Justin Steiner
@justinsteiner.bsky.social
5th grade teacher. I love music, comics, books, TV, podcasts, movies, and more. You can check out my writing at shooflypie.substack.com.
I am also now a paying subscriber of @stevenhyden.bsky.social's Evil Speakers Substack. I've been a fan of his work for years and am willing to support him.
January 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I am also now a paying subscriber of @stevenhyden.bsky.social's Evil Speakers Substack. I've been a fan of his work for years and am willing to support him.
It's way overdue, but I finally became a @stereogum.com member today. It's been one of my favorite places on the internet for many years and I am happy to pay for the privilege of keeping it a daily part of my life.
January 4, 2026 at 4:37 PM
It's way overdue, but I finally became a @stereogum.com member today. It's been one of my favorite places on the internet for many years and I am happy to pay for the privilege of keeping it a daily part of my life.
I averaged 1 hour 52 minutes a day on my iPad this last week, the second and last week of break. Next Sunday's average will be nowhere close.
January 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
I averaged 1 hour 52 minutes a day on my iPad this last week, the second and last week of break. Next Sunday's average will be nowhere close.
Happy birthday, @luvthemats.bsky.social! Hope all of your music sounds awesome today!
January 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Happy birthday, @luvthemats.bsky.social! Hope all of your music sounds awesome today!
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January 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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The Uncool by Cameron Crowe is the 1st book I've read this year. I haven't finished any comics collections/OGNs yet, but I am 1 ahead of pace for 75 in 2026. I need to average 1 every 4.89 days to make it.
January 4, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The Uncool by Cameron Crowe is the 1st book I've read this year. I haven't finished any comics collections/OGNs yet, but I am 1 ahead of pace for 75 in 2026. I need to average 1 every 4.89 days to make it.
I'm reading Cameron Crowe's memoir and there's a long section on him hanging out with Bowie in the mid-70s.
Fascination by David Bowie on Apple Music
Song · 1975 · Duration 5:48
music.apple.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I'm reading Cameron Crowe's memoir and there's a long section on him hanging out with Bowie in the mid-70s.
Wordle 1,659 3/6
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Back to back 3s.
January 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Wordle 1,659 3/6
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I missed the 40th anniversary of this album late last year...
Scenario by Dramarama on Apple Music
Song · 1985 · Duration 4:18
music.apple.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I missed the 40th anniversary of this album late last year...
Firsts of 2026 so far:
EP: Future Clouds & Radar/Big Weather
Album: The Gnomes/Introducing...The Gnomes
Comic: JSA #14
TV Show: Pluribus S1 E6
Movie: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Podcast: House of R - Strangers Things S5 E7 Deep Dive
EP: Future Clouds & Radar/Big Weather
Album: The Gnomes/Introducing...The Gnomes
Comic: JSA #14
TV Show: Pluribus S1 E6
Movie: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Podcast: House of R - Strangers Things S5 E7 Deep Dive
January 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Firsts of 2026 so far:
EP: Future Clouds & Radar/Big Weather
Album: The Gnomes/Introducing...The Gnomes
Comic: JSA #14
TV Show: Pluribus S1 E6
Movie: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Podcast: House of R - Strangers Things S5 E7 Deep Dive
EP: Future Clouds & Radar/Big Weather
Album: The Gnomes/Introducing...The Gnomes
Comic: JSA #14
TV Show: Pluribus S1 E6
Movie: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Podcast: House of R - Strangers Things S5 E7 Deep Dive
Connections
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Puzzle #936
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January 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Connections
Puzzle #936
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Starting a new streak with a 3.
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Starting a new streak with a 3.
January 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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There's a new Scott Hawkins novel coming in September!! If you haven't read his debut, The Library at Mount Char, I highly recommend it.
January 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
There's a new Scott Hawkins novel coming in September!! If you haven't read his debut, The Library at Mount Char, I highly recommend it.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Fallen Star by Lee Goldberg is the 43rd and final book I've read this year. Add the 23 comics collections/OGNs and I fall 24 short of my goal for 90 in 2025.
I have a collection started, but have read less than half, so it will count for 2026.
I have a collection started, but have read less than half, so it will count for 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Fallen Star by Lee Goldberg is the 43rd and final book I've read this year. Add the 23 comics collections/OGNs and I fall 24 short of my goal for 90 in 2025.
I have a collection started, but have read less than half, so it will count for 2026.
I have a collection started, but have read less than half, so it will count for 2026.
Finishing the year with 1003 comics read:
DC 46.96%
Marvel 35.79%
Image 12.86%
IDW 2.89%
Boom 1%
Dark Horse .4%
Oni <.1%
That's also 4200 comics in the last 4 years, an average of 1050 a year. I love comics.
DC 46.96%
Marvel 35.79%
Image 12.86%
IDW 2.89%
Boom 1%
Dark Horse .4%
Oni <.1%
That's also 4200 comics in the last 4 years, an average of 1050 a year. I love comics.
December 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Finishing the year with 1003 comics read:
DC 46.96%
Marvel 35.79%
Image 12.86%
IDW 2.89%
Boom 1%
Dark Horse .4%
Oni <.1%
That's also 4200 comics in the last 4 years, an average of 1050 a year. I love comics.
DC 46.96%
Marvel 35.79%
Image 12.86%
IDW 2.89%
Boom 1%
Dark Horse .4%
Oni <.1%
That's also 4200 comics in the last 4 years, an average of 1050 a year. I love comics.
Check out my pal's great 2025 list!
December 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Check out my pal's great 2025 list!
In order to meet goals, I have a lot to do today...
Finish 140 pages of a book
Finish 3/4 of a comics collection
Read 9 comics
Listen to 6 albums
I also need to finish a TV show I started last night and the Stranger Things finale is tonight. Oh, and take down Christmas per my wife just now.
Finish 140 pages of a book
Finish 3/4 of a comics collection
Read 9 comics
Listen to 6 albums
I also need to finish a TV show I started last night and the Stranger Things finale is tonight. Oh, and take down Christmas per my wife just now.
December 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In order to meet goals, I have a lot to do today...
Finish 140 pages of a book
Finish 3/4 of a comics collection
Read 9 comics
Listen to 6 albums
I also need to finish a TV show I started last night and the Stranger Things finale is tonight. Oh, and take down Christmas per my wife just now.
Finish 140 pages of a book
Finish 3/4 of a comics collection
Read 9 comics
Listen to 6 albums
I also need to finish a TV show I started last night and the Stranger Things finale is tonight. Oh, and take down Christmas per my wife just now.
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Favorite Music 2025
A Top 25
open.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Closing out 2025 with another 2, my 63rd. That’s an average of 4.91%.
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Closing out 2025 with another 2, my 63rd. That’s an average of 4.91%.
December 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Wordle 1,656 2/6
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Closing out 2025 with another 2, my 63rd. That’s an average of 4.91%.
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Closing out 2025 with another 2, my 63rd. That’s an average of 4.91%.
Watching the latest Bob's Burgers while eating a Super Submarine (roast beef, turkey, bacon, provolone, and fixins) from a local sub shop.
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Watching the latest Bob's Burgers while eating a Super Submarine (roast beef, turkey, bacon, provolone, and fixins) from a local sub shop.
My wife and I are now caught up on Stranger Things again. Now I have like 5 1/2 hours of House of R to listen to...
December 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
My wife and I are now caught up on Stranger Things again. Now I have like 5 1/2 hours of House of R to listen to...
Craig Finn's Always Been is the 17th album to hit double digit plays for me this year.
December 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Craig Finn's Always Been is the 17th album to hit double digit plays for me this year.
Jason Isbell's Foxes in the Snow is the 16th album to hit double digit plays for me this year.
December 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Jason Isbell's Foxes in the Snow is the 16th album to hit double digit plays for me this year.
Wordle 1,654 2/6
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My 62nd 2!
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My 62nd 2!
December 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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My 62nd 2!