Nik
@nikftime.bsky.social
Shout-out to apples for having a nice distinct core that you can eat around and easily avoid all the seeds.
Get it together, oranges.
Get it together, oranges.
December 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Shout-out to apples for having a nice distinct core that you can eat around and easily avoid all the seeds.
Get it together, oranges.
Get it together, oranges.
The homophobes are forcing me to defend a Stranger Things scene I didn't even like that much.
More annoyingly, the shippers are forcing me to defend a Stranger Things scene I didn't even like that much.
More annoyingly, the shippers are forcing me to defend a Stranger Things scene I didn't even like that much.
December 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The homophobes are forcing me to defend a Stranger Things scene I didn't even like that much.
More annoyingly, the shippers are forcing me to defend a Stranger Things scene I didn't even like that much.
More annoyingly, the shippers are forcing me to defend a Stranger Things scene I didn't even like that much.
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 14: Botswana 🇧🇼
Botswana has, without a doubt, one of the coolest metal subcultures around the world. Skinflint was founded with the ideal of exploring the potential of the metal scene in Africa, taking inspiration from African mythology.
youtu.be/IcPLcjnS2iM
Botswana has, without a doubt, one of the coolest metal subcultures around the world. Skinflint was founded with the ideal of exploring the potential of the metal scene in Africa, taking inspiration from African mythology.
youtu.be/IcPLcjnS2iM
Skinflint - Mask of the Dead - Music Video
YouTube video by Skinflint
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 4:17 AM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 14: Botswana 🇧🇼
Botswana has, without a doubt, one of the coolest metal subcultures around the world. Skinflint was founded with the ideal of exploring the potential of the metal scene in Africa, taking inspiration from African mythology.
youtu.be/IcPLcjnS2iM
Botswana has, without a doubt, one of the coolest metal subcultures around the world. Skinflint was founded with the ideal of exploring the potential of the metal scene in Africa, taking inspiration from African mythology.
youtu.be/IcPLcjnS2iM
Sometimes when I'm trying to get a country to do #MulticulturalMetalMonday, the random country picker I use plays a prank on me.
December 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Sometimes when I'm trying to get a country to do #MulticulturalMetalMonday, the random country picker I use plays a prank on me.
100% would have to do Mastermind Rogue for this. Spying, blackmail, being able to read a situation, Hiruma lives and dies by those abilities.
Personally I would also multi class into Battle Master Fighter for his contributions on the field, which are through facilitating his teammates.
Personally I would also multi class into Battle Master Fighter for his contributions on the field, which are through facilitating his teammates.
I've been getting really, really into Eyeshield 21 again and rn the biggest question i have on my mind is "How would you make Hiruma Yoichi in DnD 5e?"
Wizard bc of intelligence/long range spell? Artificer bc guns? Rogue bc of his sneakiness/blackmail? All three? Something else entirely? Ranger??
Wizard bc of intelligence/long range spell? Artificer bc guns? Rogue bc of his sneakiness/blackmail? All three? Something else entirely? Ranger??
December 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
100% would have to do Mastermind Rogue for this. Spying, blackmail, being able to read a situation, Hiruma lives and dies by those abilities.
Personally I would also multi class into Battle Master Fighter for his contributions on the field, which are through facilitating his teammates.
Personally I would also multi class into Battle Master Fighter for his contributions on the field, which are through facilitating his teammates.
Few sounds in life more satisfying than an opposing team's fans complaining about the refs.
December 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Few sounds in life more satisfying than an opposing team's fans complaining about the refs.
#MulticulturalMetalMonday (very belated) week 13: Phillipines 🇵🇭
Razorback has been around for like thirty years, and some of their stuff is really fun and funky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3-...
Razorback has been around for like thirty years, and some of their stuff is really fun and funky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3-...
Munting Paraiso
YouTube video by Razorback - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday (very belated) week 13: Phillipines 🇵🇭
Razorback has been around for like thirty years, and some of their stuff is really fun and funky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3-...
Razorback has been around for like thirty years, and some of their stuff is really fun and funky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3-...
You will be visited by three spirits (and their dog)
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
You will be visited by three spirits (and their dog)
Coming out of the theater after seeing Wicked this weekend:
Me: I don't like how the ending was written.
Nicole: That IS how things happened in the Broadway musical.
Me: WELL THEN I DON'T LIKE HOW THE MUSICAL WAS WRITTEN!
Me: I don't like how the ending was written.
Nicole: That IS how things happened in the Broadway musical.
Me: WELL THEN I DON'T LIKE HOW THE MUSICAL WAS WRITTEN!
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Coming out of the theater after seeing Wicked this weekend:
Me: I don't like how the ending was written.
Nicole: That IS how things happened in the Broadway musical.
Me: WELL THEN I DON'T LIKE HOW THE MUSICAL WAS WRITTEN!
Me: I don't like how the ending was written.
Nicole: That IS how things happened in the Broadway musical.
Me: WELL THEN I DON'T LIKE HOW THE MUSICAL WAS WRITTEN!
So here's the plan for the extra monthly WMR episode:
-Every series normally discussed on WMR
-The new series that we have already dropped
-I will cover three MORE series, based on my personal preference AND ALSO YOURS
So if you want me to talk about a series we normally don't cover, let me know.
-Every series normally discussed on WMR
-The new series that we have already dropped
-I will cover three MORE series, based on my personal preference AND ALSO YOURS
So if you want me to talk about a series we normally don't cover, let me know.
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 AM
So here's the plan for the extra monthly WMR episode:
-Every series normally discussed on WMR
-The new series that we have already dropped
-I will cover three MORE series, based on my personal preference AND ALSO YOURS
So if you want me to talk about a series we normally don't cover, let me know.
-Every series normally discussed on WMR
-The new series that we have already dropped
-I will cover three MORE series, based on my personal preference AND ALSO YOURS
So if you want me to talk about a series we normally don't cover, let me know.
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 12: Qatar 🇶🇦
So this is tricky because Qatar barely has any published ROCK music, let alone metal specifically. There are a few underground bands with a handful of songs posted online, though.
But there's someone I should make additional note of.
youtu.be/RB5RzK0ub3U
So this is tricky because Qatar barely has any published ROCK music, let alone metal specifically. There are a few underground bands with a handful of songs posted online, though.
But there's someone I should make additional note of.
youtu.be/RB5RzK0ub3U
Letters from Faust
YouTube video by October Grey - Topic
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 12: Qatar 🇶🇦
So this is tricky because Qatar barely has any published ROCK music, let alone metal specifically. There are a few underground bands with a handful of songs posted online, though.
But there's someone I should make additional note of.
youtu.be/RB5RzK0ub3U
So this is tricky because Qatar barely has any published ROCK music, let alone metal specifically. There are a few underground bands with a handful of songs posted online, though.
But there's someone I should make additional note of.
youtu.be/RB5RzK0ub3U
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 11: Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Nicaragua doesn't have many successful bands, to the point I was more often running into the same American album with "Nicaragua" in the title.
Then I eventually came across this beautiful track by the unsigned group Excelsyum: youtu.be/0duUuxqaMPg
Nicaragua doesn't have many successful bands, to the point I was more often running into the same American album with "Nicaragua" in the title.
Then I eventually came across this beautiful track by the unsigned group Excelsyum: youtu.be/0duUuxqaMPg
"Cuarto Sombrío" - Excelsyum - Nicaragua - Lyric Video
YouTube video by Excelsyum
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 11: Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Nicaragua doesn't have many successful bands, to the point I was more often running into the same American album with "Nicaragua" in the title.
Then I eventually came across this beautiful track by the unsigned group Excelsyum: youtu.be/0duUuxqaMPg
Nicaragua doesn't have many successful bands, to the point I was more often running into the same American album with "Nicaragua" in the title.
Then I eventually came across this beautiful track by the unsigned group Excelsyum: youtu.be/0duUuxqaMPg
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 10: South Africa 🇿🇦
It's spooky week, so let's get gothic with Terminatryx.
youtu.be/NeiJPjnqfkM
It's spooky week, so let's get gothic with Terminatryx.
youtu.be/NeiJPjnqfkM
TERMINATRYX - Gone (music video)
YouTube video by TERMINATRYX
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 10: South Africa 🇿🇦
It's spooky week, so let's get gothic with Terminatryx.
youtu.be/NeiJPjnqfkM
It's spooky week, so let's get gothic with Terminatryx.
youtu.be/NeiJPjnqfkM
Reposted by Nik
My hand slipped.
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
My hand slipped.
General shipping opinion:
Enemies-to-lovers is not an inherently good ship dynamic. This is because not all adversarial relationships in fiction are built on contrasts. For example, Protagonist x The Protagonist's Evil Clone is almost always a garbage ship.
Enemies-to-lovers is not an inherently good ship dynamic. This is because not all adversarial relationships in fiction are built on contrasts. For example, Protagonist x The Protagonist's Evil Clone is almost always a garbage ship.
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
General shipping opinion:
Enemies-to-lovers is not an inherently good ship dynamic. This is because not all adversarial relationships in fiction are built on contrasts. For example, Protagonist x The Protagonist's Evil Clone is almost always a garbage ship.
Enemies-to-lovers is not an inherently good ship dynamic. This is because not all adversarial relationships in fiction are built on contrasts. For example, Protagonist x The Protagonist's Evil Clone is almost always a garbage ship.
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 9 is Italy 🇮🇹 which means I have an excuse to post my favorite Rhapsody (of Fire) songs.
To start with, here's the track that first got me into power metal.
FACE ME EVIL BASTARD
SMELL THE BLOOD OF ANGELS
GLORY PRIDE AND BLOODSHeEeD
youtu.be/GyHPK0m6orI
To start with, here's the track that first got me into power metal.
FACE ME EVIL BASTARD
SMELL THE BLOOD OF ANGELS
GLORY PRIDE AND BLOODSHeEeD
youtu.be/GyHPK0m6orI
Rhapsody - Holy Thunderforce (Official Video)
YouTube video by Tvetov Nato
youtu.be
October 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 9 is Italy 🇮🇹 which means I have an excuse to post my favorite Rhapsody (of Fire) songs.
To start with, here's the track that first got me into power metal.
FACE ME EVIL BASTARD
SMELL THE BLOOD OF ANGELS
GLORY PRIDE AND BLOODSHeEeD
youtu.be/GyHPK0m6orI
To start with, here's the track that first got me into power metal.
FACE ME EVIL BASTARD
SMELL THE BLOOD OF ANGELS
GLORY PRIDE AND BLOODSHeEeD
youtu.be/GyHPK0m6orI
My wife @dirtynerdygirly.bsky.social asked me what Randy Savage's team would be if he were a Pokemon trainer, and I took her prompt far too seriously.
Here is the result.
Here is the result.
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
My wife @dirtynerdygirly.bsky.social asked me what Randy Savage's team would be if he were a Pokemon trainer, and I took her prompt far too seriously.
Here is the result.
Here is the result.
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 8: Maldives 🇲🇻
Fasylive has been active for over twenty years, and their music is a bit wide-ranging to be characterized as purely metal. But screw it, the guitars are good.
youtu.be/8Jxw1trJDQU
Fasylive has been active for over twenty years, and their music is a bit wide-ranging to be characterized as purely metal. But screw it, the guitars are good.
youtu.be/8Jxw1trJDQU
Your Betrayal
YouTube video by FASYLIVE - Topic
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 8: Maldives 🇲🇻
Fasylive has been active for over twenty years, and their music is a bit wide-ranging to be characterized as purely metal. But screw it, the guitars are good.
youtu.be/8Jxw1trJDQU
Fasylive has been active for over twenty years, and their music is a bit wide-ranging to be characterized as purely metal. But screw it, the guitars are good.
youtu.be/8Jxw1trJDQU
Reposted by Nik
Hey all! I have some expensive events coming up, and have put together a package of podcasts on Patreon to help me offset those costs.
It's available here for just $5, and you get five bonus podcasts and an incredible piece of art from @dirtynerdygirly.bsky.social (18+ feed).
It's available here for just $5, and you get five bonus podcasts and an incredible piece of art from @dirtynerdygirly.bsky.social (18+ feed).
Bonus Podcast Package | Weekly Manga Recap
Get more from Weekly Manga Recap on Patreon
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October 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hey all! I have some expensive events coming up, and have put together a package of podcasts on Patreon to help me offset those costs.
It's available here for just $5, and you get five bonus podcasts and an incredible piece of art from @dirtynerdygirly.bsky.social (18+ feed).
It's available here for just $5, and you get five bonus podcasts and an incredible piece of art from @dirtynerdygirly.bsky.social (18+ feed).
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 7: Andorra 🇦🇩
Andorra is one of the smallest nations in Europe, with a population of less than 90,000. One of the biggest musical acts from the nation, period, is prog metal band Persefone.
youtu.be/rSlYrbibiD4
Andorra is one of the smallest nations in Europe, with a population of less than 90,000. One of the biggest musical acts from the nation, period, is prog metal band Persefone.
youtu.be/rSlYrbibiD4
PERSEFONE - Katabasis (Official Video) | Napalm Records
YouTube video by Napalm Records
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 7: Andorra 🇦🇩
Andorra is one of the smallest nations in Europe, with a population of less than 90,000. One of the biggest musical acts from the nation, period, is prog metal band Persefone.
youtu.be/rSlYrbibiD4
Andorra is one of the smallest nations in Europe, with a population of less than 90,000. One of the biggest musical acts from the nation, period, is prog metal band Persefone.
youtu.be/rSlYrbibiD4
Forgot to post #MulticulturalMetalMonday because I was wiped out yesterday.
Week 6: Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Nishaiar's music is strange and engrossing, ambient black metal with elements of shamanic music that combine to make something almost hypnotic.
youtu.be/AExcC3BriQ8
Week 6: Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Nishaiar's music is strange and engrossing, ambient black metal with elements of shamanic music that combine to make something almost hypnotic.
youtu.be/AExcC3BriQ8
Nishaiar Igewanda
YouTube video by Nishaiar
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Forgot to post #MulticulturalMetalMonday because I was wiped out yesterday.
Week 6: Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Nishaiar's music is strange and engrossing, ambient black metal with elements of shamanic music that combine to make something almost hypnotic.
youtu.be/AExcC3BriQ8
Week 6: Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Nishaiar's music is strange and engrossing, ambient black metal with elements of shamanic music that combine to make something almost hypnotic.
youtu.be/AExcC3BriQ8
The problem with Brave, ultimately, is that we're supposed to see Merida and her mother as equally to blame for the rift that forms between them, but one of them is a parent with full control of her daughter's life.
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A ★★★½ review of Brave (2012)
Brave has two problems: other Pixar films already exist, and more importantly, The Little Mermaid already exists. Most of the film is fun and engaging and funny. It's all visually beautiful almost all...
letterboxd.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The problem with Brave, ultimately, is that we're supposed to see Merida and her mother as equally to blame for the rift that forms between them, but one of them is a parent with full control of her daughter's life.
letterboxd.com/nikftime/fil...
letterboxd.com/nikftime/fil...
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 5: Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Honestly got choice paralysis from this one. Hundreds of small metal acts have uploaded their songs online, but at the same time none of the really big acts seriously appealed to me. In the end I decided to go with Dream of Fire: youtu.be/6gHx173AbEk
Honestly got choice paralysis from this one. Hundreds of small metal acts have uploaded their songs online, but at the same time none of the really big acts seriously appealed to me. In the end I decided to go with Dream of Fire: youtu.be/6gHx173AbEk
Dream Of Fire - "Dream Of Fire" (Music Video)
YouTube video by Dream Of Fire
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
#MulticulturalMetalMonday week 5: Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Honestly got choice paralysis from this one. Hundreds of small metal acts have uploaded their songs online, but at the same time none of the really big acts seriously appealed to me. In the end I decided to go with Dream of Fire: youtu.be/6gHx173AbEk
Honestly got choice paralysis from this one. Hundreds of small metal acts have uploaded their songs online, but at the same time none of the really big acts seriously appealed to me. In the end I decided to go with Dream of Fire: youtu.be/6gHx173AbEk