B.A. Ries
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The ‘Stranger Things’ and ChatGPT mess gets messier www.theomnicosm.com/the-stranger...
Popculturology Friday Newsletter: The ‘Stranger Things’ and ChatGPT mess gets messier
A interview with the creator of the finale season documentary didn’t help things. PLUS: Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, ‘Monarch’ introduces a new titan, and the Russo brothers want us to ...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The ‘Stranger Things’ and ChatGPT mess gets messier www.theomnicosm.com/the-stranger...
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Perhaps the surest sign of AI not being super intelligent is the amount of tailored scams targeting the finances of authors, which is as rewarding as trying to mug a seagull.
January 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Perhaps the surest sign of AI not being super intelligent is the amount of tailored scams targeting the finances of authors, which is as rewarding as trying to mug a seagull.
My summarized thoughts on Stranger Things:
S1: Gets lots of mileage out of its charming cast. Derivative but satisfying and nicely self-contained. Loved the bonding between Mike and Eleven.
S2: Almost no memories. Had some weird offshoot episode.
S3: Almost no memories. Took place in a mall I think?
S1: Gets lots of mileage out of its charming cast. Derivative but satisfying and nicely self-contained. Loved the bonding between Mike and Eleven.
S2: Almost no memories. Had some weird offshoot episode.
S3: Almost no memories. Took place in a mall I think?
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
My summarized thoughts on Stranger Things:
S1: Gets lots of mileage out of its charming cast. Derivative but satisfying and nicely self-contained. Loved the bonding between Mike and Eleven.
S2: Almost no memories. Had some weird offshoot episode.
S3: Almost no memories. Took place in a mall I think?
S1: Gets lots of mileage out of its charming cast. Derivative but satisfying and nicely self-contained. Loved the bonding between Mike and Eleven.
S2: Almost no memories. Had some weird offshoot episode.
S3: Almost no memories. Took place in a mall I think?
Today’s the release date for my second book, “Visions from the Phantom Line: More Tales of Terror and the Bizarre”! You can find it in digital and paperback formats on all major outlets. www.amazon.com/Visions-Phan...
Visions from the Phantom Line: More Tales of Terror and the Bizarre
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January 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Today’s the release date for my second book, “Visions from the Phantom Line: More Tales of Terror and the Bizarre”! You can find it in digital and paperback formats on all major outlets. www.amazon.com/Visions-Phan...
Thank you to the person in New Zealand who just bought a print copy of my book! First sale of the year.
January 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Thank you to the person in New Zealand who just bought a print copy of my book! First sale of the year.
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As president, Joe Biden ended the “forever war” in Afghanistan, reduced the drone program to near zero, and did not launch any regime change operations.
Americans didn’t like that or didn’t care, and voted to bring those things back.
Americans didn’t like that or didn’t care, and voted to bring those things back.
January 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
As president, Joe Biden ended the “forever war” in Afghanistan, reduced the drone program to near zero, and did not launch any regime change operations.
Americans didn’t like that or didn’t care, and voted to bring those things back.
Americans didn’t like that or didn’t care, and voted to bring those things back.
1300 km of walking later… my 100% best buddy Ho-Oh is at level 50! 2nd level 50 legendary (after Giratina), first with perfect IVs. And it’s meta relevant too!
December 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
1300 km of walking later… my 100% best buddy Ho-Oh is at level 50! 2nd level 50 legendary (after Giratina), first with perfect IVs. And it’s meta relevant too!
Posted my review of the latest season of the NoSleep Podcast! www.reddit.com/r/TheNSPDisc...
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December 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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My three-year-old was reading the Atlantic when he turned to me gravely and asked “daddy, why are the 60 Minutes reporters mad at the nice lady with the funny glasses?” And when I told him “because they’re jealous that she’s richer and more successful than they are,” he started crying.
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
My three-year-old was reading the Atlantic when he turned to me gravely and asked “daddy, why are the 60 Minutes reporters mad at the nice lady with the funny glasses?” And when I told him “because they’re jealous that she’s richer and more successful than they are,” he started crying.
Hey @theryangeorge.bsky.social did you know thet a recent New Yorker article opens like this?
December 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Hey @theryangeorge.bsky.social did you know thet a recent New Yorker article opens like this?
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The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
Thrilled to hear my story “The Visitor” on the premium version of the latest episode of @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social ! Couldn’t be happier with the huge voice cast (led by @danzappulla.com) and the dazzling music and production. Bravo to the whole cast and crew!
December 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Thrilled to hear my story “The Visitor” on the premium version of the latest episode of @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social ! Couldn’t be happier with the huge voice cast (led by @danzappulla.com) and the dazzling music and production. Bravo to the whole cast and crew!
Good morning from Tessa!
December 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good morning from Tessa!
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One week until A Christmas Carol, in which I am playing Scrooge!
Our festive season isn't just about panto (oh no it's not!). Join us for our very special new adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol', which is on at Queens Park Arts Centre on 18, 19, 23 & 24 December.
Tickets: tickets.queensparkarts.com/event/763:353/
#TellGreatStories
Tickets: tickets.queensparkarts.com/event/763:353/
#TellGreatStories
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
One week until A Christmas Carol, in which I am playing Scrooge!
Just throwing out there that I have an INSANELY good Christmas season/holiday playlist on Spotify that you can find right here! open.spotify.com/playlist/0Hh...
Santa Paws is Coming to Tessa
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December 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Just throwing out there that I have an INSANELY good Christmas season/holiday playlist on Spotify that you can find right here! open.spotify.com/playlist/0Hh...
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The audiobook I narrated, After the Bullet, is out now on Audible. It's a story of war, catastrophic injury, disappointment, hope and royalty:
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December 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The audiobook I narrated, After the Bullet, is out now on Audible. It's a story of war, catastrophic injury, disappointment, hope and royalty:
www.audible.co.uk/pd/After-the...
www.audible.co.uk/pd/After-the...
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just to drive home the point. Texas created this map in August. the lower court rendered its decision November. So three months later, a year before the election in question.
The word "eve" is doing a lot of work here in the Court's 'decision'
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
just to drive home the point. Texas created this map in August. the lower court rendered its decision November. So three months later, a year before the election in question.
There is one MAJOR exception to that trend, however: @creepcast.bsky.social. (Posting this separately as I figure the other podcasts I listed don’t want to be drawn into something that doesn’t concern them). This show has a massive audience, yet the show's interactions with me after soliciting a
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
There is one MAJOR exception to that trend, however: @creepcast.bsky.social. (Posting this separately as I figure the other podcasts I listed don’t want to be drawn into something that doesn’t concern them). This show has a massive audience, yet the show's interactions with me after soliciting a
In the spirit of the season, I want to express gratitude to the horror podcasts I’ve worked with over the last few years – primarily (in terms of the number of adaptations) @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social and @creepypod.bsky.social, and also many others like Chilling Tales for Dark Nights,
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
In the spirit of the season, I want to express gratitude to the horror podcasts I’ve worked with over the last few years – primarily (in terms of the number of adaptations) @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social and @creepypod.bsky.social, and also many others like Chilling Tales for Dark Nights,
A year ago, these dogs did not get along. Here they are now (after a lot of training) as besties ❤️
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A year ago, these dogs did not get along. Here they are now (after a lot of training) as besties ❤️
The rest of my year in review! This omits my favorite new music, as I chronicled that in a separate post. I also decided to omit everything I found mediocre or forgettable, instead focusing on the big highlights and and then concluding with a short list of the worst of the worst.
November 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The rest of my year in review! This omits my favorite new music, as I chronicled that in a separate post. I also decided to omit everything I found mediocre or forgettable, instead focusing on the big highlights and and then concluding with a short list of the worst of the worst.
My 2025 music year in review! A little early, but I have bandwidth now so I went ahead and did it.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My 2025 music year in review! A little early, but I have bandwidth now so I went ahead and did it.