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TPinzone343 @tpinzone343.bsky.social · 12d

FIFA's World Cup ticket sales are the latest example of capitalism's propensity to suck the money and fun out of everything.

Luckily, @travelfutbolfan.bsky.social,is here with his experience, insight, humor and advice on how to enjoy the World Cup next summer.

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Navigating the Wild World Cup Ticket and Travel Gauntlet | The Blazing Musket Podcast

Getting to the World Cup in the US won't be easy or affordable, TravelFutbolFan is here to help and tell us why...

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 21d

Here’s last night’s story about Bari Weiss, CBS News, Paramount Skydance, and why the Upper West Side is a lot more than just “Seinfeld territory.” youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 21d

This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · 15d

More friends!

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · 15d

#NoKings
It was a great day to see friends from across the region, standout and speak up! Standing together to protest the attacks on our constitution is needed now more than ever. We the people have a voice and we will not be silenced!

#MansfieldMA
#WrenthemMA
#FoxboroughMA
#NorfolkMA
#AttleboroMA

Brendan with a person dressed as a chicken and a sign saying "No Kings since 1776"

Brendan with members of Wrentham and Plainville Democrats

Brendan with members of the Foxborough Dems

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · 15d

It was also great to continue the celebration of Mansfield's 250 at Xfinity Center with great food trucks, an incredible bonfire and amazing fireworks. Thank you to the committee, and all of the workers and volunteers who put on such a wonderful event!

#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250

Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · 15d

What an incredible day to be in Mansfield!

Celebrating Abolition Day with TRDU. I was honored to speak with Beth about the Town's budget. It was great to also see State Rep Ted Philips and Select Board, Kostas Loukas attending as well!

#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250

Brendan Roche with Abolition Day organizer Nicole Burch, State Rep Ted Philips and SB Member Kostas Loukas

Brendan Roche with Beth speaking about the town budget

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · 17d

An exciting Saturday of activities!

Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4! Mansfield’s South Common in front of the Town Hall.

The fun continues at Xfinity Center with food trucks, bonfire and fireworks for Mansfield 250!

#AbolitionDay
#MansfieldMA250
#MansfieldMA

Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4 on the South Common in Mansfield MA

Mansfield 250 celebration continues with food trucks, Fireworks and a bin fire at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield

No Kings Protests all day
Image is crown with a red x on a yellow background with "NO Kings" below it

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 23d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 23d

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Pop Quiz!

Every American should know the basics of our Founding, don’t you agree?

The history, and the Constitution itself?

Well, to make sure you know it, and as part of my virtual Democracy Academy, let me give you a quick pop quiz.

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Oct 4

Another incredible event for the 250th Celebration!
Congratulations and thank you to Rob, Nancy and the entire committee for a successful event!
Thank you to Flint Farm for being incredible hosts and most importantly for the ice cream!
#MansfieldMA #MansfieldMA250 #FlintFarm

Brendan and his mom, Joanne in front of the Flint Farm truck.

Tickets to the Harvest Moon Affair at Flint Farm

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Red Sox @redsox.com · Sep 27

WALKED OFF INTO A CLINCH!!!

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Red Sox @redsox.com · Sep 27

YOUR BOSTON RED SOX ARE POSTSEASON BOUND!

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Sep 27

POSTSEASON BASEBALL BABY!
@redsox.com #redsox

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Sep 1

What an incredible day for the first Labor Day Parade in Boston!
Solidarity with all workers who built this country and continue to stand and fight for a better world!
#LaborDay2025
#LaborDay

Rep Hawkins, Tara, Gretchen and Brendan standing at Boston's Labor Day Parade with a red Union Strong Union Proud flag

Mark, Tara, and Brendan marching with Sen Ed Markey

Rep Hawkins, Gretchen, Tara, Jesse Mermell and Brendan at Boston's Labor Day Parade

Rep Hawkins, Tara and Brendan marching in parade

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Dirigo Union Supporters Club @dirigounion.bsky.social · Aug 27

Please visit gofund.me/0f9d3716 to donate and learn more.

Bring Tchikano Home.

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · Aug 27

remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Aug 26

I also did the fun run with Mom! We finished, time is not important.

Thank you to the 250 committee, DPW, Police and Fire for all of their hard work for a successful weekend!

#MansfieldMA #Mansfield250

Running bib and ribbon from the Mansfield 250 fun run!

The members of the 250 executive committee

Navy Band performing at Incorporation day

Woo Sox Mascots with award winners for best family run at the Mansfield Fun Run

Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy 250th Mansfield!
This past weekend we celebrated 250 years of Mansfield on the weekend of its incorporation on August 23rd!
I was thrilled to be able to attend the celebration ceremony with Sen. Feeney, Rep. Philips, Rep. Scanlon, Rep. Chaisson and fellow SB member Maureen Doherty.

Brendan Roche with Mom after the Mansfield 250 fun run

250 Committee Chair Rob MacDonald, Sen Paul Feeney, Rep Ted Philips and Rep Michael Chaisson cunt the 250th cake!

250 Committee Chair Rob MacDonald holding the 250 Birthday cake!

A proclamation from Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, celebrating Mansfield's 250th!

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · Aug 24

It’s wild, absolutely wild, how for EVERY. SINGLE. CITY. Trump wants to militarize I can post data showing how crime is plummeting in all of them without any federal invasion…

… and the press KEEPS stenographing the naked bad-faith claims about “fighting crime!” in the headlines.

Infuriating.

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · Aug 24

Giant YTD drops in Chicago for basically all crimes.

Huge 4-reductions in Chicago for all violence. Murders are down FIFTY PERCENT.

Property crimes are dropping, tho still higher than before. But MRAPs don’t stop theft.

This is all pretext. Yet the WaPo subhed frames it as a “crime” issue.

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Aug 22

Russia is banned from the World Cup, so that will make him being here even more odd

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Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · Aug 21

We're at a "Play & Preview" showcase of what's new and what's next for Walt Disney World. A presentation is about to begin.

Watch this space ...

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Brooke McDonald @brookegmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 21

Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will open in the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Brendan Roche @brendanroche.bsky.social · Aug 20

I have been driving by the Josh Kraft sign in Norwood every day thinking, what good is that doing out here.

TPinzone343 @tpinzone343.bsky.social · Aug 20

Great time with @haydenbird.bsky.social of Boston.com on The Blazing Musket Podcast this week!

We talked stadium developments, Boston politics, what exactly is Josh Kraft doing running for Mayor and preparations for the 2026 World Cup

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Soccer Stadiums Center Stage in the Boston Mayor's Race as Boston Preps for World Cup | The Blazing Musket Podcast

Hayden Bird of Boston.com and The Boston Globe stops by to talk stadiums, politics, the World Cup and his love of soccer...

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TPinzone343 @tpinzone343.bsky.social · Aug 13

Great conversation with Ben Clements on this week's @theblazingmusket.com podcast!

Ben did play by play in USL League 2 and covered the league for TBM.

We talked about his young soccer journalism career, college soccer, his disillusionment with the Revs and more.

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A Play by Play of Beginning a Career as a Soccer Journalist | The Blazing Musket Podcast

Ben Clements joins us to talk about his summer doing play by play and covering USL League 2 for The Blazing Musket...

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