John Semley
@johnsemley3000.bsky.social
writer and researcher, covering books, films, and psychoactivity, in no particular order. a pocket full of spare change and anger unlimited.
god America is so undignified. so defeating having to pay a medical bill a) at all; b) using some third party vendor website called like My Pay Razr RX. grow up!
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
god America is so undignified. so defeating having to pay a medical bill a) at all; b) using some third party vendor website called like My Pay Razr RX. grow up!
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By: John Semley on Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By: John Semley on Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Director of a Raunchy 3-Hour Dracula Movie Says AI Is Gross and Slimy. That’s Why He Used It
Radu Jude’s AI-filled adaptation features Dracula doing porn and exploiting tech workers.
www.wired.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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By: John Semley on Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By: John Semley on Wednesday, October 29, 2025
I sincerely doubt history is that bored.
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I sincerely doubt history is that bored.
isn’t he a Jets fan?
Could the Commanders new stadium in D.C. be named after President Trump?
Trump wants Commanders to name new stadium after him: Report
Could the Commanders new stadium in D.C. be named after President Trump?
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
isn’t he a Jets fan?
I don't really post about my podcast on here. Why? I don't know. BUT...my friend Asher and I just completed Season 2 of our podcast, SLOW LEARNERS. we read through and discussed--with a range of guests--Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel VINELAND. listen here, if you like! open.spotify.com/episode/4oQg...
VINELAND EP 1: Snitches Get Stitches (w/ Noah Kulwin)
open.spotify.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I don't really post about my podcast on here. Why? I don't know. BUT...my friend Asher and I just completed Season 2 of our podcast, SLOW LEARNERS. we read through and discussed--with a range of guests--Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel VINELAND. listen here, if you like! open.spotify.com/episode/4oQg...
Super Bowl winner Kenny Pickett is ACTIVE!
Lineup alert: Kenny Pickett in game at QB for Raiders in place of injured Geno Smith on Thursday.
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Super Bowl winner Kenny Pickett is ACTIVE!
Dr Oz: “quick! get this man…uh…some…hmm…50…I think it’s CCs of….uhh….DOES ANYONE HAVE A SMALL PILLOW?!?”
holy shit -- one of Trump's toadies just passed out and the White House event is brought to an abrupt end
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Dr Oz: “quick! get this man…uh…some…hmm…50…I think it’s CCs of….uhh….DOES ANYONE HAVE A SMALL PILLOW?!?”
Silwa’s animal welfare message is striking a chord, it seems…
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Silwa’s animal welfare message is striking a chord, it seems…
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for the @thestar.com, I wrote about Zohran Mamdani, and the hope that he spurs a renewed, non-sclerotic politics, in New York, America, and beyond. Canadians need to learn about democratic-socialism sooner or later! www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
John Semley: Are we on the cusp of a Mamdani Moment?
I hope he will inspire other candidates and a renovation — or full on revolution — of America’s ineffective Democratic Party
www.thestar.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
for the @thestar.com, I wrote about Zohran Mamdani, and the hope that he spurs a renewed, non-sclerotic politics, in New York, America, and beyond. Canadians need to learn about democratic-socialism sooner or later! www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
in the running for funniest football game I have ever watched
Based on EPA per drive, today's Bears performance was the best by any offense in a single game all season.
And the performance by the Bengals defense was the worst.
11 possessions: 6 TDs, 2 FGs, 2 punts, 1 missed FG, no turnovers.
And the performance by the Bengals defense was the worst.
11 possessions: 6 TDs, 2 FGs, 2 punts, 1 missed FG, no turnovers.
November 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
in the running for funniest football game I have ever watched
a great man
November 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
a great man
I wonder why!
Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.
Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests
Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.
n.pr
November 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I wonder why!
“listen up, Rick. now the beauty of this plan is its simplicity: we go as Ricky and Julian for Halloween.”
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“listen up, Rick. now the beauty of this plan is its simplicity: we go as Ricky and Julian for Halloween.”
a certain editor, who shall not be named, struck out an aside about the pewter goblet I own, which recounts the story of the Rings of Power in a series of embossed tableaus--a trinket which I believe qualifies ME as a Tolkien scholar.
Actual Tolkien nerd @johnsemley3000.bsky.social went deep on how poorly Elon Musk, MAGA, and other right-wing tech bros understand the Lord of the Rings. And can we all just admire this art by @anjalinair.bsky.social: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk Really Doesn't Get 'The Lord of the Rings'
Musk has recently used Tolkien references to push anti-immigration messaging, as has the Department of Homeland security. They've got it all backwards.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
a certain editor, who shall not be named, struck out an aside about the pewter goblet I own, which recounts the story of the Rings of Power in a series of embossed tableaus--a trinket which I believe qualifies ME as a Tolkien scholar.
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Elon Musk's bad Lord of the Rings tweets have Tolkien scholars horrified. from @johnsemley3000.bsky.social, magnificent art by @anjalinair.bsky.social
Elon Musk Really Doesn't Get 'The Lord of the Rings'
Musk has recently used Tolkien references to push anti-immigration messaging, as has the Department of Homeland security. They've got it all backwards.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Elon Musk's bad Lord of the Rings tweets have Tolkien scholars horrified. from @johnsemley3000.bsky.social, magnificent art by @anjalinair.bsky.social
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in case you missed it our World Cafe Live session + interview is up and I gotta say it's nice
www.youtube.com/watch?v=btCH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=btCH...
The Mountain Goats on World Cafe
YouTube video by World Cafe
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October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
in case you missed it our World Cafe Live session + interview is up and I gotta say it's nice
www.youtube.com/watch?v=btCH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=btCH...
damn he sounds like a Canadian getting mad about Brampton and Milton here.
Vance says it is "totally reasonable and acceptable" for people to not want to live next door to people who speak a different language than they do
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
damn he sounds like a Canadian getting mad about Brampton and Milton here.
with the sound off it looks like Paul McCartney is covering “One” by Metallica.
Completely worth it. 2 1/2 hour show. Still in very good voice. A Beatle. Plus: splosions.
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
with the sound off it looks like Paul McCartney is covering “One” by Metallica.
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starting my day with an unopened bowl of 32-year-old Blue Jays World Series Rice Krispies, wife keeps saying it's a bad idea and I keep saying it will "grant me the power of the blue jay", waking up in a hospital bed just in time for the parade
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
starting my day with an unopened bowl of 32-year-old Blue Jays World Series Rice Krispies, wife keeps saying it's a bad idea and I keep saying it will "grant me the power of the blue jay", waking up in a hospital bed just in time for the parade
there are at least two Salt Lake City Housewives who need to placed in conservatorship.
October 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
there are at least two Salt Lake City Housewives who need to placed in conservatorship.
when the Sixers played the Nicks in the playoffs two years ago, the team literally went into neighborhoods and handed out free tickets. didn’t do shit for the team’s fortunes, of course. but it was a nice idea.
World Series tickets now start at over $1,000.
In 1992, they were $24 which is about $50 today.
A beer at the game now costs more than a 1992 seat.
When did baseball become a luxury good?
In 1992, they were $24 which is about $50 today.
A beer at the game now costs more than a 1992 seat.
When did baseball become a luxury good?
October 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
when the Sixers played the Nicks in the playoffs two years ago, the team literally went into neighborhoods and handed out free tickets. didn’t do shit for the team’s fortunes, of course. but it was a nice idea.
GOODNIGHT, SEATTLE!
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
GOODNIGHT, SEATTLE!
median Giants fan
MAGA man eats pavement after shouting slurs at No Kings protesters
October 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
median Giants fan