No professional accomplishment has ever made me happier than this. theonion.com/translator-o...

Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation

PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...

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Chris Berube@chrisberube.bsky.social · last wk.

Emily Wilson bringing her anti-Nolan campaign to Fresh Air means the feud is officially approaching "Not Like Us" territory www.npr.org/programs/fre...

Emily Wilson bringing her anti-Nolan campaign to Fresh Air means the feud is officially approaching "Not Like Us" territory www.npr.org/programs/fre...

Fresh Air for July 29, 2026: 'The Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson

Hear the Fresh Air program for Jul 29, 2026

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Not to rag on the guy, but Ross Douthat is 46??

I know the CBS News ratings are tanking, but it’s nothing that can’t be fixed by the white hot sexual charisma of Ross Douthot.

Really lowering the bar on “breaking news” here

"It’s not that people don’t understand science or don’t have access to high-quality medical information. Vaccine hesitancy is what policymakers call a “wicked problem”." Read this! On narrative and vaccine hesitancy.

Katherine Shwetz@kshwetz.bsky.social · last wk.

Out today! theconversation.com/how-vaccine-...

I keep thinking this is the worst year ever for the climate, and then I remember we’re supposed to get a « Super El Niño » later this summer. Yeesh!

Yes the wildfire smoke-y sky in Toronto is as bad as the pictures. The smell is worse.

A new update on the John Deere, right-to-repair story we covered on @99pi.org this year. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/b...

John Deere Must Let Owners Repair Farm Equipment, Settlement Says

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Farewell to the @slate.com Culture Gabfest. It's the first podcast I listened to regularly, and like many, it's been with me through so many hard times and changes in my life. Endless thanks to @thehighsign.bsky.social @juliaturner.bsky.social + Steve + Ben et al www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/a...

Slate’s ‘Culture Gabfest’ Signs Off After 18 Years

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Happy Canada Day! To celebrate, I went on the podcast Michael & Us to discuss Dan Aykroyd’s lifelong obsession with UFOs. Also mentioned: crystal skull vodka, Ryan Gosling’s child acting career and Mike Bullard, for some reason. 🇨🇦 m.soundcloud.com/michael-and-...

#726 - Crystal Head Triple Herkimer Diamond Filtered Newfoundland Deep Aquifer Vodka (w/ Chris Berube)

Stream #726 - Crystal Head Triple Herkimer Diamond Filtered Newfoundland Deep Aquifer Vodka (w/ Chris Berube) by Michael and Us on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundClo...

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For a third of my life I've listened to the Culture Gabfest, a pioneering podcast with the perfect chemistry, wit, and insight. I'm so grateful to the hosts, Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner & Dana Stevens, & hope their will be a reunion tour. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/a... @reggieugwu.bsky.social

Slate’s ‘Culture Gabfest’ Signs Off After 18 Years

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I apologize for all the negative things I’ve said about the climate heroes at Aspiration tree planting www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Report: Raptors nearing deal for Kawhi Leonard

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Today we're celebrating the ten year anniversary of that time I booked the Insane Clown Posse on Canadian public radio. Look, I peaked early. @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social @shadkmusic.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nCB...

Insane Clown Posse interview in studio q

YouTube video by Q with Tom Power

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Welp, I know where my disposable income is going this fall. www.criterion.com/boxsets/9000...

I used to regularly produce the sports panel on CBC's Q. Every time we talked about soccer, I inserted the Simpsons' "open wide for some soccer" clip into the intro. It was cut every single time. I don't know man, some people just don't have taste. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0U...

Open wide for some Soccer!

YouTube video by Kabz Tube

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The Spurs’ Game 2 halftime show was a dog trying to balance on a basketball. The Knicks’ Game 4 was the Wu Tang Clan.

Awful news to wake up to. RIP Marjane Satrapi www.lemonde.fr/en/obituarie...

Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

The French-Iranian artist and film director 'died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,' people close to her said.

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i was, in fact, going >:) the entire time while curating this playlist

Chris Berube@chrisberube.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If you're enjoying CanCon episode of @99pi.org - The episode's producer, @mondayproductions.com, has made a playlist of every Canadian artist that came up during reporting. It's glorious. Destroyer next to Anne Murray. Prozzak next to The Band. Check it out! 99percentinvisible.org/episode/669-...

If you're enjoying CanCon episode of @99pi.org - The episode's producer, @mondayproductions.com, has made a playlist of every Canadian artist that came up during reporting. It's glorious. Destroyer next to Anne Murray. Prozzak next to The Band. Check it out! 99percentinvisible.org/episode/669-...

The MAPL Test - 99% Invisible

NOTE: During the production of this episode, over 120 Canadian musicians were mentioned in conversation with guests and sources—way too many to fit into an episode. As a way to shine a spotlight on th...

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Very sad to hear the @slate.com Slate Culture Gabfest is wrapping up. The first podcast I listened to every week! This is the end of an era in podcasting. slate.com/podcasts/cul...

Culture Gabfest

Slate's critics debate the week in culture, from highbrow to pop.

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Canada reshaped its music industry with a quirky radio rule that changed who got heard 🇨🇦 Listen to a new episode of 99% Invisible wherever you get your podcasts 👉 https://bit.ly/4vh5Y1A

beyond excited to share this week's episode of @99pi.org, which was co-produced by me! it's a story about how, once upon a time, the government of Canada stepped in to help out Canada's struggling music industry. and it worked! ...kind of. for some people. 99percentinvisible.org/episode/669-...

The MAPL Test - 99% Invisible

NOTE: During the production of this episode, over 120 Canadian musicians were mentioned in conversation with guests and sources—way too many to fit into an episode. As a way to shine a spotlight on th...

99percentinvisible.org

This episode is so good! Listen now!

Chris Berube@chrisberube.bsky.social · 2mo ago

While @romanmars.bsky.social is launching 100 Objects, I'm hosting @99pi.org this week! To celebrate, we have our most shamelessly Canadian episode yet, courtesy of producer max collins. Hope you like it! 99percentinvisible.org/episode/669-...

While @romanmars.bsky.social is launching 100 Objects, I'm hosting @99pi.org this week! To celebrate, we have our most shamelessly Canadian episode yet, courtesy of producer max collins. Hope you like it! 99percentinvisible.org/episode/669-...

The MAPL Test - 99% Invisible

NOTE: During the production of this episode, over 120 Canadian musicians were mentioned in conversation with guests and sources—way too many to fit into an episode. As a way to shine a spotlight on th...

99percentinvisible.org

Legendary wiki entry under Personal Life. RIP.

The Athletic@theathletic.com · 2mo ago

NEWS: Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the fiercest playoff performers in NHL history, has died at 60. Lemieux played 21 years in the NHL, winning the 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy and the four Cups with three separate teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

What are you doing September 27th? Well, I'm doing another @radiobootcamp.bsky.social session about making audio documentaries! Book your spot today, these fill up quickly. radiobootcamp.org/classes/how-...

How to make an audio doc from soup to nuts - Radio Boot Camp

Congratulations! Your pitch was greenlit by your favorite show! Your dream of making a longform narrative podcast or radio documentary is about to come

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An audio miracle! Thank you to the CBC and ABC podcast teams for bringing back this series. Viva "Short Cuts"! podnews.net/press-releas...

CBC, ABC and BBC Partner to Revive Beloved Audio Series 'Short Cuts'

National public broadcasters will collaborate on Short Cuts for podcast and radio platforms with the original host, British comedian Josie Long

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