Michael Walsh - Human
@burgermike.bsky.social
The Nerdist guy who talks about Westeros like it's a real place. Also a noted cheeseburger enthusiast. (Hence the username.)
Anyone want to write this review for me?
January 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Anyone want to write this review for me?
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It’s so fake when people talk about the “Real America” being the heartland or whatever because the Real America is New England.
December 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It’s so fake when people talk about the “Real America” being the heartland or whatever because the Real America is New England.
As an end of year "gift" to all of my loyal followers I am considering releasing the unseen Baja Blast Pie videos.
They're not really gross. Not unless you think it's gross to see a soul leave a man's body.
They're not really gross. Not unless you think it's gross to see a soul leave a man's body.
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As an end of year "gift" to all of my loyal followers I am considering releasing the unseen Baja Blast Pie videos.
They're not really gross. Not unless you think it's gross to see a soul leave a man's body.
They're not really gross. Not unless you think it's gross to see a soul leave a man's body.
I have never, not once, seen a single argument for using AI to create art that is remotely interesting, compelling, or intelligent. They are all total garbage. And they are all total garbage because they are made by people who fundamentally do not understand why humans both create and consume art.
December 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I have never, not once, seen a single argument for using AI to create art that is remotely interesting, compelling, or intelligent. They are all total garbage. And they are all total garbage because they are made by people who fundamentally do not understand why humans both create and consume art.
Last year I interviewed Ernie Hudson, who is nearly twice my age.
It looked like we went to high school together.
It looked like we went to high school together.
Happy 80th Birthday to Ernie Hudson, whose many acting credits include HOLD IT, THIS GUY IS 80? WHAT????
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last year I interviewed Ernie Hudson, who is nearly twice my age.
It looked like we went to high school together.
It looked like we went to high school together.
If I am being really, truly honest with myself, at best I probably have negative eight good years left.
December 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If I am being really, truly honest with myself, at best I probably have negative eight good years left.
At @nerdist.bsky.social I went deep into my favorite character arc on Stranger Things and why Nancy Wheeler's futile attempt to outrun her guilt feels so authentic.
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Nancy Wheeler's Guilt Makes her STRANGER THINGS' Most Authentic Character
Hawkins might be a place of horror impossible to imagine, but Nancy Wheeler's guilt on Stranger Things has always felt real and authentic.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
At @nerdist.bsky.social I went deep into my favorite character arc on Stranger Things and why Nancy Wheeler's futile attempt to outrun her guilt feels so authentic.
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I've made a truly terrible mistake: watched the original trailer for The Killers' "A Dustland Fairytale."
How do I unsee this? They ever figure out the Eternal Sunshine tech? I just want to enjoy the song like I used. Like before.
How do I unsee this? They ever figure out the Eternal Sunshine tech? I just want to enjoy the song like I used. Like before.
December 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I've made a truly terrible mistake: watched the original trailer for The Killers' "A Dustland Fairytale."
How do I unsee this? They ever figure out the Eternal Sunshine tech? I just want to enjoy the song like I used. Like before.
How do I unsee this? They ever figure out the Eternal Sunshine tech? I just want to enjoy the song like I used. Like before.
I wish more people watched The Last Duel when it came out. I'd like to have more conversations about The Last Duel.
You should watch The Last Duel. Then we can talk about The Last Duel. Unless you don't like it. Then I don't want to hear from you.
You should watch The Last Duel. Then we can talk about The Last Duel. Unless you don't like it. Then I don't want to hear from you.
December 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I wish more people watched The Last Duel when it came out. I'd like to have more conversations about The Last Duel.
You should watch The Last Duel. Then we can talk about The Last Duel. Unless you don't like it. Then I don't want to hear from you.
You should watch The Last Duel. Then we can talk about The Last Duel. Unless you don't like it. Then I don't want to hear from you.
In my work notes I accidentally combined a TV show and a film franchise to create "How I Met Your Dragon."
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
In my work notes I accidentally combined a TV show and a film franchise to create "How I Met Your Dragon."
Everyone, whether they say it out loud or keep it to themselves, thinks they alone would not succumb to the One Ring. This is because people are lunatics. It would corrupt every single person.
Except for me.
Except for me.
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Everyone, whether they say it out loud or keep it to themselves, thinks they alone would not succumb to the One Ring. This is because people are lunatics. It would corrupt every single person.
Except for me.
Except for me.
It's December, which means it's once again time for me to inform the masses that Jimmy Eat World recorded the best version of "Last Christmas."
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Last Christmas
YouTube video by Jimmy Eat World - Topic
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December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It's December, which means it's once again time for me to inform the masses that Jimmy Eat World recorded the best version of "Last Christmas."
youtu.be/oRzs8cpMY2E?...
youtu.be/oRzs8cpMY2E?...
Why do apes love Christmas?
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They believe in the spirit of gibbons.
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They believe in the spirit of gibbons.
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Why do apes love Christmas?
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They believe in the spirit of gibbons.
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They believe in the spirit of gibbons.
The Grinch would have turned good within minutes of meeting the Ghost of Christmas Past. Guy (thing? animal? creature?) just wasn't a true hater.
Scrooge was a true hater, which is why they needed to hit him with the whole Christmas Ghost Playbook.
Scrooge was a true hater, which is why they needed to hit him with the whole Christmas Ghost Playbook.
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The Grinch would have turned good within minutes of meeting the Ghost of Christmas Past. Guy (thing? animal? creature?) just wasn't a true hater.
Scrooge was a true hater, which is why they needed to hit him with the whole Christmas Ghost Playbook.
Scrooge was a true hater, which is why they needed to hit him with the whole Christmas Ghost Playbook.
I haven't updated my official rankings in years, but "Eye of the Tiger" is not even a top four Rocky song with lyrics.
It's not even the best Survivor Rocky song!
It's not even the best Survivor Rocky song!
November 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I haven't updated my official rankings in years, but "Eye of the Tiger" is not even a top four Rocky song with lyrics.
It's not even the best Survivor Rocky song!
It's not even the best Survivor Rocky song!
YEEEAH! My friend Jeremy is up early on the west coast for his annual live posting of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Top five yearly tradition for me. The other four also involve pie.
Oh I am TOO TIRED to do this but here we go!! #Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
YEEEAH! My friend Jeremy is up early on the west coast for his annual live posting of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Top five yearly tradition for me. The other four also involve pie.
At @nerdist.bsky.social I wrote about why Ted Wheeler is the only character on Stranger Things I truly care about.*
*In a very specific way
*In a very specific way
If Vecna wins and kills everyone during Stranger Things 5 we hope he spares one character (for a very fitting reason): Ted Wheeler.
I Hope Ted Wheeler Is the Only Character to Survive STRANGER THINGS 5
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
At @nerdist.bsky.social I wrote about why Ted Wheeler is the only character on Stranger Things I truly care about.*
*In a very specific way
*In a very specific way
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This week for @nerdist.bsky.social, I got
to briefly chat with one of my childhood idols, Cassandra Peterson, as she gave me the details on her new #Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Tarot set. We also talked about already preparing for next Halloween, and one Trixie Mattel. nerdist.com/article/cass...
to briefly chat with one of my childhood idols, Cassandra Peterson, as she gave me the details on her new #Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Tarot set. We also talked about already preparing for next Halloween, and one Trixie Mattel. nerdist.com/article/cass...
Cassandra Peterson on Her Deliciously Dark Elvira Tarot Cards
The woman behind Elvira, Cassandra Peterson, talks all about her new delightful and dark Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Tarot card set.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This week for @nerdist.bsky.social, I got
to briefly chat with one of my childhood idols, Cassandra Peterson, as she gave me the details on her new #Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Tarot set. We also talked about already preparing for next Halloween, and one Trixie Mattel. nerdist.com/article/cass...
to briefly chat with one of my childhood idols, Cassandra Peterson, as she gave me the details on her new #Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Tarot set. We also talked about already preparing for next Halloween, and one Trixie Mattel. nerdist.com/article/cass...
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This Transgender Awareness Week, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and beauty of the trans community. Your lives matter, your stories matter, and your right to thrive and exist authentically is non-negotiable.
We stand with you today and every day🏳️⚧️
We stand with you today and every day🏳️⚧️
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This Transgender Awareness Week, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and beauty of the trans community. Your lives matter, your stories matter, and your right to thrive and exist authentically is non-negotiable.
We stand with you today and every day🏳️⚧️
We stand with you today and every day🏳️⚧️
I don't usually have two weird food things go up at @nerdist.bsky.social so close together. Lucky you!
(Yes, that's ice cream with mac and cheese. Also yes, I ate it.)
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(Yes, that's ice cream with mac and cheese. Also yes, I ate it.)
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We Ate Kraft's Limited-Edition Apple Pie Mac & Cheese with Other WEIRD Foods
Kraft is back with another weird foodstuff, so we got weird with Kraft Mac & Cheese Apple Pie. The results were stranger than we expected.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I don't usually have two weird food things go up at @nerdist.bsky.social so close together. Lucky you!
(Yes, that's ice cream with mac and cheese. Also yes, I ate it.)
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(Yes, that's ice cream with mac and cheese. Also yes, I ate it.)
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I knew I was going to be much higher on The Running Man than a lot of people. I even said so in my glowing review, where I explained why I think it's much smarter and emotionally draining than the trailers suggested.
Review: Edgar Wright's The Running Man is wildly entertaining, tense, and funny with incredibly resonant themes.
THE RUNNING MAN Is Rich with Powerful Ideas About the Rich and Powerful (Review)
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November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I knew I was going to be much higher on The Running Man than a lot of people. I even said so in my glowing review, where I explained why I think it's much smarter and emotionally draining than the trailers suggested.
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Mistakes were made-- from the creation of this abomination to the poor life choices of one writer trying to do his job.
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Mistakes were made-- from the creation of this abomination to the poor life choices of one writer trying to do his job.
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My goal: to eat an entire Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie by myself in one sitting.
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My goal: to eat an entire Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie by myself in one sitting.
I think the book I most want to write is a 14-part series on The Leftovers.
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I think the book I most want to write is a 14-part series on The Leftovers.