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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 18h

PJ Harvey's STORIES FROM THE CITY, STORIES FROM THE SEA

Jessica Ritchey @jmritchey.bsky.social · 18h

It's a given in the music industry that "I've fallen in love!" albums are usually regrettable, and "I've gotten a divorce!" ones often have some of the artist's best work. So question for the group, what are the best "I've fallen in love!" albums?

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actual heathcliff comics @realheathcliffs.bsky.social · 1d

07 Oct 2025

Spike the bulldog rounds a corner wearing a pink helmet that says NO. Unbeknownst to him, Heathcliff is on the other side of the corner, wearing a pink helmet that says YES. Two birds watch the impending confrontation from a nearby tree, and one of them says "Hold on to your butt."

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 1d

Phillies stink, SEPTA is infuriating, let’s do this.

3rd and Market, about three minutes ago.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Yes choppy on both broadcast TV and HBO Max.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Pizzelle, focus on the game, please. #gophils

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

I wish the Latin Playboys episode of SESSIONS AT WEST 54TH was online, but at least there's this.

Latin Playboys - live "Mustard" 15-Apr-99

YouTube video by lumpytwangage

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Tom Waits - "Chicago" (Live on David Letterman, 2012)

YouTube video by Tom Waits

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

That Pavement-Los Lobos-Heartbreakers-Watkins Family supergroup you ordered.

Stephen Malkmus and David Hidalgo at Jerry Garcia tribute concert

YouTube video by Chris Willman

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Alejandro Escovedo & David Hidalgo perform Neil Young's Like A Hurricane

YouTube video by MidWest Concert Video

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

A thread for David Hidalgo's 71st birthday, highlighting covers, guest appearances, and his effortless musicality.

David Hidalgo and Marc Ribot perform Merle Haggard's The Running Kind

YouTube video by Ralph Longobardi

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Isaac! At the Butler! @isaacbutler.bsky.social · 2d

I finally got a chance to write one of my dream assignments, an in depth evaluation of Daniel Day-Lewis, an actor whose achievements and methods cast a long shadow over the field, and whose work is often misunderstood.

slate.com/culture/2025...

Only One Performer Has Won Three Best Actor Oscars. Is It Fair That He’s Also a Joke?

He might be the greatest actor of all time—and the most misunderstood.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · Jan 4

This quote will be my first tattoo.

Colson Whitehead telling the truth in the New York Times.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Same. I’m glad that eight years after Jonathan Demme’s death, PTA is still finding ways to pay homage.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Warriors, come out to play.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 2d

Oh yeah. Alright. (Gift link)

How ‘American Girl’ Enhances a Scene in ‘One Battle After Another’

www.nytimes.com

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 6d

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 8d

The crowd at Dodger Stadium tonight.

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the celebs are at it again.

Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 8d

Post a fictional comedian who definitely would accept an invitation to the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 8d

This show is my life goals. I want to own a used bookstore and get the crap beaten out of me while I investigate crimes and conspiracies.

Recliner Notes @reclinernotes.bsky.social · 8d

I'm all in with The Lowdown! There's so much in my wheelhouse: the used bookstore/homebase, the gestures and homages to the great 70s noirs, the dusty Tulsa feel, and the Rez Dogs cameos. Hawke and Harjo complement each other perfectly. More episodes soon please!

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Michael Pelusi @shakeymike.bsky.social · 8d

Current PTA rankings (Top 4 are *very* close)
1. The Master
2. Boogie Nights
3. Phantom Thread
4. One Battle After Another
5. Punch-Drunk Love
6. There Will Be Blood
7. Magnolia
8. Licorice Pizza
9. Hard Eight
10. Inherent Vice