Scott Wachter
@fs-scott.bsky.social
Mostly Full Time Podcaster at Get a Grip Studios. Check out:
The Lighting Industry News Brief
The Darkness News Update
Is That Some Kind of Japanimation Thing
and
The Recap from Mercury
The Lighting Industry News Brief
The Darkness News Update
Is That Some Kind of Japanimation Thing
and
The Recap from Mercury
COP30 is 30 meetings deep and can't even decide on how to arrange breakout discussions, so...
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels
Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
COP30 is 30 meetings deep and can't even decide on how to arrange breakout discussions, so...
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In today’s least surprising local news, speed display signs aren’t enough to make our roads safer.
Speed display signs only slow drivers down by 1km/h: Halifax report
Halifax has installed nearly 50 speed display signs around the municipality, but on average they only slow down drivers by less than one km/h, according to a new staff report.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
In today’s least surprising local news, speed display signs aren’t enough to make our roads safer.
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every "pivot to video" is fake. it's always fake numbers
*banging a metal pot with a wooden spoon very loudly*
people want to LISTEN to podcasts!!!!!!!!!!!!
*hitting you on the forehead with the spoon*
STOP PIVOTING TO VIDEO
www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
people want to LISTEN to podcasts!!!!!!!!!!!!
*hitting you on the forehead with the spoon*
STOP PIVOTING TO VIDEO
www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
every "pivot to video" is fake. it's always fake numbers
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I just learned that John Carmack misgendered and deadnamed Rebecca Heineman in his "tribute" over on Twitter. He probably thinks it's okay when talking pre-transition days, but FYI, most trans people hate that. Worse, he never calls her "she," switching to "they" for recent memories. Fuck that guy.
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I just learned that John Carmack misgendered and deadnamed Rebecca Heineman in his "tribute" over on Twitter. He probably thinks it's okay when talking pre-transition days, but FYI, most trans people hate that. Worse, he never calls her "she," switching to "they" for recent memories. Fuck that guy.
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that sure was an interesting take on the original film. zowie.
ALSO:
ALSO:
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
that sure was an interesting take on the original film. zowie.
ALSO:
ALSO:
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This is the version of the post that everyone needs to see. And all you readers/authors despairing of non-comprehension, etc, we are gaining new fans of fantasy and SF. It might not be the fantasy or SF you personally read, but they're reading and buying where they weren't before.
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This is the version of the post that everyone needs to see. And all you readers/authors despairing of non-comprehension, etc, we are gaining new fans of fantasy and SF. It might not be the fantasy or SF you personally read, but they're reading and buying where they weren't before.
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The claim "there is not a Flying Spaghetti Monster" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that there is a Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Studies supporting the existing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are being IGNORED BY AUTHORITIES.
Studies supporting the existing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are being IGNORED BY AUTHORITIES.
This is completely disgusting. Today, the CDC updated their vaccine safety page. It now says:
“The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism”.
“The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism”.
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The claim "there is not a Flying Spaghetti Monster" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that there is a Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Studies supporting the existing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are being IGNORED BY AUTHORITIES.
Studies supporting the existing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are being IGNORED BY AUTHORITIES.
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The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group. n.pr/43HKAat
Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.
n.pr
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group. n.pr/43HKAat
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RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
gundam localizers hate memes.
After War Gundam X (1996)
Episode 21 - It's Something My Late Wife Used To Say
17:38.250
Episode 21 - It's Something My Late Wife Used To Say
17:38.250
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
gundam localizers hate memes.
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Bluesky has finally, quietly posted a position for a one-year remote contract Policy Lead, Trust & Safety position.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bluesky has finally, quietly posted a position for a one-year remote contract Policy Lead, Trust & Safety position.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
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Oh my 😰
It's not as if experts haven't been warning for years about the risks of treating orbit as a dumping ground.
It's not as if experts haven't been warning for years about the risks of treating orbit as a dumping ground.
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Oh my 😰
It's not as if experts haven't been warning for years about the risks of treating orbit as a dumping ground.
It's not as if experts haven't been warning for years about the risks of treating orbit as a dumping ground.
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Antisemitism is a lot like Qanon child abuse conspiracies in that there’s this real and bad phenomenon and, parallel to that, what can only be described as a large scale mass psychosis about a mostly fictional version of the same phenomenon
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Antisemitism is a lot like Qanon child abuse conspiracies in that there’s this real and bad phenomenon and, parallel to that, what can only be described as a large scale mass psychosis about a mostly fictional version of the same phenomenon
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Every time I hear a politician say that an issue is “dividing” this country they always then come down on the side of the right wing view of it. Just once I’d love to hear someone say “this issue is divisive, which is why I’m making the argument that kindness and compassion is important”
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Every time I hear a politician say that an issue is “dividing” this country they always then come down on the side of the right wing view of it. Just once I’d love to hear someone say “this issue is divisive, which is why I’m making the argument that kindness and compassion is important”
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Did You Know?
The Inuyasha mustaches episode from Adult Swim's 2004 April Fools' stunt was considered potentially lost…until now!
Thanks to olimarfunk and @danmanshow.bsky.social we have a near complete rip (with a few minutes of The Big O) digitized.
Please help us find the whole night!
The Inuyasha mustaches episode from Adult Swim's 2004 April Fools' stunt was considered potentially lost…until now!
Thanks to olimarfunk and @danmanshow.bsky.social we have a near complete rip (with a few minutes of The Big O) digitized.
Please help us find the whole night!
November 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Did You Know?
The Inuyasha mustaches episode from Adult Swim's 2004 April Fools' stunt was considered potentially lost…until now!
Thanks to olimarfunk and @danmanshow.bsky.social we have a near complete rip (with a few minutes of The Big O) digitized.
Please help us find the whole night!
The Inuyasha mustaches episode from Adult Swim's 2004 April Fools' stunt was considered potentially lost…until now!
Thanks to olimarfunk and @danmanshow.bsky.social we have a near complete rip (with a few minutes of The Big O) digitized.
Please help us find the whole night!
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
the catholic church is a terrible organization of people with incredibly bent priorities that consistently decides to put the least worst guy in charge.
Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
the catholic church is a terrible organization of people with incredibly bent priorities that consistently decides to put the least worst guy in charge.
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The Patron Saints of Wraparound Oakleys and Indictable Hard Drives are having one helluva time right now
November 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Patron Saints of Wraparound Oakleys and Indictable Hard Drives are having one helluva time right now
Sometimes I remember that when the Disney Hercules tv show gave Icarus a mother and named the character 'Momilus' and smile.
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Sometimes I remember that when the Disney Hercules tv show gave Icarus a mother and named the character 'Momilus' and smile.
loves a good screams down by the perimeter fence
Happy partially muscled skeleton screaming before vanishing day to all those who celebrate.
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
loves a good screams down by the perimeter fence
I would really like for someone to break down how much everyone in council and city staff got paid for the dozen minutes it took to say something entirely non binding and non controversial about a sport.
also, fuck you steve.
also, fuck you steve.
Motion to have Toronto City Council affirm its general support for the sport of hockey CARRIES 23-2.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I would really like for someone to break down how much everyone in council and city staff got paid for the dozen minutes it took to say something entirely non binding and non controversial about a sport.
also, fuck you steve.
also, fuck you steve.
fuck you steve
Council is back. Councillor Bravo gets us started by moving to introduce a motion to formally oppose the parts of Doug Ford's Bill 60 that will further restrict the city's ability to redesign roads. The motion gets added to the agenda with a 19-1 vote. They'll come back to it later.
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
fuck you steve
fuck you steve
Council votes 21-1 to APPROVE a deal with the union representing community centre workers. secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
fuck you steve