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I review Death by Lightning while drinking like Chester A. Arthur | The Blathering LIVE

November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

We're live tonight for another edition of Silly Saturdays on #TheBlatheringLIVE

... and I'm going to drink like a President.

See ya at 4 PM PT

--> youtube.com/live/57BqsAs...

Blathering Mailbag: https://youtu.be/DgH3xPQ5QOo Stand-up: https://youtu.be/uhTDVfehwxU This Day in History: https://youtu.be/BKq16Xv_Le8 All-new Blathering with news, sports, food, pop culture, and ...

Star Wars Characters We Grew To Love | Live Calls | ForceCenter Live

November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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JosephScrimshaw

@josephscrimshaw.bsky.social

We had a fantastic response to our celebratory premiere of our horror film DEAD MEDIA in Minneapolis. Now we're working on getting the film out to the world. If you want to get updates on screenings, streaming, physical media, you can join our mailing list here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

An ad for the horror film DEAD MEDIA. A woman's eyes bulge in horror above an old horror DVD that's bursting with strange blue energy. Text reads: You may be done with the DVD but it's not done with you. Dead Media. A new horror film written and directed by Joseph Scrimshaw. Join the mailing list for updates on screenings, streaming and more.

November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM

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ForceCenter

@forcecenterpod.bsky.social

Join us at 2 PM PT.

Live calls, questions, and sharing our love for #StarWars characters we might not have loved at first.

--> youtube.com/live/JKIqLm9...

Zohran Mamdani Wins Big | Blue Waves in Virginia & New Jersey | Anytime with Ken & Alden

November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM

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Anytime with Ken & Alden

@anytimeonair.bsky.social

TODAY on Anytime:

@kennapzok.bsky.social & @thataldendiaz.bsky.social discuss the historic victory of Zohran Mamdani! Woke is back, y’all. 🎉

Plus - travel woes in the wake of the shutdown, our views on the Irish Goodbye, and more!

LIVE at 11:00 PST/2:00 EST: www.youtube.com/live/eG0S72k...

YouTube video by Anytime with Ken & Alden

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November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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ForceCenter

@forcecenterpod.bsky.social

All-new! @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social, @jenniferlanda.bsky.social, and @kennapzok.bsky.social continue their 10 Years of #ForceCenter discussions with a look back at the lead up to The Force Awakens.

--> bit.ly/10YearsofTFA
--> youtu.be/2QK5u8VlEu0

The Force Awakens Memories Awaken | 10 Years of ForceCenter (AUDIO-ONLY)

Trump Threatens ALL of NYC Over Zohran Mamdani?!

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November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Hey, hey ! @eliotetc.bsky.social & @rickyftw.bsky.social at #InternetToday are running a fundraiser to help Feeding America.

Catch another great episode and help the cause if you can!

--> youtu.be/D1y2gjAUDCY?...

YouTube video by Internet Today

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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

* Nervously stands to face the group *

ME: "Hi, my name is Ken, I'm a nearly 50-year-old straight white male, and I cry when I sing along to Chappell Roan's "The Subway."

THEM: (in unison) Hi, Ken.

October 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM

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Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Big show tonight as we decide the Best Horror Villain of all-time in one show.

This is what the Internet is best misused for!

Live at 5 PM PT with live calls and special guests!

--> youtube.com/live/87n3gi3...

We Decide The Best Horror Villain Of All-Time | The Blathering LIVE

We Decide The Best Horror Villain Of All-Time | The Blathering LIVE

October 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Big show tonight as we decide the Best Horror Villain of all-time in one show.

This is what the Internet is best misused for!

Live at 5 PM PT with live calls and special guests!

--> youtube.com/live/87n3gi3...

Can I pass a cognitive test? | A Cool Thing About Greg Benevent | The Blathering Live

October 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Oh Shit. (I mean - sh*t) Really fun episode last night. Sucks you're missing it. Sure, sure... recording setting World Series game. Got it.

NO excuses now, sport.

- We learned three things about comedian Greg Benevent
- I took an "IQ" test
- Advice Monday.

--> youtube.com/live/5JSYcZf...

Silly Saturdays | The Blathering LIVE with Ken Napzok

October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Join us at 4 PM PT for a Saturday more silly than building a ballroom. #TheBlatheringLIVE

--> youtube.com/live/LLEx-r6...

Is Social Media Ever Good? | Anytime with Ken & Alden

October 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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Anytime with Ken & Alden

@anytimeonair.bsky.social

TODAY on Anytime: @kennapzok.bsky.social & @thataldendiaz.bsky.social fully acknowledge that social media is mostly bad…but when is it good? What has it given us? Why do we stick around?

Plus, your questions from the chat. 🎙️

Join us LIVE at 11:00 PST/2:00 EST: www.youtube.com/live/uQI0VFf...

YouTube video by Anytime with Ken & Alden

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October 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM

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Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Tonight! 5 PM PT

All new episode of #TheBlatheringLIVE

-- NBA betting scandal
-- The Horror Villain Bracket takes shape
-- Live Calls and more

---> youtube.com/live/MMmIsLq...

NBA betting scandal | Horror Villain Bracket Chaos | The Blathering LIVE

NBA betting scandal | Horror Villain Bracket Chaos | The Blathering LIVE

October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Tonight! 5 PM PT

All new episode of #TheBlatheringLIVE

-- NBA betting scandal
-- The Horror Villain Bracket takes shape
-- Live Calls and more

---> youtube.com/live/MMmIsLq...

Best Horror Villains | We Form A Heist Team | The Blathering LIVE

October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

"... then Lindsey turns to face her. His guitar is the only weapon he has left. He stares back at her, but he knows...

And by this point, Stevie is not belting out the song as much as evoking the curse she put on him in '77. Do you know this was only a B-side?"

"Sir, can I pay for my food now?"

October 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Full, fun show! Missed it live? Check it out now.

- Tactical Frivolity
- We Form A Heist Team
- Horror Villain Bracket Team Meeting
- Advice Mondays: To DM or Not To Dm

--> youtube.com/live/1LO1e-k...

First Time Playing KOTOR II! | Episode 1 | Blathering Gaming LIVE!

October 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM

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Mark Knoop 🏳️‍🌈

@markknoop.bsky.social

Happy 10th anniversary, @forcecenterpod.bsky.social!

Thank you @kennapzok.bsky.social, @jenniferlanda.bsky.social and @josephscrimshaw.bsky.social for creating our own little Star Wars-community online! It means the world to me. Meeting Ken and Joseph at Celebration was a highlight!

October 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

He's back! Join @producersteve.bsky.social for a fun game stream hang over on the NEWLY rebranded Blathering Gaming channel.

Producer Steve @producersteve.bsky.social · 25d

Blathering Gaming is BACK!

Tonight at 8:30pm est

KOTOR II First Time!

🔴 YouTube www.youtube.com/@BlatheringG...

🟣 Twitch www.twitch.tv/producersteve_

YouTube video by Blathering Gaming

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October 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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ForceCenter

@forcecenterpod.bsky.social

It's another #ForceCenter live call-in show!

Join @kennapzok.bsky.social to celebrate the life and work of #DrewStruzan and talk the latest in the #StarWars world.

Live at 2 PM PT

--> youtube.com/live/NGpkXci...

Celebrating Drew Struzan | ForceCenter Live

The Horror Hos Invade Halloween | The Blathering LIVE

October 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM

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Anytime with Ken & Alden

@anytimeonair.bsky.social

TODAY at 11:00 PST/2:00 EST: @kennapzok.bsky.social & @thataldendiaz.bsky.social have been thinking a lot about death, and they’re not the only ones! 💀

Let’s talk about Heaven, legacy, longing, and all of that fun light stuff.

Join us LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/zv9GPVD...

October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

We're live at 5 PM PT. Full show!

- We'll cast spells with the @horrorhos.bsky.social
- News, sports, and more
- Live Calls

--> youtube.com/live/SkPFfBn...

How Movie Fighting Ruined Art Appreciation | Blathering Mailbag

October 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Catch the latest Blathering Mailbag!

I dive a bit into my digital media past to figure out how it undercut the joy and power of appreciating art.

It's just one click away for you to watch. One. Click.

--> youtu.be/TWCBtYL2KLo

Protesting Frogs | We Still Want Our MTV | The Blathering LIVE with Ken Napzok

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October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Look, I don't know why you missed the live show last night. That's between you and your God.

But catch up on a big episode of #TheBlathering

- Tribute to Portland Frogs
- MTV's legacy
- Giants win or Winds of Winter?

Stop f**king around and join the fun

--> youtube.com/live/Eec6XzE...

Jar Jar Binks returns! | More with Rey and Leia | Star Wars News LIVE

October 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Ken Napzok

@kennapzok.bsky.social

Solo show today... come hang out... Live at Noon PT

ForceCenter @forcecenterpod.bsky.social · 29d

Join @kennapzok.bsky.social for a quick, live look at the latest #StarWars news, and he'll be taking your questions.

And, yeah, he'll be talking #JarJarBinks

Live at Noon PT

--> youtube.com/live/AkIUB_a...