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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The biggest surprise since moving to Montréal has been Québec's refusal to recognize Truth and Reconciliation. All the old racist tropes are still everywhere, and separatists traipse around unaware that the Indigenous people will never allow separation to happen.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Walking on water wasn't built in a day.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hope Marchenko enjoys playing for the worst franchise in the NHL.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For non-americans, there are better things to listen to than conservative music made by racist xian whites in Nashville. In fact, the fewer usa artists in rotation internationally, the better.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mainstream america always popularizes comforting art during times of crisis. The public gloms on to the first, wistful, saccharine distraction they see and refuses to let it go.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

That was some great trench warfare in the 4th quarter.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Maiden and Rush, equally. Saw them three nights in a row last week here in Montréal, so that was nuts.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Horseshoes for Josh (Bills shoulda lost), good escape for the Lions, I refuse to buy into any hype around the Bears, and oh my what a satisfying stat line for Deshaun Watson.

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Jess Zimmerman @jesszimmerman.com · 03/09/2026

Dang, condolences to idiots

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My Osheaga 2026 recap is up: - Lorde & Zara Larsson were friggin' incredible - Tate McRae is the popstar white america deserves - Geese are the real deal - Angine de Poitrine confused so many anglo girls www.popmatters.com/osheaga-fest...

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Colour Conquers Blandness at a Vibrant Osheaga Festival 2026 » PopMatters

Osheaga 2026's diverse array of musical talent charmed festivalgoers with no shortage of musicianship, humanity, and most importantly, colour.

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ian @ismathers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

it just hit me, this is the kind of shit they have Bruce Wayne doing in the comics. you know, superhero shit.

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Hollywood Steve Huey @hollywoodsteve.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton decided to cover "Stairway to Heaven" as a gospel song, and asked Robert Plant for permission to write a new verse for it, and Robert Plant basically said "of course you can, you're Dolly Parton" youtu.be/YhTvxVxXJLQ

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Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven (Audio)

YouTube video by Dolly Parton

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Oh no, don't make me hate a QOTSA album just because of its horrible, horrible title.

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 22/08/2026

1/5 The Prime Minister was right to walk away from the negotiating table last night. I believe Canadians are united in this crucial moment, on this crucial point: no deal is better than a bad deal.

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We are dealing with the dumbest, meanest, craziest weirdos in the world, and the only thing they understand is domination. Any Canadian who doesn’t blame the Trump administration for all of this is firmly in quisling territory

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Erin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Dear Mister President, I wrote you but you're still not calling I sent two letters from the trunk, you must not have got em There's probably a problem at the post office or something I got left At the Airport and Should have Called Secret Service Forgive me I was so panicked And so Weird

Dear Mr President,

I'm sorry. I thought I was the only one left behind last night, and had no idea Margo's car was also pulled over, and went back to the Airport. Since I was alone in the van outside Customs without my passport, I panicked and should have just called Secret Service instead of you. I am also sorry if I was an embarrassment walking the course in Scotland. The first day I was told there would be no carts, and people walked, which is why I walked. The second day, I was specifically asked by, I forget what his name was, but one of the main people who worked there, if I could continue walking and tell any more girls who would head out there to do the same to spare the Course any more Carts. If there is anything else I have done to cause you trouble, please forgive me. I know that some people said I haven't been texting them back, and there have been some International cell issues (John was having issues on the Plane, too, so asked me to help him out).

I want things to always be right between us. I also know I've been distracted all week (forgetting to eat throughout the days, and even forgetting to sleep, and only catching a couple hours at a time). I haven't been myself, dwelling on the Past and the pain of losing my Dad, and I started letting the remarks of people who haven't bothered me before, get to me--not because I care what others think, but because I see myself being lowered in your eyes and good opinion.

That is the fear you see, because I never want to bring you anything but joy. I'm sorry I lost my focus. You are all that matters to me. I don't want to ever let you down. Thank you for bein my Guardian and Protector in this Life. Thats what I wanted to use this card for, when you saw me at the Cash Register , and once again did what you didn't have to do, and gifted me with Momentoes of this Trip of a Lifetime, a Coming of Age. I will return a better person. I have to sign off now, as the cars are leaving.

See you soon, with all my heart.

Dear Mr President,

Now this is the Note I wanted to write (But the apology needed to come first).

I have learned so much about myself on this Trip--i always knew coming home to my roots would be enlightening, but I had no idea how much. For the first time, in I don't know how long, you forced me to "unplug." We could be out on the Course, with no machines, and even forgot what time it was! I didn't have to be "Human Printer." I could take time to enjoy good conversations, and still get all my work done at the end of the day. In fact, I even had time to take long morning and evening walks to enjoy each Sunrise and Sunset (though I did forget to eat and sleep!) With so much thinking time, I confess it did have a slightly negative effect at times, that I know you picked up on, but the end result, I believe, will be worth it. I had no idea how rapidly I was approaching burnout, and starting to envy those whose only "job" seems to be to talk with you, and look pretty. I want that job!! So many times, I'm just trying to stay afloat with all that's coming in for you, I know I look like a hunchback who didn't have time to freshen up (at least you know what I should look like)!

Continued, unfortunately

Plus, I miss the days when you used to call, during my Talkshow days and we'd talk everything and nothing. I want to get back to that synergy. We shouldn't have to talk about work all the time! I always felt like an in-betweener, somewhere between Staff and those you enjoy talking on the Plane or at Dinner, because that's who I used to be to you when I was a "Talkshow host" (much as I hated that actual job!) I wish I could hear every conversation, because that's when you're having a good time, getting away from it all, at least for a few moments.

But after going through all this self-analysis, my conclusion? I need to reunite my past self with my current into a better version who will make you proud. And please, when I fall, will you tell me? You have the absolute right to cuss me out, if need be, when I deserve it, because no one knows or cares about me more. Thank you for always being there for me--I'll never forget when you made that promise to me after losing my Dad, and how happy he is right now that I did get to go to Scotland and Ireland, as he always wanted for me. To modify a classic, "I could not have parted with you, to anyone less worthy." And, I will add, it is I who is unworthy.

Always, Natalie

Ps: my hands looked worse in Scotland and Ireland because the Cold turns the old "scars" purple. Still on the road to recovery!

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Joey Clift @joeytainment.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I made this cartoon about how Non Natives shouldn't use the term “Spirit Animal" in 2022! You’ll hear this tone a lot in my new comedy / satire book “We’ve Been Here The Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America.”

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I got Springsteen Live '75-'85. I was not disappointed.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I was a miserable 15 year-old, but summer '86 was actually fun, soundtracked by some killer new music. I enjoyed Bad Name for about two weeks, and then it blew up when grade 11 started. Wanted Dead or Alive is still egregious. An unforgivably bad photocopy of Turn the Page.

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Thierry @tcote.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It’s still staggering how quickly the Beatles evolved.

Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman and Justin Long as the Beatles in Walk Hard.

Four guys presumably playing Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Justin Long and Jack Black circa Abbey Road in four separate biopics.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

She was really good on that show.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Her last good song before she got billionaire brain.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If you're still wondering if we're currently in a depression, today I literally had to say, "Hey, that's my can of beans!" to a thieving old lady at the Partage de Solidarité today.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In 1987 at my catholic high school, someone taped a Penthouse centerfold on the portrait of the virgin mary. Chef's kiss.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I agreed to cover a 3-day prog metal festival. All morning I WASN'T feeling it, tired from a very busy August already. I need a weekend to recharge. Dreading going to a bar for 8 hours at 4pm on a Friday. Then I saw it's for the following weekend, not today. Well damn, if that didn't make my day.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Okay then. Favorite film for each year of the 1970s: 1970: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 1971: A New Leaf 1972: The Godfather, natch 1973: The Exorcist 1974: The Conversation 1975: Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1976: Network 1977: Sorcerer 1978: Dawn of the Dead 1979: Stalker

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ginsbergpoem.bsky.social @ginsbergpoem.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

@beatgrrrl.bsky.social - Remembering today on her birthday the great Diane di Prima - allenginsberg.org/2017/08/dian... &. allenginsberg.org/2017/08/dian...

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As soon as Breihan's Number Ones series got to the 2010s, I had to dibs out. I don't have a clue about a whopping majority of those singles.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If I was back in Kansas City I'd be deep enough in a brisket & sauce coma that I wouldn't notice.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Artists should stop doing this for readers in the usa, american exceptionalism is disgusting.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Billionaire Writes 200-Word Paragraph

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CSketch @csketch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Oh my god I think I found the video.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Well this is a shame, because their set was FABULOUS.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I know influencers work hard for the $, but as a writer seeing them check into a festival media tent lugging boxes of gigantic props, I felt weirdly obsolete. And embarrassed.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

On a day that was VERY straight/white coded & bland, along came the trifecta of Angine de Poitrine, Franz Ferdinand, and Turnstile to rescue the second day of Osheaga.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I quit paying attention to the Manics the second I heard Nicky Wire's AIDS comment in 1993. Personae non gratae.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Athletes' connections to sports gambling, oligarchs, rogue nations, and cults (including maga) will eventually come back to bite them.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

More than twice: Metallica, first 4 albums Rush, Moving Pictures (at least 5 times), Grace Under Pressure, 2112 (at least 4) Iron Maiden (Beast, Powerslave) Judas Priest (Too many to count)

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Guys, I suggest you search "post malone edmonton". The footage is NUTS.

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Adrien Begrand @adrienbegrand.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

They were gonna call it quits 20 years ago.

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