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@gabrielstelshan.bsky.social
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Director, Writer, Producer, AD @dramaleague.bsky.social. #Vinyl lover, devoted dog dad, first of his name, breaker of chains, mother of dragons. discogs.com/user/jaiphon1 deadformat.com/Jaiphon #vinylsky #vinylrecords

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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 283: Melissa Etheridge, Brave and Crazy. As solid a sophomore album as you're likely to hear. There's something soothing about the rasp in her voice to me, and she uses it to full effect here. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We have to prepare for the day when Donald Trump will permanently leave the White House. And, even more importantly, the day after that.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#Vinyl people, if you're also at #DeadFormat, connect with me! deadformat.com/Jaiphon
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 282: Melissa Etheridge, Self-Titled. The way that I love “Bring Me Some Water” borders on the fanatic. The whole album is brilliant, but THAT SONG. It's a level of genius we rarely have in rock. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NYT's list is pretty good, and I think the tour four are generally agreedupon. I've seen about 60%, and would watch another 20% if I have the time. The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
More than 500 influential stars, showrunners and other notable names in the world of TV voted on the best series released since Jan. 1, 2000. See what they chose.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 281: Erasure, The Neon. Their most recent record, it feels like a love letter to fans…reminiscent of their greatest hits, but reflective of a modern, contemporary production sensibility. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
NOT-SO-FUN FACT: Today’s national average diesel fuel price of $6.49 is an all-time record high. ⛽️
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 280: Erasure, Tomorrow’s World. Deeply underrated album with some truly stellar deep cuts. “Then I Go Twisting” is a masterpiece, “I Lose Myself” and “A Whole Lotta Love Run Riot” also make me deliriously happy. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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Winnable Democratic Races 💙 @winnabledemraces.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
These 24 swing races are the Democrats’ best chance to take control of the HOUSE in 2026. Democrats in ALL 50 STATES need to support these races. This is the only path to flipping the HOUSE. Whether you donate money or donate your time, every action counts (Updated 9/20/2026) #2026midterms
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
They always come for the artists first. They know ideas are dangerous. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/w...
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German Art Institutions Prepare for a Fight as Far Right Looks to Take Power
As the Alternative for Germany party seeks to control a state government for the first time, its push for “patriotic” art has drawn comparisons with Nazi policies.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Boykin: The Republicans control the entire government. They control the white house. They control the house. They control the senate. They control six of the nine seats on the supreme court. If you're not happy with the way the country is running America, blame the Republicans.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The #Survivor hate from #bb28 fans belies the fact that no one else is playing well. While Melody screamed and pouted, while Drew vacillated, while Yash took comprising bribes, while Barrett moaned and hid, and while Taylor flat-out slept, Devens put on a master class, and Dee used Jedi mind tricks.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How will America repair our image, when this is over? Decades of work ahead. time.com/article/2026...
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‘You’re Eroding Trust’: What Trump Shifting Tens of Millions in Military Aid Means for U.S. Alliances
The Trump Administration is moving to divert military funding from countries in Europe and the Middle East to nations in Latin America with right-leaning governments.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
HUGE: Elizabeth Warren, AOC, and other members of Congress have introduced a bill to push private equity out of healthcare. The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act would make it illegal for private equity, insurance companies, and for-profit corporations to own or control medical practices.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I love helping artists get what they need to thrive. It’s a truly magnificent day job. If you know a director, send them our way!
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 279: Erasure, Loveboat. One of my favorite bands, one of my least favorite albums by them. It’s not bad; the pieces are there, but it seems disjointed, awry. Interesting to me when it DOESN’T all come together. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylrecords #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This, I believe, will be the most Important legacy of the Trump Administration, ultimately: the end of decency, accountability and shame. It will require a mountain of new laws to fortify ethics that used to be givens. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/w...
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Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
It’s about more than just shamelessness.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The saddest of the many sad things at this year’s #USOpen might be realizing that Shelton has become a player I don’t enjoy. He’s smug now, and a bit mean. Attacking the umpire repeatedly, cheering the mistakes of his opponents. In a field of brimming with admirable competitiors, it’s a shame.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Days 277 and 278: Earth, Wind & Fire, Powerlight and Electric Universe. Both albums came out in 1983, when the band was trying to keep pace with trends. To me, both sound sad, a remembrance of former glory. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I’ve struggled with this. I find it impossible to listen to Morrissey or MJ anymore, to watch Mamet plays or Taylor Sheridan shows, even though I enjoyed them in the before times. I can’t separate the art from the person. I have to enjoy artists who are decent folk, and making art I need.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 276: Earth, Wind & Fire, Spirit. Some of their funkiest (”Saturday Nite,” “Getaway”) kick off a rich, textured set. Philip Bailey is divine; Verdine White again proves he is one of the great bass players of all time. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 275: Earth, Wind & Fire, Open Our Eyes. Missing big hits, but a solid set from their heyday. “Mighty Mighty” and “Devotion” are the opening one-two punch; deep cuts like “Kalimba Story” make it consistently rewarding. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 274: Sheila E., In The Glamorous Life. As a lover of all things Prince, this EP amazes me: co-written and produced by Sheila and Prince in ONE week, the level of craftmanship is dazzling. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Lompoc Indivisible 🙅‍♂️👑 @lompocindivisible.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 273: Duffy, Rockferry. What a monumental debut, overshadowed perhaps by Amy Winehouse the same year, in the same musical lane. Such a shame what happened to both of them, in different ways. #Top25OfAllTime #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 272: Difford and Tilbrook. This album, written after Squeeze broke up (and before they reformed), is often considered the band’s ‘lost’ album. I find it superior to a lot of their output. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Amen to all this!! 👍👍👍
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 271: Depeche Mode, Songs of Faith and Devotion. A difficult time for the band personally, but the music that came out of their struggle is terrific, exploring new influences, arrangements, and direction. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 270: Cathy Dennis, Move To This. The writer of Britney’s “Toxic” and Kylie’s “Cant Get You Out Of My Head” started as D-Mob’s singer. Her debut had four #1 hits, and is one of the best club-pop LPs ever. #Top25OfAllTime #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 269: Miles Davis, Bitches Brew. Finding a fantastic copy of this far-reaching excursion for $4 is one of my favorite bin finds of 2026. Your jaw drops at Davis’s ability to experiment in real time. Incredible. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#bbsky #survivorsky What is Julie Chen’s hatred of all things #Survivor about? Chill, you're all a part of the Ellison Cinematic Universe.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly taught us that joy, respect and kindness can be assets for success, especially when we marry them to values and decency. She stood up for the people she loved, without any thought for herself. I wonder if we'll ever have a figure this beloved on the right and the left again. #DollyParton
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 268: Miles Davis Quintet, Workin’ With. A #Bluesky recommendation from @johnalanturner.bsky.social, this rapidly went into regular rotation on my turntable. Keep the suggestions coming, gang! #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Democrats @democrats.org · 24/08/2026
On June 18, Donald Trump bought up to $500,000 in Boeing stock. That same day, Boeing received an $880 million contract from the U.S. Navy. He’s shamelessly corrupt.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 24/08/2026
Fuck the Supreme Court and do whatever it fucking takes to vote in this election. Have a plan and a back up plan because the GOP plan is to keep you from voting.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 267: Kylie Cyrus, Plastic Hearts. An album inspired by her 80’s infatuation was always catnip for me. The Blondie and Stevie Nicks covers, Billy Idol bursting, and an album of great originals seals the deal. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I feel like if it doesn't come from Quinnipiac, Marist, or Larry Sabato, I'm not believing it anymore. We can't afford to let bad data make us complacent and comfortable. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/u...
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Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If one of us is not free, none of us are free. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
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Gay Republican group abandons transgender people, calling decision a return to ‘moral’ clarity
The Log Cabin Republicans now identify as an “LGB advocacy organization” and blame trans people for eroding support for gay rights.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 266: Andy Bey, Ballads, Blues and Bey. The greatest jazz singer you've never heard, a singular voice and talent; his life should be a movie. This is his masterpiece, a #Top25OfAllTime for me. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 265: Gavin Christopher, One Step Closer. Truthfully, I knew nothing about Christopher when I saw this in the $1 bin. But I'm so glad I did. The album is bubblegum 90s pop-soul, and the title track is a synthy earworm. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 19/08/2026
JUST IN: The total US debt has officially hit $40 TRILLION for the first time IN HISTORY
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Sen. Jon Ossoff says Trump is a “draft-dodging crook president” at Georgia town hall meeting
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Ossoff says Trump is ‘draft-dodging crook president’ at Georgia town hall meeting
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Tuesday accused President Trump of being a “draft-dodging crook president” during a town hall with Georgia voters. Ossoff talked to voters on a stage with Sen…
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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Rosie O'Donnell, you will not be shocked to hear, really knows how to do this. This feels like a Deborah Vance moment for her, in a good way. Also, I'll take one face lift with those results, please. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMZf...
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Guest Host Rosie O’Donnell Makes Her Talk Show Return
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 264: Johnny Cash, At Folsom Prison. At the height of his powers, Cash leads a live performance that has no real equal in modern music. Dazzling intensity and magnetism. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This might be the guy.
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 263: Carmel, Everybody’s Got A Little…Soul. Let’s make a genre called Pop Nonsense: Mambo #5, Gangnam Style, Macarena, Disco Duck. Fun, befuddling, and ultimately pointless. I think Carmel deserves a place in that canon. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 262: Bright Light Bright Light, Enjoy Youth. Rob’s most recent record, a bouncy, feel-good affair that evokes his DJ sets at Club Cumming and elsewhere. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords #musicsky #vinyloftheday
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The hyperbole around the moderate/progressive divide is a feint. In the end, the core values of a lower cost of living, peace in the world, cheaper health care…we are ALL in. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/u...
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Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement
Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Under the Trump regime, we’ve already seen multiple months of actual job LOSSES—just like his first term. Under Joe Biden? 48 straight months without a SINGLE month of job losses. Trump and his Republican enablers in Congress have totally wrecked the economy! #TrumpsJobsCrisis
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Much Ado About Something @gabrielstelshan.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Recent #Vinyl Additions, Day 261: Bright Light Bright Light, Make Me Believe In Hope. The modern carrier of the synthpop legacy, he's collaborated with Elton John, Erasure and Ultra Nate. But he was never better than on his melodic, passionate debut. #nowspinning #nowplaying #vinylsky #vinylrecords
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