JS
@jsmeth.bsky.social
Advisor for UTK Esports. I count students for the University of Tennessee. Sometimes I teach streaming, content creation, and videa games. Donate to Extra Life https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jsmeth
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@jsmeth.bsky.social
· Mar 11
We might toy around with some of these times, but to sneak peak why more than just the players should attend Volan. We've got some education sessions, panels, and networking in the lineup this year.
Free for faculty, staff, students, everyone.
Free for faculty, staff, students, everyone.
The System Sucks, This Job Sucks.
I just want some sleep.
Would make a very good tee-shirt slogan.
For what its worth.
I just want some sleep.
Would make a very good tee-shirt slogan.
For what its worth.
My full report, overnight at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/the-system...
"The system sucks," or what a federal lawyer's comments really tell us about the Trump admin
Julie Le's comments are shocking, but they are a problem of the Trump admin’s own making. And it goes way beyond one lawyer new to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
www.lawdork.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The System Sucks, This Job Sucks.
I just want some sleep.
Would make a very good tee-shirt slogan.
For what its worth.
I just want some sleep.
Would make a very good tee-shirt slogan.
For what its worth.
It's the 14th day. Time to do my real job and count all the students.
Now if they'd please hold still so I don't lose track that'd be cool.
Now if they'd please hold still so I don't lose track that'd be cool.
February 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
It's the 14th day. Time to do my real job and count all the students.
Now if they'd please hold still so I don't lose track that'd be cool.
Now if they'd please hold still so I don't lose track that'd be cool.
I loathe,the idea that Universities, which already generally pay less than average for most professions, ask employees to donate back to their employer.
But...
You can pick your cause in the Big Orange Family Campaign. So why not consider giving to the Esports Club.
giving.utk.edu/esports
But...
You can pick your cause in the Big Orange Family Campaign. So why not consider giving to the Esports Club.
giving.utk.edu/esports
giving.utk.edu
February 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I loathe,the idea that Universities, which already generally pay less than average for most professions, ask employees to donate back to their employer.
But...
You can pick your cause in the Big Orange Family Campaign. So why not consider giving to the Esports Club.
giving.utk.edu/esports
But...
You can pick your cause in the Big Orange Family Campaign. So why not consider giving to the Esports Club.
giving.utk.edu/esports
I'm only 600 pages in. But let me say. I don't think I've ever read 600 pages so quickly. I only cracked this open for the first time on Friday.
February 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM
I'm only 600 pages in. But let me say. I don't think I've ever read 600 pages so quickly. I only cracked this open for the first time on Friday.
For the last 6 months I've gotten really into audiobooks and it started getting me excited for reading again in a way I hadn't experienced since I was younger reading the Hunger Games or HP.
But then I found Dungeon Crawler Carl and whoa man. I don't think I've been so enamored with a book series.
But then I found Dungeon Crawler Carl and whoa man. I don't think I've been so enamored with a book series.
February 2, 2026 at 3:53 AM
For the last 6 months I've gotten really into audiobooks and it started getting me excited for reading again in a way I hadn't experienced since I was younger reading the Hunger Games or HP.
But then I found Dungeon Crawler Carl and whoa man. I don't think I've been so enamored with a book series.
But then I found Dungeon Crawler Carl and whoa man. I don't think I've been so enamored with a book series.
Reposted by JS
My latest co-authored article with Megan Condis was just published in Games: Research and Practice. And it's open access!
Check out "Rad Dudes, Rude ‘Tude, and the Family, Too: How Nintendo and Sega Advertisements Shaped the Image of Gaming in the 1990s."
Check out "Rad Dudes, Rude ‘Tude, and the Family, Too: How Nintendo and Sega Advertisements Shaped the Image of Gaming in the 1990s."
Rad Dudes, Rude ‘Tude, and the Family, Too: How Nintendo and Sega Advertisements Shaped the Image of Gaming in the 1990s | Games: Research and Practice
The tale of the console wars of the 1990s, the stodgy, conservative, family-friendly
Nintendo consoles waging an advertising war against the rebellious upstarts behind
the Sega Genesis, has been told ...
dl.acm.org
January 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
My latest co-authored article with Megan Condis was just published in Games: Research and Practice. And it's open access!
Check out "Rad Dudes, Rude ‘Tude, and the Family, Too: How Nintendo and Sega Advertisements Shaped the Image of Gaming in the 1990s."
Check out "Rad Dudes, Rude ‘Tude, and the Family, Too: How Nintendo and Sega Advertisements Shaped the Image of Gaming in the 1990s."
A New Hero: The Rise of College Esports
YouTube video by Heroes of the Storm
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Snowday problems. Worked on my laptop half the day. Came downstairs to my work machine to see this while the kid has run off to swim practice.
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Snowday problems. Worked on my laptop half the day. Came downstairs to my work machine to see this while the kid has run off to swim practice.
Volan 2026 is happening and signups are live.
start.gg/volan26
Still working on a final list of games so check back if your favorite isn't on there. Plan for at least - OW2, Valorant, Rivals, LOL, Rocket League, Smash (in all its forms), SF6, Tekken, GG:Strive and more.
start.gg/volan26
Still working on a final list of games so check back if your favorite isn't on there. Plan for at least - OW2, Valorant, Rivals, LOL, Rocket League, Smash (in all its forms), SF6, Tekken, GG:Strive and more.
Volan 2026
The best place for Volan 2026 brackets, streams, standings and schedules all in one place!
start.gg
January 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Volan 2026 is happening and signups are live.
start.gg/volan26
Still working on a final list of games so check back if your favorite isn't on there. Plan for at least - OW2, Valorant, Rivals, LOL, Rocket League, Smash (in all its forms), SF6, Tekken, GG:Strive and more.
start.gg/volan26
Still working on a final list of games so check back if your favorite isn't on there. Plan for at least - OW2, Valorant, Rivals, LOL, Rocket League, Smash (in all its forms), SF6, Tekken, GG:Strive and more.
Game Studies people. I have questions.
January 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Game Studies people. I have questions.
I wonder how many youths don't realize it's called a podcast because you would have to download it so you could listen on your iPod?
January 21, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I wonder how many youths don't realize it's called a podcast because you would have to download it so you could listen on your iPod?
The absurdity of the college football calendar is perfectly embodied by students having to enter the transfer portal less than 24 hours after winning (or losing) a national championship.
They haven't even had the parade yet..for the love.
They haven't even had the parade yet..for the love.
January 21, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The absurdity of the college football calendar is perfectly embodied by students having to enter the transfer portal less than 24 hours after winning (or losing) a national championship.
They haven't even had the parade yet..for the love.
They haven't even had the parade yet..for the love.
The University pretending like 24/7 access to an electronic W2 is some awesome new "service" provided to us by a third party support company, as if they've forgotten that the old system had a copy of every form they've ever sent me the last 15 years at the click of a button.
We've gone backwards.
We've gone backwards.
January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The University pretending like 24/7 access to an electronic W2 is some awesome new "service" provided to us by a third party support company, as if they've forgotten that the old system had a copy of every form they've ever sent me the last 15 years at the click of a button.
We've gone backwards.
We've gone backwards.
Do we ever think about how odd the timeline for hiring in higher education is?
Post job in October. Begin review in November. Interview a handful on zoom in Dec/Jan. Bring them to campus in Feb. Budget for job approved in June. Job starts in August.
Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
Post job in October. Begin review in November. Interview a handful on zoom in Dec/Jan. Bring them to campus in Feb. Budget for job approved in June. Job starts in August.
Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
January 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Do we ever think about how odd the timeline for hiring in higher education is?
Post job in October. Begin review in November. Interview a handful on zoom in Dec/Jan. Bring them to campus in Feb. Budget for job approved in June. Job starts in August.
Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
Post job in October. Begin review in November. Interview a handful on zoom in Dec/Jan. Bring them to campus in Feb. Budget for job approved in June. Job starts in August.
Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
"Brand New" social media policy includes thinking Vine is still around.
January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
"Brand New" social media policy includes thinking Vine is still around.
The SEC is 4-9 in post season play is even more striking given that 2 of those wins (and technically 2 of the losses) were guaranteed.
Remove those 2 games and in reality they are 2-7.
Remove those 2 games and in reality they are 2-7.
January 5, 2026 at 5:07 AM
The SEC is 4-9 in post season play is even more striking given that 2 of those wins (and technically 2 of the losses) were guaranteed.
Remove those 2 games and in reality they are 2-7.
Remove those 2 games and in reality they are 2-7.
All the readers of Dungeon Crawler Carl are aware that Grok has simply reached the next phase of his growth before he goes Primal. If we just send in the Liaison to negotiate a peace we can get on with the Crawl as planned.
January 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
All the readers of Dungeon Crawler Carl are aware that Grok has simply reached the next phase of his growth before he goes Primal. If we just send in the Liaison to negotiate a peace we can get on with the Crawl as planned.
I started using Copilot for work to help me write and learn some new (to me) excel formulas assuming the one thing it should be good at is using its own programs.
It does an ok job explaining, but in providing code snippet examples to use it's on a current 30% correct or complete rate.
It does an ok job explaining, but in providing code snippet examples to use it's on a current 30% correct or complete rate.
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I started using Copilot for work to help me write and learn some new (to me) excel formulas assuming the one thing it should be good at is using its own programs.
It does an ok job explaining, but in providing code snippet examples to use it's on a current 30% correct or complete rate.
It does an ok job explaining, but in providing code snippet examples to use it's on a current 30% correct or complete rate.
Star Wars Lego Advent Calendar day 1.
December 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Star Wars Lego Advent Calendar day 1.
Since moving, I did not realize how little wind we got in the valley in TN. My new place feels like it's constantly trying to get blown away.
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Since moving, I did not realize how little wind we got in the valley in TN. My new place feels like it's constantly trying to get blown away.
Looking at the SEC football schedule this week. I do think the state schools should at least be required to schedule homecoming against an in-state opponent.
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Looking at the SEC football schedule this week. I do think the state schools should at least be required to schedule homecoming against an in-state opponent.
I kind of enjoy that "Black Friday" has been captured by marketing to mean a random set of dates after Halloween but before Christmas and sometimes in July.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I kind of enjoy that "Black Friday" has been captured by marketing to mean a random set of dates after Halloween but before Christmas and sometimes in July.
I always feel like.🎶🎶
Somebody's watching meee🎶🎶🎶
Somebody's watching meee🎶🎶🎶
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I always feel like.🎶🎶
Somebody's watching meee🎶🎶🎶
Somebody's watching meee🎶🎶🎶
I can't decide what job would be more fun.
A fired division 1 football coach.
or
A LinkedIn ghostwriter.
A fired division 1 football coach.
or
A LinkedIn ghostwriter.
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I can't decide what job would be more fun.
A fired division 1 football coach.
or
A LinkedIn ghostwriter.
A fired division 1 football coach.
or
A LinkedIn ghostwriter.