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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This month's Supercontext episode is about Hellbender's Con Limón. We talk about the band, the recording, and what "emo" themes live in the literary, haunted lyrics. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/con-limn

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This month on Supercontext, Charlie and I discuss David Fincher's film THE KILLER. We talk about how the filmmakers paid attention to every detail of this visceral revenge thriller, and why that didn’t connect with as big an audience as you might think. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/the-killer

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This month's new Supercontext episode is about the comic book series ICE CREAM MAN. We talk about the creative team’s intentional and personal process, and why we get a good vibe from them. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/ice-cream-man

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Supercontext: an autopsy of media: Ice Cream Man

This horror anthology launched in 2018 and has been lauded for its storytelling, genre experimentation, and charming nostalgia, while dealing with violence, sadness, and the constant human struggle be...

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I am now receiving AI written emails from "literary promoters" who get the titles of my work wrong and mix up the stories with one another. Hallucinatory public relations.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

One of my holy grail wish list items is a complete set of Cynthia Connolly's Speed Kills postcards, where she photographed D.C. area musicians with their respective vehicles. I stared at these for hours as a teenager, trying to decode them. www.cynthiaconnolly.com/postcards/sp...

Alec MacKaye of the Warmers w/ his 1967 Mercury Comet, Arl VA

Christina Billotte of Slant 6 w/ her 1981 Datsun 210, WDC

Jason Farrell of Blue Tip w/ his 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine, somewhere on rt. 29 in VA

Joe Lally of Fugazi w/ his brother's 1979 Pontiac Firebird, Arlington, VA

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This month's Supercontext episode is about the first season of DEADWOOD. We do a deep dive into the process to create the show, how it was received, and the themes and representation within. This one gets emotional for both of us. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/deadwood-sea...

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Supercontext: an autopsy of media: Deadwood, Season 1

This revisionist Western is a mix of fictional and historical narratives about how law, society, and America came to South Dakota in the late 1800s. We talk about how the show’s creator, David Milch, ...

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I'm late to the game, but Elizabeth Hand's stories are a revelation. I just finished WYLDING HALL and am looking forward into diving into more. Those of you more familiar with her work, what should I read next?

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I’ve been away from this platform for a few months, dealing with some health issues. I’m feeling much better now and I’d like to come inside.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Last month we did a Supercontext about the World/Inferno Friendship Society album Addicted to Bad Ideas. This 2007 concept album, inspired by Peter Lorre, is just one piece of the larger performative project that was the life of Jack Terricloth. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/addicted-to-...

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Resilient gratitude 3/20/26 - Neurosis are back with a new album. neurosis.bandcamp.com/album/an-und...

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An Undying Love For A Burning World, by Neurosis

8 track album

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Fragile stem Made your own road again Scars crash and glass made You laugh you'd show it off to your friends Fragile stem lay down your arms and then Steer into the headlights like the dead light of the last sun you'll see Steering into headlights and your gone

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Nisi Shawl @nisishawl.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Lines from the movie "Nuremberg": "You wanna know why it happened here? 'Cause people let it."

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

In this month’s episode of Supercontext, we discuss the 1969 film THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN. This anarchic comedy was based on a Terry Southern novel and championed by Peter Sellers, but it seemed to mark the start of a decline for both their fortunes. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/the-magic-ch...

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The Ken In Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

"I know he throws any and everyone under the bus the second it becomes expedient to do so, but for me... it will be different" - a seemingly neverending parade of pathetic hangers-on

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Bracing for the entire city to be on fire tonight because the Pats lost.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

I’m not giving Google anymore of my $ while they support ICE, so I unsubscribed from YouTube Music and I’m giving Deezer a try. The latter is owned by a Russian oligarch & Saudi billionaire, so is not without its own problems. But I’m trying to choose my battles.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

This month on Supercontext we deep dive into the comic series SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN. While mispronouncing everyone’s names we talk about the comic’s creation and promotion, and we ask “Is this all about trauma?" supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/something-is...

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Supercontext: an autopsy of media: Something Is Killing The Children

This horror comic has achieved surprising success despite its gore and all the dead kids. We talk about the comic’s creation and promotion, and we ask “Is this all about trauma? Why aren’t people talk...

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Undertow Publications 🇨🇦 @undertow.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Friends! Our 2026 titles are up for pre-order. And our 2025 print titles are on sale. Pre-orders help us immensely. Take a look at our site for all the details. I hope you'll consider grabbing something, if you're able. Thank you all so much. undertowpublications.com/shop

Screen grab showing order page for our 2026 titles

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Parker @jeffparker.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Catherine O'Hara was one of the world's funniest people and elevated anything she worked on. Also,

Catherine O'Hara sitting on the bumper of a Lincoln Continental, no reason

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I was just watching the John Candy documentary and thinking about what a legend Catherine O’Hara was. What a loss.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

I am struck by how man businesses in my former home of Portland, Oregon are participating in today’s general strike and how man businesses in my current home of Boston are not.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Maybe it’s the state of the world, but I’m having a difficult time stomaching all the self-congratulatory promotional posts right now. Stay on target.

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#BruceSterling @bruces.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

*What does a domestic American Nuremberg actually look like *Lots of hangings, if it runs true-to-form

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Really enjoying this new Ugasanie album. Perfect music for writing the creepy crawlies or just falling asleep to the promise of cold nightmares. cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/endles...

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Endless Cold, Endless Darkness, by Ugasanie

9 track album

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 08/01/2026

Since the infighting and one-upsmanship has started--people who feel helpless + frustrated turn on each other, it's just a sad fact--remember: you don't have to like the people you fight alongside. Your comrades will say profoundly stupid bullshit to you, about you, etc. Let it roll off, keep going

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Thread: A 13 Point Program to Destroy America by the Nazis, rapists, drunks, pedophiles, and grifters running the country.

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rico. @whoisrico.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Annie Nocenti knows the score

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 03/01/2026

American intervention has destabilized the world for generations. We could all have so much more, but instead we have this.

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Dana Gould @danagould.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

“And we make no apologies.” Who’s asking for one? The constant, whiny, keening, imagined victimization of the right.

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I thought this month's Supercontext episode would be a refreshing short one after last month. But we dive deep into I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE for January. Turns out this show has a lot of cultural implications for where our society is at currently. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/i-think-you-...

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Supercontext: an autopsy of media: I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson

This sketch show mixes surreal humor, cringe comedy, and an everyman lead performer to craft an exploration of anxiety, status, and societal fear that still manages to make its audience laugh with joy...

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

"Samman said he’s worried about the future of democracy, and feels Clark is among the politicians who promise change but deliver excuses." I would like to see one of these two candidates tear Katherine Clark out of the House. www.wbur.org/news/2026/01...

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Rep. Clark faces dual primary challenges from the left

“Katherine Clark is safe as she can be,” said Jeff Berry, a retired Tufts University political scientist. “She's popular in her district. She's popular in the Democratic Party. She's part of the leade...

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Leah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

A weird ending note for a weird year: I wrote a manifesto for journalists in 2026. leahsottile.substack.com/p/66-clarity

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66. Clarity

A Living Manifesto on Journalism for 2026 and Beyond

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Sam McPheeters tackles how punk damage interacts with the tidal wave of AI and the reflexive reactions to it. Once again, I identify with Sam’s experience and how he writes about it. realitybreakdown.substack.com/p/punk-damag...

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PUNK DAMAGE 2.0

An old affliction adapts to AI complicity

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Andi Zeisler @andizeisler.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The fact that there isn’t a press conference right now, with a line of congressional Democrats putting this racist on blast That’s why people think both parties are the same

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Marie Enger @ LBX26 Table 409 @soengery.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Before the hardcover edition of the image book I worked on was printed, I would see $20 a year. Since those expenses were incurred, I haven’t seen any $$ - in fact I believe we are still 5k in the red, with diminished stock and extremely low sales

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On this month’s Supercontext episode we research and discuss Philip K. Dick’s VALIS trilogy. We try to unpack these books against the backdrop of our contemporary situation to gain a little clarity on our middle age and growing paranoia. supercontextpodcast.libsyn.com/the-valis-tr...

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Supercontext: an autopsy of media: The VALIS Trilogy

The novels VALIS, The Divine Invasion, and The Transmigration of Timothy Archer by legendary science-fiction author Philip K. Dick comprise the unofficial VALIS trilogy. Published between 1978 and 198...

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Christian Sager @christiansager.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I have a new newsletter out today with life updates about the last 15 months since I returned to New England. It’s about putting my life back together, while focusing on resilience and healing. www.wickedproblems.christiansager.org/you-need-you...

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You Need, You Need, You Need, You Need – 120225

This newsletter was originally structured around Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. That project got blown up when I started writing to you from a place of crisis after two of my dogs died and my marriage e...

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 24/11/2025

hey don't be so hard on yourselves; it delivered oceans of sensitive government and citizen data to billionaires

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Musk’s DOGE Quietly Killed Off After Delivering Almost Nothing

The agency disbanded eight months ahead of schedule.

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