Jeff Rivera
@jar155.bsky.social
Dad stuff, photography, pinball, podcasting, fly-fishing, hiking, writing, and general tomfoolery. Co-host of The Pinball Podcast.
We just watched the Tap sequel yesterday and had a good bunch of laughs. Reiner seemed to really have fun with it. What a tragedy that he and his wife were taken in such a horrible fashion.
December 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
We just watched the Tap sequel yesterday and had a good bunch of laughs. Reiner seemed to really have fun with it. What a tragedy that he and his wife were taken in such a horrible fashion.
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Everyday we prove a bit more that the United States doesn't deserve to host the World Cup. Of course this happens this year.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Fans accuse FIFA of 'betrayal' over World Cup ticket prices
Fans have accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate Thursday.
www.espn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Everyday we prove a bit more that the United States doesn't deserve to host the World Cup. Of course this happens this year.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
I agree that games struggle on average, or even at their best, to measure up to film or literature; but once in a while a standout shows it's possible. BioShock, Gone Home, What Remains of Edith Finch, & Red Dead all get there.
The audience just doesn't usually properly appreciate the effort.
The audience just doesn't usually properly appreciate the effort.
The interesting, sophisticated thing about games is not whether they can tell stories as well as books or movies (they can’t) or float shocking themes as well as fine art (honestly, who cares).
It’s the manipulation of systems, the play of contingency, the brokenness of machines.
It’s the manipulation of systems, the play of contingency, the brokenness of machines.
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I agree that games struggle on average, or even at their best, to measure up to film or literature; but once in a while a standout shows it's possible. BioShock, Gone Home, What Remains of Edith Finch, & Red Dead all get there.
The audience just doesn't usually properly appreciate the effort.
The audience just doesn't usually properly appreciate the effort.
Tomorrow.
a purple glowing object in a dark room with a brick wall in the background
ALT: a purple glowing object in a dark room with a brick wall in the background
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December 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Tomorrow.
Gonna do 2026 without Amazon Prime. Mine just lapsed for the first time since it launched. I don't need it, and more importantly, I don't want it anymore.
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Gonna do 2026 without Amazon Prime. Mine just lapsed for the first time since it launched. I don't need it, and more importantly, I don't want it anymore.
Peacock just emailed me their new terms of use like I'm ever going to actually use Peacock.
December 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Peacock just emailed me their new terms of use like I'm ever going to actually use Peacock.
I am informing Penn State of my intention not to sign with them as their new head coach.
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I am informing Penn State of my intention not to sign with them as their new head coach.
Little man met a hero.
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Little man met a hero.
Ok, fine, I'll start wearing a jacket. I guess fall is really done with the mild days.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ok, fine, I'll start wearing a jacket. I guess fall is really done with the mild days.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Maybe putting unqualified idiots in charge of things is bad for government..
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Maybe putting unqualified idiots in charge of things is bad for government..
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Call of Duty making a zillion dollars all the time -- and being supported by a literal trillion-dollar company -- and still using AI for art assets is so incredibly pathetic and infuriating.
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Call of Duty making a zillion dollars all the time -- and being supported by a literal trillion-dollar company -- and still using AI for art assets is so incredibly pathetic and infuriating.
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The fact that Megyn Kelly minimized raping 15 year olds and wasn't immediately canceled from every platform, including @siriusxmprog.bsky.social and YouTube, tells you EVERYTHING that is wrong with right wing media and this country in general.
November 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The fact that Megyn Kelly minimized raping 15 year olds and wasn't immediately canceled from every platform, including @siriusxmprog.bsky.social and YouTube, tells you EVERYTHING that is wrong with right wing media and this country in general.
To men in cowboy hats: you look stupid and cartoonish. Getting out of your spotless, lifted, cookedly-backed-in, and overly chromed out Dodge Ram at Walmart while donning your goofy cowboy hat isn't the tough vibe you think it is.
November 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
To men in cowboy hats: you look stupid and cartoonish. Getting out of your spotless, lifted, cookedly-backed-in, and overly chromed out Dodge Ram at Walmart while donning your goofy cowboy hat isn't the tough vibe you think it is.
This looks so good. The Spooky Pinball team is on a roll and I'm really excited to get a chance to play this one.
It's Showtime!
Spooky Pinball Officially Reveals Next Game - Beetlejuice!
www.knapparcade.com/blog/spooky-...
#beetlejuice #pinball #arcade #timburton #spookypinball
Spooky Pinball Officially Reveals Next Game - Beetlejuice!
www.knapparcade.com/blog/spooky-...
#beetlejuice #pinball #arcade #timburton #spookypinball
November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This looks so good. The Spooky Pinball team is on a roll and I'm really excited to get a chance to play this one.
Some shots from last night's northern lights display. I love thar Orion and The Pleiades are in frame.
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#digitalphotography #sonya7riv #utah #utahphotographer #photography #astrophotography
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#digitalphotography #sonya7riv #utah #utahphotographer #photography #astrophotography
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Some shots from last night's northern lights display. I love thar Orion and The Pleiades are in frame.
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#digitalphotography #sonya7riv #utah #utahphotographer #photography #astrophotography
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#digitalphotography #sonya7riv #utah #utahphotographer #photography #astrophotography
It's sad that I'm shocked that the right thing was done. It's even more sad that Utah Republicans fought so hard to go against the will of Utah voters.
Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting effort, approving new map with a Democratic seat share.google/SnJM0x0hMhBv...
Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting effort, approving new map with a Democratic seat share.google/SnJM0x0hMhBv...
Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting effort, approving new map with a Democratic seat
The ruling is a blow to Republicans, who had drawn a court-ordered map designed to protect Utah's all-GOP congressional delegation.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It's sad that I'm shocked that the right thing was done. It's even more sad that Utah Republicans fought so hard to go against the will of Utah voters.
Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting effort, approving new map with a Democratic seat share.google/SnJM0x0hMhBv...
Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting effort, approving new map with a Democratic seat share.google/SnJM0x0hMhBv...
Keep wondering when advertisers will realize they don't have to put Kevin Hart in every ad.
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Keep wondering when advertisers will realize they don't have to put Kevin Hart in every ad.
The Dolphins thumping the Bills feels so right.
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Dolphins thumping the Bills feels so right.
The Radiohead setlist from last night looked incredible. We need a North American tour to follow this one up.
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Radiohead setlist from last night looked incredible. We need a North American tour to follow this one up.
Oh, no...not the trash removing itself!
now that's what I call a Mamdani endorsement. Don't threaten New Yorkers with a good time, Dave. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Dave Portnoy Threatens To Move Barstool Sports Out of New York City If Zohran Mamdani Becomes Mayor: ‘I Hate This Guy So Much’
Portnoy, 48, admitted that he has already asked his "finance guy" to begin looking at potential office spaces outside of the city.
www.yahoo.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Oh, no...not the trash removing itself!
I hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween. Keep looking for joy amid the madness.
November 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween. Keep looking for joy amid the madness.