Chris Piuma
@wordgarbler.bsky.social
new album THE NEW SONGS: theminorthirds.bandcamp.com || podcasts (on MST3K, "great books", old trivia): megaphonic.fm || instrumentals: themesquad.bandcamp.com || crosswords, poetry, photography, and more: chrispiuma.com || pronouns: 🤷
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Chris Piuma
@wordgarbler.bsky.social
· Aug 1
It sure would be weird if my old band, the Minor Thirds, had spent the last few months recording our first full album of new songs in 18 years, and it was going to drop tomorrow, on my birthday.
Heh, yeah, that would be weird.
theminorthirds.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
Heh, yeah, that would be weird.
theminorthirds.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
Let’s see if @erlking.bsky.social has what it takes to evolve into a crab as he finally tries out ANOTHER CRAB’S TREASURE.
I’m along just to be crabby.
twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM now!
I’m along just to be crabby.
twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM now!
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Let’s see if @erlking.bsky.social has what it takes to evolve into a crab as he finally tries out ANOTHER CRAB’S TREASURE.
I’m along just to be crabby.
twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM now!
I’m along just to be crabby.
twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM now!
I’m gonna finally try Thank Goodness You’re Here with @erlking.bsky.social over at twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM, join us!
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I’m gonna finally try Thank Goodness You’re Here with @erlking.bsky.social over at twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM, join us!
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Shall be doing some Jackbox trivia with @wordgarbler.bsky.social now the once, come on over
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
MegaphonicFM - Twitch
Chris and Mikey are Trivial
www.twitch.tv
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Shall be doing some Jackbox trivia with @wordgarbler.bsky.social now the once, come on over
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
This reminded me of how fiercely protective and loyal I am to the 7 train, despite the 25 years that have passed since I moved out of NYC.
The original ESPN story about his 1999 comments remains online, and pleasingly still in its original formatting.
I'm nostalgic for the time when this kind of thing got you suspended.
www.espn.com/mlb/news/200...
I'm nostalgic for the time when this kind of thing got you suspended.
www.espn.com/mlb/news/200...
ESPN.com - Major League Baseball - Rocker 'can't wait' to ride No. 7 train
www.espn.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This reminded me of how fiercely protective and loyal I am to the 7 train, despite the 25 years that have passed since I moved out of NYC.
We put it off for many years, but we are finally talking about Pride and Prejudice.
And I used the opportunity to say why Northanger Abbey has always had a special place in my heart — and to make room in there for a secret third book, which I finally read, and enjoyed way more than I expected!
And I used the opportunity to say why Northanger Abbey has always had a special place in my heart — and to make room in there for a secret third book, which I finally read, and enjoyed way more than I expected!
With her 250th birthday just around the corner, we revisit two of Jane Austen's novels: Pride and Prejudice (at last!) and Northanger Abbey.
Yes, we also talk about Colin Firth. It's a fun episode!
Listen at the link below or on your podcast app.
Yes, we also talk about Colin Firth. It's a fun episode!
Listen at the link below or on your podcast app.
86. Pride and Prejudice / Northanger Abbey. | The Spouter-Inn
For Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re rereading Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey.
megaphonic.fm
November 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We put it off for many years, but we are finally talking about Pride and Prejudice.
And I used the opportunity to say why Northanger Abbey has always had a special place in my heart — and to make room in there for a secret third book, which I finally read, and enjoyed way more than I expected!
And I used the opportunity to say why Northanger Abbey has always had a special place in my heart — and to make room in there for a secret third book, which I finally read, and enjoyed way more than I expected!
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AVCX, the world’s finest puzzles and games service, and an independent media venture, has done some really cool stuff this year! A thread to brag (and to hype our mini subscription drive) …
October 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
AVCX, the world’s finest puzzles and games service, and an independent media venture, has done some really cool stuff this year! A thread to brag (and to hype our mini subscription drive) …
Poetry isn't there to "mean" something, it's there to get you high.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Poetry isn't there to "mean" something, it's there to get you high.
Your job as a writer of a PR email has now become to convince me that an AI didn’t write it.
October 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Your job as a writer of a PR email has now become to convince me that an AI didn’t write it.
Well this was a depressing survey to fill out.
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Well this was a depressing survey to fill out.
Oh look, I’m reading in the Portland Poetry Confluence this weekend! It has been a minute since I’ve given a reading, I hope I haven’t forgotten how to weird words mouthly nice!
portlandpoetryconfluence.org
portlandpoetryconfluence.org
Portland Poetry Confluence
portlandpoetryconfluence.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Oh look, I’m reading in the Portland Poetry Confluence this weekend! It has been a minute since I’ve given a reading, I hope I haven’t forgotten how to weird words mouthly nice!
portlandpoetryconfluence.org
portlandpoetryconfluence.org
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I’ll be solving crosswords with @wordgarbler.bsky.social on stream, starting…. now!
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
MegaphonicFM - Twitch
Fancy little podcasts (and friendly little livestreams). Crosswords, Jackbox and trivia, video games, kitchen parties, etc. More at megaphonic.fm
www.twitch.tv
September 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I’ll be solving crosswords with @wordgarbler.bsky.social on stream, starting…. now!
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm
I also briefly mention (finally!) reading @daviddemchuk.com's terrific horror novel Red X. And there are some interesting connections that I could have made between Red X and Wuthering Heights, but it would have been kind of spoilery...
New! @wordgarbler.bsky.social finally reads Wuthering Heights, and @sakbari.bsky.social revisits Laurie Colwin's essay collection Home Cooking. And we admit to a few canonical books that we didn't get on with.
Listen on your podcast app or at megaphonic.fm/spouter/85
Listen on your podcast app or at megaphonic.fm/spouter/85
85. Wuthering Heights / Home Cooking. | The Spouter-Inn
Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights and Laurie Colwin’s essay collection Home Cooking.
megaphonic.fm
September 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I also briefly mention (finally!) reading @daviddemchuk.com's terrific horror novel Red X. And there are some interesting connections that I could have made between Red X and Wuthering Heights, but it would have been kind of spoilery...
Poetry!
September 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Poetry!
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In a complete coincidence, The Mads' riff of I Accuse My Parents is our sale of the week!
Thanks for the shout-outs @itsjustashow.com! We love what you do!
Thanks for the shout-outs @itsjustashow.com! We love what you do!
September 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In a complete coincidence, The Mads' riff of I Accuse My Parents is our sale of the week!
Thanks for the shout-outs @itsjustashow.com! We love what you do!
Thanks for the shout-outs @itsjustashow.com! We love what you do!
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Jared Pechaček (@vandroidhelsing.bsky.social) introduces and reads from his debut novel The West Passage, which is shortlisted for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.
For more about this year's shortlist: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize25
For more about this year's shortlist: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize25
Jared Pechacek reads from The West Passage
YouTube video by Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Jared Pechaček (@vandroidhelsing.bsky.social) introduces and reads from his debut novel The West Passage, which is shortlisted for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.
For more about this year's shortlist: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize25
For more about this year's shortlist: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize25
The editing of this episode was absolutely crawling with gremlins, so I hope none snuck in at the last minute!
In our latest episode we revisit MST3K 507, I Accuse My Parents — and the episode of The Mads Are Back where they tackle it, and the chapter of Frank's book (now out in audiobook!) where he talks about it. All of which are very good.
Listen on your podcast app or at itsjustashow.com/episode/181
Listen on your podcast app or at itsjustashow.com/episode/181
September 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The editing of this episode was absolutely crawling with gremlins, so I hope none snuck in at the last minute!
And writes for the Atlantic, you say?
September 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
And writes for the Atlantic, you say?
Ned’s thoughts on music are always worth reading, but especially when he’s saying nice things about my band’s new album!
(But his bit about Canary Records is also true. They’re great.)
(But his bit about Canary Records is also true. They’re great.)
It's #BandcampFriday and so there's much going on as per. Had a few recommendations and thoughts, including on #Hydroplane, #TheMinorThirds, #LadyWray, #MasmaDreamWorld, the #CanaryRecords label and more besides. Also that @sparksofficial.bsky.social band, think I've heard of them. #music
Some Weekly Music Thoughts #160 -- A Bandcamp Friday Special | Ned Raggett
Get more from Ned Raggett on Patreon
www.patreon.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ned’s thoughts on music are always worth reading, but especially when he’s saying nice things about my band’s new album!
(But his bit about Canary Records is also true. They’re great.)
(But his bit about Canary Records is also true. They’re great.)
This line (or a version of it) was announced in 2007, right before I moved to Toronto for grad school. "Well, this would be great," I thought, moving into my first Toronto home just off Eglinton, "but it will only be done when I finish my PhD."
Reader, I never did finish that PhD.
Reader, I never did finish that PhD.
NEW: The years-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT will miss its most recent target of opening to the public in September, Metrolinx has conceded, with focus turning to see if it can open in October. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1139489...
globalnews.ca/news/1139489...
Eglinton Crosstown LRT misses another deadline. Metrolinx has ‘hope’ it will open this year - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said testing of the line continued but revealed it was not yet ready for its final 30-day pilot, which must take place before it opens to the public.
globalnews.ca
September 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This line (or a version of it) was announced in 2007, right before I moved to Toronto for grad school. "Well, this would be great," I thought, moving into my first Toronto home just off Eglinton, "but it will only be done when I finish my PhD."
Reader, I never did finish that PhD.
Reader, I never did finish that PhD.
I'm glad Charlotte's cats decided they wanted to sing along on this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkE1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkE1...
The Minor Thirds - The Neighbours (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by The Minor Thirds
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I'm glad Charlotte's cats decided they wanted to sing along on this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkE1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkE1...
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Canadians, please sign!
Canadians! There is a petition to sign to protest Mastercard and Visa's control over the purchase of legal adult content. This is specifically about the Steam & itchio situation, but language protects adult creators.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#nsfw #censorship #canpoli
@acvalens.net
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#nsfw #censorship #canpoli
@acvalens.net
Petition e-6695 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
September 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Canadians, please sign!
Maggie is incredible, and this book is so thoughtful and caring and astonishing, and I would love for Toronto to see itself reflected in this book.
@maggiehelwig.bsky.social 's ENCAMPMENT has been shortlisted for the 2025 Toronto Book Awards!
Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the Toronto Book Awards honour books of literary merit that are evocative of Toronto. View the full shortlist here: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/tba/
Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the Toronto Book Awards honour books of literary merit that are evocative of Toronto. View the full shortlist here: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/tba/
September 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Maggie is incredible, and this book is so thoughtful and caring and astonishing, and I would love for Toronto to see itself reflected in this book.
Oh hey I know the guy making this!
Announcing: 100 Rogues! Check out our trailer and please consider wishlisting our game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3763720/...
#roguelike #indiegames #gamedev #rpg #dungeoncrawler
store.steampowered.com/app/3763720/...
#roguelike #indiegames #gamedev #rpg #dungeoncrawler
August 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Oh hey I know the guy making this!
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OK but this (from Edwin Herbert Lewis's dissertation, The History of the English Paragraph) really IS the stuff
August 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
OK but this (from Edwin Herbert Lewis's dissertation, The History of the English Paragraph) really IS the stuff
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POEM SEALED IN A BOTTLE
A Petrarchan sonnet in iambic pentameter, holding inside it a Shakespearean sonnet in iambic monometer.
A Petrarchan sonnet in iambic pentameter, holding inside it a Shakespearean sonnet in iambic monometer.
January 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
POEM SEALED IN A BOTTLE
A Petrarchan sonnet in iambic pentameter, holding inside it a Shakespearean sonnet in iambic monometer.
A Petrarchan sonnet in iambic pentameter, holding inside it a Shakespearean sonnet in iambic monometer.