Matt Schmitz
@mattschmitz.bsky.social
#MizzouMade journalist for hire. Word nerd. Omaha native. Kansas Citian for 26+ years. Voracious music lover and irrationally hopeful fan of Mizzou sports, Notre Dame, Creighton, the Minnesota Twins and Vikings and St. Louis Blues.
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Matt Schmitz
@mattschmitz.bsky.social
· Jan 13
Willie Nelson Blue Skies (Live)
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Hello, Bluesky. I'm Matt. I'm new around here. I quit Twitter and Facebook three years ago, before their descent into hell. I trust this will be a better experience.
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Just remember, if your team loses a football game it means Jesus loved the other team more.
January 20, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Just remember, if your team loses a football game it means Jesus loved the other team more.
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A thread of things you can do to help folks in MN.
If you've got funds to throw our way, the below website is a great place to start. I also repost fundraisers regularly as do other people on the ground. 🧵
www.standwithminnesota.com
If you've got funds to throw our way, the below website is a great place to start. I also repost fundraisers regularly as do other people on the ground. 🧵
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.StandWithMinnesota.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:45 AM
A thread of things you can do to help folks in MN.
If you've got funds to throw our way, the below website is a great place to start. I also repost fundraisers regularly as do other people on the ground. 🧵
www.standwithminnesota.com
If you've got funds to throw our way, the below website is a great place to start. I also repost fundraisers regularly as do other people on the ground. 🧵
www.standwithminnesota.com
The twist that Harrison Mevis does before the game-winning field goal is just the best
January 19, 2026 at 4:13 AM
And Karoline Leavitt said this *after* welcoming the despicable Riley Gaines to the briefing room as a “new media” representative.
Riley evidently is better at tossing out softballs than she was at swimming.
Riley evidently is better at tossing out softballs than she was at swimming.
Reporter: Renee Good was shot in the head and killed by an ICE Agent.
Leavitt: Why was she killed?
Reporter: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
Leavitt: You’re a left-wing hack. You’re not a reporter.
Leavitt: Why was she killed?
Reporter: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
Leavitt: You’re a left-wing hack. You’re not a reporter.
January 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
And Karoline Leavitt said this *after* welcoming the despicable Riley Gaines to the briefing room as a “new media” representative.
Riley evidently is better at tossing out softballs than she was at swimming.
Riley evidently is better at tossing out softballs than she was at swimming.
The midtown Costco needs to stay as it is. Changing to a business center would make food, prescriptions and other essential goods more expensive and harder to find for many Kansas City residents.
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As rumors swirl about Midtown Costco, KC acts to preserve current retail format - Kansas City Business Journal
A new KC ordinance responds to recent rumors that Costco's popular Midtown warehouse could undergo a big change.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The midtown Costco needs to stay as it is. Changing to a business center would make food, prescriptions and other essential goods more expensive and harder to find for many Kansas City residents.
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Los Lobos + Jerry Garcia + Bob Weir playing “This Land Is Your Land”
Apropos of all that’s happening.
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Apropos of all that’s happening.
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Los Lobos, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir - This Land Is Your Land
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January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Los Lobos + Jerry Garcia + Bob Weir playing “This Land Is Your Land”
Apropos of all that’s happening.
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Apropos of all that’s happening.
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The Twins are so cheap, they are recycling social media posts.
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 AM
The Twins are so cheap, they are recycling social media posts.
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Nearly every year has that magical day known as Aaron Rodgers Goes Away Day. It’s always a special, joyous occasion, something to celebrate with the family and friends.
But this year’s Aaron Rodgers Goes Away Day might be the most special of all.
Especially, goddamn, after that bumbling pick six.
But this year’s Aaron Rodgers Goes Away Day might be the most special of all.
Especially, goddamn, after that bumbling pick six.
January 13, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Nearly every year has that magical day known as Aaron Rodgers Goes Away Day. It’s always a special, joyous occasion, something to celebrate with the family and friends.
But this year’s Aaron Rodgers Goes Away Day might be the most special of all.
Especially, goddamn, after that bumbling pick six.
But this year’s Aaron Rodgers Goes Away Day might be the most special of all.
Especially, goddamn, after that bumbling pick six.
I think Erin Andrews killed off an entire species with that coat. Even Cruella de Vil would say, "Dial it back a bit."
January 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
I think Erin Andrews killed off an entire species with that coat. Even Cruella de Vil would say, "Dial it back a bit."
A bonkers game. A lot of fun to watch, even if you didn't have a dog in the fight. Top that, FBS!
MONTANA STATE WINS THE FCS CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A 4TH-AND-10 TD AND XP IN OT!
An Illinois State XP attempt was blocked earlier in OT.
Dave Flemming and Brock Osweiler with the call for ESPN. 🏈🌮🏆🎙️
An Illinois State XP attempt was blocked earlier in OT.
Dave Flemming and Brock Osweiler with the call for ESPN. 🏈🌮🏆🎙️
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 AM
A bonkers game. A lot of fun to watch, even if you didn't have a dog in the fight. Top that, FBS!
“Income tax deduction, what a hell of a function.” Happy 66th birthday to the man, the myth, Paul Westerberg.
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The Replacements - Bastards Of Young (Official Promo Video)
YouTube video by UPROXX Indie Mixtape
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December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Income tax deduction, what a hell of a function.” Happy 66th birthday to the man, the myth, Paul Westerberg.
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When will city and state leaders learn that their new sports venue will not magically increase tax revenues?
This week, the Kansas City Chiefs announced they were relocating to the state of Kansas for a brand-new $3B stadium. The term sheet agreed upon by the team and state is outlandish. Joe…
This week, the Kansas City Chiefs announced they were relocating to the state of Kansas for a brand-new $3B stadium. The term sheet agreed upon by the team and state is outlandish. Joe…
When will city and state leaders learn that their new sports venue will not magically increase tax revenues?
This week, the Kansas City Chiefs announced they were relocating to the state of Kansas for a brand-new $3B stadium. The term sheet agreed upon by the team and state is outlandish. Joe Pompliano (who is one of the best at sports business news) has gone over the term sheet and claims it is the “Most Lopsided Stadium Deal In NFL History” thanks to $1.8 billion in taxpayer money being included. But the details of many important parts of the deal are still unknown. For example, we still don't know where the new stadium will be located. In a recent press conference, the Chiefs president claimed that the team will decide later on the location. The look of the stadium? The look of the entertainment district around the stadium? Nothing. Heck, the team hasn't even hired an architect. Yet, even with plenty of details still left unanswered, I found it odd that I continued to see the governor of Kansas go from media outlet to media outlet claiming that taxpayers somehow were protected with this deal.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
When will city and state leaders learn that their new sports venue will not magically increase tax revenues?
This week, the Kansas City Chiefs announced they were relocating to the state of Kansas for a brand-new $3B stadium. The term sheet agreed upon by the team and state is outlandish. Joe…
This week, the Kansas City Chiefs announced they were relocating to the state of Kansas for a brand-new $3B stadium. The term sheet agreed upon by the team and state is outlandish. Joe…
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Kansas City, Jackson County and the state of Missouri get to keep easy access to their football team without having to give away hundreds of millions of dollars of public money to a family worth $25 billion. Big W.
December 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Kansas City, Jackson County and the state of Missouri get to keep easy access to their football team without having to give away hundreds of millions of dollars of public money to a family worth $25 billion. Big W.
God damn it. Joe Ely was the real deal. A musician’s musician. No genre could contain him. Rest in peace.
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Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78
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December 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
God damn it. Joe Ely was the real deal. A musician’s musician. No genre could contain him. Rest in peace.
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Better idea: SELL THE TEAM!
TwinsFest is BACK this January! ❄️
Join us for the official kickoff to the 2026 season January 23rd and 24th at Target Field!
#MinnesotaTwins #TwinsBaseball #MLB
Join us for the official kickoff to the 2026 season January 23rd and 24th at Target Field!
#MinnesotaTwins #TwinsBaseball #MLB
December 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Better idea: SELL THE TEAM!
I wish Kansas City would have this kind of public transit service when it wasn't hosting the World Cup.
I met today with KC2026 Transportation Director Jason Sims to preview ConnectKC26, Kansas City’s transit plan for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. With 215 buses serving 15 locations every 20 minutes and extended match-day hours, Kansas City is ready to keep fans moving.
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I wish Kansas City would have this kind of public transit service when it wasn't hosting the World Cup.
RIP, Steve Cropper, one of my favorite guitarists. He always played exactly what the song required. No more, no less. He was a helluva songwriter, bandleader and producer, too.
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That's How Strong My Love Is (2020 Remaster)
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December 4, 2025 at 2:31 AM
RIP, Steve Cropper, one of my favorite guitarists. He always played exactly what the song required. No more, no less. He was a helluva songwriter, bandleader and producer, too.
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My dad was not a baseball fan, but Carl Yastrzemski was his favorite ballplayer. Why? Yaz briefly attended Notre Dame before signing with the Red Sox, and that all that my dad (N.D. Class of '44) needed to know.
Carl Yastrzemski‘s 1968 Topps Baseball Card. That season Yaz led the AL in Hitting .301, Walks 119, OBP .426, OPS .922, OPS+ 171 and WAR 10.5, while hitting 23 HR’s, with 74 RBI’s. He won his 3rd Batting Title, made his 5th AS Team and won his 4th Gold Glove.
November 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
My dad was not a baseball fan, but Carl Yastrzemski was his favorite ballplayer. Why? Yaz briefly attended Notre Dame before signing with the Red Sox, and that all that my dad (N.D. Class of '44) needed to know.
Notre Dame 42, Syracuse 0, four seconds into the second quarter:
a group of cartoon characters are standing in front of a christmas tree and looking surprised .
ALT: a group of cartoon characters are standing in front of a christmas tree and looking surprised .
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November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Notre Dame 42, Syracuse 0, four seconds into the second quarter:
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If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
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I have been thinking about this line today, on the value of editors, from the late great John Bennet, for no reason in particular.
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I have been thinking about this line today, on the value of editors, from the late great John Bennet, for no reason in particular.
Happy 80th birthday to North American treasure Neil Young. Long may you run.
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Neil Young - Long May You Run (Live at Farm Aid 25)
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November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Happy 80th birthday to North American treasure Neil Young. Long may you run.
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Protect the Tension Envelopes sign at all costs.
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Protect the Tension Envelopes sign at all costs.
The schadenfreude is off the charts in South Bend. Good riddance.
LSU is firing Brian Kelly after a blowout loss to Texas A&M and internal clashes over staff moves, per sources. His four-year run ends without a single double-digit regular-season win.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The schadenfreude is off the charts in South Bend. Good riddance.
There is no more apt a metaphor for our country today.
President began demolishing the East Wing of the WH to build there his $200M+ ballroom.
East Wing was built in 1942 during the presidency of FDR. It was constructed to cover the bunker that he used during WWII and the President's Emergency Operations Center.
East Wing was built in 1942 during the presidency of FDR. It was constructed to cover the bunker that he used during WWII and the President's Emergency Operations Center.
October 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
There is no more apt a metaphor for our country today.