Patrick Murray
@nprpatrick.bsky.social
Audio Engineer & Production Support for NPR since 1997. TD Emeritus of WATC, News Ops, WESAT, & WESUN. Proud member of NABET 31. Somewhat reformed Mass-Hole.
“So, we took the half a ton of garbage, put it in the back of a red VW microbus, took shovels and rakes and implements of destruction and headed on toward the city dump.…..”
From Alice’s Restaurant Massacree
Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo from October 2017
From Alice’s Restaurant Massacree
Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo from October 2017
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“So, we took the half a ton of garbage, put it in the back of a red VW microbus, took shovels and rakes and implements of destruction and headed on toward the city dump.…..”
From Alice’s Restaurant Massacree
Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo from October 2017
From Alice’s Restaurant Massacree
Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo from October 2017
Apparently I’ve dressed to match the “Moquette” of #BigBlueBus. Just noting their seats are more comfy than Culver City’s or LA Metro’s. #MyDayLA #IJustLikeSayingMoquette
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Apparently I’ve dressed to match the “Moquette” of #BigBlueBus. Just noting their seats are more comfy than Culver City’s or LA Metro’s. #MyDayLA #IJustLikeSayingMoquette
Here’s one of the many reasons I don’t own a car in LA. It’s an oldie but a goodie.
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Whole Foods Parking Lot - Music Video [HD]
YouTube video by FogandSmogFilms
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November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Here’s one of the many reasons I don’t own a car in LA. It’s an oldie but a goodie.
youtu.be/2UFc1pr2yUU
youtu.be/2UFc1pr2yUU
Came to this clue in the NYTimes Crossword for tomorrow. I thought the answer was Nantucket. However, there weren’t enough letters.
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Came to this clue in the NYTimes Crossword for tomorrow. I thought the answer was Nantucket. However, there weren’t enough letters.
Reposted by Patrick Murray
"NBC Nightly News can show you pictures of devastating flooding, but they don't tell locals where to get fresh water."
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"NBC Nightly News can show you pictures of devastating flooding, but they don't tell locals where to get fresh water."
HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on the Public Media situation.
John gave Public Media the Full Last Week Tonight treatment, including the benefit auction noted previously.
youtu.be/yknMJOgy2pA
John gave Public Media the Full Last Week Tonight treatment, including the benefit auction noted previously.
youtu.be/yknMJOgy2pA
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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November 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on the Public Media situation.
John gave Public Media the Full Last Week Tonight treatment, including the benefit auction noted previously.
youtu.be/yknMJOgy2pA
John gave Public Media the Full Last Week Tonight treatment, including the benefit auction noted previously.
youtu.be/yknMJOgy2pA
HBO’s Last Week Tonight presents an auction with all proceeds going to support Public Media.
Johnoliversjunk.com
Johnoliversjunk.com
Last Week Tonight
Help Public Media Company c/o Partially Important Productions, LLC spread the word about Public Media Company C/O Last Week Tonight!
Johnoliversjunk.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
HBO’s Last Week Tonight presents an auction with all proceeds going to support Public Media.
Johnoliversjunk.com
Johnoliversjunk.com
The end result….
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The end result….
“Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man, the (English) muffin man. Do you know (English) muffin man who lives in Drury Lane?”
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man, the (English) muffin man. Do you know (English) muffin man who lives in Drury Lane?”
Today, for the first time, I saw two passengers get on the E Line at Crenshaw, who looked like they just came from LAX. This just proves that the system is working like it’s supposed to.
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Today, for the first time, I saw two passengers get on the E Line at Crenshaw, who looked like they just came from LAX. This just proves that the system is working like it’s supposed to.
I haven’t seen a poster like this since I was 18. They were usually found in the Post Office or the Town Clerk’s office.
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I haven’t seen a poster like this since I was 18. They were usually found in the Post Office or the Town Clerk’s office.
I feel the tremendous urge to share this The Woks of Life video because it brings back so much nostalgia for my growing up in the 70s. It’s a true walk down amnesia lane. The last Pupu platter we had was 13 years ago at Chan‘s in Woonsocket. It’s still there. Go, if you can.
The Ultimate Pupu Platter Party! | The Woks of Life
YouTube video by The Woks of Life
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November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I feel the tremendous urge to share this The Woks of Life video because it brings back so much nostalgia for my growing up in the 70s. It’s a true walk down amnesia lane. The last Pupu platter we had was 13 years ago at Chan‘s in Woonsocket. It’s still there. Go, if you can.
This #NotJustBikes on the lasting affects of John Forester’s bike advocacy is worth watching. Yes, it’s 1.5 hours long and yes, it’s a bit of a Jason Slaughter screed. However it is still worth watching.
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This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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November 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This #NotJustBikes on the lasting affects of John Forester’s bike advocacy is worth watching. Yes, it’s 1.5 hours long and yes, it’s a bit of a Jason Slaughter screed. However it is still worth watching.
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
CalTrain’s new EMU’s are the best trains I’ve ever been on. Since I’ve only been on trains in the U.S. and IE, this is not surprising. Plus, it includes the original Acela.
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
CalTrain’s new EMU’s are the best trains I’ve ever been on. Since I’ve only been on trains in the U.S. and IE, this is not surprising. Plus, it includes the original Acela.
It’s rare I feel FOMO for not working at the mothership. The Doobie Brother’s coming in for #TinyDesk is an exception. #NPRLife #WhoaOhWhoaListenToTheMusic
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The Doobie Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
It’s rare I feel FOMO for not working at the mothership. The Doobie Brother’s coming in for #TinyDesk is an exception. #NPRLife #WhoaOhWhoaListenToTheMusic
youtu.be/jrkOQuRYCIQ?...
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Free range turkeys in Berkeley CA. Will they make it through Thanksgiving?
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Free range turkeys in Berkeley CA. Will they make it through Thanksgiving?
If your Microwave clock doesn’t match the time on your phone, you need to have it fall back. #ItsThatTimeOfTheYear #BackToStandardTime
November 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
If your Microwave clock doesn’t match the time on your phone, you need to have it fall back. #ItsThatTimeOfTheYear #BackToStandardTime
Sadly @metrolosangeles.bsky.social was only running extra outbound trains. None were going inbound to The Sunny Bungalow.
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Sadly @metrolosangeles.bsky.social was only running extra outbound trains. None were going inbound to The Sunny Bungalow.
I wonder if trains will still be running when I get off work in about 20 minutes
October 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I wonder if trains will still be running when I get off work in about 20 minutes
Why the Web was Down Today - Explained by a Retired Microsoft Engineer
YouTube video by Dave's Garage
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October 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Being blessed to work with the best at what she does best. Thank you Susan photography by MJM
October 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Being blessed to work with the best at what she does best. Thank you Susan photography by MJM
Susan Stamberg has gone to the great radio newsroom in the sky. She always had a pose with her of dedicated, journalists, engineers, and others, along with legions of public radio fans. God, we’ll miss her.
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Susan Stamberg has gone to the great radio newsroom in the sky. She always had a pose with her of dedicated, journalists, engineers, and others, along with legions of public radio fans. God, we’ll miss her.
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM