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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’ve been listening to Neil Young for more than 50 years and I’m sitting here appreciating this so much that it’s making me tear up. How fortunate we are that he’s still performing.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Mellencamp’s band is fantastic and the songs really hold up, but his voice is completely gone.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Carney: Canada will be opening new international energy markets, strengthening our ties to the EU, and trading our abundant natural resources in a a new agreement with China. Trump: The US will rename a lake.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

These Nepal videos look like a climate disaster movie that gets panned as “unrealistic”. The worst case scenario predictions are happening.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My prediction is that we will be hearing about generous, selfless, and anonymous charity acts actually performed by Dolly Parton for years to come. That we haven’t even scratched the surface of her lifelong altruism.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Vocal Fry Generation has grown up. I heard my first cartoonishly bad vocal fry from a lawyer in a courtroom today.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I feel like there’s no conversation more boring than having to listen to someone talk about their fantasy baseball team.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Gotta love England snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

West Virginia v BPJ is going to be this Supreme Court’s Dred Scott. It will be a decision that will be an historical permanent stain on the Court.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

We all know there is an embryonic “Fire on the Mountain” in the Watkins Glen Soundcheck, but did we also know that there’s an embryonic “Shakedown Street” during the 9/18/74 Playing in the Band jam?

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We got OG and now we have UG.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Soon to be British Prime Minister Andy Burnham identifies as a Socialist. He was raised Catholic and is from Irish descent. Lots of firsts coming to England.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The NBA can suspend Wemby for Game 6 now.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Shamet bodied on the layup, fouled, and now injured. No call.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

8 against 5 and the Knicks still have a chance.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Harper gets three fouls before it gets called.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This game is a black eye for the NBA. The refs are actually ruining this sport. It’s sad.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

NBA needs to make it less obvious that they want a Game 6.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The last time I felt like this after a sporting event was Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I think it all went south for San Antonio when they acquired James Harden at halftime.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The problem with tonight is that Trump is going to be bunkered up in one of those corporate boxes and no one will ever lay eyes on him. I suspect the camera people will be instructed to not show him on the big screen. There may never be an opportunity to rain down the well-deserved boos.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

We are in Paris and our hotel is right off Bonne Nouvelle. The PSG celebrations have turned violent and cops in riot gear are shooting canisters of tear gas into the crowd.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Two years ago today, the wonderful little oddly-named village of Sneem in County Kerry.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Clyde Frazier and Patrick Ewing handing Brunson the MVP trophy was a perfectly crafted and special Knicks moment.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Cavs came out “desperate” for about 2 minutes.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Traveling violation call on the Knicks. LOL. The fix is in. NBA wants to avoid another sweep.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This Spurs/Thunder series is some of the most entertaining basketball I’ve ever seen.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

If we learned anything from this disaster of a China trip, it’s that Taiwan is going to be invaded during Trump’s term, and likely while Republicans still have a hold of Congress. The human rights violations will make the Uyghur torture look mild by comparison.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Philly cut the lead to 30 by the end. Did “The Process” include a four-game sweep where the team plays zero defense in the elimination game.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Down 39 points with a minute left in the 3rd period, Philadelphia is exercising a challenge.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

How in the world did the Celtics lose to these guys.

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Richard Hayes @rmhayes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The always-wonderful @kliked.bsky.social recently taped the amazing Chicago-Milwaukee jazz quartet 'Yr Knives' for the legendary live music taping blog @nyctaper.bsky.social and to say it is worth the download and the listen seems almost quaint: www.nyctaper.com/2026/05/yr-k...

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Yr Knives: May 4, 2026 Tubby’s | nyctaper

Yr Knives are the best band you’ve never heard of. You’ve definitely heard of the players in the band, but unless you’re a Chicago-area native, ...

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

What the hell Boone. Pinch hit Goldschmidt. JFC, terrible move.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Material Girl is a new wave song.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I always thought Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock n Roll” was a monotonous jingoistic piece of garbage. Just overheard it today and yeah, that is one terrible song.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I had the distinct please of interviewing @lukeepplin.bsky.social about his fantastic new book “Moses and the Doctor” youtu.be/yarAeAhKrhg?...

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Moses and The Doctor - Interview with the Author Luke Epplin

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The Knicks intentionally throwing these Detroit games is disappointing but hopefully part of a larger plan.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I realized just today that The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) was a coke dealer.

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Luke Epplin @lukeepplin.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

A reminder: If you buy "Moses and the Doctor" through my favorite independent bookstore, Astoria Bookshop, it will come signed and with custom-made cards of Dr. J and Moses Malone. You have to purchase before the on-sale date for this: www.astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owl...

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

This is an awful football game. How is Houston even in the playoffs.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The Independent Treasury was established and signed into law by the 11th President James K. Polk on August 6, 1846.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

I’m murdering the first person who I hear say he’s now playing in heaven with Jerry.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

So happy that Diana Ross’s performance was actually quite exceptional. For an 81 year old woman who has lived through many ups and downs, it’s remarkable that she can still perform a killer set like that.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I recall that most 20th century sci-fi about robots ruling over humans portrayed the robots as dangerously smart. Were there any portrayals of the robots as dangerously stupid like today’s AI?

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

ESPN selection show is an SEC suck-up show. What total garbage commentary.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

This year’s stuffing to be made with whole wheat sourdough and pretzel rolls.

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nyctaper @nyctaper.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Quoting Debs is an absolutely brilliant troll.

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