Ryan Thompson
@bardicknowledge.bsky.social
Game audio professor and radio host (Monday 7:00 PM, wkar.org) at Michigan State. Husband, father of two. Go green! [email protected]
Watch me and my best friends stream Thursday evenings 9-11 PM Eastern at Twitch.tv/BardicKnowledge
Watch me and my best friends stream Thursday evenings 9-11 PM Eastern at Twitch.tv/BardicKnowledge
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Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 24, 2026
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Respectfully, I am going to whisper to some of our white comrades a truth that should be more widely known: You definitely have some ancestors to be proud of, ancestors who refused white supremacy, and poured out their lives in many of these struggles over time.
Time to claim your true history.
Time to claim your true history.
January 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Respectfully, I am going to whisper to some of our white comrades a truth that should be more widely known: You definitely have some ancestors to be proud of, ancestors who refused white supremacy, and poured out their lives in many of these struggles over time.
Time to claim your true history.
Time to claim your true history.
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oof, i hope they don't kill him off in the first season
January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
oof, i hope they don't kill him off in the first season
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I would like just one big national magazine or newspaper to hire a Minnesota writer instead of sending an out of towner. Or in addition to!
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I would like just one big national magazine or newspaper to hire a Minnesota writer instead of sending an out of towner. Or in addition to!
This reminds me of one of my favorite parenting days: my oldest (then four, now 13) was told to dress up as what he wanted to be someday for preschool.
He wore a full-on dragon costume, and reader: it ruled.
He wore a full-on dragon costume, and reader: it ruled.
4yo: 'Can I go to school in my fleecy pyjamas today?'
Me: 'No, not today.'
4yo: 'Do I have to wear my human form?'
Me: 'Your uniform. That's right.'
Me: 'No, not today.'
4yo: 'Do I have to wear my human form?'
Me: 'Your uniform. That's right.'
January 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
This reminds me of one of my favorite parenting days: my oldest (then four, now 13) was told to dress up as what he wanted to be someday for preschool.
He wore a full-on dragon costume, and reader: it ruled.
He wore a full-on dragon costume, and reader: it ruled.
Come hang out with your favorite game audio scholars in twenty minutes at the turn of the hour! We're digging into Metroid Prime: Remastered tonight as we hang out, discuss being an academic in 2026, and shooting space pirates to one of the best soundtracks in gaming.
twitch.tv/bardicknowle...
twitch.tv/bardicknowle...
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Come hang out with your favorite game audio scholars in twenty minutes at the turn of the hour! We're digging into Metroid Prime: Remastered tonight as we hang out, discuss being an academic in 2026, and shooting space pirates to one of the best soundtracks in gaming.
twitch.tv/bardicknowle...
twitch.tv/bardicknowle...
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Um... so today I was on @cbsmornings.bsky.social. 🤯
I talked to Jericka Duncan about why Black women matter to our economy. CBS called me a "Harvard Economist" (bruh). And Gayle King read my book, #TheDoubleTax. I'm in disbelief.
Here's a clip from our segment. #blacksky #news #jobs
I talked to Jericka Duncan about why Black women matter to our economy. CBS called me a "Harvard Economist" (bruh). And Gayle King read my book, #TheDoubleTax. I'm in disbelief.
Here's a clip from our segment. #blacksky #news #jobs
January 23, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Um... so today I was on @cbsmornings.bsky.social. 🤯
I talked to Jericka Duncan about why Black women matter to our economy. CBS called me a "Harvard Economist" (bruh). And Gayle King read my book, #TheDoubleTax. I'm in disbelief.
Here's a clip from our segment. #blacksky #news #jobs
I talked to Jericka Duncan about why Black women matter to our economy. CBS called me a "Harvard Economist" (bruh). And Gayle King read my book, #TheDoubleTax. I'm in disbelief.
Here's a clip from our segment. #blacksky #news #jobs
The people in the Twin Cities have pulled off a miracle of logistics and decentralized organization. The idea that a city-wide general strike could be successfully organized at this scale and speed is itself history-making.
Congratulations to all of them on the effort! I hope the day is peaceful.
Congratulations to all of them on the effort! I hope the day is peaceful.
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The people in the Twin Cities have pulled off a miracle of logistics and decentralized organization. The idea that a city-wide general strike could be successfully organized at this scale and speed is itself history-making.
Congratulations to all of them on the effort! I hope the day is peaceful.
Congratulations to all of them on the effort! I hope the day is peaceful.
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We are looking for performers and digital prize submissions for our upcoming fundraiser. If you are able, please help support our community members in Minnesota!
Performance Application: forms.gle/WqEBtv2TaEA5...
Prize Donation: forms.gle/YhD8owZ3TCLe...
Charity Info: www.wfmn.org/funds/immigr...
Prize Donation: forms.gle/YhD8owZ3TCLe...
Charity Info: www.wfmn.org/funds/immigr...
January 21, 2026 at 8:09 PM
We are looking for performers and digital prize submissions for our upcoming fundraiser. If you are able, please help support our community members in Minnesota!
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Well this person is extraordinarily naive. To say the absolute minimum.
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Well this person is extraordinarily naive. To say the absolute minimum.
Wednesday mornings are when I plan out Source Coda, my weekly VGM radio show, and that time is the best part of my week. Listening to new material is a delight, and I am lucky to be the smallest part of the team at WKAR.
Hear this week’s choices for yourself Monday nights from 7-8 PM EST: wkar.org
Hear this week’s choices for yourself Monday nights from 7-8 PM EST: wkar.org
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January 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Wednesday mornings are when I plan out Source Coda, my weekly VGM radio show, and that time is the best part of my week. Listening to new material is a delight, and I am lucky to be the smallest part of the team at WKAR.
Hear this week’s choices for yourself Monday nights from 7-8 PM EST: wkar.org
Hear this week’s choices for yourself Monday nights from 7-8 PM EST: wkar.org
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Scenario: a friend or family member is having surgery with an overnight stay and you are going to be their hospital advocate. Here is your packing list:
- a change of clothes for you both
- all their meds in original bottles in case the hospital pharmacy can't source something they take
- a change of clothes for you both
- all their meds in original bottles in case the hospital pharmacy can't source something they take
January 20, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Scenario: a friend or family member is having surgery with an overnight stay and you are going to be their hospital advocate. Here is your packing list:
- a change of clothes for you both
- all their meds in original bottles in case the hospital pharmacy can't source something they take
- a change of clothes for you both
- all their meds in original bottles in case the hospital pharmacy can't source something they take
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vgmtogether is standing in solidarity with our community in Minnesota and all other areas affected by ICE. We are organizing a fundraising stream on the weekend of February 6th-8th to raise money for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Relief Fund.
January 19, 2026 at 7:49 PM
vgmtogether is standing in solidarity with our community in Minnesota and all other areas affected by ICE. We are organizing a fundraising stream on the weekend of February 6th-8th to raise money for The Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Relief Fund.
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To describe the current state of the world as a daily show of deepening horrors is a massive understatement.
However, I read something today that I think more people should see and read.
I hope she doesn't mind my me sharing it here.
I'd rather be an X-Men by @gailsimone.bsky.social
However, I read something today that I think more people should see and read.
I hope she doesn't mind my me sharing it here.
I'd rather be an X-Men by @gailsimone.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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New: We built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.
readsludge.com/2026/01/16/t...
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The Companies Behind ICE
Sludge built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.
readsludge.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
New: We built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.
readsludge.com/2026/01/16/t...
readsludge.com/2026/01/16/t...
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block immediately everyone
✅ @icegov.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
block immediately everyone
I'll note that "the last" is at least stretched by one website, because @ocremix.org has been around since 1999 and it just as functional now as it has ever been -- over five thousand pieces of music posted in support of the site's mission to "promote video game music as an art form."
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I'll note that "the last" is at least stretched by one website, because @ocremix.org has been around since 1999 and it just as functional now as it has ever been -- over five thousand pieces of music posted in support of the site's mission to "promote video game music as an art form."
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I'm looking to get in touch with scientists in Minnesota. Best ways to reach me are here or LDattaro.73 on Signal. Thanks!
#chemsky #neuroskyence
#chemsky #neuroskyence
January 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I'm looking to get in touch with scientists in Minnesota. Best ways to reach me are here or LDattaro.73 on Signal. Thanks!
#chemsky #neuroskyence
#chemsky #neuroskyence
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I think we are getting close to the point at which the athletes on Minnesota professional sports teams should start refusing to take the field/court/ice
Something has to be done to underscore the national emergency we are in, because I still do not think corporate media gets it
Something has to be done to underscore the national emergency we are in, because I still do not think corporate media gets it
January 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I think we are getting close to the point at which the athletes on Minnesota professional sports teams should start refusing to take the field/court/ice
Something has to be done to underscore the national emergency we are in, because I still do not think corporate media gets it
Something has to be done to underscore the national emergency we are in, because I still do not think corporate media gets it
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Renee Good came to Minneapolis seeking a safe place. Less than a year later, she was killed.
www.startribune.com/renee-good-f...
www.startribune.com/renee-good-f...
Renee Good came to Minneapolis seeking a safe place. Less than a year later, she was killed.
After years as a military wife, Good was starting over when an encounter with ICE agents cut her new life short.
www.startribune.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Renee Good came to Minneapolis seeking a safe place. Less than a year later, she was killed.
www.startribune.com/renee-good-f...
www.startribune.com/renee-good-f...
I am watching an incredible concert set by @thegamebrass.com and the Videri String Quartet combined for a rock performance set of the Ace Combat scores, and if you need to feel something positive and awesome for just a minute, I highly suggest you click this link:
www.twitch.tv/magfest_conc...
www.twitch.tv/magfest_conc...
MAGFest_Concerts - Twitch
Super MAGFest 2026
www.twitch.tv
January 11, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I am watching an incredible concert set by @thegamebrass.com and the Videri String Quartet combined for a rock performance set of the Ace Combat scores, and if you need to feel something positive and awesome for just a minute, I highly suggest you click this link:
www.twitch.tv/magfest_conc...
www.twitch.tv/magfest_conc...
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I can't spread this message enough. It's hard to make things right now, but I also need the art people are making to like, function.
I know that some of you in arts and entertainment feel down on yourselves right now, like your work is frivolous, in the midst of everything going on. Nothing could be further from the truth. You provide food for the heart, and you help get people through another day when times are hard.
January 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
I can't spread this message enough. It's hard to make things right now, but I also need the art people are making to like, function.
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By the way this IGF Excellence in Narrative nominated writer (twice!) is still looking for work in 2026 👋
Hi I'm Pierre Corbinais, I'm a veteran game writer and narrative designer and I'll be looking for freelance work starting September.
I love writing dialogues that make you laugh, cry or both in the same time.
Pass the word! pierrecorbinais.com
I love writing dialogues that make you laugh, cry or both in the same time.
Pass the word! pierrecorbinais.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM
By the way this IGF Excellence in Narrative nominated writer (twice!) is still looking for work in 2026 👋
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please if people can share this around i would appreciate it.
maybe if it gets enough support it will get Steam to take harassment seriously.
if anyone can help 🙏
idk what to do because this means if i have my games on Steam, Steam will not do anything about harassment.
maybe if it gets enough support it will get Steam to take harassment seriously.
if anyone can help 🙏
idk what to do because this means if i have my games on Steam, Steam will not do anything about harassment.
the Steam team responded to my support request and said they will not remove the review calling me a liar and ridiculing my sexual assault because of censorship concerns.
steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...
if Steam refuses to enforce their community guidelines and allows harassment, what can i do?
steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...
if Steam refuses to enforce their community guidelines and allows harassment, what can i do?
January 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
please if people can share this around i would appreciate it.
maybe if it gets enough support it will get Steam to take harassment seriously.
if anyone can help 🙏
idk what to do because this means if i have my games on Steam, Steam will not do anything about harassment.
maybe if it gets enough support it will get Steam to take harassment seriously.
if anyone can help 🙏
idk what to do because this means if i have my games on Steam, Steam will not do anything about harassment.