Mike Whaley
@whaleystatic.bsky.social
Voyageur. CanCon music geek. Canada soccer geek. Pop culture geek. Star Wars geek. Marvel geek. Fan of in no order Brighton HA, Michigan State, Xavier, TFC, Blue Jays, Knick, Raptors. Waiting for the CanPL to come to Windsor. Allez Les Rouges
Oh hell yeah. Prime has the original GI Joe cartoons. So much for watching good tv tonight
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Oh hell yeah. Prime has the original GI Joe cartoons. So much for watching good tv tonight
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Record when scoring 33+ points over the last two seasons:
Bengals: 4-7
Rest of NFL: 136-10-2
(via @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social)
Bengals: 4-7
Rest of NFL: 136-10-2
(via @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social)
December 7, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Record when scoring 33+ points over the last two seasons:
Bengals: 4-7
Rest of NFL: 136-10-2
(via @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social)
Bengals: 4-7
Rest of NFL: 136-10-2
(via @pauldehnerjr.bsky.social)
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Football continues its attempts to move towards uncritical media coverage only. Soon coverage will be limited to club employed media, league employed media, rights holders promoting the 'product', and social media 'influencers' doing nice PR in return for freebies.
It's never not embarrassing when owners do this.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Brighton ban Guardian from stadium over reporting on Tony Bloom
Reporters and photographers have been banned by the Premier League club, as a Guardian spokesperson said the reporting was in the public interest
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Football continues its attempts to move towards uncritical media coverage only. Soon coverage will be limited to club employed media, league employed media, rights holders promoting the 'product', and social media 'influencers' doing nice PR in return for freebies.
So seeing Our Lady Peace tonight and remembering way more songs than I thought
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
So seeing Our Lady Peace tonight and remembering way more songs than I thought
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FIFA awarding Donald Trump a "peace prize" is an insult to every supporter/player/coach of the beautiful game who actually believes in justice and humanity.
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
FIFA awarding Donald Trump a "peace prize" is an insult to every supporter/player/coach of the beautiful game who actually believes in justice and humanity.
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The best description of the FIFA Trump Peace Prize trophy.
And also an accurate description of Trump's presidency.
#FIFAPeacePrize #Trump #fascism #cdnpoli #CanMNT #USMNT #eltrieng
And also an accurate description of Trump's presidency.
#FIFAPeacePrize #Trump #fascism #cdnpoli #CanMNT #USMNT #eltrieng
Why does the new FIFA Peace Prize look like the Earth being dragged into the depths of Hell?
December 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Wayne Gretzky needs a Natural Geographic travel show.
Ku ROCK o ... omfg!!!!
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Wayne Gretzky needs a Natural Geographic travel show.
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Addressing the claim that America was built by "hard working people" by reminding everyone that America was *actually* built on the backs of enslaved Africans and on the genocide of Indigenous people.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Addressing the claim that America was built by "hard working people" by reminding everyone that America was *actually* built on the backs of enslaved Africans and on the genocide of Indigenous people.
Support my advocacy: www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
Support my advocacy: www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
If you have any questions for the Windsor watch ask away.
Also the bar doesn’t open until noon so don’t show up early.
#CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily
Also the bar doesn’t open until noon so don’t show up early.
#CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily
Good morning #VoyageursFamily! World Cup draw viewing parties for you!
Please note: the Forge and Inter Toronto events require RSVPs, the Calvary event recommends reserving a table and the FIFA Vancouver event is ticketed. #AllezLesRouges ❤️🇨🇦⚽
Please note: the Forge and Inter Toronto events require RSVPs, the Calvary event recommends reserving a table and the FIFA Vancouver event is ticketed. #AllezLesRouges ❤️🇨🇦⚽
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
If you have any questions for the Windsor watch ask away.
Also the bar doesn’t open until noon so don’t show up early.
#CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily
Also the bar doesn’t open until noon so don’t show up early.
#CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily
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Going to get on my soapbox again and say that this is in fact very bad
December 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Going to get on my soapbox again and say that this is in fact very bad
Thirty plus years of being a @lowestofthelow.bsky.social fan and finally got to see them. Everything I could have hoped for and more. Thanks so much
November 30, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Thirty plus years of being a @lowestofthelow.bsky.social fan and finally got to see them. Everything I could have hoped for and more. Thanks so much
Another Record store Day done. Got one of the two records I was hoping hope. Walked away with the early Talking Head demos. Didn’t find the Wilco bsides. Also found a used Suzi Quatro album that I can’t wait to check out.
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Another Record store Day done. Got one of the two records I was hoping hope. Walked away with the early Talking Head demos. Didn’t find the Wilco bsides. Also found a used Suzi Quatro album that I can’t wait to check out.
This is awesome and also unexpected
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This is awesome and also unexpected
So spent way too much money today. No complaints though.
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
So spent way too much money today. No complaints though.
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It's helpful to remember that every single thing Trump does is at best a scandal and quite regularly a crime
Now here’s the kind of news you drop going into a long holiday weekend. Maybe no one will notice. 🤡
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It's helpful to remember that every single thing Trump does is at best a scandal and quite regularly a crime
Just heartbreaking to read.
Good piece in the Winnipeg Free Press by Taylor Allen on how Valour FC folding is impacting coaches and players:
"It felt like a piece of me was ripped away."
"It felt like a piece of me was ripped away."
Valour’s captain mourns loss of club, opportunity for next generation
Driving past the former home of Valour FC on the weekend was enough to bring Raphael Ohin to tears. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder — the only player to suit up in all seven of the club’s seasons...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Just heartbreaking to read.
Woooo new Pluribus a day early
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Woooo new Pluribus a day early
Just sent a drunk fan email to a pod. I reread it twice. There are no regrets
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Just sent a drunk fan email to a pod. I reread it twice. There are no regrets
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All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep 553, where we talk #CanMNT v Venezuela, MLS playoffs, the demise of Valour FC, WC2026 qualifier update, #CanMNT v Japan preview, NSL and malarkey.
vocalminority.ca/episode-553-...
The Vocal Minority: a Canadian Soccer podcast.
vocalminority.ca/episode-553-...
The Vocal Minority: a Canadian Soccer podcast.
Episode 553 – 25/11/24 #theFirstStraw | Vocal Minority
vocalminority.ca
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep 553, where we talk #CanMNT v Venezuela, MLS playoffs, the demise of Valour FC, WC2026 qualifier update, #CanMNT v Japan preview, NSL and malarkey.
vocalminority.ca/episode-553-...
The Vocal Minority: a Canadian Soccer podcast.
vocalminority.ca/episode-553-...
The Vocal Minority: a Canadian Soccer podcast.
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This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This post by the USLPA needs to be seen and read.
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
The league withheld the materials from the USL Championship trophy celebration in retaliation for the players walking out in their USLPA shirts along with cutting out broadcast angles with that message.
www.instagram.com/p/DRcyNEdkhPs/
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When Heung-Min Son curled in his free kick, #VWFC appeared destined for a familiar, heartbreaking ending
But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck
I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
onesoccer.ca/a/the-whitec...
But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck
I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
onesoccer.ca/a/the-whitec...
The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step"
The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step"
onesoccer.ca
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
When Heung-Min Son curled in his free kick, #VWFC appeared destined for a familiar, heartbreaking ending
But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck
I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
onesoccer.ca/a/the-whitec...
But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck
I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
onesoccer.ca/a/the-whitec...
Was planning to watch but have been sick all week and couldn’t stay up. Of course I miss an epic game lol
NEW: The clash between the Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC was one of the wildest soccer matches I've ever watched.
So many moments it could have fallen either way.
A quick hit for @SInow on all the craziness.
www.si.com/soccer/crazi...
So many moments it could have fallen either way.
A quick hit for @SInow on all the craziness.
www.si.com/soccer/crazi...
Craziest MLS Playoff Game Ever? Son Heung-min Goes From Hero to Villain in Historic Clash
Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps made history despite Son Heung-min’s standout game for LAFC.
www.si.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Was planning to watch but have been sick all week and couldn’t stay up. Of course I miss an epic game lol
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If you’re looking for something to watch pre Whirecaps vs LAFC, @Copa90 have focused in on soccer culture on Canada’s west coast.
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Why Thomas Müller chose the new soccer capital of Canada! | KICKING OFF EP 4: Vancouver
YouTube video by COPA90
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
If you’re looking for something to watch pre Whirecaps vs LAFC, @Copa90 have focused in on soccer culture on Canada’s west coast.
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...