Scott Berndt | Author
@scottberndtauthor.bsky.social
Check out my author website: www.scottberndt.com for longer blog posts and info about my new book.
Here, you can expect book news/events, a lot of nerdy 1980s related history, music, and pop culture with some current events thrown in as well.
Here, you can expect book news/events, a lot of nerdy 1980s related history, music, and pop culture with some current events thrown in as well.
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Author Scott Berndt shares Gen-X journey - Midway Como Frogtown Monitor
For many Americans, the 1980s are a stereotypical cliché. Critics say the music was shallow, pop culture was petty, and politics were relatively easy. But for those diving deeper and coming of …
www.monitorsaintpaul.com
Big thanks to the Monitor for the article and review of my book!
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
"And if they send in the special police
To deliver us from liberty and keep us from peace
Then won't the words sit ill upon their tongues
when they tell us justice is being done
and that freedom lives in the barrels of a warm gun"
#TheThe #JohnnyMarr #GenX #120Minutes #80smusic #FuckIce #MPLS
To deliver us from liberty and keep us from peace
Then won't the words sit ill upon their tongues
when they tell us justice is being done
and that freedom lives in the barrels of a warm gun"
#TheThe #JohnnyMarr #GenX #120Minutes #80smusic #FuckIce #MPLS
The The - The Beat(en) Generation (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheTheVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"And if they send in the special police
To deliver us from liberty and keep us from peace
Then won't the words sit ill upon their tongues
when they tell us justice is being done
and that freedom lives in the barrels of a warm gun"
#TheThe #JohnnyMarr #GenX #120Minutes #80smusic #FuckIce #MPLS
To deliver us from liberty and keep us from peace
Then won't the words sit ill upon their tongues
when they tell us justice is being done
and that freedom lives in the barrels of a warm gun"
#TheThe #JohnnyMarr #GenX #120Minutes #80smusic #FuckIce #MPLS
Our current national crisis is neither unprecedented, nor some ingeniously unique, diabolical plan. It's a playbook; a script. Remember: History (and Kate Hepburn) is our friend!
#fightfascism #History #AbolishICE
#fightfascism #History #AbolishICE
Keeper of the Flame - Americanism
YouTube video by Fed-Up America
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Our current national crisis is neither unprecedented, nor some ingeniously unique, diabolical plan. It's a playbook; a script. Remember: History (and Kate Hepburn) is our friend!
#fightfascism #History #AbolishICE
#fightfascism #History #AbolishICE
We Minnesotans have a track record of being snotty, rebellious, loud, and profane on TV. Happy 40th to these bastards.
"Wait on the sons of no one."
Keep fighting, MN.
#FuckICE #TheReplacements #MPLS #ICEOUT #80smusic #GENX #SNL #IMPEACHTRUMP #AbolishICE #tommystinson #ChrisMars #Westerberg
"Wait on the sons of no one."
Keep fighting, MN.
#FuckICE #TheReplacements #MPLS #ICEOUT #80smusic #GENX #SNL #IMPEACHTRUMP #AbolishICE #tommystinson #ChrisMars #Westerberg
From the punk community on Reddit: SNL Musical Performance - Bastards of Young - January 18th 1986 - Harry Dean Stanton introduces The Replacements
Explore this post and more from the punk community
www.reddit.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
We Minnesotans have a track record of being snotty, rebellious, loud, and profane on TV. Happy 40th to these bastards.
"Wait on the sons of no one."
Keep fighting, MN.
#FuckICE #TheReplacements #MPLS #ICEOUT #80smusic #GENX #SNL #IMPEACHTRUMP #AbolishICE #tommystinson #ChrisMars #Westerberg
"Wait on the sons of no one."
Keep fighting, MN.
#FuckICE #TheReplacements #MPLS #ICEOUT #80smusic #GENX #SNL #IMPEACHTRUMP #AbolishICE #tommystinson #ChrisMars #Westerberg
I would LOVE to hear @tedleo.bsky.social and @paranoiacs.bsky.social add this banger to their set list!
#BillFox #TheMice #TedLeo #TheParanoidStyle #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump #IceOutMN
#BillFox #TheMice #TedLeo #TheParanoidStyle #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump #IceOutMN
The Mice - Not Proud of the USA
YouTube video by Sacramento Punkshows
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I would LOVE to hear @tedleo.bsky.social and @paranoiacs.bsky.social add this banger to their set list!
#BillFox #TheMice #TedLeo #TheParanoidStyle #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump #IceOutMN
#BillFox #TheMice #TedLeo #TheParanoidStyle #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump #IceOutMN
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Ok, I couldn't stop thinking about this. Apologies to the literally dozens of people I've lifted from... I want to do a fully credited version, but I'm sitting here sobbing and, well, maybe you'll feel some release, too.
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Ok, I couldn't stop thinking about this. Apologies to the literally dozens of people I've lifted from... I want to do a fully credited version, but I'm sitting here sobbing and, well, maybe you'll feel some release, too.
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
The DOJ’s Policy on Use of Force:
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 AM
The DOJ’s Policy on Use of Force:
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
The Accidentals - These Days [Minnesota USA, Garage/Soul] (1967) Pretty lil garage track
https://redd.it/1q4cljs
https://youtu.be/RP7tcKO6X8c
https://redd.it/1q4cljs
https://youtu.be/RP7tcKO6X8c
The Accidentals - These Days [Minnesota USA, Garage/Soul] (1967) Pretty lil garage track
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The Accidentals - These Days [Minnesota USA, Garage/Soul] (1967) Pretty lil garage track
https://redd.it/1q4cljs
https://youtu.be/RP7tcKO6X8c
https://redd.it/1q4cljs
https://youtu.be/RP7tcKO6X8c
Hop on over to my website to read my two copper coins about the end of Stranger Things.
#StrangerThings #st5 #dufferbrothers #memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #netflix #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #80spopculture
#StrangerThings #st5 #dufferbrothers #memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #netflix #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #80spopculture
Blog | Scott Berndt
Don't Dream It's Over | So, it’s over. The fifth and final season of Stranger Things concluded with a much ballyhooed New Year’s Eve finale. My family and I chose to experience
scottberndt.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Hop on over to my website to read my two copper coins about the end of Stranger Things.
#StrangerThings #st5 #dufferbrothers #memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #netflix #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #80spopculture
#StrangerThings #st5 #dufferbrothers #memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #netflix #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #80spopculture
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Dennis Renault satirizing Reagan, following the 1983 US invasion of Grenada.
January 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Dennis Renault satirizing Reagan, following the 1983 US invasion of Grenada.
Clairvoyance: A blessing or a curse? Discuss.
Now is a good time for you to brush up on the 1973 War Powers Resolution so when he breaks the law (yet again), you will know why we keep protesting.
#ImpeachTrump #NoKings #HandsOffIran
#ImpeachTrump #NoKings #HandsOffIran
What is the War Powers Resolution?
YouTube video by National Constitution Center
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Clairvoyance: A blessing or a curse? Discuss.
I harbor no illusions about the coming year. Merely turning a page on the calendar does not undo any damage or remove any obstacles. 2026 is going to be tough. However, I resolve to step courageously into the year and live with intention. And yes, a good soundtrack always helps!
#TheGo!Team #NYE26
#TheGo!Team #NYE26
The Go! Team - Look Outside (A New Year's Coming)
YouTube video by The Go! Team
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I harbor no illusions about the coming year. Merely turning a page on the calendar does not undo any damage or remove any obstacles. 2026 is going to be tough. However, I resolve to step courageously into the year and live with intention. And yes, a good soundtrack always helps!
#TheGo!Team #NYE26
#TheGo!Team #NYE26
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
“When’s the next nationwide protest?” You might be asking yourself.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
December 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“When’s the next nationwide protest?” You might be asking yourself.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
Here’s a big one that’s happening in less than a month!
Jan 20th. Free America Walkout. Women’s March, 50501, & More. Be There.
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
Imagine watching Sinatra, son of Dolly & Antonini born in Genoa & Sicily, respectively, and Martin, son of Gaetano & Angela, born in Montesilvano, Italy & Ohio respectively, (Angela to parents born in Monasterolo, Italy), and crusading against the value of children of immigrants to the U.S.
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Imagine watching Sinatra, son of Dolly & Antonini born in Genoa & Sicily, respectively, and Martin, son of Gaetano & Angela, born in Montesilvano, Italy & Ohio respectively, (Angela to parents born in Monasterolo, Italy), and crusading against the value of children of immigrants to the U.S.
May the constipated rage of Darren McGavin bring you joy this holiday season!
#AChristmasStory #80smovies #GenXmas #RedRyder
#AChristmasStory #80smovies #GenXmas #RedRyder
A Christmas Story- Bumpus Hounds
YouTube video by Patrick Segura
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
May the constipated rage of Darren McGavin bring you joy this holiday season!
#AChristmasStory #80smovies #GenXmas #RedRyder
#AChristmasStory #80smovies #GenXmas #RedRyder
December 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Whether you are religious or secular, Christmas imagery is inescapable. I recommend this powerful and thought-provoking piece from the amazing @drstaceypatton.bsky.social It's a holiday message meant to challenge us as we navigate our current reality.
#AbolishICE #immigrantrights #jesuswasarefugee
#AbolishICE #immigrantrights #jesuswasarefugee
The Nativity Was A Crime Scene
A sermon on why Americans love baby Jesus but hate the story he was born into
drstaceypatton1865.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Whether you are religious or secular, Christmas imagery is inescapable. I recommend this powerful and thought-provoking piece from the amazing @drstaceypatton.bsky.social It's a holiday message meant to challenge us as we navigate our current reality.
#AbolishICE #immigrantrights #jesuswasarefugee
#AbolishICE #immigrantrights #jesuswasarefugee
Happy to play drums on the newest track from pdmouse. Check it out!
#musicsky #MinneapolisMusic #indierock #newmusic #bandcamp
#musicsky #MinneapolisMusic #indierock #newmusic #bandcamp
pdmouse.bandcamp.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happy to play drums on the newest track from pdmouse. Check it out!
#musicsky #MinneapolisMusic #indierock #newmusic #bandcamp
#musicsky #MinneapolisMusic #indierock #newmusic #bandcamp
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On this date: December 11, 1987. Hüsker Dü played their final show. The performance happened at the Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri. Flyer from Hüsker Dü Database. #huskerdu
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On this date: December 11, 1987. Hüsker Dü played their final show. The performance happened at the Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri. Flyer from Hüsker Dü Database. #huskerdu
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
My publisher just sent me a video of the Little Rebels shortlist in the window of radical booksellers Housmans, including Cottonopolis!
www.instagram.com/reel/DNkmpTL...
As well as being in the window display (!), the book is also available to order from Housmans:
housmans.com/product/cott...
www.instagram.com/reel/DNkmpTL...
As well as being in the window display (!), the book is also available to order from Housmans:
housmans.com/product/cott...
August 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My publisher just sent me a video of the Little Rebels shortlist in the window of radical booksellers Housmans, including Cottonopolis!
www.instagram.com/reel/DNkmpTL...
As well as being in the window display (!), the book is also available to order from Housmans:
housmans.com/product/cott...
www.instagram.com/reel/DNkmpTL...
As well as being in the window display (!), the book is also available to order from Housmans:
housmans.com/product/cott...
"It’s a moment, a mood, an ethos ... anti-corporatism, anti-authoritarianism, ironic detachment, artistic independence, an existential horror of selling out and a live-and-let-live philosophy of life...It feels like the antidote to a lot of what’s currently wrong in our culture."
#GenX #MTV #1980s
#GenX #MTV #1980s
Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
The Trump administration targeting Somali Minnesotans is not about finding criminals, it is an effort to sow chaos, scare people, and demonize immigrants and Muslims. We stand with our Somali communities.
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Trump administration targeting Somali Minnesotans is not about finding criminals, it is an effort to sow chaos, scare people, and demonize immigrants and Muslims. We stand with our Somali communities.
I offer up the video game playing, hip-hop listening, pizza-eating, basketball loving, Netflix watching, skateboarding habits of my students from East Africa, Latin America, and Asia as irrefutable proof that Miller and all racist xenophobes aren't worth the shit stacked between their ears.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I offer up the video game playing, hip-hop listening, pizza-eating, basketball loving, Netflix watching, skateboarding habits of my students from East Africa, Latin America, and Asia as irrefutable proof that Miller and all racist xenophobes aren't worth the shit stacked between their ears.
I am loving Elizabeth Nelson's liner notes for the Let It Be box set. She describes Tommy's playing on I Will Dare as a "Walking-around-the-prision-yard" bassline. Genius.
@paranoiacs.bsky.social
#TheReplacements #LetItBe ##minneapolis #TwinTone #1980s
@paranoiacs.bsky.social
#TheReplacements #LetItBe ##minneapolis #TwinTone #1980s
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I am loving Elizabeth Nelson's liner notes for the Let It Be box set. She describes Tommy's playing on I Will Dare as a "Walking-around-the-prision-yard" bassline. Genius.
@paranoiacs.bsky.social
#TheReplacements #LetItBe ##minneapolis #TwinTone #1980s
@paranoiacs.bsky.social
#TheReplacements #LetItBe ##minneapolis #TwinTone #1980s