J. Schuberth (they/them)
@jmschuberth.bsky.social
Writer, crime and sci-fi. PhD, Philosophy of Religion. Love cons, heists & econ. Printmaker. Literacy advocate.
I have to say, @bookpipeline.bsky.social had me at “you won,” but then they sent a mug—amazing. Thanks again for choosing “Old Bird,” as the 2025 Unpublished Winner in Mystery/Thriller.
December 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I have to say, @bookpipeline.bsky.social had me at “you won,” but then they sent a mug—amazing. Thanks again for choosing “Old Bird,” as the 2025 Unpublished Winner in Mystery/Thriller.
Think medieval babies are ugly? Won’t want to miss white witch @eleanormorton.bsky.social & German soup fan @alicefraser.bsky.social discuss Lockheed Martin war crimes wear, Narnia for atheists, heavy handed socialism, and autopsy eating etiquette. Yum!
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Narnia // Stranger Things // Space Jesus | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton
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December 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Think medieval babies are ugly? Won’t want to miss white witch @eleanormorton.bsky.social & German soup fan @alicefraser.bsky.social discuss Lockheed Martin war crimes wear, Narnia for atheists, heavy handed socialism, and autopsy eating etiquette. Yum!
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Trying to avoid damp, sad ghosts? Look no further than the minimal friction musings of platypus sociologist @alicefraser.bsky.social & tiny-text writer @frogcroakley.bsky.social as they chat about that time Nero tackled an octopus & China Mieville explained nothing!
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shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Unfiction // Dinotopia // Implausibly large ribcages | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Nate Crowley
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December 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Trying to avoid damp, sad ghosts? Look no further than the minimal friction musings of platypus sociologist @alicefraser.bsky.social & tiny-text writer @frogcroakley.bsky.social as they chat about that time Nero tackled an octopus & China Mieville explained nothing!
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
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Democracy needs a robust press! Support the @oregonjournalism.bsky.social a new addition Oregon's journalism landscape, working to keep us informed.
At OJP, we believe nonprofit news is a vital public service and it deserves community-wide support. If you agree, we invite you to make a contribution this #GivingNewsDay to support investigative journalism in Oregon.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Democracy needs a robust press! Support the @oregonjournalism.bsky.social a new addition Oregon's journalism landscape, working to keep us informed.
This article by James Neff is a must-read for ALL Oregonians. We are 50th in reading scores, we're failing our children, and there are other states that have turned things around. We just need to the leadership to do it. @oregonjournalism.bsky.social www.oregonjournalismproject.org/schooled-by-...
Schooled by Mississippi — Oregon Journalism Project
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December 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This article by James Neff is a must-read for ALL Oregonians. We are 50th in reading scores, we're failing our children, and there are other states that have turned things around. We just need to the leadership to do it. @oregonjournalism.bsky.social www.oregonjournalismproject.org/schooled-by-...
Love this interview with @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social prof @gabino.bsky.social —esp. great for those days when you’re doubting yourself as a writer.
Today on the This Is Horror YouTube, it's the full video conversation with Gabino Iglesias. We talk for over two hours about @gabino.bsky.social's books and writing life, including THE DEVIL TAKES YOU HOME and HOUSE OF BONE AND RAIN.
youtu.be/N7aojOAcKTc
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Gabino Iglesias on The Devil Takes You Home, House of Bone & Rain (This Is Horror Podcast 639 & 640)
YouTube video by This Is Horror
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December 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Love this interview with @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social prof @gabino.bsky.social —esp. great for those days when you’re doubting yourself as a writer.
@todgoldberg.bsky.social, the master maker of @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social has a new book out and it just landed on my front doorstep. I wish I could be in Palm Desert with all my UCR friends, but this is a pretty good consolation prize.
December 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@todgoldberg.bsky.social, the master maker of @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social has a new book out and it just landed on my front doorstep. I wish I could be in Palm Desert with all my UCR friends, but this is a pretty good consolation prize.
My unpublished novel, Old Bird, won the 2025 Book Pipeline award for Mystery/Thriller!
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
Winners
bookpipeline.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My unpublished novel, Old Bird, won the 2025 Book Pipeline award for Mystery/Thriller!
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
THis is for @tinakotek.bsky.social who wants to be Oregon’s governor again. Our ed system is in crisis (50th & you don’t declare an emergency?). There are things we can do. They are hard, and it means you start caring about children more than not adults, but that’s what needs to happen.
Louisiana has lots to like:
- 4th grade reading gains second only to MS
- no third grade retention as of the 2024 NAEP, so no risk of selection effect
- 8th grade reading gains
- replication of its model in TN
- portable model that works in any state OR DISTRICT
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- 4th grade reading gains second only to MS
- no third grade retention as of the 2024 NAEP, so no risk of selection effect
- 8th grade reading gains
- replication of its model in TN
- portable model that works in any state OR DISTRICT
open.substack.com/pub/karenvai...
For the antidote to sloppy skepticism about Mississippi, look to Louisiana
Tired of the Mississippi mistrust doom loop? Louisiana offers a counterweight. The Bayou State deserves more attention for its own smart model, anyway.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
THis is for @tinakotek.bsky.social who wants to be Oregon’s governor again. Our ed system is in crisis (50th & you don’t declare an emergency?). There are things we can do. They are hard, and it means you start caring about children more than not adults, but that’s what needs to happen.
A good book, a warm jumper, what more could a @alicefraser.bsky.social @thebugle.bsky.social fan want for the holidays. (This cricket bats are a nice touch).
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A good book, a warm jumper, what more could a @alicefraser.bsky.social @thebugle.bsky.social fan want for the holidays. (This cricket bats are a nice touch).
Are you into the second person? If YOU are, you’ll love listening to comic sans @joznorris.bsky.social & long-haired anthropologist @alicefraser.bsky.social talk Egyptian gods as Aliens, shop keeper quest-inomics, and how to choose your own avant- garde adventure. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Choose Your Own Adventure // Fighting Fantasy // Spider-Man | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Joz Norris
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December 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Are you into the second person? If YOU are, you’ll love listening to comic sans @joznorris.bsky.social & long-haired anthropologist @alicefraser.bsky.social talk Egyptian gods as Aliens, shop keeper quest-inomics, and how to choose your own avant- garde adventure. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Just listened to first 2 episodes, must listen for anyone interested in creativity, and in the film/tv industry. So interesting.
I'm part of a new podcast with showrunner Kat Viken where we discuss the impact of AI on creative careers, with celebrity guests in film, TV, comedy and arts.
Check out AI & The Creative Professional!
🎧 https://pod.link/1850401719
Check out AI & The Creative Professional!
🎧 https://pod.link/1850401719
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Just listened to first 2 episodes, must listen for anyone interested in creativity, and in the film/tv industry. So interesting.
Bow down, press your face to the dirt, b/c it’s another great convo w/ @katestam.bsky.social & quadrologist @alicefraser.bsky.social about Lordly prancing, the material side of questing, tell-tale textures, iPhone face & why we can move on from JK whatever her name. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
George AI Martin? Is it art? | Realms Unknown
With Kate Samas
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November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Bow down, press your face to the dirt, b/c it’s another great convo w/ @katestam.bsky.social & quadrologist @alicefraser.bsky.social about Lordly prancing, the material side of questing, tell-tale textures, iPhone face & why we can move on from JK whatever her name. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Just voted for @gradyhendrix.bsky.social Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (Way good!). Then went to Fantasy and voted for @aptshadow.bsky.social Shroud--- foggy planet fun! Go vote for something you love.
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Opening Round: Vote for the Readers' Favorite Horror of 2025!
Discover the Readers' Favorite Horror in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Just voted for @gradyhendrix.bsky.social Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (Way good!). Then went to Fantasy and voted for @aptshadow.bsky.social Shroud--- foggy planet fun! Go vote for something you love.
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
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Trouble defanging a deadly cooch? No problem. Let sloppy saluter @tpneenan.bsky.social & sexy assassin @alicefraser.bsky.social show you the way as they talk improvised crampons, muscular sci-fi, hot girl trolley problems, & Predator for the kiddos! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Villains as heroes // Plur1bus // Improvised crampons | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan
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November 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Trouble defanging a deadly cooch? No problem. Let sloppy saluter @tpneenan.bsky.social & sexy assassin @alicefraser.bsky.social show you the way as they talk improvised crampons, muscular sci-fi, hot girl trolley problems, & Predator for the kiddos! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Are you dead? No problem. Grab some bone lube & enjoy DNF absolutionist @frogcroakley.bsky.social & rim joker @alicefraser.bsky.social as they talk paleo fauna, Robocop ontology, & books 4 bad holidays. Plus, Alice defends her extremely competent eyelining skills. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Ontologypunk // RimWorld // RoboCop | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Nate Crawley
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November 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Are you dead? No problem. Grab some bone lube & enjoy DNF absolutionist @frogcroakley.bsky.social & rim joker @alicefraser.bsky.social as they talk paleo fauna, Robocop ontology, & books 4 bad holidays. Plus, Alice defends her extremely competent eyelining skills. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Just finished @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social's Hummingbird Salamander. The protagonist is one of the best female characters I've ever read. The play between her psyche and her physical body in how she perceives herself and how others do too, is phenomenal. I'd read a book of this woman doing anything.
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Just finished @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social's Hummingbird Salamander. The protagonist is one of the best female characters I've ever read. The play between her psyche and her physical body in how she perceives herself and how others do too, is phenomenal. I'd read a book of this woman doing anything.
One of the smartest women on the planet is going to be co-chair!!!!!
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
One of the smartest women on the planet is going to be co-chair!!!!!
Reposted by J. Schuberth (they/them)
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
Problems with the pressure differential of your portals? Join always clever @alicefraser.bsky.social & analogue de-Dunker @tpneenan.bsky.social as they take on bad dads, Brechtian mirror face punching no-nos, & why rosé does NOT pair well with a game of Portals. 🤮 shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Portals // Frankenstein // Vorkosigan Saga | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan
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October 30, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Problems with the pressure differential of your portals? Join always clever @alicefraser.bsky.social & analogue de-Dunker @tpneenan.bsky.social as they take on bad dads, Brechtian mirror face punching no-nos, & why rosé does NOT pair well with a game of Portals. 🤮 shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Study up on your spelling with theoretical juggler @myqkaplan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social (not her real name) as they talk Bruce Lee, the semantics of bean bag chairs, Grim Dark cynicism, and the names of all the molecules in 1/2 glass of water.
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Words of power // Magic of language // Earthsea | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Myq Kaplan
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October 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Study up on your spelling with theoretical juggler @myqkaplan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social (not her real name) as they talk Bruce Lee, the semantics of bean bag chairs, Grim Dark cynicism, and the names of all the molecules in 1/2 glass of water.
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Even Evil Rory Gilmore backed by affective altruism is no match 4 @alicefraser.bsky.social talking 2 herself about muscular Barbie, why competency porn characters need not be evil, & what to do when you’re starstruck by(OMG!) @garthnix.bsky.social (grab your 5000SPF) shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Fan fiction // Alchemised // Alan Moore | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser
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October 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Even Evil Rory Gilmore backed by affective altruism is no match 4 @alicefraser.bsky.social talking 2 herself about muscular Barbie, why competency porn characters need not be evil, & what to do when you’re starstruck by(OMG!) @garthnix.bsky.social (grab your 5000SPF) shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Great interview w/ @alfranken.bsky.social & @davidhogg.bsky.social. Just became monthly donor to Leaders We Deserve--they're doing hte work and doing in a smart way. www.alfranken.com/listen/david...
David Hogg on Electing Young Progressive Dems – AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.
www.alfranken.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Great interview w/ @alfranken.bsky.social & @davidhogg.bsky.social. Just became monthly donor to Leaders We Deserve--they're doing hte work and doing in a smart way. www.alfranken.com/listen/david...
For those in the literacy world, this is my dream. Can you imagine if #kareemweaver was a Superintendent and #KymonaBurk was head advisor!!!!! If NYC passes, we need @tinakotek.bsky.social to hire them to run Oregon's DOE. www.robertcarroll.nyc/literacy
Assemblymember Robert Carroll's Literacy Action Plan for New York
www.robertcarroll.nyc
October 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For those in the literacy world, this is my dream. Can you imagine if #kareemweaver was a Superintendent and #KymonaBurk was head advisor!!!!! If NYC passes, we need @tinakotek.bsky.social to hire them to run Oregon's DOE. www.robertcarroll.nyc/literacy