Chip
@chipmidnight.bsky.social
The thoughts of a middle-age music fanatic with occasional dips into sports, TV, movies, politics, grief, pop culture, food, family, and more.
http://chipmidnight.com / http://bigtakeover.com
Every minute and every hour, I miss you
http://chipmidnight.com / http://bigtakeover.com
Every minute and every hour, I miss you
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Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Among the newly-released Epstein files. This Justice Dept email from Jan 2020
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
'I wanted to let you know that the flight records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported"
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
I understand people grieve differently. I could barely function for the first year after we lost our daughter, very little brought me joy, very little made me smile. I had very little desire to be out in public. This is so odd to me.
Erika Kirk, the grieving widow, sets a proper somber tone with her Jacob's cloak and enough sparklers to shock and awe an army of enthralled cultists.
December 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I understand people grieve differently. I could barely function for the first year after we lost our daughter, very little brought me joy, very little made me smile. I had very little desire to be out in public. This is so odd to me.
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Before Tom Morello, before nu-metal, there was Vernon Reid on Living Colour’s Vivid. The album that proved you could shred, funk, and speak truth all in one record. New episode digs into why this 1988 debut predicted everything. #LivingColour #80sMetal #MusicPodcast open.substack.com/pub/digmeout...
Is Living Colour’s Vivid the Most Underrated Guitar Album of the 80s?
Vernon Reid’s guitar wizardry, funk-metal fusion, and the production debates that won’t die
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Before Tom Morello, before nu-metal, there was Vernon Reid on Living Colour’s Vivid. The album that proved you could shred, funk, and speak truth all in one record. New episode digs into why this 1988 debut predicted everything. #LivingColour #80sMetal #MusicPodcast open.substack.com/pub/digmeout...
Pretty cool that four of my interviews made the top 10 (Dean DeLeo, Fust, Michigander, Colin Miller)
BIGTAKEOVER.COM Top 10 INTERVIEWS of 2025!
1. Justin Hayward
2. Gino Vannelli
3. Dean DeLeo (One More Satellite)
4. Benmont Tench
5. Catching up with Aaron Dowdy of Fust
6. Catching up with Jason Singer of Michigander
7. Paul Young
8. Colin Miller
9. Micah P. Hinson
10. Mike Scott of The Waterboys
1. Justin Hayward
2. Gino Vannelli
3. Dean DeLeo (One More Satellite)
4. Benmont Tench
5. Catching up with Aaron Dowdy of Fust
6. Catching up with Jason Singer of Michigander
7. Paul Young
8. Colin Miller
9. Micah P. Hinson
10. Mike Scott of The Waterboys
December 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Pretty cool that four of my interviews made the top 10 (Dean DeLeo, Fust, Michigander, Colin Miller)
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ICE has ramped up Columbus activity. CPD and the city are not cooperating, but they don’t know what ICE is doing and haven’t been able to find out.
“We have not asked for and do not need this unwelcome intervention.”
www.axios.com/local/columb...
“We have not asked for and do not need this unwelcome intervention.”
www.axios.com/local/columb...
Columbus leaders warn of "unwelcome" ICE presence
One council member says: "If you don't feel safe, you should not leave your home."
www.axios.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
ICE has ramped up Columbus activity. CPD and the city are not cooperating, but they don’t know what ICE is doing and haven’t been able to find out.
“We have not asked for and do not need this unwelcome intervention.”
www.axios.com/local/columb...
“We have not asked for and do not need this unwelcome intervention.”
www.axios.com/local/columb...
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Right Now, Thursday, 12/18, ICE is targeting neighborhoods in North Columbus between I-71 and Cleveland Ave, east of the freeway and all along Morse Rd. Schools are not letting children outside; people are not going to work. If anyone you know is at risk, please alert them! It’s happening here.
December 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Right Now, Thursday, 12/18, ICE is targeting neighborhoods in North Columbus between I-71 and Cleveland Ave, east of the freeway and all along Morse Rd. Schools are not letting children outside; people are not going to work. If anyone you know is at risk, please alert them! It’s happening here.
Orange man airing grievances on TV. Pathetic. youtu.be/1l8Eag9CAFk?...
Festivus Airing of Grievances
YouTube video by Paul Gleason
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Orange man airing grievances on TV. Pathetic. youtu.be/1l8Eag9CAFk?...
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
I've been writing about music since 1990, interviewed hundreds of artists. But, the most meaningful conversation I've ever had was last week with Rocky Votolato and Ben Kweller. All three of us have lost children suddenly and unexpectedly.
Listen: song.link/chipchats
youtu.be/orOhhJW6ie4?...
Listen: song.link/chipchats
youtu.be/orOhhJW6ie4?...
Child Loss and Grief - A Conversation with Ben Kweller and Rocky Votolato
YouTube video by Chip Chats Podcast
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I've been writing about music since 1990, interviewed hundreds of artists. But, the most meaningful conversation I've ever had was last week with Rocky Votolato and Ben Kweller. All three of us have lost children suddenly and unexpectedly.
Listen: song.link/chipchats
youtu.be/orOhhJW6ie4?...
Listen: song.link/chipchats
youtu.be/orOhhJW6ie4?...
"The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family & friends around the globe to honor the memories of sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, & grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit on Dec 14, 2025 at 7pm local time, people honor the memory of all children gone too soon."
a candle is lit up in the dark and the flame is visible
ALT: a candle is lit up in the dark and the flame is visible
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family & friends around the globe to honor the memories of sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, & grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit on Dec 14, 2025 at 7pm local time, people honor the memory of all children gone too soon."
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wow who was he up against
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
wow who was he up against
Drowsy Don
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Drowsy Don
Me watching football after Thanksgiving dinner
images of Trump dozing during today's cabinet meeting
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty & Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty & Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Me watching football after Thanksgiving dinner
Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins joined me for the latest Chip Chats podcast episode.
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1NQ5...
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1NQ5...
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins joined me for the latest Chip Chats podcast episode.
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1NQ5...
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1NQ5...
Am I the only person to sing, "You're Cousin It" when listening to Son Volt's "Drown"?
youtu.be/ZXJqJJ8FAdE?...
youtu.be/ZXJqJJ8FAdE?...
November 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Am I the only person to sing, "You're Cousin It" when listening to Son Volt's "Drown"?
youtu.be/ZXJqJJ8FAdE?...
youtu.be/ZXJqJJ8FAdE?...
I had the chance to give Matthew Caws of @nadasurf.bsky.social a tour of Columbus record stores earlier this year. Here's a recap of the day - along with a video - for @bigtakeover.com
bigtakeover.com/profiles/dig...
bigtakeover.com/profiles/dig...
Digging Deep with Matthew Caws of Nada Surf
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November 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I had the chance to give Matthew Caws of @nadasurf.bsky.social a tour of Columbus record stores earlier this year. Here's a recap of the day - along with a video - for @bigtakeover.com
bigtakeover.com/profiles/dig...
bigtakeover.com/profiles/dig...
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Is it weird that I interview bands that are my kids' age? I don't think so :) Won't be publishing my interview with Westside Cowboy until January but had a great conversation with 3/4 of the band today.
youtu.be/Ekdq4ziH7_Q?...
youtu.be/Ekdq4ziH7_Q?...
Westside Cowboy - Drunk Surfer (Green Man Festival | Session)
YouTube video by Green Man Festival
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Is it weird that I interview bands that are my kids' age? I don't think so :) Won't be publishing my interview with Westside Cowboy until January but had a great conversation with 3/4 of the band today.
youtu.be/Ekdq4ziH7_Q?...
youtu.be/Ekdq4ziH7_Q?...
New @bigtakeover.com interview: Flight to London’s debut, with cover art by Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), delivers a nostalgic throwback sound to a time when Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, and Duran Duran ruled MTV.
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
Interview: Robb Vallier and Jimmy McGorman (Flight to London)
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November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New @bigtakeover.com interview: Flight to London’s debut, with cover art by Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), delivers a nostalgic throwback sound to a time when Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, and Duran Duran ruled MTV.
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
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Every single person of conscience should be calling for resignation right about now-ish.
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Every single person of conscience should be calling for resignation right about now-ish.
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Happy Taco Tuesday everyone!
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy Taco Tuesday everyone!
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“It’s taking what’s been built here and what exists here and helping it grow even more.”
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
matternews.org/culture/musi...
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
matternews.org/culture/musi...
The return of Rambling House Music Bar – Matter News
Less than two months after the Old North venue closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
matternews.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“It’s taking what’s been built here and what exists here and helping it grow even more.”
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
matternews.org/culture/musi...
Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel.
matternews.org/culture/musi...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Woo hoo! Can't wait. The Rocket, Fruit Bats and Sorry features are ones I wrote. Subscribers get their copies first and help keep @bigtakeover.com in print so subscribe today.
Good news! Big Takeover Issue #97 Fall 2025 with Neko Case on the cover has been completed and will be out shortly! But hurry to order—pre-orders and subscriptions are best/crucial! And they are *much, much cheaper* than ordering after we have to turn in our mailing list to the printer.
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Woo hoo! Can't wait. The Rocket, Fruit Bats and Sorry features are ones I wrote. Subscribers get their copies first and help keep @bigtakeover.com in print so subscribe today.