Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026@kevinroose.com Looking forward to "The AGI Chronicles." "Young Money" is still one of the best books I've ever read. 000
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 06/10/2026deadline.com/2025/05/nata...deadline.comNatalie Portman To Play Pioneering DNA Scientist Rosalind Franklin In ‘Photograph 51’ For Director Tom Hooper & FilmNation — Cannes Market Hot ProjectOscar winner Natalie Portman is set to star in Photograph 51 for The King's Speech director Tom Hooper. 010
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I recommend "The Secret of Life" by Howard Markel. Compelling on Franklin's legacy and essential role in discovery. The Watson that emerges is complicated at best. The misogyny from the male protagonists is quite a thing to behold. 011
Reposted by Andy OrrockScience Magazine @science.org · 05/10/2026Exclusive: A new analysis refutes James Watson’s claim that he was the first to recognize the significance of the famed photograph 51. scim.ag/4rTKck8scim.agHow did Rosalind Franklin miss the helix in her iconic DNA image? She didn’tNew analysis refutes James Watson’s claim he was first to recognize significance of famed photograph 51 432183777
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The hilariously accurate Wikipedia page nails the Marx substitution in the 88th minute and Nietzsche getting booked by Confucius. 020
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Terry Jones warming up as Marx just takes this brilliance to a whole new level. 110
Reposted by Andy OrrockJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 04/10/2026Stop putting off that thing you wanted to do 982829413
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Ossoff wrote Lewis fan letters. Lewis was renowned for spotting and hiring unorthodox picks. He dismissed standard Beltway resumes. 050
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Yes! That's exactly what happened. Garry Trudeau and Jonathan Alter even talked about it, that real-life got too weird. 010
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026And "Laurie" is a great Boston word. This is fantastic. 000
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Great line from analyst Danilo Gargiulo: “It was a place to essentially optimise your transaction very anonymously.” 000
Reposted by Andy OrrockA Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Starbucks bets $1bn on coffee house antidote to lonely digital lives-Being an inviting “third place” to spend time in between home and work has long been a part of Starbucks’ pitch to consumers… www.ft.com/content/8d38... Gregory Meyer @financialtimes.comft.comStarbucks bets $1bn on coffee house antidote to lonely digital livesEasy chairs and rugs are part of chief executive Brian Niccol’s plan to make shops more inviting and boost sales 201
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026"Everybody Loses" by @dannyfunt.bsky.social is an entire book about these orgs cultivating the losers while ID'ing and choking off the air supply of the winners. 011
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I've read all of Alan’s books are used to really dig his work at SI. Great episode. 001
Reposted by Andy OrrockPablo Torre @pablo.show · 03/07/2026New PTFO… Uncovering Phil Mickelson’s Misconduct Allegations, with Alan Shipnuck 👀 youtu.be/wHuz-28P3xs?...youtu.beUncovering Phil Mickelson's Misconduct Allegations | PTFOYouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT 811112
Reposted by Andy OrrockHoward French @hofrench.bsky.social · 16/09/2026My advisee last year: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/s...nytimes.comJamie Beaton Could Be the World’s Most Educated PersonJamie Beaton has 12 advanced degrees from Harvard, Yale, Oxford and other top universities, with more on the way. Why? How? 1194
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Brilliant ending. Well done, @scottcacciola.bsky.social.scottcacciola.bsky.socialScott Cacciola (@scottcacciola.bsky.social)Reporter, New York Times 010
Reposted by Andy OrrockAlexandra Phelan 余雪莲 @alexandraphelan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Americans are unafraid of putting too much in a sandwich and it makes for some truly excellent sandwiches. 122141362
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Really great conversation! I'll pick up Natasha’s book based on your episode. Two other recommendations about the pervasiveness of gambling: "Jackpot" @byrobdavies.bsky.social and "Everybody Loses" by @dannyfunt.bsky.social. Both outstanding reads. 010
Reposted by Andy OrrockEmanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026I'm such a huge fan of Natasha Schull's work and I had such a good time talking to her for the pod! www.404media.co/how-the-worl...404media.coHow the World Became a CasinoThe logic behind Polymarket, Kalshi and sports betting apps can be traced back to the inner workings of the slot machine. 313839
Reposted by Andy OrrockRodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 13/09/202659-37 is the most Scorigami that ever Scorigami’d 13869
Reposted by Andy OrrockScorigami @nflscorigami.bsky.social · 13/09/2026🏈 CHI 59 - 37 CAR FINAL ✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1096th unique final score in NFL history. 6135971125
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 07/09/2026@nikasgari.bsky.social Terrific profile of Stéphane Boujnah! Bruno Fert’s portrait is fantastic, and you captured Stéphane's personal style brilliantly: giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.com‘I don’t have any close friends in business’: Euronext CEO on a decade shaping Europe’s marketsStéphane Boujnah has obsessively chased acquisitions to compete with larger rivals 010
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Muchová returned the favor by only requiring 58 minutes of court time. 010
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Pt. 3, from Norway. Fascinating. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comNorway vs the world’s favourite chickenBillions of meals each year are made from the fast-growing Ross 308 genetic strain of birds. But a backlash is gathering pace 000
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026@richardmilne.ft.com Excellent contribution to the FT’s “Big Chicken” series. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comNorway vs the world’s favourite chickenBillions of meals each year are made from the fast-growing Ross 308 genetic strain of birds. But a backlash is gathering pace 000
Reposted by Andy OrrockBradford Pearson @bradfordpearson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This ESPN story is 2,500 words long and somehow doesn't once find room for the four words "Pablo Torre Finds Out"espn.comNBA punishes Clippers after Kawhi investigation: Top questionsA $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history. 27885137
Reposted by Andy Orrockdaease19.bsky.social @daease19.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Y'all don't be hyping up TAYLOR TOWNSEND enough!!! There's Coco, Naomi, and TT out there at every big Open. She's had a pretty good singles season, and a great doubles season, without a major apparel sponsor. 1711919
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Thanks for sharing. Love TT. The HBCU-nspired outfit is phenomenal. 010
Reposted by Andy OrrockChad Loder @chadloder.dev · 02/09/2026"Bottom 60% of households" is a wild phrase 12559711617
Reposted by Andy OrrockCJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Gael Monfils jumping forehand winner, takes a few bows 830851
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 30/08/2026@paularamon.bsky.social ’Motherland’ is good, Paula. 000
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 30/08/2026This piece on Costco’s chicken business from the FT’s Gregory Meyer is a fantastic read. (pt. 2 of the FT’s “Big Chicken" series) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comThe cult $4.99 rotisserie chicken defying inflationCostco built its own factory to keep costs low for the famous bird. But resisting rising prices is a constant struggle 100
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The story that follows, on THE SAME FREAKING PAGE, is a breakdown of spread movements. 011
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026And did more than anyone in turning Uniqlo into a global brand powerhouse. 000
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026For more, I recommend “The Meat Racket,” by @christopherleonard.bsky.social. An extraordinary book! 100
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026“There is an incompatibility between what people say and reject as citizens and what they want to eat as consumers,” says Jean-Yves Guérot, "We live with that contradiction every day.” Great piece, @janinaconboye.ft.com, @amyborrett.ft.com, and Susannah Savage! giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comHow chicken conquered the worldA global surge in poultry numbers is transforming high streets, diets and landscapes. Is the chicken takeover unstoppable? 100
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Read 'Jackpot' @byrobdavies.bsky.social. We're repeating every misstep that the UK has lived through. Rob details the wreckage brilliantly. 010
Reposted by Andy OrrockGil Durán @gilduran.com · 27/08/2026We did it! “The Nerd Reich” is a New York Times Instant Bestseller! My book debuts at #3 on the non-fiction list. Thanks to all who pre-ordered /bought the book—or requested it at the public library or promoted it on social. Without you, I’m just an unemployed guy with a laptop. But with you… 1564232820
Reposted by Andy OrrockToss @stevenspoints.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I really cannot think of a greater honor than to have the Muppets say this about you upon your passing 2295268112869
Andy Orrock @andyorrock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026So, the WTA Doubles World No. 1 goes through qualifying? How does that work? 100