Jesse Hawken
@jessehawken.bsky.social
Host and producer of the Junk Filter podcast. Toronto born and raised.
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CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."
Prefab Sprout were bigger in Italy than in the United States by orders of magnitude: Paddy McAloon singing “Appetite” on their Italian tour while the fans lost their minds must have been a little something… like this…
Coming this weekend to @junkfilterpod.bsky.social!
youtu.be/KvEW3e0BLn8
Coming this weekend to @junkfilterpod.bsky.social!
youtu.be/KvEW3e0BLn8
Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol (1973)
YouTube video by Nostalgies 60'-70'-80'
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Prefab Sprout were bigger in Italy than in the United States by orders of magnitude: Paddy McAloon singing “Appetite” on their Italian tour while the fans lost their minds must have been a little something… like this…
Coming this weekend to @junkfilterpod.bsky.social!
youtu.be/KvEW3e0BLn8
Coming this weekend to @junkfilterpod.bsky.social!
youtu.be/KvEW3e0BLn8
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I think we can safely say that the Leavitt's brother called ICE on his ex, the mother of his child, and I have to say: I have no desire to respect, find common ground or share the country with these monsters.
“After Ferreira was detained, Dos Santos Rodrigues said Michael Leavitt Sr. and his father, Bob Leavitt, reached out to her.”
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
‘Brazil is not her home.’ Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, brought to US as child, detained by ICE. - The Boston Globe
Bruna Ferreira, 33, was brought to the United States as a child in 1998. She is now in removal proceedings in Louisiana.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I think we can safely say that the Leavitt's brother called ICE on his ex, the mother of his child, and I have to say: I have no desire to respect, find common ground or share the country with these monsters.
Got the COVID booster and the flu shot so fuck you Bobby Kennedy!
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Got the COVID booster and the flu shot so fuck you Bobby Kennedy!
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Of the many topics discussed on the upcoming deep dive into Prefab Sprout’s “Steve McQueen” is their massive popularity in Italy (including being invited to perform at the Sanremo music festival in 1986!)
Out in a couple of days!
youtu.be/ZBpqa5sN5ME
Out in a couple of days!
youtu.be/ZBpqa5sN5ME
Prefab Sprout - Appetite - Live at Sanremo Music Festival 1986
YouTube video by VHYES
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Of the many topics discussed on the upcoming deep dive into Prefab Sprout’s “Steve McQueen” is their massive popularity in Italy (including being invited to perform at the Sanremo music festival in 1986!)
Out in a couple of days!
youtu.be/ZBpqa5sN5ME
Out in a couple of days!
youtu.be/ZBpqa5sN5ME
Canadians who have to wait another week or so to see THE SECRET AGENT as it opens in America today
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Canadians who have to wait another week or so to see THE SECRET AGENT as it opens in America today
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Tina Turner getting a hot dog, 1981
May 4, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Tina Turner getting a hot dog, 1981
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On the @junkfilterpod.bsky.social patreon feed, returning guest Mike Mekus wanted to talk about Brian De Palma's HI, MOM! with me... a 1970 satire that predicted incels, computer dating and the Dimes Square scene while introducing us to Robert De Niro! Fun show!
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
224: Brian De Palma: Hi, Mom! (with Mike Mekus) | Jesse Hawken
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November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
On the @junkfilterpod.bsky.social patreon feed, returning guest Mike Mekus wanted to talk about Brian De Palma's HI, MOM! with me... a 1970 satire that predicted incels, computer dating and the Dimes Square scene while introducing us to Robert De Niro! Fun show!
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
it would rock if RUSH HOUR 4 is a co-production between Paramount and August First Film Studio
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
it would rock if RUSH HOUR 4 is a co-production between Paramount and August First Film Studio
In ordering production on RUSH HOUR 4, a President and a filmmaker: each hoping to redeem their tarnished legacies
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In ordering production on RUSH HOUR 4, a President and a filmmaker: each hoping to redeem their tarnished legacies
No better time for him to return to Hollywood (derogatory) www.timesofisrael.com/disgraced-ho...
Disgraced Hollywood director Bryan Singer said living in Israel, planning comeback
Singer's career stalled after he was accused of sexually assaulting four minors, charges that he denies; Variety reports he is working on several films based in Israel
www.timesofisrael.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
No better time for him to return to Hollywood (derogatory) www.timesofisrael.com/disgraced-ho...
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Archeologists in the future are gonna find this thing and think it's a tribute to Charlie Kirk
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Archeologists in the future are gonna find this thing and think it's a tribute to Charlie Kirk
Jen Gerson talking to Ross Douthat…
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Jen Gerson talking to Ross Douthat…
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Oh please just fuck off
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Oh please just fuck off
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I can sorta see it.
November 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I can sorta see it.
On the @junkfilterpod.bsky.social patreon feed, returning guest Mike Mekus wanted to talk about Brian De Palma's HI, MOM! with me... a 1970 satire that predicted incels, computer dating and the Dimes Square scene while introducing us to Robert De Niro! Fun show!
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
224: Brian De Palma: Hi, Mom! (with Mike Mekus) | Jesse Hawken
Get more from Jesse Hawken on Patreon
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November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
On the @junkfilterpod.bsky.social patreon feed, returning guest Mike Mekus wanted to talk about Brian De Palma's HI, MOM! with me... a 1970 satire that predicted incels, computer dating and the Dimes Square scene while introducing us to Robert De Niro! Fun show!
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
www.patreon.com/posts/224-br...
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simple really 💅
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
simple really 💅
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"It ain't bragging if you can back it up!" - Muhammad Ali
Paddy the GOAT - him saying "I'm the best" followed by PS doing "Hallelujah" pre-'Steve McQueen', 1984
youtu.be/GT41unwSlbk?...
Paddy the GOAT - him saying "I'm the best" followed by PS doing "Hallelujah" pre-'Steve McQueen', 1984
youtu.be/GT41unwSlbk?...
Prefab Sprout Off The Peg FEB 1984
YouTube video by Glyn Middleton
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"It ain't bragging if you can back it up!" - Muhammad Ali
Paddy the GOAT - him saying "I'm the best" followed by PS doing "Hallelujah" pre-'Steve McQueen', 1984
youtu.be/GT41unwSlbk?...
Paddy the GOAT - him saying "I'm the best" followed by PS doing "Hallelujah" pre-'Steve McQueen', 1984
youtu.be/GT41unwSlbk?...
It rocks that the gestapo cannot handle a mom in pyjamas, their training did not prepare them for their true opponents
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It rocks that the gestapo cannot handle a mom in pyjamas, their training did not prepare them for their true opponents
Sex cardigans
Sex cardigans: can the Wicked sequel make bulky knits strangely alluring?
Sex cardigans: can the Wicked sequel make bulky knits strangely alluring?
It’s not the sexiest of garments. It arguably looks more like a discarded fishing net. And yet it has cast a spell over the internet
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Sex cardigans
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Late Style Paddy McAloon lyrics still get the job done
![[Verse 1]
I love music in every style
From Clair de lune to that motherfucker Miles
- I Love Music by Prefab Sprout](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cbhnuflsctq2s7mu4iqcuauq/bafkreigkmydrfdcieagbllno5aioobljwqaafduy5vxg4b5mnkjzsggjxe@jpeg)
![The song that was playing the night that you fell
For someone from heaven who put you through hell
The song that was playing will help you recall
The feeling of falling the thrill of it all
I hate music
[Synth brass break]
- I Love Music by Prefab Sprout](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cbhnuflsctq2s7mu4iqcuauq/bafkreig6llpwc7xuw2lvbgztr2kmrq6cknz6czzzfqeuwj4dv4sg5wnyoi@jpeg)
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Late Style Paddy McAloon lyrics still get the job done
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Only the Sproutpilled will understand this
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Only the Sproutpilled will understand this
This is me when I listen to Mahler so I can’t judge
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This is me when I listen to Mahler so I can’t judge