Sam Hickey
@samhickey.bsky.social
Cats, Birds, Psychology, World of Warcraft, Cthulhu, TTRPG, Books, Photos, Thoughts. Eclectic. She/her.
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If you want pretty much all my medical themed stuff in a single box, well, I made a listing for that. That was my attempt at advertising for the day, now I go back to snZzzzzz blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If you want pretty much all my medical themed stuff in a single box, well, I made a listing for that. That was my attempt at advertising for the day, now I go back to snZzzzzz blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
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It’s my birthday so I’m legally allowed to post an ad for my shop. And if you buy from me and not Amazon then we all win. RTs appreciated, I paid £14,000 for top surgery this year and yeah that was a lot!! blacksmoke1033.etsy.com 🧪🫀💉
November 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It’s my birthday so I’m legally allowed to post an ad for my shop. And if you buy from me and not Amazon then we all win. RTs appreciated, I paid £14,000 for top surgery this year and yeah that was a lot!! blacksmoke1033.etsy.com 🧪🫀💉
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My surgical instrument enamel pin set is finally on my store, and also as individuals! I made these after my top surgery and they’re my favourite pins of the year 🫀
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My surgical instrument enamel pin set is finally on my store, and also as individuals! I made these after my top surgery and they’re my favourite pins of the year 🫀
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
You can get them here! 🩻💉⚕️ blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
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Are you autistic and living in Australia? If so, please consider completing my research survey. It takes 45-60min and will help us understand the experience and impacts of autism identification, to try improve access to autism identification. tinyurl.com/autism-uc14359 #autismresearch #psychresearch
September 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Are you autistic and living in Australia? If so, please consider completing my research survey. It takes 45-60min and will help us understand the experience and impacts of autism identification, to try improve access to autism identification. tinyurl.com/autism-uc14359 #autismresearch #psychresearch
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"New students will be saddled with the consequences of Job Ready Graduates for the long term. Every day we delay a fix is a bad day for the current cohort of students."
How we got to $50,000 arts degrees is shameful.
Worse is the Albanese govt's failure to fix it.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
How we got to $50,000 arts degrees is shameful.
Worse is the Albanese govt's failure to fix it.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
How did Australian universities go from free education to $50,000 arts degrees in 50 years?
Australians think students are being asked to pay far too much for their degrees. Just under half (47%) of Australians surveyed by YouGov in June 2025 believe a worker on an average income should be a...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"New students will be saddled with the consequences of Job Ready Graduates for the long term. Every day we delay a fix is a bad day for the current cohort of students."
How we got to $50,000 arts degrees is shameful.
Worse is the Albanese govt's failure to fix it.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
How we got to $50,000 arts degrees is shameful.
Worse is the Albanese govt's failure to fix it.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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In Sydney and curious about Vampire the Masquerade? I’ve been invited to run sessions at Good Games Top Ryde City on Wednesday nights! It’s $10 per person with a max of 5 players at my table. No experience needed and I provide everything you’ll need to enjoy a game! DM me for more details! #ttrpg
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In Sydney and curious about Vampire the Masquerade? I’ve been invited to run sessions at Good Games Top Ryde City on Wednesday nights! It’s $10 per person with a max of 5 players at my table. No experience needed and I provide everything you’ll need to enjoy a game! DM me for more details! #ttrpg
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I recently had a live chat with @arielbogle.bsky.social and @cameronwilson.bsky.social about their new book, Conspiracy Nation, for the Media Futures Hub at UNSW. The conversation is now on the podcast feed. Check it out!
pca.st/episode/8ee9...
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Conspiracy Nation: book discussion with authors Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson
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November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I recently had a live chat with @arielbogle.bsky.social and @cameronwilson.bsky.social about their new book, Conspiracy Nation, for the Media Futures Hub at UNSW. The conversation is now on the podcast feed. Check it out!
pca.st/episode/8ee9...
pca.st/episode/8ee9...
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I asked this before over at The Old Place and the answers delighted me. So again:
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I asked this before over at The Old Place and the answers delighted me. So again:
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
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I'm running The Hammersmith Haunting as part of a free session at Altona North Library for International Games Month.
🗓️ 13 November, 6-9pm
Come along, roll some dice, and maybe go a lil bit insane...
Sign ups essential!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tabletop-g...
🗓️ 13 November, 6-9pm
Come along, roll some dice, and maybe go a lil bit insane...
Sign ups essential!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tabletop-g...
Tabletop Games Adventures with special guest Kat Clay
Come along to the library for an evening of tabletop gaming with local ENnie award winning author of tabletop roleplaying games, Kat Clay.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'm running The Hammersmith Haunting as part of a free session at Altona North Library for International Games Month.
🗓️ 13 November, 6-9pm
Come along, roll some dice, and maybe go a lil bit insane...
Sign ups essential!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tabletop-g...
🗓️ 13 November, 6-9pm
Come along, roll some dice, and maybe go a lil bit insane...
Sign ups essential!
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tabletop-g...
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Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean you can't still enjoy some horror! www.amazon.com/Walsingham-G...
The Walsingham Ghosts
The Walsingham Ghosts - Kindle edition by Stollznow, Karen . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Walsingham Ghosts.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean you can't still enjoy some horror! www.amazon.com/Walsingham-G...
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For Halloween, we're re-airing four of our classic Lovecraft readings in a two-hour presentation: The Cats of Ulthar, The Picture in the House, From Beyond, and The Haunter of the Dark.
Those Trick-or-Treaters are in for some BIG WORDS! Stay Spooky!
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Those Trick-or-Treaters are in for some BIG WORDS! Stay Spooky!
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October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For Halloween, we're re-airing four of our classic Lovecraft readings in a two-hour presentation: The Cats of Ulthar, The Picture in the House, From Beyond, and The Haunter of the Dark.
Those Trick-or-Treaters are in for some BIG WORDS! Stay Spooky!
(link in comments)
Those Trick-or-Treaters are in for some BIG WORDS! Stay Spooky!
(link in comments)
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Back for 2025 @drivethrurpg.com! The Miskatonic Repository Halloween Collection brings together a diverse range of scenarios from independent #CallOfCthulhu creators, all 60% off until Nov 9th.
There's so many titles on offer, the 2025 bundle is a two parter!
There's so many titles on offer, the 2025 bundle is a two parter!
Miskatonic Monday #105: the Miskatonic Repository Halloween Collection is back for 2025
Back for 2025! The Miskatonic Repository Halloween Collection brings together a diverse range of scenarios from independent Call of Cthulhu creators, all at 60% off until November 9th. There are so m...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Back for 2025 @drivethrurpg.com! The Miskatonic Repository Halloween Collection brings together a diverse range of scenarios from independent #CallOfCthulhu creators, all 60% off until Nov 9th.
There's so many titles on offer, the 2025 bundle is a two parter!
There's so many titles on offer, the 2025 bundle is a two parter!
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Australians, please raid your Uncle's old PC in his shed, and help me find a copy of this to archive.
#Australia #AFL #DOSGaming #Wolfenstein #RetroGaming #MSDOS #RetroComputing
#Australia #AFL #DOSGaming #Wolfenstein #RetroGaming #MSDOS #RetroComputing
October 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Australians, please raid your Uncle's old PC in his shed, and help me find a copy of this to archive.
#Australia #AFL #DOSGaming #Wolfenstein #RetroGaming #MSDOS #RetroComputing
#Australia #AFL #DOSGaming #Wolfenstein #RetroGaming #MSDOS #RetroComputing
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If you're in Melbourne, I'm running The Hammersmith Haunting as part of a spooky event at Elder Gods & Dragons in Carlton on Saturday 1 November.
Come along for the gaslight vibes and maybe some insanity along the way...
www.egnd.com.au/event-detail...
Come along for the gaslight vibes and maybe some insanity along the way...
www.egnd.com.au/event-detail...
October 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
If you're in Melbourne, I'm running The Hammersmith Haunting as part of a spooky event at Elder Gods & Dragons in Carlton on Saturday 1 November.
Come along for the gaslight vibes and maybe some insanity along the way...
www.egnd.com.au/event-detail...
Come along for the gaslight vibes and maybe some insanity along the way...
www.egnd.com.au/event-detail...
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Hey, do any of you Warhammer nerds have a spare copy of TALES OF HERESY, edited by Kyme & Priestley?
It’s super expensive online, and I’d love to get it for our elder kid’s birthday.
(I know this is probably futile, but I gotta try.)
It’s super expensive online, and I’d love to get it for our elder kid’s birthday.
(I know this is probably futile, but I gotta try.)
October 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Hey, do any of you Warhammer nerds have a spare copy of TALES OF HERESY, edited by Kyme & Priestley?
It’s super expensive online, and I’d love to get it for our elder kid’s birthday.
(I know this is probably futile, but I gotta try.)
It’s super expensive online, and I’d love to get it for our elder kid’s birthday.
(I know this is probably futile, but I gotta try.)
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Our movies of “The Call of Cthulhu” and “The Whisperer in Darkness” are once again available to stream on Amazon prime, at least in the US. And on Tubi, and of course on DVD from our store with fun bonus features!
October 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our movies of “The Call of Cthulhu” and “The Whisperer in Darkness” are once again available to stream on Amazon prime, at least in the US. And on Tubi, and of course on DVD from our store with fun bonus features!
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A checklist by @drikewilson.bsky.social for those in the military that also works for anyone looking to make a stay or go decision:
compoundsecurityunlocked.substack.com/p/from-check...
compoundsecurityunlocked.substack.com/p/from-check...
From Check to Complicity?
A Soldier’s Guide for Serving (or Stepping Away) in Times of Democratic Backsliding.
compoundsecurityunlocked.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A checklist by @drikewilson.bsky.social for those in the military that also works for anyone looking to make a stay or go decision:
compoundsecurityunlocked.substack.com/p/from-check...
compoundsecurityunlocked.substack.com/p/from-check...
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This is a very good book. And, shameless plug, I spoke with these two reprobates on the pod. the9pmedict.com/edict/00252/
September 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
This is a very good book. And, shameless plug, I spoke with these two reprobates on the pod. the9pmedict.com/edict/00252/
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If you're a cis person who wants to be kind to your trans and nonbinary friends right now, please do not forward us links to stories about trans people being abused, having their rights taken away, or living in fear. We already know. A friendly "hey I hope you're OK" is much more helpful. 💖
September 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
If you're a cis person who wants to be kind to your trans and nonbinary friends right now, please do not forward us links to stories about trans people being abused, having their rights taken away, or living in fear. We already know. A friendly "hey I hope you're OK" is much more helpful. 💖
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My shop orders are down 70% this month, coincidentally lining up with this US tariff nonsense. So just a PSA to say I CAN STILL SHIP TO THE USA AND I PAY YOUR FEES FOR YOU. Good grief blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My shop orders are down 70% this month, coincidentally lining up with this US tariff nonsense. So just a PSA to say I CAN STILL SHIP TO THE USA AND I PAY YOUR FEES FOR YOU. Good grief blacksmoke1033.etsy.com
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Two weeks from today we will be performing Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: The Temple LIVE on stage, accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer organ, at the HPL Film Festival in Portland. Bring your membership card for bonus stamps!
September 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Two weeks from today we will be performing Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: The Temple LIVE on stage, accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer organ, at the HPL Film Festival in Portland. Bring your membership card for bonus stamps!
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We've started a new series of posts on the Chaosium blog called 'Table Tales', by Chaosium's Mark Morrison.
Table Tales is all about the fun of playing Chaosium games, and Mark has pretty much played them all, or close to it!
Table Tales is all about the fun of playing Chaosium games, and Mark has pretty much played them all, or close to it!
Mark Morrison's Table Tales
We've started a new series of posts on the Chaosium blog called 'Table Tales', by Chaosium's Mark Morrison. Table Tales is all about the fun of playing Chaosium games, and Mark has pretty much played ...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We've started a new series of posts on the Chaosium blog called 'Table Tales', by Chaosium's Mark Morrison.
Table Tales is all about the fun of playing Chaosium games, and Mark has pretty much played them all, or close to it!
Table Tales is all about the fun of playing Chaosium games, and Mark has pretty much played them all, or close to it!
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Two years ago, our liveplay Call of Cthulhu game in Ballarat’s Heritage Festival won a Silver ENNIE, a Vic History Award. Now the scenario’s just 20 sales from Gold and sequel Spectral Schemes was up for another ENNIE!
youtu.be/EqJ1qPkrYuI?...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
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William Baileys Haunted Mansion: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure
YouTube video by Tales from Rat City David Waldron
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August 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Two years ago, our liveplay Call of Cthulhu game in Ballarat’s Heritage Festival won a Silver ENNIE, a Vic History Award. Now the scenario’s just 20 sales from Gold and sequel Spectral Schemes was up for another ENNIE!
youtu.be/EqJ1qPkrYuI?...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
youtu.be/EqJ1qPkrYuI?...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
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A map produced for the new 6th edition of Greg Stafford's Pendragon roleplaying game has been nominated for Best Cartography in the 2025 #ENNIES Awards. All up Chaosium creators have received nine nominations across six categories in this year's awards.
ENNIES 2025 Spotlight – our Pendragon Map is nominated for Best Cartography
A map produced for the new 6th edition of Greg Stafford's Pendragon roleplaying game has been nominated for Best Cartography in the 2025 ENNIES Awards. All up Chaosium creators have received nine nomi...
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July 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A map produced for the new 6th edition of Greg Stafford's Pendragon roleplaying game has been nominated for Best Cartography in the 2025 #ENNIES Awards. All up Chaosium creators have received nine nominations across six categories in this year's awards.