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Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Just your average blerd doing way above average things.
Podcast Host🎤 Writer🖊 Cosplayer👕

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Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G. @theblerdog.bsky.social · Nov 19

The first post?
An introduction is in order.

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

In more important news, my @detroitpistons.bsky.social areb#1 in the East. WHAT UP DOE! 🫡

Reuters @reuters.com · 16h

Target investors brace for market share drop, weak sales due to US shutdown reut.rs/44hsnk2

Target investors brace for market share drop, weak sales due to US shutdown

Target's third‑quarter results on Wednesday are expected to lay bare the retailer’s struggles amid mounting economic uncertainty, and as cash-strapped Americans slashed discretionary spending during the prolonged government shutdown.

reut.rs

November 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

I'm ALWAYS ready for a duel...
#blerd #blacksky #yugioh #cosplay

November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

I love Cons...
#blerd #blacksky #cosplay

November 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

I would crawl over broken glass just to sniff her ankles. 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥
#blacksky

Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 8d

Jayme Lawson at ‘The Running Man’ premiere in New York. 📸

November 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Yup!

inblacknwhite @imagetree.bsky.social · 24d

If fighting for a world where everyone is clothed, housed, and fed makes me a commie, so be it.

October 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

I think No Limit had the better half. But overall...I was just vibing the whole time.
#blacksky #music #versus

October 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Burn! Hahaha 😂😂

@PennyCees @pennycees.bsky.social · Oct 10

October 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Dear Lord, you didn't give me enough allowance for THESE trials and tribulations. I humbly request $1 Billion. 🙏🏾
#blerd #podcast #funny

October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Got bored and build a GUNDAM. Insomnia will have you doing the STRANGEST things at 4 a.m. 😅
#nerd #blerd #gundam #podcast

The RX-78-2 Gundam holding its shield and hyper bazooka.

The RX-78-2 Gundam holding its shield and beam rifle

The RX-78-2 Gundam aiming its beam rifle

October 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

It's all about this sign for me. IYKYK #anime #nerds #news #chicago

October 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

@ubisoft.com
You cowards! Make the f*king game!

(RDR2 did worse than this, and it was a hit!)
#gaming #news #podcast

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · Oct 8

Ubisoft canceled an 'Assassin's Creed' game set after the Civil War

• Featured a Black Assassin who was formerly a slave

• Would fight the emerging Ku Klux Klan

• Leadership canceled it — concerned with US political climate & Yasuke backlash

(via Game File)

October 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

If you see me in this situation, don't help. I'm where I want to be.
#blacksky #shego

October 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Jodi Turner Smith @ the "TRON:ARES" premiere.
😍😍😍😍❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
#tronares #joditurnersmith #melanin #movies

October 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

They need to say yes immediately!
#marvel #spiderman #sony #movies

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · Oct 9

Andrew Garfield wants to be in 'Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse' 🕷️

"I really love the Spider-Verse movies ... I love Lord & Miller. Just putting it out there"

(via MTV)

October 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Flash Warning! Because ya boi shining!
#blacksky #unc #90s

September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Just me being me....
Which is an awesome thing to behold. #blacksky #podcast #unc

September 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Needs Aldo Raine and Indiana Jones. BUT, it's still legit.

September 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

Morning Coffee Musing...

Over the past 18 months, I've heard a lot of folks scream,
"FACTS OVER FEELINGS!"

Those same folks are now seemingly all in their feelings the more the facts get brought up.

That's crazy... ☕️
#wolftalk #coffeetalk #blacksky #news

September 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

One of the best. #robertredford

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · Sep 16

Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89

September 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Jake Alexander, Blerd O.G.

@theblerdog.bsky.social

While I'm not surprised at the reactions to Charlie Kirk being killed, I am surprised at his many people showed themselves to be MAGA supporters after all this time trying to hide that fact. Ah well...
#AndThisTooShallPass
#blacksky
#news

September 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM