Michael Coley
@mcoley.bsky.social
Tech, policy, & politics nerd
#WNBA & #NWSL fan
MTSU & NC State
Former Ag Teacher👨🌾
Always #StarTrek🖖
#WNBA & #NWSL fan
MTSU & NC State
Former Ag Teacher👨🌾
Always #StarTrek🖖
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Michael Coley
@mcoley.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky
It’s not just an Alf pics repository.
www.theverge.com
For those new to Bluesky, here's a good article of things to get you started here. Welcome!
www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...
www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...
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Pat McAfee is proudly “apolitical,” saying sports is meant to unify.
And yet he still finds ways to be divisive.
And yet he still finds ways to be divisive.
Not being 'political' doesn't absolve Pat McAfee from harmful messages he sends
Pat McAfee's reluctance to take responsibility for anything on his show is problematic.
www.usatoday.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Pat McAfee is proudly “apolitical,” saying sports is meant to unify.
And yet he still finds ways to be divisive.
And yet he still finds ways to be divisive.
At what point in the last decade has the GOP given even the slightest indication that they care about shame? They are the definition of shameless, and ending the shutdown without guaranteeing the ACA protections (not just getting the promise of a vote) is just cowardly.
Hassan: My vote was to do two things: 1) Make sure the government is functioning… 2) continue the fight to a realistic platform to get the premium tax cuts done. If that is not successful, then shame on the Republican Party and shame on Donald Trump.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
At what point in the last decade has the GOP given even the slightest indication that they care about shame? They are the definition of shameless, and ending the shutdown without guaranteeing the ACA protections (not just getting the promise of a vote) is just cowardly.
@benpickman.bsky.social @sabreenajm.bsky.social @zenakeita.bsky.social Hello No Offseason! Love the podcast, but I wanted to pitch you on something. Since the NCAAW season starts w/ mostly uncompetitive cupcake games, could you spotlight some actual good games to watch in the 1st part of the season?
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
@benpickman.bsky.social @sabreenajm.bsky.social @zenakeita.bsky.social Hello No Offseason! Love the podcast, but I wanted to pitch you on something. Since the NCAAW season starts w/ mostly uncompetitive cupcake games, could you spotlight some actual good games to watch in the 1st part of the season?
@sarahspain.com Just catching up on this week's episodes, & as a Tennessean, I'd like to offer some constructive feedback on your pronunciation of Lady Vols. Every time I've heard you say it, it sounds like Vols rhymes with vole (the animal). It would be more accurate to rhyme with ball or Volunteer
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
@sarahspain.com Just catching up on this week's episodes, & as a Tennessean, I'd like to offer some constructive feedback on your pronunciation of Lady Vols. Every time I've heard you say it, it sounds like Vols rhymes with vole (the animal). It would be more accurate to rhyme with ball or Volunteer
@reckless.bsky.social Any chance of @theverge.com getting __ number of sharable gift articles for subscribers? I share Verge articles A LOT, & it's tough to share something that doesn't have any sign of being subscriber only, but then who I share it with can't read it. Thanks for considering it!
November 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
@reckless.bsky.social Any chance of @theverge.com getting __ number of sharable gift articles for subscribers? I share Verge articles A LOT, & it's tough to share something that doesn't have any sign of being subscriber only, but then who I share it with can't read it. Thanks for considering it!
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
How's my day going? Well, I just spent the last 2 hours going through every account I follow on here & Instagram to sort news & politics accounts into their own lists & then unfollow almost all from my main feed. I also made a spreadsheet so I can find them again once I'm ready to reengage.
October 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
How's my day going? Well, I just spent the last 2 hours going through every account I follow on here & Instagram to sort news & politics accounts into their own lists & then unfollow almost all from my main feed. I also made a spreadsheet so I can find them again once I'm ready to reengage.
It's been a long time coming...we can't wait to meet you, sweet girl. 🩷
October 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It's been a long time coming...we can't wait to meet you, sweet girl. 🩷
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Per reports, the Seattle Storm have hired former Memphis Grizzlies and New York Liberty assistant coach, Sonia Raman, to be the franchise's next Head Coach. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/report-sto...
Report: Storm Hire Sonia Raman as Next Head Coach
ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news of the Storm's next coach.
stormchaserswnba.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Per reports, the Seattle Storm have hired former Memphis Grizzlies and New York Liberty assistant coach, Sonia Raman, to be the franchise's next Head Coach. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/report-sto...
Let's go!
Can confirm, via a league source, that Sonia Raman is taking the Seattle Storm's head coach job on a multi-year deal.
Raman also interviewed for the Liberty head coach opening, but is heading to Seattle where she will look to lead in the development of Dominique Malonga, among others.
Raman also interviewed for the Liberty head coach opening, but is heading to Seattle where she will look to lead in the development of Dominique Malonga, among others.
October 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Let's go!
If you live in the Tennessee 6th Congressional District, you should really consider looking into and supporting Chaney Mosley for Congress. I've known Chaney for years, and he would be an excellent representative of our district.
www.chaneymosley.com
www.chaneymosley.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
If you live in the Tennessee 6th Congressional District, you should really consider looking into and supporting Chaney Mosley for Congress. I've known Chaney for years, and he would be an excellent representative of our district.
www.chaneymosley.com
www.chaneymosley.com
I was initially 🤷 about the move to legalized sports betting, but at this point, I wish it hadn't happened. From controversies like this to the constant barrage of betting ads any time you consume sports news/podcasts, I'm done with it.
If I never hear the word "parlay" it'll be too soon.
If I never hear the word "parlay" it'll be too soon.
The NBA wanted legalized betting’s money but not its problems. The embarrassing scandal involving a current coach and player is a reminder that It’s impossible to have it both ways.
NBA chose to bring gambling into the league. Something bad was bound to happen | Opinion
The NBA gave up the fight against sports betting years ago, embracing the profits and inviting in all the ills that were part of the deal.
www.usatoday.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I was initially 🤷 about the move to legalized sports betting, but at this point, I wish it hadn't happened. From controversies like this to the constant barrage of betting ads any time you consume sports news/podcasts, I'm done with it.
If I never hear the word "parlay" it'll be too soon.
If I never hear the word "parlay" it'll be too soon.
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It is impossible to imagine people allowing this to go on (or even participating in it within the government) if he was ordering the murder without any process of French citizens or Brits or Australians on boats no matter what they were alleged to be doing.
Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."
October 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It is impossible to imagine people allowing this to go on (or even participating in it within the government) if he was ordering the murder without any process of French citizens or Brits or Australians on boats no matter what they were alleged to be doing.
Can we not go one day without confirmation that we live in the dumbest timeline? Is that really too much to ask? 🤦
I would ask for some positive news that would give me hope in the world, but I don't actually know that I would get any response on here. Just typing into the void lately.
I would ask for some positive news that would give me hope in the world, but I don't actually know that I would get any response on here. Just typing into the void lately.
October 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Can we not go one day without confirmation that we live in the dumbest timeline? Is that really too much to ask? 🤦
I would ask for some positive news that would give me hope in the world, but I don't actually know that I would get any response on here. Just typing into the void lately.
I would ask for some positive news that would give me hope in the world, but I don't actually know that I would get any response on here. Just typing into the void lately.
If you have podcast production experience and love women's sports, you should apply for this job! This is my favorite podcast, and Big Citrus needs another great person to join the team.
Come work with me!! We’re hiring a new producer to help make Good Game!! 🎉
I love working with this (very small) team! And you can be remote. 🌲
I love working with this (very small) team! And you can be remote. 🌲
Wanna work in women’s sports? ⛹️♀️
Wanna help bring the first & only daily women’s sports show to people’s ears every day? 👂
“Good Game with Sarah Spain” is hiring a new producer! 🎙️
Apply or send to qualified friends! 👇🏻
careers.acast.com/jobs/6624146...
Wanna help bring the first & only daily women’s sports show to people’s ears every day? 👂
“Good Game with Sarah Spain” is hiring a new producer! 🎙️
Apply or send to qualified friends! 👇🏻
careers.acast.com/jobs/6624146...
October 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
If you have podcast production experience and love women's sports, you should apply for this job! This is my favorite podcast, and Big Citrus needs another great person to join the team.
Nothing like going through old photos from my teaching career to feel a whole lot of regret. I loved teaching, but it was killing my mental health for a decade before I finally got out. It's taken years of time, therapy, & medication to get to where I am now, but part of me will always miss it.
October 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Nothing like going through old photos from my teaching career to feel a whole lot of regret. I loved teaching, but it was killing my mental health for a decade before I finally got out. It's taken years of time, therapy, & medication to get to where I am now, but part of me will always miss it.
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"It's OK to make disrespectful videos of historical figures unless enough living family members complain about them" is a weird and untenable policy
OpenAI says it paused Sora's ability to generate videos resembling MLK Jr. at the request of his estate, after some users created "disrespectful depictions" (Maxwell Zeff/TechCrunch)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"It's OK to make disrespectful videos of historical figures unless enough living family members complain about them" is a weird and untenable policy
Well this is terrifying...
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Well this is terrifying...
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Wanna work in women’s sports? ⛹️♀️
Wanna help bring the first & only daily women’s sports show to people’s ears every day? 👂
“Good Game with Sarah Spain” is hiring a new producer! 🎙️
Apply or send to qualified friends! 👇🏻
careers.acast.com/jobs/6624146...
Wanna help bring the first & only daily women’s sports show to people’s ears every day? 👂
“Good Game with Sarah Spain” is hiring a new producer! 🎙️
Apply or send to qualified friends! 👇🏻
careers.acast.com/jobs/6624146...
Producer, Women's Sports - Acast
About Acast Since 2014, Acast has been building the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, creating the technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners. Its marketplace sp...
careers.acast.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Wanna work in women’s sports? ⛹️♀️
Wanna help bring the first & only daily women’s sports show to people’s ears every day? 👂
“Good Game with Sarah Spain” is hiring a new producer! 🎙️
Apply or send to qualified friends! 👇🏻
careers.acast.com/jobs/6624146...
Wanna help bring the first & only daily women’s sports show to people’s ears every day? 👂
“Good Game with Sarah Spain” is hiring a new producer! 🎙️
Apply or send to qualified friends! 👇🏻
careers.acast.com/jobs/6624146...
@sarahspain.com Looks like you won't have to travel far next year!
October 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
@sarahspain.com Looks like you won't have to travel far next year!
If you have any interest in the ongoing #WNBA collective bargaining negotiations, or if you've ever heard, someone tell you that players shouldn't make more money because "the WNBA loses money every year" take a little bit of time to listen to this interview.
Economics professor and author @wagesofwins.bsky.social discusses why losses or setbacks in men’s sports have almost always been met with more investment, while women’s sports haven’t historically been given the time and money to thrive.
Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If you have any interest in the ongoing #WNBA collective bargaining negotiations, or if you've ever heard, someone tell you that players shouldn't make more money because "the WNBA loses money every year" take a little bit of time to listen to this interview.
The worst part about not being a Women's Soccer fan until now is missing out on the prime years of all these great players. So many players are retiring now that I have heard of and know had a huge impact, but I wasn't there to see them when they were at their best. 😢
Retirements call for flowers, but also reevaluation. Christen Press’ career defies neat storylines of success on and off the field, even as she retires as a two-time World Cup winner.
An attempt to capture the whole, at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
An attempt to capture the whole, at @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Christen Press felt like a ‘villain’. The ex-USWNT forward played long enough to become a hero
The World Cup winner doesn't view her professional career as 'storybook,' but a journey full of lessons
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The worst part about not being a Women's Soccer fan until now is missing out on the prime years of all these great players. So many players are retiring now that I have heard of and know had a huge impact, but I wasn't there to see them when they were at their best. 😢
If you value unbiased local journalism, then you need to support those outlets so they keep up their great work. I can't donate as much as I wish I could to support the @tennesseelookout.com, but I always feel better about the world when I can.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you value unbiased local journalism, then you need to support those outlets so they keep up their great work. I can't donate as much as I wish I could to support the @tennesseelookout.com, but I always feel better about the world when I can.
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There are f’ing TV ADS for the SCORE Act?!?
Don’t buy their bullshit. Every single org invested in and working toward equity for and investment in women’s college sports are working to REJECT the SCORE Act.
Pass it on - NO to the SCORE Act.
Don’t buy their bullshit. Every single org invested in and working toward equity for and investment in women’s college sports are working to REJECT the SCORE Act.
Pass it on - NO to the SCORE Act.
October 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
There are f’ing TV ADS for the SCORE Act?!?
Don’t buy their bullshit. Every single org invested in and working toward equity for and investment in women’s college sports are working to REJECT the SCORE Act.
Pass it on - NO to the SCORE Act.
Don’t buy their bullshit. Every single org invested in and working toward equity for and investment in women’s college sports are working to REJECT the SCORE Act.
Pass it on - NO to the SCORE Act.
I'm watching the @espn.com "SportsCenter For You" AI-voiced, personalized highlights, & good grief is this bad. The voiceover is just as emotionless as you would expect all while trying to have natural language & emotion. The first 4/15 minutes was all WNBA, but then it repeated Aces news again.
October 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I'm watching the @espn.com "SportsCenter For You" AI-voiced, personalized highlights, & good grief is this bad. The voiceover is just as emotionless as you would expect all while trying to have natural language & emotion. The first 4/15 minutes was all WNBA, but then it repeated Aces news again.