The John
@the-john.bsky.social
I am The John.
Co-Founder of Pickled Uncle Studios
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Co-Founder of Pickled Uncle Studios
pfp by @sunnygolucky.bsky.social
banner art by Makoa C
the Sluggo Blast is awesome
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
the Sluggo Blast is awesome
Can Episode 5 feature more arrows?
Pretty please?
Pretty please?
January 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Can Episode 5 feature more arrows?
Pretty please?
Pretty please?
My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow (2025)
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow (2025)
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
Even at this age, Jan clearly shows what made him one of the greatest Dutch guitarists ever. Plenty of classics, powerfully performed. I even got my copy signed!
Pierre and Thijs ought to invite him to play with Focus again, I think.
Breaking Free Tour Live (2017/2025)
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Breaking Free Tour Live (2017/2025)
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
Another lovely live effort, recently re-released as a freebie-only CD. Simply a superb listen. Antony manages to maintain a high quality and atmosphere, even on stage.
Land Of Green And Gold (2022)
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Land Of Green And Gold (2022)
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
I may be a long-time fan of Karfagen, but I missed out on this effort until now. It's so good! It blends the typical symphonic energies with a little jazzier ideas, resulting in a really refreshing listen. One of my favourites, now.
Household Objects (2025)
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Household Objects (2025)
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
I desperately needed some musique concrete in my library, and this does the trick and then some! It's a tribute at heart, but in general its a marvellous project. So many artists coming together, and letting loose a primal creative force, using only what they have nearby.
Live At Moore Theatre, Seattle WA, USA August 3rd 2003 (2025)
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Live At Moore Theatre, Seattle WA, USA August 3rd 2003 (2025)
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
Bonus disc to the Hatfield box.
A simple one-song deal, and the track is quite nice.
Even nicer is that this disc is even more collectible than the box! If there's 500 copies of that, then theres...
...less than 100 of this, I'd say.
Live In Japan 2005 - The Rotters' Live (2025)
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
January 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Live In Japan 2005 - The Rotters' Live (2025)
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
The first ever Hatfield box set... ...immediately collectible as hell! You can tell that this is a care-filled effort, well-presented and put together. The sound is good, and the show recording is very enjoyable. Plenty to love about this set.
plenty of the green and assorted autumn hues, yum yum
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
plenty of the green and assorted autumn hues, yum yum
Might be an aesthetic thing, a trend, or "proof" (as if you can't just edit a UI over an image), I dunno.
What I do know, though, is that nobody will ever see my secret UI's.
What I do know, though, is that nobody will ever see my secret UI's.
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Might be an aesthetic thing, a trend, or "proof" (as if you can't just edit a UI over an image), I dunno.
What I do know, though, is that nobody will ever see my secret UI's.
What I do know, though, is that nobody will ever see my secret UI's.
I'm glad you liked them! I don't know much about most of the internals since they don't really allow surface dwellers near them, but I do know that the left one in the third picture (Wiktor) uses a century-old one! It was the first electric hoist in the region, and still works flawlessly.
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm glad you liked them! I don't know much about most of the internals since they don't really allow surface dwellers near them, but I do know that the left one in the third picture (Wiktor) uses a century-old one! It was the first electric hoist in the region, and still works flawlessly.
These tall and handsome fellows are very iconic landmarks and pieces of industrial heritage 'round here where I be.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
These tall and handsome fellows are very iconic landmarks and pieces of industrial heritage 'round here where I be.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
Some of them stand as monuments, but a lot are proudly still employed.
In other news, there's always something in the air here.
Fionna And Cake: Season 2 (2025)
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fionna And Cake: Season 2 (2025)
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
It's a little slower-paced and less intense than the first season, but I think it's just as interesting. Things ought to get a little crazier down the line, I reckon.
rats and mice, i'm monetarily depleted now...
but MAN, i LOVE that Giorgio De Chirico-style inside gatefold art!!!
but MAN, i LOVE that Giorgio De Chirico-style inside gatefold art!!!
November 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
rats and mice, i'm monetarily depleted now...
but MAN, i LOVE that Giorgio De Chirico-style inside gatefold art!!!
but MAN, i LOVE that Giorgio De Chirico-style inside gatefold art!!!
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
Just, wow. I did not expect the funny law man's past to be so densely human and tragic. It's a story full of rises and falls, with lots of pointy bits, like its predecessor had. Ultimately, the show's wit and integrity wins my preference, though.
He was already my favourite, but seeing you say that he was the most fun to write makes me love him even more.
From the design to the concept and execution, Bauhauzzo is a true work of art. Pebble grampa to all.
From the design to the concept and execution, Bauhauzzo is a true work of art. Pebble grampa to all.
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
He was already my favourite, but seeing you say that he was the most fun to write makes me love him even more.
From the design to the concept and execution, Bauhauzzo is a true work of art. Pebble grampa to all.
From the design to the concept and execution, Bauhauzzo is a true work of art. Pebble grampa to all.
these used to be one m but were split by evil forces
November 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
these used to be one m but were split by evil forces
good father gifted his idiot son with bones
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
good father gifted his idiot son with bones
Live At Pulchri - Presenting DNA Ilja Walraven (2019)
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Live At Pulchri - Presenting DNA Ilja Walraven (2019)
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.
I received this album as a gift from René de Haan, one of the musicians and a fine Dutch artist/designer. I've only listened to parts of the performance before, so I'm really happy to finally have the whole thing. It has an artful sound to it.