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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

An intensely emotional film. Dogs - more than Man's Best Friend. They're the caretakers of our hearts. Read my review and see #heartofthebeast as soon as you can. Oh, hug a dog before you go. @thetarogroup www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/9...

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Heart of the Beast: Pitt and Pooch Battle Alaskan Wilderness in Thrilling Survival Story — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Getting back to the original flavour of Trek, and @celiargooding is ROCKING the Uhura cut! Been waiting to write about this one for the whole season! A solid episode that heralds a successful Season Five. @startrekonpplus @startrek Read my review today: www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/9...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 4, Ep. 10 - Finally Closing the TOS Circle, Starting with Uhura's Hair — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After some dental reconstruction on a broken molar, I'm setting down to do a re-watch of Prime Video 's The Lord of the Rings on Prime ... May the scenery of Middle-Earth soothe my de-numbing gums.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'm betting this won't rank as the favourite episode when fans look back on Season Four. For what it's worth, here's my take on the clumsily titled Episode 9 "Once La'an a Time". @startrekonpplus @startrek #strangenewworlds www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/9...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 4, Ep. 9 - Oh, great! A Fractured Fairy Tale — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's a Kirk episode. This one needed some work but I always enjoy Kirk Episodes. Read my review of Star Trek #StrangeNewWorlds S4E8 "Orders of Magnitude". #Paramount+ #startrek www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 4, Ep. 8 - Taking Kirk a Bold Step Further — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It was a hell of a fun time chatting with Brendan Wayne on stage. You could tell the audience loved him. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation. #Disney+ CA #starwars #themandalorian www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/9...

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Original-Cin Chat: 'The Duke's' grandson Brendan Wayne on Being One-Third of The Mandalorian — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

You can't go wrong with LEGO and Star Wars! If you feel the need to play for 45 minutes, then watch LEGO STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. Your inner child will thank you. Read my review. #Disney+CA #StarWars #LEGO www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/9...

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LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Playful Special Ties Three Seasons of Mando, Just for Fun — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I like dramatic fiction but soap operas are at their worst when they are forced. I feel for the cast in this one. Kudos to Anson Mount and Rebecca Romijn for their performances though. Here's my review for this week: www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Season 4, Ep. 7 - This Time the Gimmick is a Soap Opera — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I don't have magical powers but I have a very good sense of intuition ... AND I can tell you it's going to be a wonderful conversation with @therealcatherinebell as we talk about how all is right in Middleton! Hey ... bring your questions and join us! @fanexpocanada

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Hope you can join me and Brendan Wayne this morning as we talk about ALL THE MANDO THINGS! FAN EXPO Canada

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's a disaster episode ... but the episode isn't a disaster! An enjoyable crisis story for the USS ENTERPRISE in Episode 406 "Off Hour" in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Read my review today! www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7... #StarTrek @startrekonpplus

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, ep. 6: Why Starfleet Officers are Masters of Disaster — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Very excited to announce my @fanexpocanada celebrity panel assignments for 2026: None other than The Mandalorian, Brendan Wayne, Saturday at 12pm! This the Wayne! Then, fans of The Good Witch, #CatherineBell will delight us all about the challenges of living a sorcerous life! Sunday at 2:30pm!

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Just received my Celebrity and Comic Panel Assignments for #FanExpoCanada and will share very soon! Stay tuned to this Bat-Channel for more updates!

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It's strangely out of character that I should be criticizing a #startrek episode on my birthday! But this episode just didn't do it for me. Read my review of S4E5 "Level Five Transporter Accident", aka "The One With The Puppets"! www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, ep. 5: Yeah, This is the 'Muppet' One — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Attended the @tiff_net press conference today and have to say, proud to be a welcomed son of this country and to be a part of its glorious storytelling industry and traditions. Elbows up, folks. Read what I took from today. @weareoriginalcin www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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TIFF 2026: The True North Stays Strong and Free with Multiple Canuck Titles — Original Cin

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BACK ISSUE! Magazine @backissuemagazine.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

"SUPPORT STAFF" BACK ISSUE #169 now in stores! Articles on AMANDA WALLER, FOGGY NELSON, MORDECAI PENDRAGON of Vampirella, KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG, MARY JANE WATSON, Mister Miracle's OBERON, WARRIORS THREE and the support staff of the bronze age, LETTERHACKS! twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

BACK ISSUE #169 September 2026

Sure, we all love our heroes, but where would they be without the friends, co-workers, teammates, and even pets who are there for them?

In Back Issue #169, we’re raising a glass to the Support Staff, with a special thank you to Amanda Waller, Foggy Nelson, Mary Jane Watson, Krypto, and more! Plus, a look back at Bronze Age letterhacks.

Featuring the work of John Ostrander, Walter Simonson, Sal Buscema, Al Milgrom, Marv Wolfman, Cary Bates, Mark Evanier, Kevin Maguire, Tony Isabella, and others.

Amanda Waller and Batman cover by Jerry Bingham.

Edited by Roger Ash.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Without a doubt, the most viscerally entertaining film I've seen all year! #TheEndofOakStreet is out in theatres tomorrow! Read my review, watch the film and see if you agree! @@warnerbrosca www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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The End of Oak Street: It’s Not the Dinosaurs That Will Surprise You — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I'd be a good Star Trek fact checker and researcher. Just sayin'. #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds S4E4 "A Case of Chiaroscuro" is out today. Read my review. Paramount+ www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, Ep. 4: The Klingons are Back! In Black (and White) — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Who doesn't love a classic rock 'n' roll-fueled underdog story? @nimrodsmovie is a fan's ultimate fantasy come true, set to a Green Day musical tapestry! Read my review of Nimrods! www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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Nimrods: Fanboy Wishes and Green Day Dreams — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The unfettered joy of this film in all its wholesomeness and simplicity makes it my absolute favourite #MatthewMcConaughey film. #TheRivalsofAmziahKing needs to be seen, experienced and thoroughly enjoyed. Read my review. #ElevationPictures www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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The Rivals of Amziah King: The Beauty of Life is Found in Its Balance — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I know it's 11:04 PM, but I think I'm happiest when I've got something to write about and and #iamwriting. Sleep is for the weak.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

@jamescromwell.bsky.social if there was a regret about missing STLV this year ... it would be missing your attendance. Just wanted to say.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Now serving on the porch, onbthis glorious day: I give you the classic Greyhound - with Reid's Distillery vodka, no less.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This episode worked better than a lot of people will give it credit. Episode S4E3 "Human Best Friend" comes close to the goofy Shore Leave-esque silly episodes of yester-Trek! #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds drops on #Paramount+. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, Ep. 3: Tonight the Crew Parties Like It's 2299 — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Had a hard time appreciating a generic anime posing as a new way to tell a Star Wars story. Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi is streaming on Disney Plus. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/8...

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Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi - Anime Meets Star Wars. Don’t Ask Why — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Bit late in updating, but S4E2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a bit of a letdown from the season opener, sad to say. #StarTrek www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, Ep. 2: An Abandoned Ship and a Standard Evil Mind-Messing Entity (Copy) — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Going through the mail while I was away. Nice to see my comps from @backissuemagazine.bsky.social arrived, including my cover article on the history of the Suicide Squad's Amanda Waller! (I love this cover!) BACKISSUE 169

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Can't say this film did anything for my love of making alien contact on Earth ... find out why about The Outer Threat in my review. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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The Outer Threat: Poor Treatment of a Rich Premise — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A painful film to watch, made worse by the memory that we were inadvertently all a part of the abuse that Stan Lee suffered. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Stan Lee: The Final Chapter - Elder Abuse Tale, About and By Some Who Could've Stopped It — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The penultimate season. This fourth one marks a definitive movement towards the Original Season. Read my review and see what's said on others and after what everyone has said about it, see what you think. #startrek #StrangeNewWorlds #Paramount+ www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, Ep. 1: Setting Course For Kirk's Enterprise — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Kelsey Grammer is a performer who dares to straddle various character and genre types. This is a movie that showcases that talent. Read my review of #LarsShrikeWalkstheNight and see the film to see if you agree. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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Lars Shrike Walks the Night: When Are Characters People? — Original Cin

By John Kirk

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

After the pyramids came a meeting with the sphinx and a trip to the original Egyptian Museum to see ... MORE sphinxes and audiences with the kings of the upper and lower kingdoms! The wife gets chummy with the Great Sphinx.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We climbed the interior of the whole Great Pyramid of Khufu! In some places the passageways were so low and narrow that we had to climb on all fours. My knees paid for it but worth it for the life experience ... AND the bragging rights!

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Okay ... the theme to Stargate SG1 is playing SO LOUDLY in my head right now.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The universe works in thematic ways sometimes. Prepping for a trip to see the most archeologically fascinating places on Earth: Egypt. It's my 25th wedding anniversary; Have to do something special. ALSO got a pitch accepted for an article on the influence of ancient astronauts on sci-fi TV.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Heh, getting both SDCC press alerts & Facebook reminders of cool #startrek interviews. This was Anson Mount's chance to talk about being Pike & I'm pretty sure that my interview was one of his first. I was pleased with this one. TrekCore.com share.google/wIqp11ymC9Lu...

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INTERVIEW: Anson Mount on Finding Pike in DISCOVERY

Making his way down the press line at San Diego Comic Con, the newest member of the Star Trek: Discovery cast hears my name and laughs with pleasant surprise. “Your name is really Kirk?

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

X-Men '97 continues to deliver concise and entertaining storylines with an abbreviated treatment of Apocalypse! Read my review! #Disney+CA #MarvelStudios www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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X-Men ’97 – Season 2: Apocalypse Now! (And Then!) — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

One of my greatest joys of covering film & TV, is covering #StarTrek, my absolute favourite franchise. Currently on my SECOND re-watch, previewing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S4. Without revealing details, let me say: they pulled out the stops for this penultimate season & I cannot be happier.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

As a sucker for heartwarming summer camp stories (Meatballs remains one of my faves to this day), I so wanted to like this film. Read my review of The Floaters and see what I'm talking about. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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The Floaters: Sorry, But This Ain’t the Jewish Meatballs — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A film with ambience. Sean Bean was truly scary in this but Mackenzie Foy's performance was stellar. Read my review of #theisolatethief. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/7...

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The Isolate Thief: A Teen Survivor of a Civil War-era Fort Finds No Honour Among Thieves — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Currently screening the doc "Stan Lee: the Final Chapter" and the first thing that comes to mind is: yup. Even after his death, the vultures are still picking at his bones. Yeah. Excelsior.

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Blast from the past and sometimes Facebook reminders are a good thing. I enjoyed writing this piece I wrote for Trekcore in 2018 about an unforgettable #StarTrek writer. Harlan Ellison ... I would have liked to have shaken your hand. blog.trekcore.com/2018/07/star...

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STAR TREK Comic Collaborators Remember Harlan Ellison

I never met Harlan Ellison. I know people who met him, worked with him and even called him friend, but I never did — so where do I start talking about this titan of fiction who passed away last week?

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day, everyone! My citizenship card is in my wallet, which I was just showing someone. I said it was a reminder to never take this country for granted. Today, I'm volunteering at the Legion to flip burgers, to be of service to my neighbours - who are also the best. #happycanadaday

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A bit outside my wheelhouse ... no superheroes or magical swords, but with a cast like this? And I cannot resist a Seth Rogen comedy. Read my review of The Invite. #A24 www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/6...

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The Invite: A Between-Couples Comedy with Cringe Laughs and, Ultimately, Honesty — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I think James Gunn's Supergirl is one of the best DC Studios' superhero films I've seen. Watch the movie, read my review and see if you agree. www.original-cin.ca/posts/2026/6...

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Supergirl: A Super Powered 'Bad Girl' Grows Up Amid Echoes of Guardians of the Galaxy — Original Cin

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Only Tuesday but a long one. Time for some #startrekthenextgeneration therapy. A 12-year old Aberlour Single Malt pairs wonderfully - and accurately - with S6 E7 "Rascals"!

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"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk @captainjkirk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

No Scotland, no party! Let's go, Tartan Army!

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