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Nathaniel, trying to be better
@filmhurts.bsky.social
Film buff. Horror fan. Comic and dnd geek. Pop culture weirdo. Co-Host of At The Devil's Ball (horror)and Insane Troll Logic (Buffy) podcasts. Fiercely liberal, pro-lgbtq, BLM, pro-sex worker. From Maine, in Ohio for now. He/Him, straight, short, single.
On my way to work again after going to a Harassment and Sensitivity training this afternoon, and just realizing that the HR reps made a joke of anxiety disorders in their "disability Sensitivity" training and I'm really mad I didn't say anything.
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Nathaniel and Maggie are joined by Sammaeal of The At The Devil's Ball podcast to discuss the first two episode of Buffy season 5, with topics such as Dracula,Dawn, and how the characters read to someone new to the show.
insanetrollogic.podbean.com/e/episode-05...
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The guys put a name of their pain, and it is Batman! The guys talk Jack Nicholson's performance, amd commentary on consumerism and art. So come listen to us talk about Batman 1989 and dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.

Anchor.fm/devilsball
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel begin a new season with the first two episodes of Angel season 2! They talk the clunky Judgement (but it has Lorne in it, so they're happy), and paranoid McCarthyism of the delightful Are You Now Or Have You Ever
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qy3es-...
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
My love language is needless Apologies, explanations, and being overly cautious.

Or is that my trauma?

Have trouble keeping track.
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
"Down for Whatever" continues with 1408! The guys grapple with evil rooms, a sprawling climax,hotels, and two very good actors. So don't let wolves eat your brother on the Connecticut turnpike and listen to us instead!

Anchor.fm/devilsball
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This week, on Insane Troll logic, Nathaniel and @maggiesta_ slay their internet problems and get down to business with the depth and subtle simplicity of the (in)famous dream sequence episode of Buffy with season four's finale Restless!
podbean.com/ew/pb-hibfp-19…
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The guys try once more to weather the eternal storm of internet issues to discuss A Tale Of Two Sisters with special guest Ben Hasler of Reels Of Justice Podcast! They fail! But Ben is a great sport, and there is some insight given on the very interesting and engaging film!

Anchor.fm/devilsball
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel deal with internet issues and the finale of Angel season one, discussing the Shanshu plot device, and generally enjoy Angel finding his place in the world. #buffyverse
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-39gqg-...
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This month, At The Devil's Ball is down for whatever! Or we had our friends pick stuff for us because we're too lazy. Either way, we begin with 2020's moody fairy tale GRETEL AND HANSEL with our friend Micah! We talk themes and lovely cinematography.

Anchor.fm/devilsball
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and I deal with the epic two-part conclusion of the "Adam and The Initiative" storyline on #Buffy and the beginning of the end of Buffy/Riley. Also, a lot of banter about Angel Slash Fic for some reason?
insanetrollogic.podbean.com/e/episode0421-…
November 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Happy Anniversary to us! Maggie and I have been recording Insane Troll Logic for one year today! Our actual episode anniversary will be in 2 weeks, but we've been doing this a year!

Our most popular #Buffy episode is Choices/The Prom, so enjoy!

Insanetrolllogic.podbean.com/e/episode-0310…
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Halloween season comes to an end with a conversation on Rob Zombie's Halloween II, seemingly more polarizing than RZ's Halloween. With special guest Corey Reilly, we talk media cynicism, Dr. Loomis and more!

Happy Halloween from At The Devil's Ball!

Anchor.fm/devilsball
October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Reposted by Nathaniel, trying to be better
the nyt posts this stuff like avoiding AI for 48 hours is hard and meanwhile i have literally never once intentionally used an AI program for anything ever
October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
#NowWatching #ComingSoon to At The Devil's Ball.
October 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and Nathaniel tackle the penultimate Angel episodes War Zone and Blind Date, talking the debut of Gunn and more!

Https://open.spotify.com/episode/60IKDKjUMadOdwySe1z69A?si=pEz-x_B6TE6ChtUWCwH_pw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3BtYOSRQKnxmssx2Kdwecm
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
After a slight mental health delay (CW: depression, etc, at the beginning), we continue Halloween month with the divisive remake of the original classic. With @moviocrity.bsky.social they talk the ups and downs of the occasionally effective but baffling reimagining.

anchor.fm/devilsball
October 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I don't know why so many people feel the need to be so *loud.*
October 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#NowWatching Back on the grind. #comingsoon to Insane Troll Logic.
October 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
#NowWatching #31daysofhalloween Still gonna try and make this Rob Zombie run work this time.
October 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#NowWatching Every year I say "this year, I'm going to *try* and like Rob Zombie" and I don't follow through, but this is a #31daysofhalloween made for a challenge.
October 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#NowWatching Left work a little early to start my weekend off with some good vibes, so I'm going to try and keep that going with new @rifftrax.com .
October 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This week, on Insane Troll Logic, Maggie and I are joined by @onetrackmind.bsky.social yo discuss weird emotional stuff and the return of Oz in two #Buffy episodes.

Https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OBIdqZZu72CmY6zSG5UMn?si=7yohQXKATtuMBOiWaLH0Ww&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3BtYOSRQKnxmssx2Kdwecm
October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
#NowWatching #31daysofhalloween In listening to the soundtrack of the whole Nightmare series, one of the things I have learned is that Into The Fire is the superior "Dokken song that appears in Nightmare on Elm Street 3" song to Dream Warriors itself.
October 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
"Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you'll never watch again, and one song you can't stand"

Food: I nearly died eating Duck once, so I won't do that again.

Movie: I would say I'll never watch Zach Snyders Justice League again. But I probably will.

Song: Santa Baby
"Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand'

Food: Beans

Movie: Boondocks Saints. That scene with the cat is rough

Song: All Summer Long. Kid Rock :/ Kid Rock using Warren Zevon riffs for dog water music :/ :/ :/
“Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand”

Food: canned tuna fish

Film: Grease. I was horrified by its sexism from my first viewing at a sleepover and I remain correct

Song: Brown Eyed Girl. The worst
October 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM