John Icewater
@arcadeghost.bsky.social
Nintendo games, Star Wars, cycling, sports entertainment, vegan food, and Michael Bolton. Co-host of Blockade Runner Podcast. He/him.
Seems to me that it’s time for a nationwide general strike.
January 24, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Seems to me that it’s time for a nationwide general strike.
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Turns out that not only do Republicans not really believe in the Second Amendment or open carry when it’s their administration killing the people with guns but that they were right along that we need guns to guard ourselves against a tyrannical government - them!
Trump attacks local police after his secret, masked deportation thugs murder a registered gun owner in Minnesota
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Turns out that not only do Republicans not really believe in the Second Amendment or open carry when it’s their administration killing the people with guns but that they were right along that we need guns to guard ourselves against a tyrannical government - them!
I’m never going to be able to watch Uncle Buck the same way again.
A ★★★★½ diary entry for Weapons (2025)
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January 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I’m never going to be able to watch Uncle Buck the same way again.
Just finished a play through of Mega Man today using the @heyphilsummers.bsky.social Hand Drawn Game Guide, which rules.
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Just finished a play through of Mega Man today using the @heyphilsummers.bsky.social Hand Drawn Game Guide, which rules.
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM
As someone who owns Final Cut Pro X, Logic, and Pixelmator Pro, I was pretty annoyed at the possibility of eventually being forced into a subscription when I saw this announcement (and I still am a little).
But for those who don't have that stuff already, it's a decent deal.
But for those who don't have that stuff already, it's a decent deal.
Apple Creator Studio
With an Apple Creator Studio subscription, get intelligent tools in Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, plus premium productivity content.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
As someone who owns Final Cut Pro X, Logic, and Pixelmator Pro, I was pretty annoyed at the possibility of eventually being forced into a subscription when I saw this announcement (and I still am a little).
But for those who don't have that stuff already, it's a decent deal.
But for those who don't have that stuff already, it's a decent deal.
Exciting times: the nut milk maker is up and running for the first time.
January 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Exciting times: the nut milk maker is up and running for the first time.
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Abolish ICE. It's only existed since 2002. We can enforce customs and handle immigration in a way that doesn't require an organization eager to be Trump's Praetorian Guard.
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Abolish ICE. It's only existed since 2002. We can enforce customs and handle immigration in a way that doesn't require an organization eager to be Trump's Praetorian Guard.
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The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 AM
The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
I guess I can’t really call myself an anti-capitalist because I just spent 10 minutes in a Kohl’s and I kinda loved it.
January 6, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I guess I can’t really call myself an anti-capitalist because I just spent 10 minutes in a Kohl’s and I kinda loved it.
Metroid Prime 4 has been an uneven, but overall good, experience for me.
This final boss fight is annoying though and I can’t believe this is what they thought would be an appropriate ending for this game.
This final boss fight is annoying though and I can’t believe this is what they thought would be an appropriate ending for this game.
January 4, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Metroid Prime 4 has been an uneven, but overall good, experience for me.
This final boss fight is annoying though and I can’t believe this is what they thought would be an appropriate ending for this game.
This final boss fight is annoying though and I can’t believe this is what they thought would be an appropriate ending for this game.
Nothing, just watching of episodes of Supermarket Sweep on Tubi.
January 4, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Nothing, just watching of episodes of Supermarket Sweep on Tubi.
Stranger Things 5 is thankfully redeemed by this second block of episodes. The first half was a little underwhelming and in retrospect probably could’ve been an episode or two shorter.
But these latest episodes are more fun, more tense, and have more heart. Happy it’s finding its footing again.
But these latest episodes are more fun, more tense, and have more heart. Happy it’s finding its footing again.
December 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Stranger Things 5 is thankfully redeemed by this second block of episodes. The first half was a little underwhelming and in retrospect probably could’ve been an episode or two shorter.
But these latest episodes are more fun, more tense, and have more heart. Happy it’s finding its footing again.
But these latest episodes are more fun, more tense, and have more heart. Happy it’s finding its footing again.
My 12 year old just burst into the kitchen and announced “I beat Sonic CD in one sitting with no game overs!”
Happy Christmas.
Happy Christmas.
a cartoon of sonic the hedgehog and tails the squirrel standing next to each other .
ALT: a cartoon of sonic the hedgehog and tails the squirrel standing next to each other .
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December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My 12 year old just burst into the kitchen and announced “I beat Sonic CD in one sitting with no game overs!”
Happy Christmas.
Happy Christmas.
I was lucky enough to come out of podcasting hibernation to guest on this episode and it was super fun just like Mario Kart Wii!
❄️ Wiinter is here!
Mario Kart Wii with @arcadeghost.bsky.social
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Mario Kart Wii with @arcadeghost.bsky.social
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December 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I was lucky enough to come out of podcasting hibernation to guest on this episode and it was super fun just like Mario Kart Wii!
The first Knives Out is still perfect and can’t be topped for me, but I love how this one tackles faith and forgiveness. Josh O’Connor is fantastic as is the rest of the cast and, as is always the case with Rian Johnson films, it’s ultimately optimistic about humanity.
A ★★★★½ diary entry for Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
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December 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The first Knives Out is still perfect and can’t be topped for me, but I love how this one tackles faith and forgiveness. Josh O’Connor is fantastic as is the rest of the cast and, as is always the case with Rian Johnson films, it’s ultimately optimistic about humanity.
Now would be a great time for Analogue to release some more Pocket stock...
December 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Now would be a great time for Analogue to release some more Pocket stock...
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I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
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Mario Kart Wii (With John Icewater) | Flashback 64
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December 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our next episode is up early for patrons. Giving us that $1 to gain access is a great way to help out the show. This one is the harbinger of the season! ❄️
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A ★½ diary entry for Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
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December 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Man, the opening of RAW tonight was perfection.
If you’re questioning the finish from Saturday night, the first 15 minutes of the show are evidence of why it was the right call.
So much mileage to get out of the finish in terms of storytelling vs. a feel good moment that just ends.
If you’re questioning the finish from Saturday night, the first 15 minutes of the show are evidence of why it was the right call.
So much mileage to get out of the finish in terms of storytelling vs. a feel good moment that just ends.
December 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Man, the opening of RAW tonight was perfection.
If you’re questioning the finish from Saturday night, the first 15 minutes of the show are evidence of why it was the right call.
So much mileage to get out of the finish in terms of storytelling vs. a feel good moment that just ends.
If you’re questioning the finish from Saturday night, the first 15 minutes of the show are evidence of why it was the right call.
So much mileage to get out of the finish in terms of storytelling vs. a feel good moment that just ends.
Matthew Lillard is cooler than Tarantino anyway. Was Tarantino in SLC Punk?
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Matthew Lillard reacts to Quentin Tarantino criticizing his acting: 'It hurts' — Entertainment Weekly
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December 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Matthew Lillard is cooler than Tarantino anyway. Was Tarantino in SLC Punk?
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It’s cool to chill in the motorcycle factory.
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s cool to chill in the motorcycle factory.