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tipplersbane.bsky.social
Kestrel
@tipplersbane.bsky.social
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Tell all the truth, but tell it slant etc.

writer of @allatseapod.bsky.social an audio drama about being lost at sea at the end of the world.

Anything else I get up to is listed here: kestrelbell.carrd.co
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firesnsfw.bsky.social
Commissions are now open! Everything will remain at a 20% discount for the foreseeable future. SFW and NSFW available

For inquires reach me at carolina.r.abrantes@gmail.com

For more details, read the tos docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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February 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
tipplersbane.bsky.social
Dear authors writing a woman who is overworking herself in a dark academia/cutthroat work environment — please consider showing the ways in which overworking affects your FC in a manner other than "she does not eat".

I beg of you. Please. Stop it.
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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samanthabeart.bsky.social
Just a couple of badass enbies hanging out, nothing to see here 😎

Been a bloody long time coming @erikaishii.bsky.social !
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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redvalleypod.bsky.social
‘What terrors have you been ruminating on, of late?’

While You Were(n’t) Hypersleeping 4 - Part One

Out everywhere Nov 30th, and available through our early access feed right now!

For those with early access already - enjoy this new episode!
The poster for WYWH4 - Part 1, by Noah Dao. Warren and Gordon play Lord of the Rings Top Trumps, while Waffles the tortoise ‘contributes’.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
tipplersbane.bsky.social
This will piss off people who are Into Music but Lily Allen and CharlieXCX occupy the same space in my mind which is "artist who sings super popular song I am surprised to find out is sung/written/performed by them".
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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alanmandel.bsky.social
The Cryopod has begun to defrost. 🧊 A brand new @redvalleypod.bsky.social episode is out TOMORROW for our Early Access subscribers. Any predictions? Spoiler Alert: Both Gordon & Warren are in this episode.
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
tipplersbane.bsky.social
Omg my voice! In a trailer! With all of these really cool other folks!!
theheartisadungeon.bsky.social The Heart is a Dungeon🫀 @theheartisadungeon.bsky.social · 2d
This coming Wednesday, episode 4 of The World is Waiting will be available. Join @thekellhop.bsky.social, @improvandrpg.bsky.social, @navasha.bsky.social, @feralmoonbeam.bsky.social, & @rahrah.bsky.social as the Unknown Land reveals a secret. With the vocal stylings of @tipplersbane.bsky.social.
November 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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theheartisadungeon.bsky.social
This coming Wednesday, episode 4 of The World is Waiting will be available. Join @thekellhop.bsky.social, @improvandrpg.bsky.social, @navasha.bsky.social, @feralmoonbeam.bsky.social, & @rahrah.bsky.social as the Unknown Land reveals a secret. With the vocal stylings of @tipplersbane.bsky.social.
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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maddyisabstract.bsky.social
A new Dracula: 2004 episode has been released! @starstriderpods.bsky.social

The Log of the Demeter, starring:
- @ramenbeard.bsky.social - the Captain
- @guardiasva.newgrounds.com - the Mate
- @vict-torn.bsky.social - Crewmember 1
- @jmblacksounds.bsky.social - Crewmember 2
- Brad Oliver - Dracula
The Log of the Demeter
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November 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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forgedbondspod.bsky.social
Zephyr, Aeolus, Daphne, Eros
A digital drawing of Zephyr. He is depicted as a thin man with long, blond hair that is blowing in the wind; his hair is black at the roots. He is wearing a short sleeve grey shirt with grey arm bands and black pants. A digital drawing of Aeolus. He is depicted as a chubby man with medium length black hair flowing in the wind. He has wind flowing from his hands like a scarf and is wearing purple and blue pants with a slit on the side and a sheer pink crop top without sleeves. A digital drawing of Daphne. She is depicted as a woman with long, black hair that is flowing like a river down her shoulders. She is wearing a floor length blue and green dress with a sheer panel that is attached at her wrist. A digital drawing of Eros. He is depicted as a thin man with messy, shoulder length, dark red/purple hair. He is wearing black pants with visible pink panties above the pants. He is also wearing a black BDSM harness and silver handcuffs hanging off one wrist.
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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forgedbondspod.bsky.social
Arachne, Athena, Hestia, Hyacinthus
A digital drawing of Arachne. She is depicted as a thin, pale woman with long, brown hair. She is wearing a short blue shirt and black top with a low neckline; she is also wearing a pink cardigan that is falling off her shoulder. Her tights are black and pink. She has thread wrapped around her arm and fingers. A digital drawing of Athena. He is depicted as a pale, trans man with gold top surgery scars. His hair is black and blue; the blue of his hair puffs over the top and falls to his shoulder, showing off a shaved black patch. He is wearing metal, kneehigh boots, dark blue pants, and a long sleeve blue shirt that is open to reveal his chest. A digital drawing of Hestia. She is depicted as an older woman with short, greying hair and glasses. She is wearing a long, red and green plaid skirt and a long sleeve, beige top that has puffy sleeves. A digital drawing of Hyacinthus. He is depicted as a buff, tan, hairy man with medium length brown hair. He is wearing a purple battle skirt that mimics metal armor and a sheer crop top that is pink with golden diamonds on it.
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
tipplersbane.bsky.social
Zeus looks like SUCH an asshole it's beautiful to me. Kit captured the vibes immaculately.
forgedbondspod.bsky.social Forged Bonds @forgedbondspod.bsky.social · 4d
Demeter, Zeus, Calliope, Homer
A digital drawing of Demeter. She is depicted as a thin, tan woman with her hair pulled into a tight, neat bun. She is wearing a beige suit that has leaf patterns on the bottom of the pant legs and shoulders of the jacket. The suit jacket is open, showing a white top and a black belt with a large, gold buckle. A digital drawing of Zeus. He is depicted as a moderately muscular man with faint Lichtenberg scars. He’s wearing black pants and a sheer, white shirt that is open to reveal his chest. He is wearing a gold chain and a silver belt buckle that has a lightning bolt on it. A digital drawing of Calliope. She is a thin, tan woman with short, pink hair that has two long braided strands. She is wearing a blue and pink halter top dress and ballet shoes; there are gold stars in her hair. A digital drawing of Homer. He is depicted as a thin, pale man with long, brown hair that is partially pulled into a bun and partially falling over his shoulders. He is wearing black pants and a brown suit jacket; he is also wearing a weather vest that is colored in reds, golds, and beige. He is wearing small glasses and has a green feather behind his ear.
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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forgedbondspod.bsky.social
Hera, Poseidon, Persephone, Hades
A digital drawing of Hera. She is depicted as a thin, tan woman in a sheer dress that has orange triangles patterned on it over a green bikini. She has dark, brown hair pulled into a slightly messy pun and is wearing a gold necklace. She has red marks on her cheeks and shoulders. A digital drawing of Poseidon. He is depicted as a buff man with long, blue hair pulled into a messy bun. He is wearing tan pants and a sheer, open shirt that shows off his abs and the tattoos on his arms and torso. A digital drawing of Persephone. She is depicted as a chubby woman with long, braided purple hair. She is wearing very flowy clothing that mimics the look of feathers or moss in pinks and greens. She has on a dark pink halter top with an opening at the stomach. A digital drawing of Hades. He is depicted as a thin, tan skinned man with hair pulled into a bun; his hair is mostly black, with some grey speckled in. He has on a grey suit with an open jacket; beneath the jacket is a darker grey shirt and a black tie. He is extending his hand out towards someone.
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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forgedbondspod.bsky.social
Dionysus, Dipper, Artemis, Apollo
A digital drawing of Dionysus. He is depicted as a thin, hairy man with long, purple hair. He has vine leaves and grapes tattooed across his body and is wearing half cheetah print shorts/half plaid pants with a sheer, long sleeve shirt. He is holding a bottle of wine as well. A digital drawing of a bear in a top hat. He also has a white collar and black bowtie. There is a pink flower behind his ear. A digital drawing of Artemis. She is depicted as a buff, femme presenting person with a quiver of arrows over her shoulders. They are wearing puffy, blue and purple pants and a dark blue sleeveless crop top with stars on them. Her long, brown hair is braided and they have little stars in their hair as well. A digital drawing of Apollo. He is depicted as a thin, lightly muscular male presenting person with sheet music staffs tattooed on his arms. They are wearing a light blue shirt with a small sun on the chest and bright orange shorts. He has blond hair that is messy.
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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forgedbondspod.bsky.social
I am home from work now which means its time for our official character art to finally hit bluesky!! All of our artwork was commissioned from @kit-n-kboodl.bsky.social 💜I hope y'all enjoy-- arc 4 will be starting in 2 weeks on December 3!

Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Ares, Hermes
A digital drawing of Aphrodite. She is depicted as a fat, tan lady with long, brown hair that appears to be flowing in the breeze. She’s wearing a pink dress and pink shoes as well as a blue necklace. A digital drawing of Hephaestus. She is depicted as a trans woman with short, blonde hair and a metal leg; the metal leg is silver in color with red throughout like lava. She is wearing tan cargo shorts with a black off the shoulder crop top. She is holding a pair of gloves and is leaning as if propped against a countertop. There is also the outline of soot around her eyes as if she had goggles on. A digital drawing of Ares. He is depicted as a fat, hairy man with long, brown hair that is pulled up in a bun. He is wearing a grey metal chest plate beneath a Hawaiian shirt; he is also wearing ripped jean shorts. A digital drawing of Hermes. He is depicted as a skinny, tan man with light eyes. He is wearing blue shorts, a dark grey t-shirt, and a messenger bag with several pins. He has brown and blue shoes with golden feathers on them and has a feather tucked behind his ear.
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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laurenshippen.com
indie audio drama will never die!!!! we're going to live forever!!!!!!!

[she says on bluesky, the millennial retirement home as we discuss in the episode]
atypicalartists.co Atypical Artists @atypicalartists.co · 3d
Our hopeful bonus episodes continue! This month, @laurenshippen.com talked with the brilliant @marcsollinger.bsky.social about audio drama, being hopeful about progressive candidates, and writing spooky stories. pod.link/1835711536/e...
A dumpster with flowers bursting out of it that says "Hope! Not Havoc, Marc Sollinger!"
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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planetoffinks.bsky.social
every "pivot to video" is fake. it's always fake numbers
laurenshippen.com Lauren Shippen @laurenshippen.com · 3d
*banging a metal pot with a wooden spoon very loudly*

people want to LISTEN to podcasts!!!!!!!!!!!!

*hitting you on the forehead with the spoon*

STOP PIVOTING TO VIDEO

www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
Audio Remains The Primary Mode Of Podcast Consumption, Despite Growing Video Use; 92% Say They “Listen” To Podcasts, According To Cumulus Media And Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Fall 2025 Report
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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starstriderpods.bsky.social
Episode 8 of Dracula: 2004 releases tomorrow!

"Chapter Eight: The Log of the Demeter" will be available on all podcast platforms. Find out more about the show on our website: dracula2004.wordpress.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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5gmsofficial.bsky.social
We’re at #PAXU, hanging with @locallvluplady.bsky.social!!! Say hi!!!
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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deuxdel.bsky.social
Hey everyone, I've had a couple of unplanned medical expenses come up this month, so I'm opening my commissions for 3 slots!

I'm also open for covers and professional work!

Thank you ✨

ko-fi.com/vashtheartis...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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byconniechang.bsky.social
A place of honor and goodness. A bastion of hope. A lighthouse in the long dark. A pillar of the community. YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, BABY!!!
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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littlebadger.bsky.social
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
“Prohibited words and concepts: Equity, diversity, & inclusion; anti-racism; Bias; Critical race theory; implicit bias; oppression; intersectionality; prohibited discriminatory practices; racial privilege; promoting stereotypes based on personal identity characteristics.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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trungles.com
Every time someone’s like, “Rich people don’t build institutions for the public good anymore,” I think about how Edith Wharton, at the beginning of the 1900s, was lamenting that the rich had lost their sense of noblesse oblige. Everything is different, and everything is the same.
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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jeremycarter42.bsky.social
Cat thought bubble
Black cat curled up on a white bed
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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adam5gms.bsky.social
Catch me at #paxu and play some mtg with me so I can test the decks I just built 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM