Joel Welch
@joelwelch.bsky.social
PhD law candidate at Western University (space law/scifi); Western University Board of Governors (2024-26); Bar: Ontario; Ret-RCMP. Not legal advice. Dual 🇨🇦🇺🇸. Qapla’!
I won today.
I sold my car last week and today I bought toilette paper and brought it back to my apt via bus.
Victory, right?
Anyway, I'm on vacation for the next two weeks. Heading to the #StarTrekCruise tomorrow.
I sold my car last week and today I bought toilette paper and brought it back to my apt via bus.
Victory, right?
Anyway, I'm on vacation for the next two weeks. Heading to the #StarTrekCruise tomorrow.
February 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I won today.
I sold my car last week and today I bought toilette paper and brought it back to my apt via bus.
Victory, right?
Anyway, I'm on vacation for the next two weeks. Heading to the #StarTrekCruise tomorrow.
I sold my car last week and today I bought toilette paper and brought it back to my apt via bus.
Victory, right?
Anyway, I'm on vacation for the next two weeks. Heading to the #StarTrekCruise tomorrow.
So, I had great fun watching The Wrecking Crew, by Amazon MGM Studios. They did well targeting it towards Gen X. It worked!
Perhaps not a great film, but it's an awesome movie! And the setting is Hawaiʻi!
www.imdb.com/title/tt3304...
Perhaps not a great film, but it's an awesome movie! And the setting is Hawaiʻi!
www.imdb.com/title/tt3304...
The Wrecking Crew (2026) ⭐ 6.5 | Action, Comedy, Crime
2h 4m | R
www.imdb.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:54 AM
So, I had great fun watching The Wrecking Crew, by Amazon MGM Studios. They did well targeting it towards Gen X. It worked!
Perhaps not a great film, but it's an awesome movie! And the setting is Hawaiʻi!
www.imdb.com/title/tt3304...
Perhaps not a great film, but it's an awesome movie! And the setting is Hawaiʻi!
www.imdb.com/title/tt3304...
I must admit, one of the more amusing aspects of watching the Olympics Opening Ceremonies is seeing the countries names in Italian as they march in. Good fun.
February 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I must admit, one of the more amusing aspects of watching the Olympics Opening Ceremonies is seeing the countries names in Italian as they march in. Good fun.
Great. I'm in London, Ontario for another seven weeks (minus two for the Star Trek Cruise) and a tiny cozy Irish pub just opened fairly near me. Just my luck.
The Off Licence Pub. It's within the Bag Lady Variety at Pall Mall and Maitland. Check it out.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Off Licence Pub. It's within the Bag Lady Variety at Pall Mall and Maitland. Check it out.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
New pub aims to bring a little slice of Ireland to downtown London neighbourhood | CBC News
A new watering hole has opened its doors near London's Woodfield neighbourhood, offering locals a taste of homey Irish hospitality while serving up pints of the black stuff.
www.cbc.ca
February 1, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Great. I'm in London, Ontario for another seven weeks (minus two for the Star Trek Cruise) and a tiny cozy Irish pub just opened fairly near me. Just my luck.
The Off Licence Pub. It's within the Bag Lady Variety at Pall Mall and Maitland. Check it out.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Off Licence Pub. It's within the Bag Lady Variety at Pall Mall and Maitland. Check it out.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Farewell Star Trek Cruise VII straw hat. You were a trooper and did good service.
January 30, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Farewell Star Trek Cruise VII straw hat. You were a trooper and did good service.
Make this event if you can! I'll be there in spirit as I have to work the ole GC.
We are ready for the #ArtemisII launch!🚀
Western Space has partnered with the Forked River Brewing Company for a special #ArtemisII launch party. Join us on Feb 6th and watch humanity’s first return to the Moon in over 50 years!
See post for details!
#TeamHansen #ToTheMoon
Western Space has partnered with the Forked River Brewing Company for a special #ArtemisII launch party. Join us on Feb 6th and watch humanity’s first return to the Moon in over 50 years!
See post for details!
#TeamHansen #ToTheMoon
January 30, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Make this event if you can! I'll be there in spirit as I have to work the ole GC.
I don't usually weigh in on pop culture content outside my own little podcast (SciFiPubcast) but #StarTrekAcademy Season 1 Episode 4 "Vox in Excelso" was really well done.
It was the first episode of the series that made me care. Good job.
#StarTrek #ParamountPlus
It was the first episode of the series that made me care. Good job.
#StarTrek #ParamountPlus
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
I don't usually weigh in on pop culture content outside my own little podcast (SciFiPubcast) but #StarTrekAcademy Season 1 Episode 4 "Vox in Excelso" was really well done.
It was the first episode of the series that made me care. Good job.
#StarTrek #ParamountPlus
It was the first episode of the series that made me care. Good job.
#StarTrek #ParamountPlus
Support this great event if you can! I have to work, but I'll be there in spirit.
We are ready for the #ArtemisII launch!🚀
Western Space has partnered with the Forked River Brewing Company for a special #ArtemisII launch party. Join us on Feb 6th and watch humanity’s first return to the Moon in over 50 years!
See post for details!
#TeamHansen #ToTheMoon
Western Space has partnered with the Forked River Brewing Company for a special #ArtemisII launch party. Join us on Feb 6th and watch humanity’s first return to the Moon in over 50 years!
See post for details!
#TeamHansen #ToTheMoon
January 30, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Support this great event if you can! I have to work, but I'll be there in spirit.
Checking out The Folk'N Guys at The Beer Kitchen at 100 Kellogg. The first set just started.
Intro to Games of Thrones, instrumental.
Wow. London, Ontario, has such great stuff going on if you know where to find it.
Intro to Games of Thrones, instrumental.
Wow. London, Ontario, has such great stuff going on if you know where to find it.
January 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Checking out The Folk'N Guys at The Beer Kitchen at 100 Kellogg. The first set just started.
Intro to Games of Thrones, instrumental.
Wow. London, Ontario, has such great stuff going on if you know where to find it.
Intro to Games of Thrones, instrumental.
Wow. London, Ontario, has such great stuff going on if you know where to find it.
It's going to be a busy week so I'll post now.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all.
Slàinte,
Joel
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all.
Slàinte,
Joel
December 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It's going to be a busy week so I'll post now.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all.
Slàinte,
Joel
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all.
Slàinte,
Joel
Hello Ottawa. I'm back for a night. Let's have some fun, shall we? It's been a bit.
(Photo is of the view from my hotel room.)
(Photo is of the view from my hotel room.)
December 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hello Ottawa. I'm back for a night. Let's have some fun, shall we? It's been a bit.
(Photo is of the view from my hotel room.)
(Photo is of the view from my hotel room.)
George David (Dave) Sterling - Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Happy American Thanksgiving all.
I've managed to rewatch A Charlie Browns Thanksgiving and now, I'm heading to work. Enjoy!
I've managed to rewatch A Charlie Browns Thanksgiving and now, I'm heading to work. Enjoy!
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Happy American Thanksgiving all.
I've managed to rewatch A Charlie Browns Thanksgiving and now, I'm heading to work. Enjoy!
I've managed to rewatch A Charlie Browns Thanksgiving and now, I'm heading to work. Enjoy!
Reposted by Joel Welch
Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
Trader Sam's at the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World knows how to serve a Bud Light to an older fellow in style...
Great tiki joint.
Great tiki joint.
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Trader Sam's at the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World knows how to serve a Bud Light to an older fellow in style...
Great tiki joint.
Great tiki joint.
Status tonight in Nashville.
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers.
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers.
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Status tonight in Nashville.
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers.
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers.
Just a red-tailed hawk hanging out above the main doors of University College at Western University in London, Ontario - nothing to see here...
#WesternU
#WesternU
October 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Just a red-tailed hawk hanging out above the main doors of University College at Western University in London, Ontario - nothing to see here...
#WesternU
#WesternU
Yes! The Grad Club is having a mascot design contest!
www.uwogradclub.ca/mascot
I'm of course hard at work with potential designs. And you could be too!
(Note: I have no idea if AI generated images are allowed. I'm just going with my muse. See the website for the submission guidelines.)
www.uwogradclub.ca/mascot
I'm of course hard at work with potential designs. And you could be too!
(Note: I have no idea if AI generated images are allowed. I'm just going with my muse. See the website for the submission guidelines.)
September 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Yes! The Grad Club is having a mascot design contest!
www.uwogradclub.ca/mascot
I'm of course hard at work with potential designs. And you could be too!
(Note: I have no idea if AI generated images are allowed. I'm just going with my muse. See the website for the submission guidelines.)
www.uwogradclub.ca/mascot
I'm of course hard at work with potential designs. And you could be too!
(Note: I have no idea if AI generated images are allowed. I'm just going with my muse. See the website for the submission guidelines.)
Happy #startrekday2025!
In honor of the franchise, here's a pic of me at the future birthplace of James T. Kirk, from my 2022 cross-country road trip.
#LLAP #StarTrek
In honor of the franchise, here's a pic of me at the future birthplace of James T. Kirk, from my 2022 cross-country road trip.
#LLAP #StarTrek
September 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Happy #startrekday2025!
In honor of the franchise, here's a pic of me at the future birthplace of James T. Kirk, from my 2022 cross-country road trip.
#LLAP #StarTrek
In honor of the franchise, here's a pic of me at the future birthplace of James T. Kirk, from my 2022 cross-country road trip.
#LLAP #StarTrek
Reposted by Joel Welch
Welcome back Western Space!
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
September 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Welcome back Western Space!
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership.
Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca
Reposted by Joel Welch
The University of Chicago recently announced pauses on admissions to some of its humanities doctoral programs. Tyler Austin Harper argues that it's “a particular gut-punch to the humanities, not just at the university itself, but nationally and even globally.”
What’s Really at Stake if Fewer People Study the Humanities
Why the University of Chicago’s decision to pause admissions to some doctoral programs hurts so much
bit.ly
August 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The University of Chicago recently announced pauses on admissions to some of its humanities doctoral programs. Tyler Austin Harper argues that it's “a particular gut-punch to the humanities, not just at the university itself, but nationally and even globally.”
We got out a podcast episode! Enjoy
SciFi Pubcast - Episode 114: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps!
New episode is out now!
It's a bit of a stretch for us, we know.
www.scifipubcast.space/superheroes-...
SciFi Pubcast - Episode 114: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps!
New episode is out now!
It's a bit of a stretch for us, we know.
www.scifipubcast.space/superheroes-...
SciFi Pubcast: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four
Episode 114: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. We’re talking the summer blockbusters,...
www.scifipubcast.space
August 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We got out a podcast episode! Enjoy
SciFi Pubcast - Episode 114: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps!
New episode is out now!
It's a bit of a stretch for us, we know.
www.scifipubcast.space/superheroes-...
SciFi Pubcast - Episode 114: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps!
New episode is out now!
It's a bit of a stretch for us, we know.
www.scifipubcast.space/superheroes-...
It's always nice to see wildlife on campus, looking north from the University Drive Bridge, along the Thames River, in London, Ontario.
#WesternU
#WesternU
August 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's always nice to see wildlife on campus, looking north from the University Drive Bridge, along the Thames River, in London, Ontario.
#WesternU
#WesternU