Misc
Joe Rogan Is Oprah for Men, and That's Not a Compliment
Two generations of celebrity influence, a parade of medical quacks, and the rather disturbing journey from daytime television to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Misc
Your Career Plan Is TikTok’s Business Model
The casino is fucking delighted you've decided to pursue this professionally.
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Halloween Notes
Halloween is different when you have a very reactive dog, so you have to resort to strategy to avoid all the barking. I pick up a guitar and enjoy myself as a street performer for a day.
Misc
That Tipping Sign...
People love to bitch about all the hands out seeking tips. Most of those who bitch really don't understand why service workers are underpaid, and how we got here.
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A year (plus) with Ghost
I traded Substack's algorithmic megaphone for Ghost's quiet independence. The math was fair on hosting costs — but audience growth basically flatlined the moment I unplugged.
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Sorry folks, I am broken.
I am broken. The latest dive into how Brown v. Board of Education really changed America, and not entirely for the better, really is why we're where we are today.