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John Logsdon
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I study sex, evolution & genes. Frequently all three. I also love music, food & dogs. Other interests include bikes (pedals & motors), books & travel. I’m paleo-adjacent.

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Traveling? Be aware that US Customs might demand to see what’s on your phone upon entry. Here’s some advice on how to handle the problem. GIFT ARTICLE
Phone Searches at the Border Are Up: How to Protect Your Privacy
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Commemorating another birthday today. #Elvis would be 90 if still alive, but he didn’t even make it halfway there. My appreciation for Elvis has increased after learning more about him on the #500songs podcast. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Cool paper!
How a parasite gave up sex to find more hosts—and why its victory won't last phys.org/news/2026-01...

Host range expansion of asexual parasite can be explained by loss of adaptions in Muller’s Ratchet www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#Protists #Microbes #Parasites #Giardia #Evolution
January 9, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Next up. Wife’s wise choice @sabercatwoman.bsky.social definitely in my top 5 #Bowie. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 9, 2026 at 12:29 AM
My other favorite #Bowie record—to remember his birthday. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Commemorating the birthday of the great David Bowie. He would have turned 79 today, had he not left us 10 years ago. Starting with my first favorite #Bowie record. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.

If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Next up today is another I hadn’t spun yet. Rhino usually does a great job on comps and re-issues, so I grabbed this one (even though I have the first 4 records). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
One “problem” with me mining my CDs is that I always run across ones that need my renewed attention. Here’s the extra pile I that pulled today. #johnsCDs
January 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Here’s one I haven’t seen in the #5debutalbums9094 yet. Not a contender for me, but I liked the band in the day.
January 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It took me a few hours to unearth these, but I managed to find all but a few of the #johnsCDs inventoried in my Discogs @discogsofficial.bsky.social. 47 so far, as I found a few others I hadn’t added. And one that hadn’t appeared yet (Collective Soul). Where’s my Counting Crows? #5debutalbums9094
January 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I have a place where I put newly acquired records that I haven’t spun yet. That area has been growing lately, so I need to spin some of them. This and the previous Love record were there. This one is really good! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Finally getting around to spinning this. I have a newish repress, but I couldn’t pass on this earlier pressing. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Just got to this episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social. It’s just such a great show. Essay format, deep research, excellent storytelling, fascinating content.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Episode 150: “All You Need is Love” by the Beatles
Podcast Episode · A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · 06/26/2022 · 1 sec
podcasts.apple.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Starting my day with another terrific slab I picked up yesterday at Zzz @zzzrecords.bsky.social What an incredible voice she had. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
VERY excited to find this one today at Zzz in Des Moines @zzzrecords.bsky.social. I’ve been looking for some early Wanda ever since hearing about her on the #500songs podcast @500songspodcast.bsky.social
#johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Current tally for me in #5debutalbums9094.
12 in #johnsvinyl (2 acquired yesterday & today)
45 in #johnsCDs
1 cassette
Digging out the CDs will be a challenge, so I’ll start with the vinyl.
Hi folks, Happy New Year to you all. No peace for the wicked as it’s now time to resume our debut albums competition. Up next is #5DebutAlbums9094 Pick your top 5 debut albums released between 1990 to 1994 in order of preference. Voting commences on Friday 23rd January. See you all then 👍
January 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Picked this up quite a while ago but finally giving it a 1st spin. Weird and wonderful stuff from the Soft Machine / Gong founder. His solo stuff was recommended to me by someone here, but it’s been so long I forgot who!! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Inspired by my friend Albert @meristicmanifest.bsky.social, I picked this up last year intending to read a page everyday (as he was). I got a late start and never caught up, so I gave up. Starting it fresh this year! #PattiSmith
January 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Yet another recent acquisition on its 1st spin. Love this one which replaces a CD in #johnsCDs. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Another recent acquisition on its 1st spin. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
More #Hawkwind ! A French pressing with the foldable, interdigitated sleeve. Missing the book, unfortunately. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Picked up this compilation before the holidays. Giving it a 1st spin/listen. #Krautrock #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Picked this up yesterday and giving it a first spin. Love me some #Shriekback. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM