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Brian Stack

@brianstack153.bsky.social

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“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, “Conan”, The Second City-Chicago, other stuff.

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Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just caught Margo Price on Farm Aid covering John Prine’s “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”. That song still sure packs a punch.

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Anne C. Serling @anneserling.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My wife Miriam and I saw Corinne Bailey Rae in concert last night at Tarrytown Music Hall. I’m embarrassed to say I only knew a couple of her songs before last night but it was such a wonderful, beautiful, joyful show. And her band is amazing.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Song For Autumn”, Frank Christian. First heard this during my very first Autumn in NYC back in ‘97 and I’ve loved it ever since. youtube.com/watch?v=SBeB...

FRANK CHRISTIAN ~ "Song for Autumn"

YouTube video by Carolyne Mas, MS

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This might have seemed menacing at the start when he was planning his new Reich, but now everyone can see he’s a loser on every front it just comes across as pathetic, a weak, little man desperate to appear tough.

Trump post: looking at a globe with the words His Hemisphere

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ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

They all knew ahead of time who he is...

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What a touching obituary. Rest in peace Rose. www.npr.org/2026/09/18/n...

Editor Rose Friedman, who helped shape NPR's cultural coverage, dies at 38

Friedman was in her early 20s when she landed her first position as an editorial assistant at NPR. She became an editor and reporter, and a co-creator of the annual Books We Love reading guide.

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Anne C. Serling @anneserling.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"In every country in which there has been a loss of freedom, where does it begin? It begins in news media, in public print, in books, and on the proscenium. That's where they attack you first right there. That's the bread basket." —Rod Serling

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 19/09/2026

The Kennedy Center crowd is singing America The Beautiful. This is what democracy looks like.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Wilco, “Heavy Metal Drummer”, live in ‘09. “I miss the innocence I’ve known, Playin’ KISS covers, beautiful, and stoned” Just saw that “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” turns 25 today. #FlashbackFriday youtube.com/watch?v=ERk4...

Wilco - Heavy Metal Drummer (Live at Farm Aid 2009)

YouTube video by Farm Aid

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A point made in this piece is that Trump has destroyed an entire community. For people outside of DC, I can understand why you may not understand. But for those of us from here, its the culture he is destroying that hurts so much. The building is secondary. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

washingtonpost.com

Column | The Kennedy Center is empty and in peril. Its community is in anguish.

The fiasco of this week’s closure reveals the truth of President Trump’s motivations — and what the arts community stands to lose.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A little backstage video shot at The Kennedy Center last year before Conan’s Mark Twain Prize event. Thanks again so much to the hilarious @nikkiglaser for asking me to interrupt her as a surprise and my apologies for the hideous pulled-back wig. #throwbackthursday youtu.be/GKe61aXlAwo?...

Backstage with Brian Stack | 2025 Mark Twain Prize for Conan O'Brien

YouTube video by The Kennedy Center

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’m now half-expecting Trump to demolish the Lincoln Memorial if his head isn’t placed on Abe’s body.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My Bloody Valentine, “Only Shallow”. Just the best, that’s all. Happy Birthday , Bilinda Butcher. youtube.com/watch?v=FyYM...

My Bloody Valentine - Only Shallow (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by UPROXX Indie Mixtape

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory self-regulated.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Dead Boys, “Sonic Reducer”, live at CBGB’s. Rest In Peace, Cheetah Chrome. youtube.com/watch?v=HpYw...

Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer (music video)

YouTube video by DJ Fuggi

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

From the Onion’s brilliant, incredibly powerful post-9/11 issue. theonion.com/hijackers-su...

Hijackers Surprised To Find Selves In Hell

JAHANNEM, OUTER DARKNESS—The hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon expressed confusion and surprise Monday to find themselves in the lowest plane of Na’...

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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The Onion @theonion.com · 10/09/2026

Trump Claims He Was Falling Man theonion.com/trump-claims-he-was-fa…

Trump Claims He Was Falling Man

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ireland is obviously one of the most welcoming places on Earth so the tsunami of ridicule and abuse that Trump will experience there will be especially hilarious.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Til Tuesday, “Coming Up Close”, live back in the ‘80s. Still gets me every single time. Happy Birthday to the amazing Aimee Mann. youtube.com/watch?v=wtOg...

'Til Tuesday - Coming Up Close

YouTube video by TilTuesdayVEVO

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“Desperados Under The Eaves”, Warren Zevon. My favorite song about LA and one of my favorite songs about anything. Just saw he died 23 years ago today. youtube.com/watch?v=wXCl...

Desperados Under the Eaves (2008 Remaster)

YouTube video by Warren Zevon - Topic

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cassandra Wilson’s incredible version of Jimi Hendrix’s “The Wind Cries Mary”. Still one of the best covers I’ve ever heard. Rest In Peace, Cassandra Wilson. youtube.com/watch?v=0ZGN...

CASSANDRA WILSON The Wind cries Mary

YouTube video by Sirens Meadow

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

James McMurtry, “We Can’t Make It Here”. Hits even harder now than when he wrote it years ago. youtube.com/watch?v=s0Eq...

We Can't Make It Here

YouTube video by James McMurtry - Topic

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“September Gurls”, Big Star (“I loved you, well, never mind…”) Still one of my all-time favorites. Love the Bangles’ cover too. Happy September, everyone! youtube.com/watch?v=BNKS...

Big Star - September Gurls

YouTube video by edumota

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Oh well, at least the one guy in American history who’s been allowed by the Supreme Court to do literally anything he wants to the White House has no taste, shame, or class.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

R.E.M., “The One I Love”. Just saw that “Document” was released OTD in ‘87. Hard to believe. Still sounds brand new to me. youtube.com/watch?v=j7oQ...

R.E.M. - The One I Love (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by REMVEVO

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

“Hey kids, who wants to talk about ‘80s indie rock?”

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Chicago Cubs @cubsbot.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

150 Years of Hope and Dreams.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dolly Parton and Conan sing “I Will Always Love You” on “Late Night” years ago. youtu.be/THCuFL8-vwk?... #throwbackthursday

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, here’s a pic of our very-much-missed, forever-loved old dog Darby being too lazy to get up after mail was dropped on him through the door slot. #NationalDogDay 🐾❤️🙂

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I was never lucky enough to meet the legendary Dolly Parton but when she was asked once at “Conan” to sing her own version of our stupid SlipNutz song, she sweetly replied, “I’m sorry, I don’t understand the idea, and I don’t feel comfortable doing something I don’t understand.” Honest as always.❤️

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Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Waxahatchee’s beautiful version of Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning”. Even on the worst days, at least there are songs like this in the world. youtube.com/watch?v=JYUQ...

Light of a Clear Blue Morning

YouTube video by Waxahatchee - Topic

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt singing an old Carter Family classic on TV years ago. Incredible. Rest In Peace, Dolly Parton. youtu.be/yn55-xvyBh0?...

Dolly Sings The Carter Family Classic "Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow" (1976) Feat Emmylou & Linda

YouTube video by The Carter Family Channel

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The White Stripes’ great version of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene”, live on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”years ago. youtube.com/watch?v=6xSE...

The White Stripes: "Jolene" Live on 4/23/03 (HD Premiere) | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

YouTube video by Conan O'Brien

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I’ve decided to become a professional stuntman. No, I have no prior experience doing stunts but here’s my pitch, action directors: it will always look like I really got hurt because I definitely did.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Suzanne Vega’s “Luka” peaks at #3 today in 1987. She said she once received a fan letter about it: “Dear Suzanne, Luka is the most compelling piece of music I’ve heard in a long time. There are no words 2 tell U all the things I feel when I hear it. I thank God 4 U, Prince”

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Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Thanks again to the hilarious Nikki Glaser for inviting this insane weirdo to interrupt her speech and surprise Conan last March at The Kennedy Center when he got his Mark Twain Prize. #FlashbackFriday @nikkiglaser.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/RfHXY...

Missed this guy so much #ConanObrien #MarkTwainPrize

YouTube video by Netflix Is A Joke

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Clash, “Complete Control”. Never gets old. Happy Birthday to the late, great Joe Strummer. youtube.com/watch?v=JeTw...

The Clash - Complete Control (Official Video)

YouTube video by theclashVEVO

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LateNighter @latenightercom.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Stephen Colbert accepted The Late Show’s TCA win with thanks for his staff, a farewell to TV—and a retirement 'Colbeard.'

Stephen Colbert Debuts Post-Late Show “Colbeard” in TCA Acceptance Video

Stephen Colbert accepted The Late Show’s TCA win with thanks for his staff, a farewell to TV—and a retirement 'Colbeard.'

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

❤️👏❤️🥺https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/awards/stephen-colberts-director-final-episode-nonstop-craziness/

Stephen Colbert's Director Breaks Down 'Nonstop Craziness' of 'Late Show' Series Finale

TheWrap magazine: "We all just hunkered down trying to get through that day,” says director Yvonne De Mare

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

ZZ Top, “La Grange”, live in ‘82. Rest In Peace, Frank Beard. youtube.com/watch?v=SE1x...

ZZ Top La Grange live 1982

YouTube video by Michael

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

“And if California slides into the ocean Like the mystics and statistics say it will, I predict this motel will be standing Until I pay my bill”

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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The greatest film about comedy is A THOUSAND CLOWNS, which has NO CLOWNS, just a comedy writer coming to terms with what it means to be an adult and a kid coming to terms with what it means to be a kid. Please join me for a screening in LA, 8/21! www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

americancinematheque.com

Bullseye Presents A THOUSAND CLOWNS - American Cinematheque

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Thanks to my friend and former coworker the brilliant and hilarious @asherperlman.bsky.social , for this incredibly accurate portrait of me in all my Mona Lisa-like ambiguity.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Some ancient parent accidentally stepped on this in the dark.

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Bo Diddley’s online dating profile: “I walk 47 miles of barbwire Use a cobra snake for a necktie Got a brand new house on the roadside Made from rattlesnake hide Got a brand new chimney made on top Made out of a human skull Now come on, take a little walk with me, And tell me, who do you love?”

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Bruce Springsteen, “Pay Me My Money Down”, live on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” years ago with Conan and the band sitting in. So great. youtube.com/watch?v=15Dq...

Conan O'Brien Performs with Bruce Springsteen Pay Me My Money Down

YouTube video by zalapatax

Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Die Spitz, “Throw Yourself To The Sword”, live on KEXP. Just discovered this band today and they give me hope. Damn. youtube.com/watch?v=wjIF...

Die Spitz - Throw Yourself To The Sword (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP