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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 17h

I did wonder about the correlation between the ad and the headline.

#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 17h

Bog Queen sounds super cool! On order at my local library for me thanks to you.

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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 1d

You ever think about how there were dudes that probably saw loads of combat in WWII and then 20-odd years later were playing henchmen on BATMAN

Two middle-age dudes playing henchman on Batman

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Esther Zuckerman @ezwrites.bsky.social · 19h

Spoke with legend Jim "lunatics, haters, and punk trash" Downey about working with PTA twice, Tim Robinson and "Jeff Epstein? The New York financier?" www.gq.com/story/jim-do...

Jim Downey? The Movie Actor?

He retired as SNL's longest-tenured writer more than a decade ago. Now, at 73, he's having a moment, with a viral Epstein joke on Conan's podcast, a sinister supporting turn in One Battle After Anothe...

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John DeVore @johndevore.bsky.social · 19h

pivot to oatmeal

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 19h

Obsessive scrutiny of 'Brothers Karamazov' translations — not dissimilar from ranking Jerry solos from 'Going Down the Road Feeling Bad' across the '72 tour

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 20h

It's a bold choice!

#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 20h

The Asbury Park Press telling it like it is this morning.

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 1d

This is so good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDWc...

Structure in Emotion

YouTube video by Avishai Cohen - Topic

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

I, BS news.

#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

Now that the initial shock has worn off, I see that there is a lot of t i m e in between the announced Rush dates. I would not be surprised if the current nights sell out in 15 mins (as I believe they will) they add some additional cities.

#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

I am happy to report I've just been made editor-in-chief of IBS News.

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

Annika Niles with Jeff Beck on 'Freeway Jam' in 2022.

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Jeff Beck Live 2022 🡆 Freeway Jam 🡄 Sept 25 ⬘ The Woodlands, TX

YouTube video by DeadMike.com

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

This is Rush's new drummer. This is the coolest person on Planet Earth. Imagine being selected by Alex and Geddy to sit in this seat. I WILL FIGHT AND DIE FOR HER IF NEED BE.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AqE...

Anika Nilles - SHINE [official video]

YouTube video by Anika Nilles

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

Every Gen X dweeb who had a Commodore 64 is Googling the name "Anika Nilles" right now.

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

SOBBING ON THE PORCH THINKING ABOUT SEEING RUSH. LAST SHOW IN CLEVELAND IS PERRRRRRFECT

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 2d

RUSH* IS TOURING I AM CRYING

*2/3rds of Rush. They should call themselves Lifeson-Lee Group or something but whatever.

I HAVE BEEN FANTASIZING ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS.

I WILL PAY ANY PRICE.

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Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s? @pizzaatmcds.bsky.social · 3d

This is an especially educational episode.

#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 3d

The newest DAILY ZIG podcast is live. Here's the link to listen on Apple:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

9/29/25-10/5/25

Podcast Episode · The Daily Zig · 10/05/2025 · 55m

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 3d

The newest DAILY ZIG podcast is live. Here's the link to listen on Apple:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

9/29/25-10/5/25

Podcast Episode · The Daily Zig · 10/05/2025 · 55m

podcasts.apple.com

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 3d

And this is the link to listen on Spotify:

open.spotify.com/episode/6jJw...

9/29/25-10/5/25

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 3d

The newest DAILY ZIG podcast is live. Here's the link to listen on Apple:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

9/29/25-10/5/25

Podcast Episode · The Daily Zig · 10/05/2025 · 55m

podcasts.apple.com

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 4d

There are two new skunks in my yard. Unpleasant. I stashed a radio outside and I am playing a talk station, which the internet said might make them leave.

#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 4d

Hiding in plain sight on your Apple TV + is the quite stunning television series CHIEF OF WAR. I wrote about it for Foreign Policy magazine. Here is a gift link: foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/03/c...

Jason Momoa Schools Hollywood on Hawaiian History

The show-don’t-tell side of Chief of War keeps the series lingering in the mind.

foreignpolicy.com

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 5d

Hoffman on GOOD BOY for Fangoria www.fangoria.com/good-boy-rev...

GOOD BOY Review: Indy the Dog Gives the Performance of the Year

A haunted house story from the point of view of a loyal dog, Ben Leonberg's film delivers an uncannily great performance from its canine lead actor.

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#1 ANIKA NILLES STAN @jhoffman.bsky.social · 5d

Loving Page McConnell's new Hearts of Space album.