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Ben Zimmer @benzimmer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I spoke to @vulture.com about the nerdy pastime of "gridspotting," tracking down the provenance of crosswords in movies and TV shows.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I didn’t even make it to the first ad break before I completely fell in love with JURY DUTY they’ve picked the perfect guy to be the real guy and slightly-a-jerk James Marsden is wonderful

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Can confirm: COYOTE VS. ACME is wonderful and absolutely worth seeing in the theater

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Dutch Baseball Hangout 🇳🇱⚾️ @dutchbsbllhngt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Addition #307, on-field cap of the @udenredsox, sixth-tier league team from Uden in the Netherlands.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’ve just finished episode two and I think that’s it for me on this series because of the same two contestants. The pushback to Greg’s rulings is tiresome, and constantly substituting aloofness for actual thinking about a task isn’t entertaining. Rooting for Chloe Petts to win the whole thing.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s unfortunate that there are a couple of contestants on the new series of Taskmaster that may cause me to not watch the entire series because there is also one who will very likely become one of my favorite contestants ever

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dolly Parton yesterday and Tim Curry today?! Ok, that’s quite enough, thank you 🙁

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Chef Kennedy🐸🏳️‍🌈 @kennedy.northsky.social · 20/08/2026

Mid Century Modern tableware and where I think it would stand on trans issues, a thread

A Mid Century Modern ad for tableware, quirky hanging laps, weird wood paneled kitchen bar, oh yeah it's MCM as hell up in here (kinda love it)

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Have apparently reached a new level of being a regular at the local diner: the server saw us walking in and said “I’ve got your booth all ready for you”

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Embarking on a 🥌 new curling adventure 🥌 this season: doubles!

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Spent the day in NYC with many of my friends at @lollapuzzoola.bsky.social solving crosswords and let me tell you, friends: it was a very good day

A group of people in a church meeting hall solving crosswords

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The e-mail from your curling club that says fall league registration is open is one of the best e-mails to get 🥌

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Lollapuzzoola @lollapuzzoola.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We're delighted to be teaming up with tdf.org this year. There will be a special contest puzzle at Lollapuzzoola this year to recognize this partnership -- with the chance to win tickets to a Broadway musical!

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Brian PJ Cronin @brianpjcronin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Oh you’ve been here? No you haven’t.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have now gone two (2) consecutive days without checking my work e-mail while on vacation, AMA

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Oliver Roeder @okr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

grab an FT Weekend this weekend, for it is full of games, and stories about games: www.ft.com/content/e90d...

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Games special: puzzles, quizzes, Plato and wizards

A special summer issue of FT Weekend Magazine — it’s playtime!

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

wHeEeEeEeEe!

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Steffen Rayburn-Maarup @rayburnmaarup.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I don't think people are ready for this kind of joke yet.

A town sign seen through a train window.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Can confirm: the punchlines in Josh’s story are so wonderfully groan-inducing. I had to stop making breakfast because I was laughing so much.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Is 1899 the series I’m currently watching on Netflix or the current AQI outside

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn @bullseye.maximumfun.org · 15/07/2026

The Bullseye interview you've been waiting for with Greg Davies and @alexhorne.bsky.social of @taskmaster.tv is out now! Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKO...

A few video stills from the Bullseye interview with Gregg Davies and Alex Horne of Taskmaster. It includes the text of a joke Greg made about his work relationship with Alex on the show being similar to that of King Charles and his wife Camilla.

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Brian PJ Cronin @brianpjcronin.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

And here's the story by me and my colleague Jeff Simms. We spoke to folks on the Clearwater as well as the Coast Guard to find out why the sloop, a famous symbol of environmental advocacy, was removed from today's tall ships parade. Their stories do not match up.

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Coast Guard Removes Clearwater from Independence Day Parade

Environmental group says advocacy led to dismissal

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Brian PJ Cronin @brianpjcronin.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Coast Guard just removed the Clearwater from the tall ship parade in NYC for having "Save the Clean Water Act" and "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions” banners. They were escorted out by the Coast Guard, US Navy, and NYPD. www.instagram.com/p/DaYOP8OlIq...

It's a banner on one side of the Clearwater's main sail that reads "Save the Clean Water Act" and has a drawing of Pete Seeger's banjo on it.

It's a banner on the other side that says "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions”.

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Meg Rowley @megrowler.fangraphs.com · 04/07/2026

We’re joined by @sammillerbb.bsky.social and @grantbrisbee.bsky.social as we mark 2,500 episodes of @ewpod.bsky.social with another draft of things we like about baseball.

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · 03/07/2026

A week ago, Billy Bragg and Wilco took the stage together to play songs from Mermaid Avenue, for the very first time. I never thought this would actually happen, much less that I woud get to be there to see it. What a magical night. You can listen to the full show here www.nepm.org/podcast/the-...

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Glen Weldon @ghweldon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

You know THE PRISONER just dropped on the Criterion Channel, yes? If you’re thinking about checking it out, or a rewatch, let me and @ctklimek.bsky.social and just a whole bunch of great guests walk you through its singular weirdness, episode by episode. podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/a...

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A Degree Absolute!

After Shows Podcast · Series · Critics Chris Klimek and Glen Weldon both loved the late-60s British sci-fi series "The Prisoner" in their formative years, but they haven't seen it in a long time and t...

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Celebrating Canada Day by watching Wayward

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I have carved out the Nationals-Red Sox recap and have made it available free to everyone. In it I talk about Cade Cavalli hurling a racial epithet at a player of color and put it in context with other such incidents. The ball is in Rob Manfred's court.

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Cup of Coffee Extra

While it's not Free Thursday, I did want to share what I wrote about the incident in last night's Nationals-Red Sox game with my Free Tier readers. And That Happened Nationals 8, Red Sox 1: Nationa...

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

wheeeeee!

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Thierry Ennui @heisenbergkamp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

(A) incredible and (B) an excuse to post this

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

today’s New York Times crossword 💙

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Oh, no. Manny was one of the constructors I tried to emulate when I was first attempting to write crosswords. Never came remotely close to his genius. Thanks for everything, Manny.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Appropriately enough, Live. It was on the tour for the album after Throwing Copper and their set was basically that album plus a couple older songs. Also, they were EXCESSIVELY LOUD

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Scarlet Mustard White Green Peacock Plum

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Chicken Puppet 🏳️‍⚧️ @chickenpuppet.online · 04/05/2026

Who called it the Citi Field Home Run Apple and not the Met Gala?

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 05/05/2026

While the world’s eyes are on fashion’s biggest night, we’re turning ours to the garment, retail, and warehouse workers who keep the industry running. From true love found on the picket line to a free tailoring school out of a Brooklyn basement — meet the New Yorkers who make it all possible.

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Somehow I forgot Taskmaster, please respect my privacy at this time

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Name your top 15 TV shows ever, gut instincts only Rocky and Bullwinkle Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in The Prisoner Monty Python’s Flying Circus Bob’s Burgers Futurama Fawlty Towers Archer Twin Peaks Arrested Development Severance Sports Night Dark House The Twilight Zone

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Angus Main @angusmain.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The rules of Fibonacci Club: 1. You do not talk about Fibonacci Club 1. You do not talk about Fibonacci Club 2. You you do do not not talk talk about about Fibonacci Fibonacci Club Club

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I’m going to avoid linking to an article so I don’t put the president’s face in your timeline, but if you have seen his bullsh*t about percentages, you will understand why I will always have a job teaching math

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Including my pals on Team Tygert from Albany Curling Club!

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I hated her, so much...it-it- the f - it -flam - flames. Flames, on the side of my face, breathing-breathl- heaving breaths. Heaving breaths...

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Mike Nothnagel @mikenothnagel.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Among the many many people I am happy to catch up with at #ACPT is the wonderful @ophirae.bsky.social.

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Ben Zimmer @benzimmer.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It was a delightful weekend at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, in its last year in Stamford, CT. The finals featured an exciting win by Erik Agard @e-a-rly.bsky.social over Will Nediger @bewilderingly.bsky.social and David Plotkin. Congrats to all! #acpt www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHEX...

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American Crossword Puzzle Tournament 2026 - A Division Finals

YouTube video by Ben Zimmer

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