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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Had my annual back to school teaching dream last night. In this edition, I was onboarding to teach at the high school I graduated from. I was being shown around and people I went to high school with (who aren’t teachers) were there working. I felt confused. After they showed me my classroom, I left.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Joshua Baez is the first player in MLB history with 3 home runs in his debut The previous earliest career game for a player to have a 3-HR game was 10th, by 8/10/19 Aristides Aquino and 9/4/97 Bobby Estalella h/t @EliasSports

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It’s hard consuming the daily news without getting frustrated, but I have found listening to @hcrichardson.bsky.social helps me keep things in perspective.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

FIFA’s World Cup plan is just another example of why professional sports are becoming harder to be a fan of. Every decision seems to be made in the name of profit. From access to games, merchandise, and now the actual playing of the game(s).

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Trump lost every single lawsuit he brought forward about the 2020 presidential election. He's a sore loser and a failed president.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

At least St. Louis and SKC know how to acknowledge a rivalry match. Both in their primary kits. #MLS #AllForCITY

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

There are some things about #MLS that are too North American sports coded. Montreal and Toronto are playing. Should be a classic blue vs red match, but Toronto is wearing white.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I never watch the Home Run Derby, but Jordan Walker and Munetaka Mirakami are appointment viewing. #STLCards

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

If political campaigns included a do not contact me option on their donations page, I think they would get more donations. I hesitate to donate to candidates because I don’t want the 7 daily texts and 15 daily emails that follow.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Messi is the Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan etc etc of our current time. #WorldCup #Argentina

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Because it’s actually $300 billion?

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I feel bad for all the people coming to the United States for the #WorldCup that have been told by social media that Raising Canes is amazing food. Most overrated place, ever.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Soccer kits with the badge in the middle of the chest look bad, and #Adidas needs to stop trying to make it a thing. #WorldCup

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

As a fan of the 90s #NBA, seeing the happiness Patrick Ewing has for the #Knicks championship is really cool.

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John Delmenico @thebigjohnnyd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Mamdani’s New York is having the kind of run that you normally only see in a montage at the end of a Disney Channel movie

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

What’s going on in my life? I have recently taken on a pet house spider. Usually she hangs out on the window, but she made a pass for my coffee this morning.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If the #Knicks lose this series, New Yorkers might tear down Trump Tower with their bare hands. #NBAFinals

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The $SPCX IPO makes absolutely no sense to me. Where is the profit going to come from?

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Having a nice little Sunday. Libby is dealing and Jason Benetti is the best play-by-play man in baseball. Pujols and Rizzo are good too. #STLCards #MLB #SundayNightBaseball

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Wow, I didn’t think they’d actually do it. Have to wonder how much the death of Diego Jota affected the club this year. #YNWA

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 29/05/2026

Remember DJT blaming Obama on Iran? NYT reports that the proposed US-Iran deal includes a $300B reconstruction fund for Iran, which is referred to as an international "investment fund," facilitated by the US. Iran, reportedly, demands "reparations" to end the war.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Recession indicator: Restaurants downsizing to food trucks.

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Piper @the-pied-piper.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

they should invent software updates that make the software better over time instead of worse

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It looks more and more like John Mozeliak was the problem. #stlcards

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Septimus Brown @septimusbrown.com · 13/05/2026

Dumb that it needs to be said, but I'm adding this line to the copyright page in all my books: This novel is the product of human imagination and craftsmanship.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I’m a big fan of songs where the band is just jamming. Sometimes lyrics are overrated.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I know I’ve reached middle-aged because last night, while on a walk, I noted a red-winged black bird posted up in the exact same spot they were last year.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Future Headline: Kevin O’Leary pitches failed data center project as the retirement community of the future. —Amazon buys into the project for a new package sorting center.

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Eduard Löwen scores immediately after coming on for his return to MLS 🥹

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I’m done with this STL/SEA match. Hard to believe this is a professional soccer team. #AllForCITY

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David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The whole thing about Democrats searching for a winning message for the midterms is infuriating because it is staring them in the face: Rule of Law — People who do illegal shit should face consequences. For insider trading. For illegal wars. For ignoring court orders. For being a pedophile.

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

HOLY SHIT UCONN

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Lot of anti-ICE sentiment at #NoKings Urbana, IL, including multiple signs about Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by ICE since the last No Kings protest.

Protest sign seen at No Kings 3/28/26: Puck off ICE!

Protest sign seen at No Kings 3/28/26: Justice for [Renee] Good, Prosecute evil ICE

Protest sign seen at No Kings 3/28/26: Remember, with pictures of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Protest sign seen at No Kings 3/28/26: G-O-T-T-O-G-O Trump & ICE have got to go!

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Justin Horneker @hornekerjustin.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Marcel Hartel, what have you done? #allforcity

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

This dunk made me feel hope in these dark times.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Today is the #Illinois Primary Election. Get out and vote if you can.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Big fan of a good teeth cleaning 😁

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

New week, new mistake from Apple during a #MLS broadcast. #AllForCITY

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

#MLB should have the player’s MLB team included on the stat line during WBC games. Let people know where they can see these players this season. #WBC #WorldBaseballClassic #USA #Mexico

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I sold all my crypto and closed my Coinbase account years ago. Doesn’t stop them from emailing me when the market is up and they think i might want to spend some money. #CryptoIsAScam

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Seems like I am seeing more Crypto ads than ever before.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The Dunkin Bucket reminds me of Leslie Knope’s crusade against the “Child Size” on Parks and Rec.

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

@dgoold.bsky.social Hey Derrick, I really enjoyed the Thomas Saggese interview. His questions for you were insightful. The turn of the tables was a nice change of pace. Maybe make it a recurring segment (time allowing)?

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

First day as a double wrister. Casio 168WA-1 on the left, Apple Watch Series 7 on the right.

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

USA group pic and a second with Johnny Gaudreau's kids

USA group pic on ice with Olympic platform

USA group pic on ice with Olympic platform, with Johnny Gaudreau's kids and jersey

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Brandon @brandoncrouch.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Thrilled for the United States gold medal, but I feel bad for Jordan Binnington. #Olympics #USAHockey #stlblues

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NPR @npr.org · 15/02/2026

"There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum," Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday. n.pr/3ZzY1H0

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Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape

"There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum," Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday.

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