty in the crowd around us at Citizens Bank Park, don’t have much faith in hi

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 6d

I’m a guy in Philly

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Jeff Yerger @jyergs.bsky.social · 6d

Please check on your Philadelphians tonight

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 6d

The same Michkov that hasn’t won an NHL game this season? No thanks. Tom’s a much surer bet. Consistent with enough flash. Even if Jasmine is a worthy opponent I think he’s got it.

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 6d

Where do I channel all of this energy I set aside for the Phillies now? Do I just go sicko mode rooting for Tom on the Great British Baking Show?

A Fish Called Wanda - Disappointed

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 6d

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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 7d

Covid/flu shot messed me up and I accidentally fell asleep at 8PM and woke up at 1 AM in a panic having missed the entire Phillies game - which they won 8-2 without me. Is this the secret to the team's success this postseason?

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 9d

The worst thing about the digital age is that there's no word on the street anymore.

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 9d

Mike Frazier Traces Epilepsy and Brain Surgery Journey with ‘The Belly Is In the Brain’

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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 14d

Only two men can save the Yankees

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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 14d

Only two men can save the Yankees

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · 15d

You never really know what an artist is carrying behind their songs. The Appalachian-raised, Seattle-residing songwriter and activist Mike Frazier’s story forces you to take a closer look.

From @brendanmenapace.bsky.social:
www.spin.com/2025/10/mike...

Mike Frazier doesn’t waste time. A title card flashes over footage of him opening a garage door: “The Belly Is In the Brain.”It immediately cu

Mike Frazier Traces Epilepsy and Brain Surgery Journey with ‘The Belly Is In the Brain’

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Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 15d

Mike Frazier has been through it. After a lengthy physical/mental health battle, brain surgery, recovery & new album about universal healing - "April Days", he's telling his story with a documentary. Check out the premier at SPIN and check out my conversation with Mike.

www.spin.com/2025/10/mike...

Mike Frazier doesn’t waste time. A title card flashes over footage of him opening a garage door: “The Belly Is In the Brain.”It immediately cu

Mike Frazier Traces Epilepsy and Brain Surgery Journey with ‘The Belly Is In the Brain’

Brendan Menapace @brendanmenapace.bsky.social · 15d

Mike Frazier has been through it. After a lengthy physical/mental health battle, brain surgery, recovery & new album about universal healing - "April Days", he's telling his story with a documentary. Check out the premier at SPIN and check out my conversation with Mike.

www.spin.com/2025/10/mike...

Mike Frazier doesn’t waste time. A title card flashes over footage of him opening a garage door: “The Belly Is In the Brain.”It immediately cu