Kyle McCowin
@cortjstr.bsky.social
he/him
Team Geek, JoCoNaut, Knucklehead since old times
Twitter: @CortJstr
Mastodon: @[email protected]
Team Geek, JoCoNaut, Knucklehead since old times
Twitter: @CortJstr
Mastodon: @[email protected]
I am still mad about people changing the definition of "lol" and refuse to use it the new way.
Language changes organically, I'd never be one of those people who gets mad cos the meaning of a word cha-
NOW HANG ON JUST A MINUTE
NOW HANG ON JUST A MINUTE
Grindcore is the new hustle culture ft.trib.al/Yq5N8YC | opinion
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I am still mad about people changing the definition of "lol" and refuse to use it the new way.
Crucial Track for January 28, 2026: "Junior Kickstart" by The Go! Team
Today's prompt: Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band. #CrucialTracks
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January 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Crucial Track for January 28, 2026: "Junior Kickstart" by The Go! Team
Today's prompt: Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band. #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260128
As a kid it always bugged me when people said "little Mario" because that was normal human-size Mario. Super Mario is much bigger than human size and can punch through bricks, right?
January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
As a kid it always bugged me when people said "little Mario" because that was normal human-size Mario. Super Mario is much bigger than human size and can punch through bricks, right?
Crucial Track for January 27, 2026: "Going Out of My Head" by Fatboy Slim
Today's prompt: What artist or band changed your music taste forever? Pick your favorite song of theirs. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What artist or band changed your music taste forever? Pick your favorite song of theirs. #CrucialTracks
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January 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Crucial Track for January 27, 2026: "Going Out of My Head" by Fatboy Slim
Today's prompt: What artist or band changed your music taste forever? Pick your favorite song of theirs. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What artist or band changed your music taste forever? Pick your favorite song of theirs. #CrucialTracks
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Reposted by Kyle McCowin
The ASL interpreter is a NATIONAL TREASURE and I will not elaborate further
Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
January 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The ASL interpreter is a NATIONAL TREASURE and I will not elaborate further
Discovered that my shirt has a stain on it because it shows up clear as day on camera in a meeting. In real life I can only see it at certain angles when I'm specifically looking for it.
January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Discovered that my shirt has a stain on it because it shows up clear as day on camera in a meeting. In real life I can only see it at certain angles when I'm specifically looking for it.
Crucial Track for January 26, 2026: "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" by They Might Be Giants
Today's prompt: What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate? #CrucialTracks
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January 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Crucial Track for January 26, 2026: "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" by They Might Be Giants
Today's prompt: What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate? #CrucialTracks
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Crucial Track for January 25, 2026: "Tell Your Friends (Part One)" by Mary Prankster
Today's prompt: Pick a song from an artist or band that’s had the biggest impact on your life. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Pick a song from an artist or band that’s had the biggest impact on your life. #CrucialTracks
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January 25, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Crucial Track for January 25, 2026: "Tell Your Friends (Part One)" by Mary Prankster
Today's prompt: Pick a song from an artist or band that’s had the biggest impact on your life. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Pick a song from an artist or band that’s had the biggest impact on your life. #CrucialTracks
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@habitica.com Is the website down for everybody or just me?
January 25, 2026 at 5:43 PM
@habitica.com Is the website down for everybody or just me?
Reposted by Kyle McCowin
*King Missile voice*
Bisexual Forecast
Bisexual Forecast
January 24, 2026 at 1:54 PM
*King Missile voice*
Bisexual Forecast
Bisexual Forecast
Crucial Track for January 24, 2026: "¡Paranoia Cha Cha Cha!" by The Soviettes
Today's prompt: What is a song that instantly energizes you?
#CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What is a song that instantly energizes you?
#CrucialTracks
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January 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Crucial Track for January 24, 2026: "¡Paranoia Cha Cha Cha!" by The Soviettes
Today's prompt: What is a song that instantly energizes you?
#CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What is a song that instantly energizes you?
#CrucialTracks
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Crucial Track for January 23, 2026: "No Rain" by Blind Melon
Today's prompt: Did you sing along to anything today? Describe the moment. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Did you sing along to anything today? Describe the moment. #CrucialTracks
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January 23, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Crucial Track for January 23, 2026: "No Rain" by Blind Melon
Today's prompt: Did you sing along to anything today? Describe the moment. #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Did you sing along to anything today? Describe the moment. #CrucialTracks
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Reposted by Kyle McCowin
🚨 TRIN STAYS STATESIDE 🚨
After a long contract saga that put the salary cap under fire, Trinity Rodman has decided her future and re-signed with the Spirit. The 23-year-old USWNT forward has signed through 2028. A huge win for the NWSL and American fans 🙌
After a long contract saga that put the salary cap under fire, Trinity Rodman has decided her future and re-signed with the Spirit. The 23-year-old USWNT forward has signed through 2028. A huge win for the NWSL and American fans 🙌
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
🚨 TRIN STAYS STATESIDE 🚨
After a long contract saga that put the salary cap under fire, Trinity Rodman has decided her future and re-signed with the Spirit. The 23-year-old USWNT forward has signed through 2028. A huge win for the NWSL and American fans 🙌
After a long contract saga that put the salary cap under fire, Trinity Rodman has decided her future and re-signed with the Spirit. The 23-year-old USWNT forward has signed through 2028. A huge win for the NWSL and American fans 🙌
Sad I have to miss this because this card looks great
Behold & check out our show poster for our upcoming Ottobar show in March.
We have so much more in store for everyone so make sure you grab your tickets now!
🎟️: www.etix.com/ticket/p/302...
Our glorious poster was designed by @spaghettikiss.bsky.social
#ottobar #baltimore
We have so much more in store for everyone so make sure you grab your tickets now!
🎟️: www.etix.com/ticket/p/302...
Our glorious poster was designed by @spaghettikiss.bsky.social
#ottobar #baltimore
January 22, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Sad I have to miss this because this card looks great
I saw Taskmaster live last night, it was very fun. One audience member who was briefly on stage was clueless, another was unaware she'd made herself the villain, and the show went 90 minutes over time.
I think this was my 3rd time seeing @joshgondelman.bsky.social live in the past year
I think this was my 3rd time seeing @joshgondelman.bsky.social live in the past year
January 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I saw Taskmaster live last night, it was very fun. One audience member who was briefly on stage was clueless, another was unaware she'd made herself the villain, and the show went 90 minutes over time.
I think this was my 3rd time seeing @joshgondelman.bsky.social live in the past year
I think this was my 3rd time seeing @joshgondelman.bsky.social live in the past year
Crucial Track for January 22, 2026: "Sure Shot" by Beastie Boys
Today's prompt: What song do you wish you had written?
Ah, yes, indeed, it's fun time
#CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song do you wish you had written?
Ah, yes, indeed, it's fun time
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260122
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Crucial Track for January 22, 2026: "Sure Shot" by Beastie Boys
Today's prompt: What song do you wish you had written?
Ah, yes, indeed, it's fun time
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260122
Today's prompt: What song do you wish you had written?
Ah, yes, indeed, it's fun time
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260122
His name is Rafael Cruz, not Ted. Rafael Edward Cruz if you must.
He doesn't think we should be able to use preferred names so I'm sure as hell not using his.
He doesn't think we should be able to use preferred names so I'm sure as hell not using his.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted earlier today, January 20, 2026, on a plane heading to Laguna Beach as the state of Texas braces for a rare ice threat and arctic cold front.
January 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM
His name is Rafael Cruz, not Ted. Rafael Edward Cruz if you must.
He doesn't think we should be able to use preferred names so I'm sure as hell not using his.
He doesn't think we should be able to use preferred names so I'm sure as hell not using his.
Crucial Track for January 21, 2026: "Lump" by The Presidents of the United States of America
Today's prompt: Share a song that changed your perspective on music.
I promise this pick makes sense if you read the post.
#CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Share a song that changed your perspective on music.
I promise this pick makes sense if you read the post.
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260121
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Crucial Track for January 21, 2026: "Lump" by The Presidents of the United States of America
Today's prompt: Share a song that changed your perspective on music.
I promise this pick makes sense if you read the post.
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260121
Today's prompt: Share a song that changed your perspective on music.
I promise this pick makes sense if you read the post.
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260121
Crucial Track for January 20, 2026: "Beat It" by Michael Jackson
Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story!
This and Eat It
#CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story!
This and Eat It
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260120
January 20, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Crucial Track for January 20, 2026: "Beat It" by Michael Jackson
Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story!
This and Eat It
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260120
Today's prompt: Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story!
This and Eat It
#CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260120
Reposted by Kyle McCowin
Damn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Damn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
I'm trying to find where I left off before bed last night, but after I scroll back a few hours Bluesky is suddenly jumping to posts from 13 days ago. I've tried refreshing, closing the tab, etc and the cut-off moves but the problem doesn't go away.
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I'm trying to find where I left off before bed last night, but after I scroll back a few hours Bluesky is suddenly jumping to posts from 13 days ago. I've tried refreshing, closing the tab, etc and the cut-off moves but the problem doesn't go away.
Crucial Track for January 19, 2026: "Connection" by Elastica
Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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January 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Crucial Track for January 19, 2026: "Connection" by Elastica
Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like anything is possible? #CrucialTracks
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Crucial Track for January 18, 2026: "We Are the Future People of Tomorrow" by The Mr. T Experience
Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
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January 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Crucial Track for January 18, 2026: "We Are the Future People of Tomorrow" by The Mr. T Experience
Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
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Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about moving forward? #CrucialTracks
https://app.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260118
The Random Game section of AOL's Hecklers Online circa 1995
Keyword ;)
Keyword ;)
Okay, let's get nostalgic
What was the VERY FIRST online platform that you became addicted to posting on?????
What was the VERY FIRST online platform that you became addicted to posting on?????
January 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The Random Game section of AOL's Hecklers Online circa 1995
Keyword ;)
Keyword ;)