Mat Ryer
@matryer.bsky.social
Computer boy. Comedy. Music. Podcaster, Conference emcee, Author. Games. Album ‘Bedtime Lies’ is out now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0XjLb33D1xlK8zft6HGONM?si=TPSu0aJySUqsWFgC9jQNTA
Trod on a plug. Not a great start.
January 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Trod on a plug. Not a great start.
That time of year when we all increase the number at the end of our passwords.
December 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
That time of year when we all increase the number at the end of our passwords.
I don’t get using AI for creative tasks. Thats the fun bit.
December 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I don’t get using AI for creative tasks. Thats the fun bit.
We have four hackathons a year at Grafana Labs where everyone can work on whatever they think is important.
It’s where a lot of the innovation comes from. As well as some delightful projects like this.
It’s where a lot of the innovation comes from. As well as some delightful projects like this.
😱 The Grinch is sabotaging Santa’s infrastructure!
Your mission: fix the chaos with the help of Grafana Assistant.
Play our new browser game where you tackle observability challenges inside Santa’s workshop to save Christmas — all while getting hands on with AI-powered #observability👇
Your mission: fix the chaos with the help of Grafana Assistant.
Play our new browser game where you tackle observability challenges inside Santa’s workshop to save Christmas — all while getting hands on with AI-powered #observability👇
Grot vs Grinch - Grafana Assistant
The epic holiday showdown!
grotvsgrinch.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We have four hackathons a year at Grafana Labs where everyone can work on whatever they think is important.
It’s where a lot of the innovation comes from. As well as some delightful projects like this.
It’s where a lot of the innovation comes from. As well as some delightful projects like this.
I haven’t seen community opinion drive what we do as much as it does at Grafana Labs.
Tell us what actually works (and what doesn’t) in your observability stack.
It’s anonymous so be brutal :)
👉 grafana.com/observabilit...
Tell us what actually works (and what doesn’t) in your observability stack.
It’s anonymous so be brutal :)
👉 grafana.com/observabilit...
Observability Survey 2026
We want to hear from you about your observability practice! This should take about 5-10 minutes.
grafana.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I haven’t seen community opinion drive what we do as much as it does at Grafana Labs.
Tell us what actually works (and what doesn’t) in your observability stack.
It’s anonymous so be brutal :)
👉 grafana.com/observabilit...
Tell us what actually works (and what doesn’t) in your observability stack.
It’s anonymous so be brutal :)
👉 grafana.com/observabilit...
Oh Trump questions democracy alright.
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Oh Trump questions democracy alright.
It’s too early for all the Wrapped stuff imo. What if I listen to The Outhere Brothers solid for the rest of December?
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It’s too early for all the Wrapped stuff imo. What if I listen to The Outhere Brothers solid for the rest of December?
I’m not saying @watsoncomedian.bsky.social doesn’t know how to take screenshots, but I’m pretty sure I shouldn’t see his half-naked reflection.
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I’m not saying @watsoncomedian.bsky.social doesn’t know how to take screenshots, but I’m pretty sure I shouldn’t see his half-naked reflection.
Not another Christmas tree shooting.
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Not another Christmas tree shooting.
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The 4th annual Observability Survey is in full swing and we're seeking input!
Share your (anonymous) thoughts on tooling, AI, cost & complexity to help shape the report for the community.
Take the survey for your chance to win Grafana swag: https://grafana.com/observability-survey/
Share your (anonymous) thoughts on tooling, AI, cost & complexity to help shape the report for the community.
Take the survey for your chance to win Grafana swag: https://grafana.com/observability-survey/
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The 4th annual Observability Survey is in full swing and we're seeking input!
Share your (anonymous) thoughts on tooling, AI, cost & complexity to help shape the report for the community.
Take the survey for your chance to win Grafana swag: https://grafana.com/observability-survey/
Share your (anonymous) thoughts on tooling, AI, cost & complexity to help shape the report for the community.
Take the survey for your chance to win Grafana swag: https://grafana.com/observability-survey/
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You can now sign up for my detective-story podcast via the below avenues. I'll be delighted if you do that. It's full of talented people. I'm hoping to prove you can build something like this on @bsky.app like we did in the old country.
Hello, HERE ARE THE LINKS to get the actual podcast when it comes out on Sunday. For now, if you would like to 'follow' it at your chosen podcast emporium, that really helps. See you soon!
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/murd...
open.spotify.com/show/2di2tB8...
feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/murd...
open.spotify.com/show/2di2tB8...
feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
Murder of a Famous Bastard
Podcast in Comedy · Serie · An episodic murder mystery story written by and starring Mark Watson with many guest stars.
Struggling private detective Hugh Flounder is surprised to be invited to the 60...
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
You can now sign up for my detective-story podcast via the below avenues. I'll be delighted if you do that. It's full of talented people. I'm hoping to prove you can build something like this on @bsky.app like we did in the old country.
If everything is top priority, then you’d better get on with some shit.
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
If everything is top priority, then you’d better get on with some shit.
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🇪🇸 #GrafanaCON 2026 is heading to Barcelona from 20-22 Apr!
Our biggest community conference covers all of the OSS projects in the #Grafana ecosystem (#OpenTelemetry, #Prometheus, etc) & more.
Sign up to be notified when 30% discount tickets go on sale: https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon
Our biggest community conference covers all of the OSS projects in the #Grafana ecosystem (#OpenTelemetry, #Prometheus, etc) & more.
Sign up to be notified when 30% discount tickets go on sale: https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🇪🇸 #GrafanaCON 2026 is heading to Barcelona from 20-22 Apr!
Our biggest community conference covers all of the OSS projects in the #Grafana ecosystem (#OpenTelemetry, #Prometheus, etc) & more.
Sign up to be notified when 30% discount tickets go on sale: https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon
Our biggest community conference covers all of the OSS projects in the #Grafana ecosystem (#OpenTelemetry, #Prometheus, etc) & more.
Sign up to be notified when 30% discount tickets go on sale: https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon
The Beatles Anthology 4 is out.
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Beatles Anthology 4 is out.
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I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
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You will potentially enjoy this. Trailer by @matryer.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
You will potentially enjoy this. Trailer by @matryer.bsky.social.
In My Life (Take 1) is now available to listen to.
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
In My Life (Take 1) is now available to listen to.
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elon musk: people in the uk live like hobbits. um let’s look at you for a second bro
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
elon musk: people in the uk live like hobbits. um let’s look at you for a second bro
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Might put the clock back again tonight. Take the extra hour in bed again. Make it a regular thing. See what happens.
November 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Might put the clock back again tonight. Take the extra hour in bed again. Make it a regular thing. See what happens.
Fesshole: whenever my family recommend a TV show or film to me, I avoid it knowing it won’t be for me.
We haven’t really seen eye to eye since The Bill.
We haven’t really seen eye to eye since The Bill.
October 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Fesshole: whenever my family recommend a TV show or film to me, I avoid it knowing it won’t be for me.
We haven’t really seen eye to eye since The Bill.
We haven’t really seen eye to eye since The Bill.
I’ve just seen a new song appear on Beatles Anthology 4.
October 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I’ve just seen a new song appear on Beatles Anthology 4.
Ohh some Beatles Anthology 4 tracks have dropped.
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Ohh some Beatles Anthology 4 tracks have dropped.
Figured out why it got so cold out.
October 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Figured out why it got so cold out.
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Just measured this and it's exactly twelve inches!
January 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just measured this and it's exactly twelve inches!