Sam Fife
@sparkzwitty.bsky.social
He/him - Video Editor. Trying to make good things. Former Co-Host of the Fake Nerd Podcast and its many spinoffs. I say the things mostly goodly.
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Sam Fife
@sparkzwitty.bsky.social
· Oct 19
It is October 19th, 2025 and I have read 1,162 chapters of One Piece. Which means I am finally caught up to today and ready to read as the rest releases. What an adventure, I can’t wait to read more!!
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The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Such a salient point for why the Avatar franchise can be so hard to embrace even when being gracious towards its other shortcomings.
As much as I love to joke about shit like Spider, The White Boy With Dreadlocks or the society of whales holding whale court to deal with the banished whale, it’s really fucking uncomfortable watching the movies and seeing Kate Winslet play what’s clearly supposed to be a Māori woman, accent and all
December 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Such a salient point for why the Avatar franchise can be so hard to embrace even when being gracious towards its other shortcomings.
This is so fucked
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This is so fucked
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As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
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Finally, an actual backbone. Good to see at least.
Sarah McBride put out a fundraising post on her Instagram specifically denouncing Republicans for trying to ban gender-affirming health care for trans people. It's probably one of the most forceful statements I've read from her.
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Finally, an actual backbone. Good to see at least.
Solid read if interested.
Andre Gee is probably the best writer around on hip-hop and the surrounding culture, so it's not a surprise he's written the only piece on the 6 7 meme that anyone needs.
‘6 7’ Is Another ‘Two Americas’ Moment That Trivializes Black Death
America’s sweetheart meme came from Philly drill rappers depicting gun violence. Does anyone know or care?
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Solid read if interested.
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
This is embarrassing
Noah Schnapp says they spent 12 hours filming Will’s monologue in ‘STRANGER THINGS’ Season 5 Vol 2 and another 12 hours on reshoots
The Duffer Brothers say it was the scene that took the longest to write for the entire season.
(Source: variety.com/2025/tv/news...)
The Duffer Brothers say it was the scene that took the longest to write for the entire season.
(Source: variety.com/2025/tv/news...)
December 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This is embarrassing
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christmas on bluesky
December 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
christmas on bluesky
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One of the great animated Disney franchises. Timely reflection on immigration, cultural erasure, and the disinterest of those with power and money to change.
“You can be different.”
“I don’t want to be different.”
My son (6) said: “So great, I forgot we were even alive.”😂
“You can be different.”
“I don’t want to be different.”
My son (6) said: “So great, I forgot we were even alive.”😂
Now watching: Zootopia 2 (2025) Dirs. Jared Bush and Byron Howard
*With my son
*With my son
December 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
One of the great animated Disney franchises. Timely reflection on immigration, cultural erasure, and the disinterest of those with power and money to change.
“You can be different.”
“I don’t want to be different.”
My son (6) said: “So great, I forgot we were even alive.”😂
“You can be different.”
“I don’t want to be different.”
My son (6) said: “So great, I forgot we were even alive.”😂
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Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Happy Holidays!
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CW Death, Grief
It's weird but the times where it hits me the hardest that my Dad is gone isn't on holidays or anniversaries but when I open Steam and see how long it's been since the last time he logged on.
Tell people you love how much they mean to you while it's still an option, imo
It's weird but the times where it hits me the hardest that my Dad is gone isn't on holidays or anniversaries but when I open Steam and see how long it's been since the last time he logged on.
Tell people you love how much they mean to you while it's still an option, imo
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
CW Death, Grief
It's weird but the times where it hits me the hardest that my Dad is gone isn't on holidays or anniversaries but when I open Steam and see how long it's been since the last time he logged on.
Tell people you love how much they mean to you while it's still an option, imo
It's weird but the times where it hits me the hardest that my Dad is gone isn't on holidays or anniversaries but when I open Steam and see how long it's been since the last time he logged on.
Tell people you love how much they mean to you while it's still an option, imo
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It is very rare that we have a deep debate in any media setting where prominent pro-police advocates are forced to defend their views. I tried my best in this fascinating and contentious argument to hold those views up to scrutiny. open.spotify.com/episode/5zV5...
Episode 530 - "Defund The Police"? (w/ Alec Karakatsanis & Matthew Stoller)
open.spotify.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It is very rare that we have a deep debate in any media setting where prominent pro-police advocates are forced to defend their views. I tried my best in this fascinating and contentious argument to hold those views up to scrutiny. open.spotify.com/episode/5zV5...
Merry Christmas vibes to all
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Merry Christmas vibes to all
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So apparently, the files released in today's batch of this Epstein scandal (30,000), were redacted in Adobe PDF, and ppl who've downloaded these, are able to basically copy and paste the texts, and get the full release unredacted.
December 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
So apparently, the files released in today's batch of this Epstein scandal (30,000), were redacted in Adobe PDF, and ppl who've downloaded these, are able to basically copy and paste the texts, and get the full release unredacted.
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Bringing back Limewire to illegally rip copies of reporting suppressed by the government is definitely some cyberpunk shit
December 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Bringing back Limewire to illegally rip copies of reporting suppressed by the government is definitely some cyberpunk shit
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CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.
“An American Nightmare”: Three Men Deported to CECOT and Their Families Reflect on Their Monthslong Ordeal
For months, Carmen, Lina and Doris awaited news about their loved ones, who were sent to a maximum-security Salvadoran prison by the Trump administration. Now that the families have been reunited, the...
www.propublica.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.
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The full Weiss memo is dogshit
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
December 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The full Weiss memo is dogshit
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
More than anything, it’s just not well shot. This shot in particular, it’s not conveying much of anything. It’s so lazily made.
After a series of leaks and a week-long run exclusively in front of Avatar: Fire and Ash in theaters, the Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer confirming Steve Rogers' return is finally online. https://bit.ly/4jkxEhm
December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
More than anything, it’s just not well shot. This shot in particular, it’s not conveying much of anything. It’s so lazily made.
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'Tis the season of the Barbara Stanwyck Christmas Cinematic Universe. 🎄
December 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
'Tis the season of the Barbara Stanwyck Christmas Cinematic Universe. 🎄