Dave Nuttycombe
@nutco.bsky.social
Emmy-winning filmmaker, musician, journalist, amusematist. It was just a local Emmy, so who cares? I do! I care! sigh. nuttycombe.com
When one Nuttycombe rises, we all rise!
At just 26, Chaz Nuttycombe has taken the election prediction world by storm, becoming one of the most talked about and sought-after forecasters in the country.
The Rise of Chaz Nuttycombe: Forecast is good for 26-year-old polling prognosticator
At just 26, Chaz Nuttycombe has taken the election prediction world by storm, becoming one of the most talked about and sought-after forecasters in the country.
www.wtvr.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
When one Nuttycombe rises, we all rise!
Can’t wait for the book.
For the next three weeks I’m going to share individual playlists for the 15 chapters in BACKBEATS.
First up, blues legend Sam Lay, who came to Chicago as part of the Great Migration and played with Walter, Wolf, Muddy, and at the “Dylan Goes Electric” concert. King of the “double shuffle.”
First up, blues legend Sam Lay, who came to Chicago as part of the Great Migration and played with Walter, Wolf, Muddy, and at the “Dylan Goes Electric” concert. King of the “double shuffle.”
Backbeats: Sam Lay by John Lingan on Apple Music
Playlist · 10 Songs
music.apple.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Can’t wait for the book.
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In razzing Nuzzi with his nuzzling buzz, Lizza wouldn’t be muzzled. It’s puzzling that their sizzle fizzled but Nizzi was dazzled by the old buzzard. She found him snazzy, said huzzah, all that jazz. Lizza felt scuzzy, ate pizza on the mezzanine.
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
In razzing Nuzzi with his nuzzling buzz, Lizza wouldn’t be muzzled. It’s puzzling that their sizzle fizzled but Nizzi was dazzled by the old buzzard. She found him snazzy, said huzzah, all that jazz. Lizza felt scuzzy, ate pizza on the mezzanine.
Film of the year!
My friend Dan Perlman made this short doc about being hired to impersonate Michael Bublé at a party and it’s so funny and good. (And my other friend Charlotte produced it!!!)
I Got Hired as a Michael Bublé Impersonator (For Some Reason) | BEING BUBLÉ
YouTube video by Dan Perlman
m.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Film of the year!
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There is absolutely nothing old or consolidated about *multiracial, pluralistic democracy* in America. It only started 60 years ago.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
From 2022:
November 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There is absolutely nothing old or consolidated about *multiracial, pluralistic democracy* in America. It only started 60 years ago.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
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sherman, for the love of god!
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
sherman, for the love of god!
Mr. @bcdreyer.social Any thoughts about the use of quotation marks and exclamation points in the liner notes to this 1959 British LP, “The Best of the Goon Show”? (Yes, I’m that person.) Thanks.
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Mr. @bcdreyer.social Any thoughts about the use of quotation marks and exclamation points in the liner notes to this 1959 British LP, “The Best of the Goon Show”? (Yes, I’m that person.) Thanks.
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Tonight I can get away with asking folks the one question I’m forced to keep to myself the other 364 days of the year:
“And who are YOU supposed to be?”
“And who are YOU supposed to be?”
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tonight I can get away with asking folks the one question I’m forced to keep to myself the other 364 days of the year:
“And who are YOU supposed to be?”
“And who are YOU supposed to be?”
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🔥 COACH SULLY: “Let’s see what $4.3 TRILLION looks like when each party gets their hands on it… the oligarchs are laughing all the way to the bank (with Republicans)…”
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🔥 COACH SULLY: “Let’s see what $4.3 TRILLION looks like when each party gets their hands on it… the oligarchs are laughing all the way to the bank (with Republicans)…”
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Greetings from the Dirksen federal courthouse, where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is set to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis.
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, Who Fired Tear Gas at Little Village Crowd, Set to Face Federal Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis ordered Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to appear in her courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
news.wttw.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Greetings from the Dirksen federal courthouse, where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is set to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis.
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
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If a temporary resident of the White House can totally demolish the East Wing to build a gaudy ballroom, without any authority, approval, or regulation, he can tear down the rest of the White House to build a Walmart. That this destruction is allowed underscores how off the rails our country is now.
October 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If a temporary resident of the White House can totally demolish the East Wing to build a gaudy ballroom, without any authority, approval, or regulation, he can tear down the rest of the White House to build a Walmart. That this destruction is allowed underscores how off the rails our country is now.
So the past is quite modern, too.
Oct. 20, 1925: “One of the new smart automobiles shown at the exposition building in Paris.” Both the car and the clothes of the model standing by it are designed by Sonia Delaunay, who uses “simultanism,” or interlocking color contrasts, as the basis of her patterns.
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
So the past is quite modern, too.
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TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT:
PLEASE HELP:
1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS.
2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026)
3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
medicare.gov
PLEASE HELP:
1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS.
2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026)
3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
medicare.gov
Welcome to Medicare
The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.
medicare.gov
October 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT:
PLEASE HELP:
1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS.
2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026)
3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
medicare.gov
PLEASE HELP:
1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS.
2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026)
3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
medicare.gov
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1/Stop everything and read/watch/bookmark this massive investigation between @motherjones.com @lighthousereports.com Le Monde, Der Spiegel, Paper Trail Media a vast global surveillance empire used to target politicians, journalists, tech CEOs, and... Jared Leto.
ow.ly/2LUF50Xb7KE
ow.ly/2LUF50Xb7KE
The surveillance empire that tracked world leaders, a Vatican enemy, and maybe you
We uncovered a massive data trove. It revealed the hidden world of First Wap, whose untraceable tech has targeted politicians, journalists, celebrities, and activists around the globe.
ow.ly
October 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
1/Stop everything and read/watch/bookmark this massive investigation between @motherjones.com @lighthousereports.com Le Monde, Der Spiegel, Paper Trail Media a vast global surveillance empire used to target politicians, journalists, tech CEOs, and... Jared Leto.
ow.ly/2LUF50Xb7KE
ow.ly/2LUF50Xb7KE
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So grateful to @theatlantic.com for excerpting Paper Girl so beautifully yesterday.
GREAT read on our changing society, communities, family-relations, news consumption — and just the change in humanity.
(🎁 gift article)
@bethmacy.bsky.social
(🎁 gift article)
@bethmacy.bsky.social
What Happened to Ohio?
The fraying of my family and our working-class hometown
www.theatlantic.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
So grateful to @theatlantic.com for excerpting Paper Girl so beautifully yesterday.
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I think this from @donmoyn.bsky.social is essential reading for the moment. I’d emphasize that the staggering process he describes doesn’t end with the assault on immigrants. It’s about creating an armed force loyal to nobody but Trump. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
Purge, Merge, and Surge
Trump is creating a omniforce of armed loyalists to establish his police state
donmoynihan.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I think this from @donmoyn.bsky.social is essential reading for the moment. I’d emphasize that the staggering process he describes doesn’t end with the assault on immigrants. It’s about creating an armed force loyal to nobody but Trump. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
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So well put…
"So when the First Amendment is under attack here, what do these free speech warriors do? Stay here and speak up or jet off to Jeddah to collect that bag?" michaelianblack.substack.com/p/who-exactl...
Who, Exactly, Is The Joke On?
I didn't want to write about the fucking Riyadh Comedy Festival but I did.
michaelianblack.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
So well put…
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A THREAD. If you are curious about what goes on in my show Varietopia it’s things like these.
Tickets available at bit.ly/varietix
Tickets available at bit.ly/varietix
Paul Helps Out: Succession
YouTube video by Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
youtu.be
March 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A THREAD. If you are curious about what goes on in my show Varietopia it’s things like these.
Tickets available at bit.ly/varietix
Tickets available at bit.ly/varietix
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An American Werewolf In King Arthur’s Court
September 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
An American Werewolf In King Arthur’s Court
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I still think it’s backwards that every mass shooter owning an AR-15 is considered a right while their victims’ healthcare is considered a privilege.
September 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I still think it’s backwards that every mass shooter owning an AR-15 is considered a right while their victims’ healthcare is considered a privilege.
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Wikipedia editors trying to fend off the onslaught of AI crap have crowdsourced some telltale signs of LLM-generated writing; it might be handy for editors and proofreaders generally. Thanks to @ellenrykers.com for pointing me to it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
August 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wikipedia editors trying to fend off the onslaught of AI crap have crowdsourced some telltale signs of LLM-generated writing; it might be handy for editors and proofreaders generally. Thanks to @ellenrykers.com for pointing me to it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
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Just got back from the Riyadh Comedy Festival and boy are my arms chopped off.
September 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just got back from the Riyadh Comedy Festival and boy are my arms chopped off.