Jeff Treppel
@jtreppel.bsky.social
Writer, film & animation (Ben 10, Mega Man, Power Players). Contributor to Decibel, The Shfl, Bandcamp, 1-900-HOTDOG, and others. Cat owned. He/Him
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Jeff Treppel
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theshfl.com
Hello new followers! I have some exciting stuff on the horizon, but here’s an ongoing project: hundreds of archival reviews/recommendations for The Shfl. Dig in and find some awesome music (and some pretty fun writing from me)! theshfl.com/recommender/...
AGI is not about the democratization of anything. It’s about control. Who’s running all these servers that generate the slop? The tech companies don’t like that anybody can pick up a pen or a guitar and create something, so they decided to gatekeep the means of art production.
December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
AGI is not about the democratization of anything. It’s about control. Who’s running all these servers that generate the slop? The tech companies don’t like that anybody can pick up a pen or a guitar and create something, so they decided to gatekeep the means of art production.
Timeline needs some good vibes, so: here’s the 80-minute mix CD cutdown of my favorite songs from 2025. All killer, no filler. open.spotify.com/playlist/0fu...
Fave Songs of 2025 (Mixtape)
open.spotify.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Timeline needs some good vibes, so: here’s the 80-minute mix CD cutdown of my favorite songs from 2025. All killer, no filler. open.spotify.com/playlist/0fu...
This Is Spinal Tap is, possibly, the funniest movie ever made. Top three at worst.
December 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
This Is Spinal Tap is, possibly, the funniest movie ever made. Top three at worst.
According to the PR materials, this is a photo of THE HEAVIEST BAND IN PENNSYLVANIA
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to the PR materials, this is a photo of THE HEAVIEST BAND IN PENNSYLVANIA
I’m trying to be more positive because obviously all music is For Somebody but I tried listening to that Geese album and it was like specifically formulated to be Not For Me.
December 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I’m trying to be more positive because obviously all music is For Somebody but I tried listening to that Geese album and it was like specifically formulated to be Not For Me.
Put together a five and a half hour cutdown list of my fave tunes from 2025 — way less vomit metal than I expected and way more anime bullshit, girly pop, and queer punk.
open.spotify.com/playlist/7ca...
open.spotify.com/playlist/7ca...
Favorite Songs of 2025
open.spotify.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Put together a five and a half hour cutdown list of my fave tunes from 2025 — way less vomit metal than I expected and way more anime bullshit, girly pop, and queer punk.
open.spotify.com/playlist/7ca...
open.spotify.com/playlist/7ca...
Check out this total Michael Bay shot I got earlier this evening at the USC Coliseum.
November 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Check out this total Michael Bay shot I got earlier this evening at the USC Coliseum.
Couldn’t find George. Went to get phone from charger next to bed. Found George.
November 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Couldn’t find George. Went to get phone from charger next to bed. Found George.
Foolproof way to get AI out of your phone:
1. Take phone
2. Throw into ocean
1. Take phone
2. Throw into ocean
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Foolproof way to get AI out of your phone:
1. Take phone
2. Throw into ocean
1. Take phone
2. Throw into ocean
New reviews up from me on #Shfl! The best album from a band in maybe three decades, definitely the best from one in two decades, and the rock debut of the year!
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New reviews up from me on #Shfl! The best album from a band in maybe three decades, definitely the best from one in two decades, and the rock debut of the year!
Slow news day, huh
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Slow news day, huh
The hivemind got it mostly right but here’s the objectively correct ranking I submitted.
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The hivemind got it mostly right but here’s the objectively correct ranking I submitted.
Predator: Badlands was a really good episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic but with like 20% less dismemberment.
November 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Predator: Badlands was a really good episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic but with like 20% less dismemberment.
Last night was a good night for good people.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last night was a good night for good people.
It turns out that leaving the bat wings on George for a while breaks his tiny cat brain.
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It turns out that leaving the bat wings on George for a while breaks his tiny cat brain.
MONSTERS ARE THE REAL PEOPLE
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
MONSTERS ARE THE REAL PEOPLE
PEOPLE ARE THE REAL MONSTERS
October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
PEOPLE ARE THE REAL MONSTERS
It’s still National Black Cat Day on the West Coast! George is very excited.
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It’s still National Black Cat Day on the West Coast! George is very excited.
Daily Unheard Album: V/A — Return of the Living Dead OST. Seen the movie obv but never had the actual soundtrack until I saw this incredible piece of memorabilia. It’s party time! #dailyunheardalbum
October 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Daily Unheard Album: V/A — Return of the Living Dead OST. Seen the movie obv but never had the actual soundtrack until I saw this incredible piece of memorabilia. It’s party time! #dailyunheardalbum
Black cats are the best cats.
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Black cats are the best cats.
This is the correct answer.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness (if you feel like)
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This is the correct answer.
Judas Priest: still pretty cool.
October 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Judas Priest: still pretty cool.
It is very startling to turn around and see Marilyn Manson standing behind you.
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It is very startling to turn around and see Marilyn Manson standing behind you.
Vinyl pedants are underappreciated sources of comedy.
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Vinyl pedants are underappreciated sources of comedy.
Important Halloween bulletin
I've made this scale to help people out during this holiday season
October 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Important Halloween bulletin