Mike McComb
@rubegoldberg.me
Chicago | International Bon Vivant | he/him |
The EuroWhat? Podcast Co-Host and Producer | eurowhat.com | @eurowhat.bsky.social
The EuroWhat? Podcast Co-Host and Producer | eurowhat.com | @eurowhat.bsky.social
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Mike McComb
@rubegoldberg.me
· Jul 17
:::jason derulo voice::: Pablo Neruda
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Entire French Populace Moved To Tears By Cartoon Of Robot Holding Flower https://theonion.com/entire-french-populace-moved-to-tears-by-cartoon-of-robot-holding-flower/
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Entire French Populace Moved To Tears By Cartoon Of Robot Holding Flower https://theonion.com/entire-french-populace-moved-to-tears-by-cartoon-of-robot-holding-flower/
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Here's a thread of deep cut Oscar trivia about today's nominations...
January 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Here's a thread of deep cut Oscar trivia about today's nominations...
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Happy 11th anniversary of me losing my fucking mind over this QVC clip
January 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Happy 11th anniversary of me losing my fucking mind over this QVC clip
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We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
:::extreme jenny eclair newcastle voice for unknown reasons:::
January 16, 2026 at 12:45 AM
:::extreme jenny eclair newcastle voice for unknown reasons:::
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There is a new autistic barbie out, but no one is talking about her mother, undiagnosed computer engineer barbie about to get the surprise of her life when she starts to argue with the evaluator that these are all normal childhood behaviours that she had when she was the same age.
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM
There is a new autistic barbie out, but no one is talking about her mother, undiagnosed computer engineer barbie about to get the surprise of her life when she starts to argue with the evaluator that these are all normal childhood behaviours that she had when she was the same age.
Always a good time when I can generate a genuine “WHAT?!” from Ben. Enjoy!
🇲🇩 NEW EPISODE 🇲🇹
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
January 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Always a good time when I can generate a genuine “WHAT?!” from Ben. Enjoy!
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This is nice but I feel they’ve missed a trick by not including a cord in her back that you can pull to make her say “Twisted flax please, Victoria”
January 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This is nice but I feel they’ve missed a trick by not including a cord in her back that you can pull to make her say “Twisted flax please, Victoria”
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if you had a livejournal, you likely have lived in a world without ICE
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 13, 2026 at 2:43 AM
if you had a livejournal, you likely have lived in a world without ICE
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If you bet on Golden Globes Best Podcast Winner on Polymarket you should not be able to drive a car for five years
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 AM
If you bet on Golden Globes Best Podcast Winner on Polymarket you should not be able to drive a car for five years
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Been rewatching Golden Girls. Grew up with the dub, it's crazy how different the sub is.
January 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Been rewatching Golden Girls. Grew up with the dub, it's crazy how different the sub is.
I think about this line delivery once a week minimum
January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I think about this line delivery once a week minimum
Does it count as Eurovision in the Wild if it is the tatu cover from Heated Rivalry?
January 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Does it count as Eurovision in the Wild if it is the tatu cover from Heated Rivalry?
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Slappin’ on star bellies like you wanted me calling me all the time like blondie check out my sneetchie behind it’s fine all of the time
The Sneetches of Peaches
January 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Slappin’ on star bellies like you wanted me calling me all the time like blondie check out my sneetchie behind it’s fine all of the time
I’m working on this now and need to figure out how to prolong this nerdvana for all of 2026
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January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I’m working on this now and need to figure out how to prolong this nerdvana for all of 2026
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Thursday! What a concept!
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thursday! What a concept!
There’s too much screaming on the Central Time NYE broadcasts so we’re watching major league table tennis
January 1, 2026 at 5:40 AM
There’s too much screaming on the Central Time NYE broadcasts so we’re watching major league table tennis
I found this to be a very useful conversation as I continue to figure out how to navigate the 2026 season. Enjoy!
🎆 NEW EPISODE 🎆
How do fans cope when the object of their fandom becomes problematic? @zoecharlottejay.bsky.social returns to share insights from her research within the #Eurovision community www.eurowhat.com/286
How do fans cope when the object of their fandom becomes problematic? @zoecharlottejay.bsky.social returns to share insights from her research within the #Eurovision community www.eurowhat.com/286
December 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I found this to be a very useful conversation as I continue to figure out how to navigate the 2026 season. Enjoy!
I'm so bored of the outrage economy.
December 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I'm so bored of the outrage economy.
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This is just going to always be my go-to response to this kind of thing anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...
December 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is just going to always be my go-to response to this kind of thing anthonymoser.github.io/writing/ai/h...