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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

it's in print! you can read the whole thing in your copy of the Northside News (available for free at several fine retailers here on the north side of Madison) or check out the piece here: northsidenews.org/nn-article/t...

A screensot of a .PDF copy of this month's issue of the Northside News, featuring an article I wrote and photojournalism work I did.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

ICYMI you can read last month's column (on early 20th century pool hall goddess Frances Anderson) here on @assignedmedia.org : assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

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A Clippings Scrapbook: Fast Times and Trick Shots With Frances Anderson - Assigned Media

Clippings examines the life of trans trans pool shark, Frances Anderson.

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Niiiick Howling @friction.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@piperbomb.bsky.social is a no shit lucky charm cat - we were walking around Madison and fucking STABBING WESTWARD is playing! We’re in the venue right goddamn meow

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

this month on Clippings: we dive into a legend in trans tennis history, transphobic journalistic malpractice (what else is new), and why tucker carlson is (probably) Like That the story of when Renee Richards sued the pants off Dick and won the right to play. coming soon to @assignedmedia.org

a picutre of Dick Carlson, with the word "Dick" highlighted

a photograph of trans tennis legend Renee Richards

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

hung out with @friction.bsky.social IRL the other day and he has now joined a small yet growing cadre of individuals who can, in fact, confirm that i am in fact a talking cat who quite literally looks like this IRL

an small baby kitteh cat with hairpins, a skull cut-out-shoulder shirt, and a pink and black plaid punk skater dress

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

this week on The Piper Block: the Nyquill-induced dreams want their fucking rent money we all get introduced to The Hat Man's putrile offspring and have a sing-along about it tonight at 8 CST/9 EST/7 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social (full program/writeup/more below!)

a terrifying child with a fucking weird hat and an umbrella named Speedy (it is written on his weird hat for some reason" with aglass of Alka-Setlzer next to him. the caption reads: "this week on "horrendous atrocities created by advertising executives": Speedy, the indigestion sleep paralysis demon "

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

friendly reminder that i am open for commissions! if you want to support a real flesh-and-blood artist (instead of that AI that everyone hates so much) and you need anything from a poster for your next gig to full package design for your next album...hmu! (plz RT+share to raise visibility! ty!)

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

this week on The Piper Block: local cat is sick af (less the sick skateboarding kind of way, more the "can barely get out of bed" kind of way) i will be having Nyquill-induced dreams of hitting the half pipe as we revisit our June 23 episode tonight at 8 CST/9 EST/7 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social

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Skateboarding Cat

Alt: cat does some sick skateboarding moves

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

finishing up the last piece on my desk right now which means i will be re-opening for #commissions very shortly! please consider bringing me on for your next project <3 (plz RT + share!)

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

update on Spite: nikon ES-2 works real damn well actually. need to get the film a bit flatter and work out some process kinks but this is passable just gotta set up devtanks at home and we'll be all set (olbrecht botanical gardens / madison wi / nikon f4 / fuji 200 / d750+es-2 + filmvert on linux)

A monarch butterfly chilling on a branch.

Butterflies flying around a flowering branch.

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GanelonGamelan @ganelongamelan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wonderful piece of history in a fine publication.

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 10/09/2026

One hundred years ago, a trans pool shark traveled the country to show off her skill. @piperbomb.bsky.social brings you the story here in this month's Clippings!

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

this week on The Piper Block: Things You Probably Shouldn't Say On The Air the London Police Department politely requests that you do Not share the confidential information being broadcast live on the air tonight at 8 CST/9 EST/7 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social (full program/writeup/more below!)

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

this week on The Piper Block: oh god damnit Dantro's Spandex Nutsack Rides Again in what is easily the stupidest theme night yet at 8 CST / 9 EST / 7 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social (full program/writeup/more below!)

a screenshot of a cropped image of The King Of Space or whatever his name is from some Katamari game, but only cropped to show his nutsack in tights. the caption reads "jesus christ. that's still the wrong planet man. that's like the third time now how do we keep fucking this up"

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

Just wait til this guy realises southerners have internet.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

minor update on the new record: both my neighbors and my accountant are about to be real fuckin mad at me (but basslines should be getting recorded with these two beasts within the next couple months once i find time to get 'em down!)

A bass guitar case and a new bass amp sit in the back of my shitty car.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

this week on The Piper Block: utilizing the power of reruns to give you more Mann per Mann i am on hard deadline this week so we're replaying the Herbie Mann episode from March 24, 2026! come join us in the chat and get all macho at 8 CST / 9 EST / 7 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social

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Rambo: You Know There's More Men Out There

ALT: Rambo: You Know There's More Men Out There

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

in happier news, i picked up a new chef knife bag today to commemorate my new chef job and my new assignments covering culinary things for a local community paper and yes i did in fact attach a Nikon camera strap to it because Of Course I Did (the Monster keychain is from my old knife bag lol)

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

update: stopped in today to pick up my film only to have the guy LOUDLY talk down to me and try to tell me i was wrong about research I already did, and also try to sell me a broken lens? we're at the point where i'mma turn my spare room into a darkroom so i never have to talk to those guys again

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

this month on Clippings: one for the T4T barflies we take a look at the hard life, sudden death, and lesbian tendencies of 19th century transfemme pool hall goddess Frances Anderson only on @assignedmedia.org #lgbthistory #makingcomics #writing

A Linux desktop, showing three open applications.

On the upper left is Waterfox, a privacy-centric fork of Firefox, with Eli Erlick's website pulled up, showing an article about Frances Anderson and two photographs of her from the early 1900s.

On the upper right is the evince reader, with Eli's fantastic book "Before Gender: Lost Stories From Trans History, 1850-1950" pulled up.

Finally, on the bottom is the Vim text editor in a terminal window, with text reading as follows:

# A CLIPPINGS SCRAPBOOK: THE HARD BREAKS AND TRICK SHOTS OF BILLIARDS GODDESS FRANCES ANDERSON

On March 29, 1928, a body of a travelling pool shark turned up in a hotel room in Sapula, Oklahoma. Twenty-one years earlier, that shark found love, put down the morphine, picked up a billiard cue and a pair of heels, and took the sporting world by the throat.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

on assignment this morning for a local community newspaper, covering one of my favorite Madison restaurants, Tibet Cafe super stoked to finally combine two of my passions--culinary and photojournalism--into something that benefits the community in a city i've come to love over the past half-year

The pickup counter at local restaurant Tibet Cafe, featuring a hand-written sign that reads "Tashi Delek! If this food and space brought you comfort today, may that comfort ripple outward. Thank you!". One of the owners, Namgyal Ponsar, cooks away in a stockpot in the back.

The very soft and welcoming light of the back table at the seating area in the Tibet Cafe. A warm morning glow trickles in through polka dot curtains, illuminating handmade paintings and folk art from Tibet and a two-top table with napkins, a jar of chili oil, and other condiments. A hanging plant dangles from the wall in the corner.

A delicious plate of food from the new breakfast special, featuring homemade aloo paratha, scrambled egg bhurji, pinto bean and vegetable soup, tomato and green chili sauce, organic green peas from local food growers Urban Triage, and a delicious hot cup of traditional chai.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

if that angel statue on the "now playing" table looks somewhat familiar to long-time fans of my work....that's because it should cinderellasuicide.bandcamp.com/album/obituary

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Obituary, by cinderella suicide

20 track album

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

this week on The Piper Block: farm to table, and by "farm" i mean "my LP collection" and by "table" i mean "your fuckin ears" we're push-pushin' some Herbie Mann (and some The Man Called X!) tonight at 8 CST / 9 EST / 7 PST @datafruits.bsky.social (full program / links / more below!)

My "Now Playing" table, with Herbie Mann's "Discotheque" on the LP stand, as well as Eddie Green's "This One's For You" on the CD slot and two Dax Pierson cassettes on the Cassette slot. A statue of an angel playing violin is visible, as is a pair of Audio Technica headphones.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATE: happy birthday to meeeeee <3 11 years this year, as of today. i also turn thirty something as of this month if you count my actual birthday and for some reason insist upon doing the math to find out my actual age, which i Will Not Be Fucking Doing And Neither Will You

a tweet from iamsooooonormal which reads "my hrt bday lowckey means more than my actual birthday at this point"

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

this week on The Piper Block: watchin' some reruns with da crew life has still been Curb Stomping me so we're re-enjoying our May 19th set! featuring Archie Shepp and The Saint! come hang out at 8 CST / 9 PST / 7 EST on @datafruits.bsky.social back next week with (hopefully) a brand new episode!

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Devon Rex Cat Watching Retro TV Static

Alt: cat watching static on da tee vee

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

ICYMI: the latest installment of Clippings is now live! go give it a read <3

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

boyfriend got me a Sylveon hoodie with detachable paws for an early birthday present. upside: it's very fun smacking things with giant paws! would endorse! downside: between this and the "my gender is talking cat" bit i am probably never beating the "you're a furry" allegations

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 04/08/2026

Good morning! Isn't it a great day to support independent journalism that serves the trans community and their allies? I KNEW you'd think so too. We're trying to add 50 new members in the month of August. Help us!!! <3!! assignedmedia.org/support/

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Support OurJournalism Our journalism is only possible through the support of our members! As a supporting member, you’ll receive a special edition of our newsletter, featuring bonus essays and insight...

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

just looked up and realized what day it is @_@ things have been Going Nuts and i have been drowning a bit. very sorry i missed this week i will be back on @datafruits.bsky.social next week (and inshallah every other week!) with another episode of The Piper Block! thank u all for your patience ily

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Tole Tole Mei Mei

Alt: a real life photo of me (a cat) getting pulled beneath the waves by Life's Pressures And Tribulations

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

this week on The Piper Block: howdy sailor uwu 💖 now go hop on dish ocean man, take me by the hand, take me to the land, where we're sitting at an hour wait on the lead and all i see is tickets at 8 CST/9 EST/6 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social (full program / links / more nautical nonsense below!)

There was a very, very brief period in my culinary career where I’d regularly daydream about signing onto a cruise line and slinging dishes on the open seas. There’s something about the idea of living on a boat that still appeals to me now and again; stepping out onto the railing at night and gazing into the vastness, feeling the gentle rocking of the waves as I drift off to sleep.

Did the fact that I can’t swim for shit stand in the way here? That and the labor law violations, yeah. Probably one of the two. Maybe both. Anyways, speaking of bad ocean-related decisions that my gay ass somehow never made, let’s listen to wartime propaganda about joining the navy. I mean, shit, they probably pay better than half the chefs I’ve worked under, and it isn’t like the dishies can sell meth out the back if the back door leads to the fuckin’ Mariana Trench.

(a .gif of the Village People singing "In The Navy", with a caption reading "yvan eht niaj", which is a simpsons reference to that one episode where bart is in a boy band that inadvertently makes subliminal propaganda messages for the US. Navy's recruitment office)

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Paula Smith @paulasmith.co.uk · 28/07/2026

Seems like sound advice. Portrait from the London Trans+ Pride March. Taken with Rolleiflex Automat, expired Fuji Superia X-Tra 400 home developed Cinestill C41. #believeinfilm #londontranspride26

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

this month on Clippings: part 2 of our diptych on the legacy of the French-turned-British gender rebel Chevaliere d'Eon de Beaumont, as we take a look at French-speaking Brit, Order of the British Empire member, and founder of the Beaumont Society, Alice Purnell coming soon to @assignedmedia.org

A Linux desktop, with three windows visible. On the top is smplayer, playing a downloaded copy of an interview by Christine Burns with Alice Purnell. On the bottom left is a .pdf written by Alice, discussing the history of the Beaumont Society.

And on the bottom right is the column's script in progress. It reads:

# A CLIPPINGS SCRAPBOOK: ALICE PURNELL, O.B.E., AND THE BEAUMONT SOCIETY

A hundred and fifty-five years after the death of the Chevaliere d'Eon de Beaumont, a group of friends--one of whom spoke the Chevaliere's language--would find their own camaraderie.

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London, Soho. A young person finds their way into a shop of ill repute, and finds a copy of a small hand-bound zine on a magazine rack. If you've been reading *Clippings* for long enough, or you know your trans history, you might recognize the name; *Transvestia*, published by Virginia Prince's Full Personality Expression.

A few pages in, and a door opened in that young person's mind. This magazine was written by people like them, for people like them. They hadn't quite had a name for it before, but now they did; and now, they knew they weren't alone.

And, in the mid '60s, Alice -- taking her name from Lewis Caroll's *Alice In Wonderland* -- and three other European members of FPE decided to found their own off-shoot. Somewhat poetically, this French-speaking Brit and her new friends decided to name themselves after a certain France-born Brit, and the Beaumont Society was born."

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

this week on The Piper Block: oopsie woopsie several police dogs are sniffing around in my backyard and i am currently wanted in multiple jurisdictions for doing Hot Girl Shit tonight at 8 CST/9 EST/6 PST on @datafruits.bsky.social (full program / links / more obscure references below!)

a scene from the film adaptation of Arsenic And Old Lace, in which some poor sad sappy sucker is about to drink some arsenic laced beverage while two old ladies look on eagerly. the caption reads "mmmmm nummy nummy appel juice *fucking dies*"

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

annoyingly the first piece from the "Hot Stoves, Danger, Fire And Knives" column (read: recipe walkthrough) i was going to tackle was making two versions of a very bastardized caprese with.... ...grilled greens. lettuce varieties, specifically. you can imagine why i am Not writing about that rn

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I am still hustling to get Assigned Media back on track after our big platform change. If you've been meaning to subscribe, maybe a lazy Sunday morning is just the time?

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

finally got a record player set up in the studio again for the first time in...god, multiple years at this point. it's not the best sound quality by a long shot but i'm still super stoked to have my records again <3 Jazz Program listeners might recognize that LP up top from last week's program btw!

A old-style record player/cassette/CD cabinet fashioned to look like a box from the '40s, with the slipcase to the LP version of Morgana King's "It's A Quiet Thing" on the top of the cab.

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piper bly @piperbomb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

minor update on this: BACK IN A CHEF COAT WITH A NEW DAY JOB LETS GOOO unfortunately that 86's all remaining commission slots for now, but once i get settled into the new kitchen i may open back up! we shall see in the meantime i'mma be doin' a whole lot of Biscuit Makin' in between drawing seshes

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Dancing Chef Cat Mesit Testo

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