Phil Rickaby
@philrickaby.com
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Writer, performer, podcaster introvert.
I write plays. I think about theatre and its future. Host and producer of @stageworthy.ca
Writer, performer, podcaster introvert.
I write plays. I think about theatre and its future. Host and producer of @stageworthy.ca
Doug Ford is a grifter. Everything he does has one purpose: to make him and his friends richer. He doesn't want what's best for Ontarians. He wants what's best for the billionaire class.
December 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Doug Ford is a grifter. Everything he does has one purpose: to make him and his friends richer. He doesn't want what's best for Ontarians. He wants what's best for the billionaire class.
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For all the new artists joining Bluesky:
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
December 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For all the new artists joining Bluesky:
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
🎨 You don't have to censor words such as commission, Patreon or Ko-Fi.
🎨 You can share links and your post will not be de-boosted.
🎨 You can take time away from Bluesky and come back whenever you feel like, there's no algorithm to punish you!
A short time ago the band Low Liminal approached me to use parts of my Poem "Krampus Night" in their song "Twas the Night Before Krampus". They just released the song today, and it's pretty good! Give it a listen! youtu.be/ZCfGOO_UALw?...
Low Liminal — "'Twas the Night Before Krampus" (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Low Liminal
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December 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A short time ago the band Low Liminal approached me to use parts of my Poem "Krampus Night" in their song "Twas the Night Before Krampus". They just released the song today, and it's pretty good! Give it a listen! youtu.be/ZCfGOO_UALw?...
This guy knows that as a member of the opposition, he would never be part of trade talks. But when they rebuff him, he can get all offended. So more rage baiting from the rage baiter.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
'I really do believe I could help,' says Conservative MP Jivani on restarting U.S. trade talks | CBC News
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he’s ready to lend a hand and do what he can, if Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants help restarting trade negotiations with the United States.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This guy knows that as a member of the opposition, he would never be part of trade talks. But when they rebuff him, he can get all offended. So more rage baiting from the rage baiter.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
When the US finally rids itself of its wannabe dictator, it will take decades of effort and work on their part before the rest of the world ever trusts America again. If years of trust and partnership can be undone by one man, then it never meant anything in the first place.
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
When the US finally rids itself of its wannabe dictator, it will take decades of effort and work on their part before the rest of the world ever trusts America again. If years of trust and partnership can be undone by one man, then it never meant anything in the first place.
Its worth saying again: I have no interest in reading a book no one cared enough to write, or look at a painting no one cared enough to paint, or watch a movie no one cared enough to make. These things take time, and they take craft. And that makes them worthwhile. It makes them matter. #fuckAI
December 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Its worth saying again: I have no interest in reading a book no one cared enough to write, or look at a painting no one cared enough to paint, or watch a movie no one cared enough to make. These things take time, and they take craft. And that makes them worthwhile. It makes them matter. #fuckAI
Investigate everyone on the Epstein list, regardless of who they are, what party they are, left or right. It doesn't matter. If they are on the list, their actions need to be brought to light and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Every. Single. One.
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Investigate everyone on the Epstein list, regardless of who they are, what party they are, left or right. It doesn't matter. If they are on the list, their actions need to be brought to light and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Every. Single. One.
Just weeks ago, MAGA figures vowed after Charlie Kirk's assassination that they would never celebrate or mock the death of a political opponent. They didn't mean it.
boingboing.net/2025/12/15/m...
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MAGA's vow to never mock opponents' deaths broken at first opportunity
MAGA vowed after Charlie Kirk's death to never mock opponents dying. Trump abandoned that at the first opportunity
boingboing.net
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just weeks ago, MAGA figures vowed after Charlie Kirk's assassination that they would never celebrate or mock the death of a political opponent. They didn't mean it.
boingboing.net/2025/12/15/m...
boingboing.net/2025/12/15/m...
The president has no class. What a way to comment on the death of anyone, let alone a beloved filmmaker. Absolutely a piece of shit person.
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The president has no class. What a way to comment on the death of anyone, let alone a beloved filmmaker. Absolutely a piece of shit person.
Thr reason why formerly conservative MPs are crossing the floor is that under Mark Carney, the Liberal Party has essentially become the Progressive Conservative party.
December 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thr reason why formerly conservative MPs are crossing the floor is that under Mark Carney, the Liberal Party has essentially become the Progressive Conservative party.
When politicians claim that private providers are more efficient than public, they are outright lying. A private company's goal is profit, rather than service delivery, which results in poorer services to extract more money. It's quite simple.
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
When politicians claim that private providers are more efficient than public, they are outright lying. A private company's goal is profit, rather than service delivery, which results in poorer services to extract more money. It's quite simple.
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This week on Stageworthy, Phil talks with performer/producer Stephanie Malek about the magic of improvised musicals, Bad Dog Theatre’s community, and creating Holiday, the Improvised Musical. Plus insights from The Fandom Show. Listen now!
Stephanie Malek
This week, Phil Rickaby welcomes Stephanie Malek, performer and producer, to discuss the magic of improvised musicals, the history of Bad Dog Theatre, and the power of finding community through art. Stephanie, who is involved in the show Holiday, an improvised musical, shares insights into the rigorous training required for musical improv, the importance of nurturing other artists, and more!
stageworthy.ca
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This week on Stageworthy, Phil talks with performer/producer Stephanie Malek about the magic of improvised musicals, Bad Dog Theatre’s community, and creating Holiday, the Improvised Musical. Plus insights from The Fandom Show. Listen now!
There is a really suspicious campaign to try and turn Canadians against the idea of auto-filing for taxes. A lot of countries do this, so I have been wondering who is behind it. I haven't found the source, the skeptic in me wonders if its tax filing software companies.
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There is a really suspicious campaign to try and turn Canadians against the idea of auto-filing for taxes. A lot of countries do this, so I have been wondering who is behind it. I haven't found the source, the skeptic in me wonders if its tax filing software companies.
This on top of the constant greedflation really needs to be addressed. The grocery monopolies need to be broken. If only Canada had some anti-trust laws with teeth.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Food prices could jump 4 to 6 per cent next year, says Dalhousie report | CBC News
Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This on top of the constant greedflation really needs to be addressed. The grocery monopolies need to be broken. If only Canada had some anti-trust laws with teeth.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
On this, the first day of #whamageddon I once again present: Whamageddon Roulette. In this playlist are 49 covers of Last Christmas, and 1 instance of the original version. Set it to random, hit play, and test your Whamageddon luck.
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youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#whamageddon roulette - YouTube
In this playlist are 49 covers of Last Christmas, and 1 instance of the original version. Set it to random, hit play, and test your Whamageddon luck.
youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On this, the first day of #whamageddon I once again present: Whamageddon Roulette. In this playlist are 49 covers of Last Christmas, and 1 instance of the original version. Set it to random, hit play, and test your Whamageddon luck.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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"Taxing the super affluent at rates that would still leave them with enough to maintain lavish lifestyles could generate enough money to resolve many societal issues, from health to hunger to global heating" @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social davidsuzuki.org/story/its-ti... #TaxTheRich #bcpoli #cdnpoli
It’s time to loosen billionaires’ stranglehold on humanity
Taxing the super affluent at rates that would still leave them with enough to maintain lavish lifestyles could generate enough money to resolve many societal issues, from health to hunger to global he...
davidsuzuki.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"Taxing the super affluent at rates that would still leave them with enough to maintain lavish lifestyles could generate enough money to resolve many societal issues, from health to hunger to global heating" @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social davidsuzuki.org/story/its-ti... #TaxTheRich #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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Did you know that @soupcantheatre.bsky.social's A Christmas Carol is in its 7th year? Way back in its first year, I spoke to Scrooge himself, Thomas Gough on the podcast about this immersive theatrical experience! This show will sell out, so get tickets now!
stageworthy.ca/161-thomas-g...
stageworthy.ca/161-thomas-g...
Thomas Gough
Thomas Gough was first on stage at the age of five, but clearly remembers acting before that. He works frequently in the Independent Theatre in Toronto, having appeared in the last few years with …
stageworthy.ca
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Did you know that @soupcantheatre.bsky.social's A Christmas Carol is in its 7th year? Way back in its first year, I spoke to Scrooge himself, Thomas Gough on the podcast about this immersive theatrical experience! This show will sell out, so get tickets now!
stageworthy.ca/161-thomas-g...
stageworthy.ca/161-thomas-g...
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This is the kind of political theatre Canadians are having to deal with. 😡
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
This is the kind of political theatre Canadians are having to deal with. 😡
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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The fact that a majority of Ontarians think the province is headed in the wrong direction, while DF is still polling well, shows that the Opposition parties haven't been able to put forward a leader to get behind. This should be an important lesson. But will they learn it?
Majority of Ontarians say their province is heading in the wrong direction: poll
The new polling from Leger finds that only one third of Ontarians say things are heading in the right direction.
nationalpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The fact that a majority of Ontarians think the province is headed in the wrong direction, while DF is still polling well, shows that the Opposition parties haven't been able to put forward a leader to get behind. This should be an important lesson. But will they learn it?
The lesson from this: voters respond to actual policy, not just the politics of grievance. Voters want their governments to speak to their needs, not give empty promises or culture war BS. When candidates give voters something real to vote for, they respond.
Mamdani has now gotten more votes than 1/4 of the members of the United States Senate did when they got elected. The political power being channeled here is immense.
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The lesson from this: voters respond to actual policy, not just the politics of grievance. Voters want their governments to speak to their needs, not give empty promises or culture war BS. When candidates give voters something real to vote for, they respond.
Doug Ford's obsession with Toronto is pretty dangerous. The city rejected him as mayor, and it seems he will never let us live that down. To him, "punish" Toronto seems to be job one of the Provinces premier.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...
Doug Ford quietly kills Toronto’s green roof bylaw
Since the bylaw came into force in 2009, more than 1,200 green roofs have been installed across the city.
www.thestar.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Doug Ford's obsession with Toronto is pretty dangerous. The city rejected him as mayor, and it seems he will never let us live that down. To him, "punish" Toronto seems to be job one of the Provinces premier.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...
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The budget came out today, and it isn't good for the arts. I'm working my way through it, with an eye towards Canadian theatre. I'll have something to say, I'm sure.
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The budget came out today, and it isn't good for the arts. I'm working my way through it, with an eye towards Canadian theatre. I'll have something to say, I'm sure.