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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · 12h

Got a little woo woo for the fine folks at @farewelltransmiss.bsky.social.

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By Mike Nagel My sister-in-law Molly grew up as a pastor’s daughter but at some point in her mid-thirties she became more of a witch. I thought that being a witch meant you invited the devil into your...

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Aug 4

this is all i've ever wanted to hear

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The Rumpus @therumpus.net · Jul 23

“It wasn’t until I was falling asleep later that night that I wondered: If there hadn’t been a blood clot, what had they removed?”

From “Orientaton,” a new original essay by @misternagel.bsky.social.

➡️ buff.ly/TIOZvYa

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you so much for reading! Appreciate you! 🙏

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 21

Théo, you're awesome. You really helped this piece come together and found jokes and connections I'd completely missed. So grateful for your help!

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Théo | Boston Le'Gay FC Supporter @tlpavlich.gay · Jul 21

I'm so excited to share this essay by @misternagel.bsky.social for @therumpus.net with the world. I remember the first time I read it, I was delighted by how perfectly he captures the absurdity of the situation, amidst the mind-bending power of pre-emptive grief. It was an honor to edit.

Orientation - The Rumpus

At the time, though, I couldn’t make much sense of anything. So I accepted everything with the detached nonchalance of a guy who has no idea what’s going on.

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 21

omg that's perf. you understood the assignment.

Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 21

If you're ever unsure which term I prefer, you're usually safe going with the most pretentious one you can possibly think of.

In this case, the word would be essay.

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 21

Ah man, thanks dude! That means a lot to me.

Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 18

💙💙💙

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Robbie Maakestad @robbiemaakestad.bsky.social · Jul 18

I absolutely adore this @therumpus.net essay by @misternagel.bsky.social about the upside-down-ness caused by a family health emergency. #RumpusEssays
therumpus.net/2025/07/17/o...

Orientation - The Rumpus

At the time, though, I couldn’t make much sense of anything. So I accepted everything with the detached nonchalance of a guy who has no idea what’s going on.

therumpus.net

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Stephanie Austin @stephanieaustin.bsky.social · Jul 17

"My father-in-law’s stroke, an event that has certainly turned our lives upside down, happened at a time in my life when I was feeling a little turned around to begin with."

NEW MIKE NAGEL!

Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 17

Wrote about my father-in-law's stroke and the feeling of getting all turned around for one of my all-time favorite magazines @therumpus.net.

👇👇👇

therumpus.net/2025/07/17/o...

Orientation - The Rumpus

At the time, though, I couldn’t make much sense of anything. So I accepted everything with the detached nonchalance of a guy who has no idea what’s going on.

therumpus.net

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 17

❤️❤️❤️

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 17

I'm trying to play it cool, but landing something in The Rumpus is kind of a huge dream come true for me. So stoked

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 17

Wrote about my father-in-law's stroke and the feeling of getting all turned around for one of my all-time favorite magazines @therumpus.net.

👇👇👇

therumpus.net/2025/07/17/o...

Orientation - The Rumpus

At the time, though, I couldn’t make much sense of anything. So I accepted everything with the detached nonchalance of a guy who has no idea what’s going on.

therumpus.net

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 9

JEALOUS. Have fun!

Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jul 9

Listen to me and Aug yuck it up!

We talk Vonnegut (obvs), touring, music, the whole deal. Very fun chat.

Aug Stone @augstone.bsky.social · Jul 9

I had a fantastic chat with Mike Nagel for the latest Counterforce podcast. One of my favourite interviews. Actually, it wasn’t even really an interview, just a great conversation @misternagel.bsky.social
Listen here to the whole ep here etceteraetc.podbean.com/e/episode-76...

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jun 28

Totally! Stuff that's built on pure enthusiasm. Hit or miss, but hits hard when it works. I think you'd dig the pod! 2 parter. open.spotify.com/episode/4rUa...

Hot Rod

The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast · Episode

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jun 27

Have you listened to the Lonely Island + Seth Meyers podcast? They have a couple good episodes where they dig into hot rod. Kind of amazing to hear how little they knew what they were doing.

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CLASH Books @clashbooks.bsky.social · Jun 23

Is Brian Allen Carr legally allowed back in Texas?

kyle r. seibel @kylerseibel.bsky.social · Jun 23

giddy up

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jun 17

Dude, thank you so much for such kind words. This made my week.

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Ben Niespodziany 📚🎪 @neonpajamas.bsky.social · Jun 16

two ridiculous, absurd, tender, laugh-out-loud slim books by Mike Nagel

I finished (and loved) Duplex back in 2022 & I finished (and loved) Culdesac this morning

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jun 13

Was feeling a bit "Meh" as well, but I need to lock in and give it a proper listen.

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Mike Nagel @misternagel.bsky.social · Jun 13

What do you think?

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