Topher Graves
@gravestopher.bsky.social
Hello! Welcome to where the skies are bluest! I’m Topher: Writer, photographer, podcaster, and co-founder of Top Hat Jack Studios. Lover of all things nerd and proud cat dad.
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Maybe the Strangest Things were the friends we made along the way...
January 2, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Maybe the Strangest Things were the friends we made along the way...
Not sure if this was the point of the famous Dr. Suess story, but with today’s housing market, the Grinch’s cave is looking preeeeeetty sweet right about now.
December 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Not sure if this was the point of the famous Dr. Suess story, but with today’s housing market, the Grinch’s cave is looking preeeeeetty sweet right about now.
𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮, 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫
Lighting the Yule tree,
Get that wire out of your mouth!
Why do we have cats?
Lighting the Yule tree,
Get that wire out of your mouth!
Why do we have cats?
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮, 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫
Lighting the Yule tree,
Get that wire out of your mouth!
Why do we have cats?
Lighting the Yule tree,
Get that wire out of your mouth!
Why do we have cats?
Barely into November and I’ve already lost Mariahgeddon.
Dang it, random popup ad, this was going to be my year.
Dang it, random popup ad, this was going to be my year.
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Barely into November and I’ve already lost Mariahgeddon.
Dang it, random popup ad, this was going to be my year.
Dang it, random popup ad, this was going to be my year.
I really don't get how each year for our entire lives, we can say, "I can't believe it's only 1 p.m.!" when the clocks roll back when 2 p.m. wasn't really that much later. Yet it still feels like HOURS.
Come on, circadian rhythm, we literally do this every single year get a grip on yourself.
Come on, circadian rhythm, we literally do this every single year get a grip on yourself.
November 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I really don't get how each year for our entire lives, we can say, "I can't believe it's only 1 p.m.!" when the clocks roll back when 2 p.m. wasn't really that much later. Yet it still feels like HOURS.
Come on, circadian rhythm, we literally do this every single year get a grip on yourself.
Come on, circadian rhythm, we literally do this every single year get a grip on yourself.
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Maybe the real rapture is the friends we made along the way ❤️
September 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Maybe the real rapture is the friends we made along the way ❤️
Just had a conversation at Mom’s nursing home where the word “hospice” was discussed and I am not okay.
September 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Just had a conversation at Mom’s nursing home where the word “hospice” was discussed and I am not okay.
Happy “Testing Your Halloween Decorations To See If Their Batteries Still Work Because You Forgot To Take Them Out Last Year” Day to those who celebrate!
September 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Happy “Testing Your Halloween Decorations To See If Their Batteries Still Work Because You Forgot To Take Them Out Last Year” Day to those who celebrate!
So, if someone can have a “dry wit,” it is also therefore possible to have a “wet wit.”
I will not be taking questions at this time.
I will not be taking questions at this time.
August 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
So, if someone can have a “dry wit,” it is also therefore possible to have a “wet wit.”
I will not be taking questions at this time.
I will not be taking questions at this time.
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Don’t be afraid to share your writing. There are six Sharknado movies.
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Don’t be afraid to share your writing. There are six Sharknado movies.
Seán Ferrick is one of the kindest, most inclusive souls out there. (We haven't met, but any amount of time watching videos or listening to podcasts will tell you all you need to know), so to hear this breaks my heart.
To summarize: Fuck genocide, free the hostages, and free Palestine.
To summarize: Fuck genocide, free the hostages, and free Palestine.
Hate comments, emails to my boss, and even an 'how can irishmen have an opinion considering irelands position in WW2'
Because I said I believe in peace in the middle east and a free Palestine in a video.
Anyway, fuck genocide, free the hostages, and free Palestine
Because I said I believe in peace in the middle east and a free Palestine in a video.
Anyway, fuck genocide, free the hostages, and free Palestine
August 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Seán Ferrick is one of the kindest, most inclusive souls out there. (We haven't met, but any amount of time watching videos or listening to podcasts will tell you all you need to know), so to hear this breaks my heart.
To summarize: Fuck genocide, free the hostages, and free Palestine.
To summarize: Fuck genocide, free the hostages, and free Palestine.
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Just because it wasnt your experience doesnt mean it isn't real.
August 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Just because it wasnt your experience doesnt mean it isn't real.
New take on "The Floor is Lava." (Or, "Why I Can't Own Hole-less Pants.")
August 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
New take on "The Floor is Lava." (Or, "Why I Can't Own Hole-less Pants.")
Today is a good day to scream into the Void. An emotional support being of infinite horrors will be with you shortly.
Your scream is very important to usssssssss.
Your scream is very important to usssssssss.
August 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Today is a good day to scream into the Void. An emotional support being of infinite horrors will be with you shortly.
Your scream is very important to usssssssss.
Your scream is very important to usssssssss.
Psst! Hey, you there! Don't look now, but a brand-new chapter of Monster World is slithering around your podcast feed as we speak!
This one is by far the most personal and challenging story we've told so far.
(*Listener discretion is advised. Check show notes for content warnings.
This one is by far the most personal and challenging story we've told so far.
(*Listener discretion is advised. Check show notes for content warnings.
July 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Psst! Hey, you there! Don't look now, but a brand-new chapter of Monster World is slithering around your podcast feed as we speak!
This one is by far the most personal and challenging story we've told so far.
(*Listener discretion is advised. Check show notes for content warnings.
This one is by far the most personal and challenging story we've told so far.
(*Listener discretion is advised. Check show notes for content warnings.
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When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.
July 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.
Okay. Things are bad. Let's start by breathing.
Slowly inhale...
Hold...
Now...release...
(If anyone knows what comes next, please let me know. I'm still working on getting past the breathing.)
Slowly inhale...
Hold...
Now...release...
(If anyone knows what comes next, please let me know. I'm still working on getting past the breathing.)
July 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Okay. Things are bad. Let's start by breathing.
Slowly inhale...
Hold...
Now...release...
(If anyone knows what comes next, please let me know. I'm still working on getting past the breathing.)
Slowly inhale...
Hold...
Now...release...
(If anyone knows what comes next, please let me know. I'm still working on getting past the breathing.)
An accurate representation of my current enthusiasm level that today is my birthday. (Might need to tone down the ribbon a bit.)
July 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
An accurate representation of my current enthusiasm level that today is my birthday. (Might need to tone down the ribbon a bit.)
A giant, furry Kaiju has reportedly been spotted in Witch Valley. More details as this story develops.
July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A giant, furry Kaiju has reportedly been spotted in Witch Valley. More details as this story develops.
Throwback to the time when clowns just started appearing out of nowhere.
“Sure, uncle Toph. Time to take your meds!”
Me, as I’m hauled away: “Do do doobeedoobee do do be doooo…”
We didn’t listen. The clowns, man. They knew.
“Sure, uncle Toph. Time to take your meds!”
Me, as I’m hauled away: “Do do doobeedoobee do do be doooo…”
We didn’t listen. The clowns, man. They knew.
July 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Throwback to the time when clowns just started appearing out of nowhere.
“Sure, uncle Toph. Time to take your meds!”
Me, as I’m hauled away: “Do do doobeedoobee do do be doooo…”
We didn’t listen. The clowns, man. They knew.
“Sure, uncle Toph. Time to take your meds!”
Me, as I’m hauled away: “Do do doobeedoobee do do be doooo…”
We didn’t listen. The clowns, man. They knew.
Whew, y’all, that sun out there so intense, it comes with its own Hans Zimmer blast whenever you step outside.
Me: Ah, what a lovely d—
Sun: BWAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Me: Ah, what a lovely d—
Sun: BWAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Whew, y’all, that sun out there so intense, it comes with its own Hans Zimmer blast whenever you step outside.
Me: Ah, what a lovely d—
Sun: BWAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Me: Ah, what a lovely d—
Sun: BWAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
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One day at a time.
Im talking to you - you, who might be struggling with your sobriety, or your anxiety, or your mental health - or just struggling.
One day at a time.
You cant fix everything, all the time. Hold on to one thing.
One day at a time.
You are loved ❤️
Im talking to you - you, who might be struggling with your sobriety, or your anxiety, or your mental health - or just struggling.
One day at a time.
You cant fix everything, all the time. Hold on to one thing.
One day at a time.
You are loved ❤️
June 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
One day at a time.
Im talking to you - you, who might be struggling with your sobriety, or your anxiety, or your mental health - or just struggling.
One day at a time.
You cant fix everything, all the time. Hold on to one thing.
One day at a time.
You are loved ❤️
Im talking to you - you, who might be struggling with your sobriety, or your anxiety, or your mental health - or just struggling.
One day at a time.
You cant fix everything, all the time. Hold on to one thing.
One day at a time.
You are loved ❤️
Trying to establish oneself as a creator in today's climate is challenging, and can feel pointless.
Just out here telling myself not to stop. And if you're on the fence, keep going. The world needs more of what you're putting into it.
Just out here telling myself not to stop. And if you're on the fence, keep going. The world needs more of what you're putting into it.
June 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Trying to establish oneself as a creator in today's climate is challenging, and can feel pointless.
Just out here telling myself not to stop. And if you're on the fence, keep going. The world needs more of what you're putting into it.
Just out here telling myself not to stop. And if you're on the fence, keep going. The world needs more of what you're putting into it.