Louis Bien
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December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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It’s often said that too many political writers cover politics as if it’s sports. Actually they cover politics as if they are bad at covering sports
lol wut. dropping from 42 percent approval to 36 percent approval seems pretty significant. apnews.com/article/trum...
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It’s often said that too many political writers cover politics as if it’s sports. Actually they cover politics as if they are bad at covering sports
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NEW: It’s not just readers that suffer due to Harlequin’s mismanagement of the' Heated Rivalry' books. Reid misses out on royalties, & booksellers miss out on commissions—which is especially painful during the holiday season when many small businesses make the bulk of their money.
was ‘heated rivalry’ failed by its publisher?
everyone's devouring the new TV series, so why can't people buy a copy of the book the show is based on?
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December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
NEW: It’s not just readers that suffer due to Harlequin’s mismanagement of the' Heated Rivalry' books. Reid misses out on royalties, & booksellers miss out on commissions—which is especially painful during the holiday season when many small businesses make the bulk of their money.
sometimes I'll google athletes and products I've written about for Trek and get AI summaries that verbatim rip what I wrote. which is fine/good for my employer's purposes, but also makes me want to scream from every cell in my body
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
sometimes I'll google athletes and products I've written about for Trek and get AI summaries that verbatim rip what I wrote. which is fine/good for my employer's purposes, but also makes me want to scream from every cell in my body
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used my one alotted Taylor Swift reference on the headline
🎶 There Goes the Last Great American Dynasty 🎶
It may be the end of an era in Kansas City. PLUS, delving deep into the Colts' absolute hell that is playing in Duval, breaking down Quinshon Judkins' brainfart, and more!
sports.beehiiv.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
used my one alotted Taylor Swift reference on the headline
Hanging my “Hung Tough With Indiana For A Half” banner
December 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Hanging my “Hung Tough With Indiana For A Half” banner
Is Fernando Mendoza “Kirk Cousins But Good”?
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Is Fernando Mendoza “Kirk Cousins But Good”?
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What did Indiana ritually sacrifice to be this good I’ll sacrifice 10 of them
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
What did Indiana ritually sacrifice to be this good I’ll sacrifice 10 of them
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WISCONSIN WINS THE BIG TEN BLOOD DRIVE SUCK IT TO ALL OF THE HATERS AND LOSERS
December 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
WISCONSIN WINS THE BIG TEN BLOOD DRIVE SUCK IT TO ALL OF THE HATERS AND LOSERS
thank you MSU for hiring Pat Fitzgerald in 2025 so that Chris McIntosh can't do it in 2026
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
thank you MSU for hiring Pat Fitzgerald in 2025 so that Chris McIntosh can't do it in 2026
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i am done waiting for the official announcement. I wrote up all the reasons the Lane Kiffin saga felt like college football at its worst sports.beehiiv.com/p/lane-kiffi...
I hated the Lane Kiffin saga
Lane Kiffin distracted from a tremendous weekend of ball ... SPEAKING OF WHICH: The ACC-pocalypse is nigh! Ivy League football struck back! And more from the best 48 hours of the year.
sports.beehiiv.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
i am done waiting for the official announcement. I wrote up all the reasons the Lane Kiffin saga felt like college football at its worst sports.beehiiv.com/p/lane-kiffi...
Art
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Art
Wisconsin just handed Minnesota the only three points anyone is scoring in this game. Blech.
November 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Wisconsin just handed Minnesota the only three points anyone is scoring in this game. Blech.
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Michigan is 9-3 with a loss to Ohio State and a loss in A Game They Didn't Have To Play. That means we have to pretend they should be in the playoff
November 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Michigan is 9-3 with a loss to Ohio State and a loss in A Game They Didn't Have To Play. That means we have to pretend they should be in the playoff
Fox are cowards for not going all the way with that Curt Cignetti/Ryan Day Wrecking Ball reference.
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Fox are cowards for not going all the way with that Curt Cignetti/Ryan Day Wrecking Ball reference.
Correct call in spirit and maybe technically too. But not in terms of what might have actually killed me with cackling.
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Correct call in spirit and maybe technically too. But not in terms of what might have actually killed me with cackling.
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Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I've shared some real talk on what it's been like since leaving Substack and how you can help. This newsletter is not AI slop and it is written by a human (me!), and I pay other people to help me create the product you receive in your inbox on a regular basis. But I can't do it without you!
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with the holiday season now officially upon us, it's time to start playing our favorite christmas songs
here's one of mine
here's one of mine
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
with the holiday season now officially upon us, it's time to start playing our favorite christmas songs
here's one of mine
here's one of mine
“Hang Me Out To Dry” was a helluva a quick draw by the production crew going into commercial
November 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
“Hang Me Out To Dry” was a helluva a quick draw by the production crew going into commercial
I never cared about the vest … but Fickell would be derelict in his duties if he ever wore it again.
November 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I never cared about the vest … but Fickell would be derelict in his duties if he ever wore it again.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Wisconsin with a second win against a ranked opponent in a season? In this economy?!?
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Wisconsin with a second win against a ranked opponent in a season? In this economy?!?
BADGERS LFG BACK TO MEAT BALL
November 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
BADGERS LFG BACK TO MEAT BALL