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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 15h

A sketch from episode 3 of Intercepts, the scripted sketch comedy podcast I make. This one is with all-time greats @jackiekashian.bsky.social Kyle Kinane and Alexandra Hartley-Leonard. Editing and sound design by Dan Pritchard.
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Intercepts | Wimble the Wolf

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 1d

Bro remember Tiana? She's still bangin. I was pepper spraying some tards at work today and there she was just beaming like a ray of light. We made eye contact & I almost pulled down my Punisher neck gator but then saw she had some dumb "abolish ICE" sign. She was always stuck up anyway

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 1d

Remember jr year when we scrimaged varsity and Ferguson trucked me? Bro I did that to a old man we arrested today. Felt kind of bad tbh but dude I should have made varsity! hit me back!!

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 2d

bro you tell me to dwnload this stupid signal app then you don't txt me back??? I tackled a 77 yr old man today. body cam was off. hit me back, bro

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 2d

Standing up for science, happening now. The cheerleaders are going bananas. Crowd is full of painted faces and foam fingers. Tons of pyrotechnics.
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The Planetary Society Live

Tune in here for live conversations between space experts and Planetary Society members and supporters around the world—that means you! Missed an event?…

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 4d

The scientists behind this just signed 10 year $400 Million contracts with $190 million guaranteed.

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Concrete “battery” developed at MIT now packs 10 times the power

New concrete and carbon black supercapacitors with optimized electrolytes have 10 times the energy storage of previous designs and can be incorporated into a wide range of architectural forms.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 5d

Grokipedia aiming to erase Wikipedia isn't a new concept. No one asked, but my two cents is: try to be someone they'd want to erase. Like Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton.

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Why America Is Just Now Learning to Love Thaddeus Stevens, the 'Best-Hated Man' in U.S. History

The Pennsylvanian was one of America’s greatest heroes. Why hasn’t he gotten his due?

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Rob Crow @robcrow.bsky.social · 5d

I got some shows coming up…

DISHEVELED CUSS
10/12 LA The Belasco (opening for Minus The Bear)
10/13 LA Permanent Records

PINBACK
10/14 LA Fonda Theater
10/15 SF The Fillmore
10/17 SD Humphrey’s
10/18 Seattle Showbox
10/20 Revolution Hall

Throwing quite a few curveballs into the set i think.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 5d

Oh totally. I was going to joke that it was a sexual thing, but I didn't see any women in the crowd to riff with.

David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 6d

At one point I mentioned how it's weird they can't criticize their leaders, and some dudes put all four fingers aimed at their throats and sort of moved them back and forth, so I just switched gears. Kept my head completely attached though.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 6d

The Riyadh crowd, they're just like us. I was like "You guys don't mess around with fake news! Can't be fake if it doesn't have a head." and these dudes in the front row were dyin'. Blessed to be a part of it.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 6d

T-shirt sales in Riyadh were honestly pretty good. Despite what the wokesters will tell you, they were pretty cool with free speech. I said retard and fag probably 80 times in my set and didn't get beheaded at all.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 6d

I'm streaming on Twitch for Bezos. I'm posting on X for Musk. I'm livestreaming on facebook and instagram for Zuckerberg. I'm on TikTok for China. I'm at Riyadh for the life experience. Off next to Moscow's Comedy Festival just to see what they're about. I am punk rock. I am a truth teller.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 6d

Hell, my ass? One way I'll respond to a question is to prepare the listener that they're dealing with a bit of a wild card. Grab their attention right away. Something like "Hell, my ass??"

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 7d

I made this little video years ago about Jane Goodall with @sharonshattuck.bsky.social and some other friends. I think she was the best.
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Jane Goodall: Ultimate Badass

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 7d

An audio sketch from episode 3 of the scripted podcast Intercepts that is illegal to listen to.
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Intercepts | Finding Ophelia -- The Snake

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 7d

Goodbye, Jane Goodall. I love you.

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NPR @npr.org · 7d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 8d

Science, doing its thing.
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 8d

I'm in touch with Tucker May, the husband of Barbara Gomes Marques. He's confirmed she's in custody in Louisiana and that her deportation to Brazil could happen as early as today or tomorrow. They are constituents of Rep. @chu.house.gov and are hoping someone can step in before it's too late.

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 11d

That stings, dude. I write the jingle for that. If it makes you feel any better, I keep adding an extra 'liberty' to it every year.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 13d

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 13d

Intercepts is a scripted audio podcast that I write and record. Each episode has 4 or 5 sketches. Would love for you to be the first listener if you're interested in that sort of thing.
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Intercepts | The Arcade

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David Huntsberger @davidhuntsberger.com · 13d

Did everyone catch in the #Epstein birthday book that someone had an astrologer do a profile on him? He did not end up defeating the current masters.

The analysis: A fiercely intelligent, highly complex individual for whom accumulation of great wealth is no problem. Prefers working in private, or better yet, utter secrecy. Emotionally complicated. Can run hot and cold, can lose interest in the blink of an eye, professes to be "available" but much goes on behind the scenes and he decides what he gives. Extensive scientific/humanitarian/philanthropic strength and cointerest, which if harnessed and developed properly could have significant (as in tangibly changing the world for the better) and as an added bonus, beat the current masters at their own game.

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