Asberdies
@asberdies.bsky.social
Adventures in old-school DMing using Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules.
Mastodon: https://mstdn.games/@asberdies
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In case you missed it, we're back with an episode full of drugged-up ninjas, endless musings on the "Eastern Mind," and many questionable romantic and sexual decisions. badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 91: The Ninja - Miyamoto Musashi’s Penthouse Letters — Bad Books for Bad People
The Ninja is a 1980 novel by prolific genre author Eric Van Lustbader, which would kick off not only an eight-book epic series but play a vital role in the ninja boom of the 1980s. Jack and Kate wan...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
In case you missed it, we're back with an episode full of drugged-up ninjas, endless musings on the "Eastern Mind," and many questionable romantic and sexual decisions. badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
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Hey nerds, we know you're not watching the big game so why don't you settle in and let us tell you all about sex ninjas in THE NINJA. Murder, musings on "the Oriental Mind," and absolutely unhinged cunnilingus techniques.
badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 91: The Ninja - Miyamoto Musashi’s Penthouse Letters — Bad Books for Bad People
The Ninja is a 1980 novel by prolific genre author Eric Van Lustbader, which would kick off not only an eight-book epic series but play a vital role in the ninja boom of the 1980s. Jack and Kate wan...
badbooksbadpeople.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Hey nerds, we know you're not watching the big game so why don't you settle in and let us tell you all about sex ninjas in THE NINJA. Murder, musings on "the Oriental Mind," and absolutely unhinged cunnilingus techniques.
badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.
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The 2nd Amendment only applies to Republicans.
January 24, 2026 at 10:42 PM
The 2nd Amendment only applies to Republicans.
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THEY ARE MURDERING PPL IN THE FUCKING STREETS
January 25, 2026 at 1:34 AM
THEY ARE MURDERING PPL IN THE FUCKING STREETS
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Minnesota is the best of us.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Minnesota is the best of us.
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We're back with our annual Best of the Year episode! Join us to find out what we enjoyed in 2025. We've got monster squads, sleazy tunes, spooky good-time tv, and more! badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 90: Best of 2025 — Bad Books for Bad People
Jack and Kate look at what they've read and watched in the year that was 2025 and make some recommendations in the world of books and beyond. The rules of engagement are simple: the hosts each choose ...
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January 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
We're back with our annual Best of the Year episode! Join us to find out what we enjoyed in 2025. We've got monster squads, sleazy tunes, spooky good-time tv, and more! badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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Every few years there's a bunch of "pivot to video" discourse about how creatives should all start making videos instead of doing text-based work. And every few years we discover again that the supposed "popularity" of video is based on fake audience numbers created by the video platforms.
December 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Every few years there's a bunch of "pivot to video" discourse about how creatives should all start making videos instead of doing text-based work. And every few years we discover again that the supposed "popularity" of video is based on fake audience numbers created by the video platforms.
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
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The latest episode of Bad Books for Bad People is live! Jack and Kate explore Karl Edward Wagner's Bloodstone, a sword and sorcery novel that dares to ask the question: "what if Conan was an asshole?" For fans of: mighty thews, boob armor, monster girlfriends badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 89: Bloodstone - But What If Conan Was an Asshole? — Bad Books for Bad People
Karl Edward Wagner’s 1975 sword and sorcery epic Bloodstone is the first full-length outing for Kane, mighty-thewed protagonist of a series of short stories and novels. Jack and Kate navigate a ...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The latest episode of Bad Books for Bad People is live! Jack and Kate explore Karl Edward Wagner's Bloodstone, a sword and sorcery novel that dares to ask the question: "what if Conan was an asshole?" For fans of: mighty thews, boob armor, monster girlfriends badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
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Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
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In times of uncertainty, independent bookstores are a constant — and we’re thankful for them today and every day. 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In times of uncertainty, independent bookstores are a constant — and we’re thankful for them today and every day. 🧡
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Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
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Impeachment. Now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Impeachment. Now.
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This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
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My great grandfather was attacked when he tried to vote for the 1st time in 1964. He went got stitches and came back and voted.
How could I stay home???
How could I stay home???
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My great grandfather was attacked when he tried to vote for the 1st time in 1964. He went got stitches and came back and voted.
How could I stay home???
How could I stay home???
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
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𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧 has 𝟗𝟗 #NoKings protests schedule for this weekend! Which one will you be attending? 🚫👑
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Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
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Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧 has 𝟗𝟗 #NoKings protests schedule for this weekend! Which one will you be attending? 🚫👑
linktr.ee/wisconsinres...
Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
linktr.ee/wisconsinres...
Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
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Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
October 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
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Do not buy my books from Amazon or Down and Out Books directly. I will not get paid. I should get paid, as per my contract, but in an email from D&O I’ve been told ‘no further payments will be issued.’
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
October 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Do not buy my books from Amazon or Down and Out Books directly. I will not get paid. I should get paid, as per my contract, but in an email from D&O I’ve been told ‘no further payments will be issued.’
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
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$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
October 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.