Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates the most prescient science fiction film of all time, Terminator 2 : Judgement Day, in the wake of its 35th Anniversary: acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t... @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social #Terminator2 #T2 #WTTPP

Welcome To The Party Pal — Terminator 2 : Judgement Day

Welcome To The Party Pal — Terminator 2 : Judgement Day

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Latesummer musings on the advantage of growing mellow with age and of one’s potentiality to enrich humankind’s patrimony. “Two Summer Sentiments”by Matias Travieso-Diaz: acrossthemargin.com/two-summer-s... #Life #Aging

"Two Summer Sentiments" by Matias Travieso-Diaz — Across The Margin

"Two Summer Sentiments" by Matias Travieso-Diaz — Across The Margin

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An ode to a father’s benevolence and spirit that acts as celebration of the wondrous creatures who visited his feeder. “The Bird Feeder” by Janet R. Kirchheimer: acrossthemargin.com/the-bird-fee... #Life #Fanily

"The Bird Feeder" by Janet R. Kirchheimer — Across The Margin

"The Bird Feeder" by Janet R. Kirchheimer — Across The Margin

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My ranking of Christopher Nolan movies… 13 Following 12 Insomnia 11 The Dark Knight Rises 10 Tenet 9 Memento 8 Instellar 7 The Prestige 6 Batman Begins 5 Inception 4 Oppenheimer 3 The Dark Knight 2 The Odyssey 1 Dunkirk

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Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates THE cinematic experience of Summer 2026, Christopher Nolan’s, The Odyssey: acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t... #TheOdyssey @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social #WTTPP

Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates THE cinematic experience of Summer 2026, Christopher Nolan’s, The Odyssey: acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t... #TheOdyssey @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social #WTTPP

Welcome To The Party Pal — The Odyssey

Welcome To The Party Pal — The Odyssey

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The second and concluding installment of a work of fiction where a group of young students debate religion and the presence of Good and of Evil in the world. “Three Steps To Evil, Part Two” by Frederick Foote: acrossthemargin.com/three-steps-... #Fiction #Religion #Good #Evil #History

"Three Steps To Evil, Part Two" by Frederick Foote — Across The Margin

"Three Steps To Evil, Part Two" by Frederick Foote — Across The Margin

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Across The Margin : The Podcast features an interview with The Baklava Guy, founder of Good Baklava who can be found throughout the tri-state area, on Phish tour, at Knicks games, and beyond: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social #TheBaklavaGuy #GoodBaklava

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Baklava Guy

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Baklava Guy

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The second I saw the baklava, I knew it was Turkish AS WELL AS Gaziantep style. We have the best baklava in the universe, and I sometimes feel sad seeing what passes as baklava in the US. (Some pour honey on it lol.) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/d...

Who Is the Baklava Guy at the Knicks Games?

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A work of fiction that explores the pros and cons of writing what you know. “The Email” by T.E. Cowell: acrossthemargin.com/the-email/

When a “down-and-out runaway on the runway” is ushered back towards stability by a series of real life angels. “Selling Out” by JH Lucas: acrossthemargin.com/selling-out/ #Life #SellingOut #AngelsInAmerica

"Selling Out" by JH Lucas — Across The Margin

"Selling Out" by JH Lucas — Across The Margin

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These three poems by Michelle DeLouise-Ashmore explore the relationships between connection and solitude, and the ways both are inevitable: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-... #poems #poetry

Three Poems by Michelle DeLouise-Ashmore — Across The Margin

Three Poems by Michelle DeLouise-Ashmore — Across The Margin

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A work of fiction which ponders the question: What are the most evil creations in the history of the world ? “Three Steps To Evil” by Frederick Foote: acrossthemargin.com/three-steps-... #History #Evil

"Three Steps To Evil" by Frederick Foote — Across The Margin

"Three Steps To Evil" by Frederick Foote — Across The Margin

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Across The Margin : The Podcast features an interview with internationally-acclaimed pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social #LaraDownes #TheDeclarationProject #HoldTheseTruths

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Declaration Project with Lara Downes

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Declaration Project with Lara Downes

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A work of fiction where a famed scientist promptly discovers that iife as a trail-blazing space explorer isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. “Pizza Delivery on Mars” by James Hanna: acrossthemargin.com/pizza-delive... #LifeOnMars #MarsForTheRich #Fiction

"Pizza Delivery on Mars" by James Hanna — Across The Margin

"Pizza Delivery on Mars" by James Hanna — Across The Margin

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Have you ever watched a tv series and it brought up your own history in a visceral way? That was my experience in viewing The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. Thank you @acrossthemargin.bsky.social for publishing this essay. acrossthemargin.com/strangled-by...

"Strangled By Labels" by Jianna Heuer — Across The Margin

"Strangled By Labels" by Jianna Heuer — Across The Margin

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“At least Amanda knew her innocence. I never really believed in mine.” When a week absorbing the trauma of Hulu’s Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox hits exceedingly close to home. “Strangled by Labels” by Jianna Heuer: acrossthemargin.com/strangled-by...

"Strangled By Labels" by Jianna Heuer — Across The Margin

"Strangled By Labels" by Jianna Heuer — Across The Margin

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An honor to recently have documentary filmmaker Bill Morrison on our podcast, sharing stories about how he first met legendary guitarist & collaborator Bill Frissell & diving deep into his many captivating works. Wherever you get your pods! #TheGreatFlood acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m...

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Great Flood with Bill Morrison

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Great Flood with Bill Morrison

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New flash at Across The Margin. If you give it a look, thanks.

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An offering of flash fiction where a man seeks to find the person, and the artist, he once was. “Man with Guitar” by Foster Trecost: acrossthemargin.com/man-with-gui... #Fiction #Music

Get excited - it’s #TheBear Season Five Day! Get yourself ready with Welcome To The Party Pal’s breakdown of the latest surprise drop episode, Gary. Where you get your pods! acrossthemargin.com/welcome-to-t... @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social #TheBear #WTTPP

Welcome To The Party Pal — The Bear : Gary

Welcome To The Party Pal — The Bear : Gary

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An offering of flash fiction where a man seeks to find the person, and the artist, he once was. “Man with Guitar” by Foster Trecost: acrossthemargin.com/man-with-gui... #Fiction #Music

"Man With Guitar" by Foster Trecost — Across The Margin

"Man With Guitar" by Foster Trecost — Across The Margin

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These three poems by Tessa Shea Whitehead use linguistic pyrotechnics to spotlight feminine personas and experiences, pairing the beautiful with the grotesque: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-... #poems #poetry

Three Poems by Tessa Shea Whitehead — Across The Margin

Three Poems by Tessa Shea Whitehead — Across The Margin

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Across The Margin : The Podcast explores how plankton made life on Earth possible and why it’s the key to our future with author Vincent Doumeizel: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @osirispod.bsky.social @mikeshza.bsky.social #ThePowerOfPlankton

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Power of Plankton with Vincent Doumeizel

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Power of Plankton with Vincent Doumeizel

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An offering of flash nonfiction that points to a jarring lack of accountability for the privileged and powerful. “Sacrificial Lambs” by Carol E. Anderson: acrossthemargin.com/sacrificial-...

"Sacrificial Lambs" by Carol E. Anderson — Across The Margin

"Sacrificial Lambs" by Carol E. Anderson — Across The Margin

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Thrilled to be at @acrossthemargin.bsky.social with a new piece today.

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A work of fiction where a true identity comes to light that offers the sage advice — avoid being a collector. “Snakeskin” by Jesse Binger: acrossthemargin.com/snakeskin/ #Fiction

A work of fiction where a true identity comes to light that offers the sage advice — avoid being a collector. “Snakeskin” by Jesse Binger: acrossthemargin.com/snakeskin/ #Fiction

"Snakeskin" by Jesse Binger — Across The Margin

"Snakeskin" by Jesse Binger — Across The Margin

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For the past couple of years @mikeshza.bsky.social & I have done a Best TV of the year episode for his podcast, Welcome to the Party Pal & I’m currently thinking the 2026 NBA Finals will be on my list, probably around 6 or 7. As a TV show, it was incredible. Game 4, a legendary penultimate episode.

Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with documentary filmmaker Bill Morrison, the poet laureate of lost films: acrossthemargin.com/across-the-m... @osirispod.bsky.social #BillFrissell #BillMorrison #TheGreatFlood

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Great Flood with Bill Morrison

Across The Margin : The Podcast — The Great Flood with Bill Morrison

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A tip of the hat to the inimitable George Daly, a man whose life can be described simply as — remarkable. “The Talented My Daly” by Curtis C. Morgan: acrossthemargin.com/the-talented... #Life #Friendship

"The Talented Mr. Daly" by Curtis C. Morgan — Across The Margin

"The Talented Mr. Daly" by Curtis C. Morgan — Across The Margin

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“I remained silent, and let him continue, but he paused, before asking, ‘What do you think you are?’” A short story where a maturing young man is asked to consider his narrative and place in life. “Reflections on the Lake” by Trenton White: acrossthemargin.com/reflections-...

"Reflections On The Lake" by Trenton White — Across The Margin

"Reflections On The Lake" by Trenton White — Across The Margin

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These three poems by Mel Connelly wryly address subjectivity, political awareness, and the importance of those who make the world run: your local deli guy, tomboys, and you — yourself: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-... #poetry #poems

Three Poems by Mel Connelly — Across The Margin

Three Poems by Mel Connelly — Across The Margin

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