Michael Jones
@aynrandnovel.bsky.social
Economist, Craft Beer Enthusiast, Dad...Not necessarily in that order.
Profile caricature by Jeff MacNelly.
Profile caricature by Jeff MacNelly.
Another great year of podcast listening with @pocketcasts.com
I encourage everyone to support their favorite podcasts in the coming year.
Quality journalism and compassionate storytelling require resources and financial support.
#playback2024
I encourage everyone to support their favorite podcasts in the coming year.
Quality journalism and compassionate storytelling require resources and financial support.
#playback2024
January 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Another great year of podcast listening with @pocketcasts.com
I encourage everyone to support their favorite podcasts in the coming year.
Quality journalism and compassionate storytelling require resources and financial support.
#playback2024
I encourage everyone to support their favorite podcasts in the coming year.
Quality journalism and compassionate storytelling require resources and financial support.
#playback2024
3x speed for the win!
Over 550 days of listening this past year...and we still have all of December to go...
@pocketcasts #endofyear2022
Over 550 days of listening this past year...and we still have all of December to go...
@pocketcasts #endofyear2022
December 5, 2024 at 4:15 PM
3x speed for the win!
Over 550 days of listening this past year...and we still have all of December to go...
@pocketcasts #endofyear2022
Over 550 days of listening this past year...and we still have all of December to go...
@pocketcasts #endofyear2022
The poor man's autopilot...
December 5, 2024 at 4:15 PM
The poor man's autopilot...
Other than my 1982 Schwinn Scrambler, there have been few birthday presents I have enjoyed more than my @SoloStove...
December 5, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Other than my 1982 Schwinn Scrambler, there have been few birthday presents I have enjoyed more than my @SoloStove...
Adopted this sweet girl two weeks ago, and it is hard to believe she hasn't always been part of the family. She is such a great girl!
She fits right in with the rest of the gang...
She fits right in with the rest of the gang...
December 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Adopted this sweet girl two weeks ago, and it is hard to believe she hasn't always been part of the family. She is such a great girl!
She fits right in with the rest of the gang...
She fits right in with the rest of the gang...
Good thing this person isn't trying to pass an alleged, counterfeit $20 bill...
December 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Good thing this person isn't trying to pass an alleged, counterfeit $20 bill...
Replacing the American flag with a Trump flag at the Capitol.
And, I am supposed to think kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic...
And, I am supposed to think kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic...
December 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Replacing the American flag with a Trump flag at the Capitol.
And, I am supposed to think kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic...
And, I am supposed to think kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic...
.@pocketcasts
I don't know why, but I expect them to roll over to zero like an odometer...
I don't know why, but I expect them to roll over to zero like an odometer...
December 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
.@pocketcasts
I don't know why, but I expect them to roll over to zero like an odometer...
I don't know why, but I expect them to roll over to zero like an odometer...
The dogs would appreciate it if I would move the grill every once in a while...
December 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The dogs would appreciate it if I would move the grill every once in a while...
Skywriting to convey public policy?
Why not... nothing surprises me anymore.
Why not... nothing surprises me anymore.
December 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Skywriting to convey public policy?
Why not... nothing surprises me anymore.
Why not... nothing surprises me anymore.
Nothing like current events to change your perspective...
Turns out that I am not a beer hoarder.
I am a beer prepper!
Bottled Dec. 2004 and drinking very well...
@VictoryBeer
Turns out that I am not a beer hoarder.
I am a beer prepper!
Bottled Dec. 2004 and drinking very well...
@VictoryBeer
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Nothing like current events to change your perspective...
Turns out that I am not a beer hoarder.
I am a beer prepper!
Bottled Dec. 2004 and drinking very well...
@VictoryBeer
Turns out that I am not a beer hoarder.
I am a beer prepper!
Bottled Dec. 2004 and drinking very well...
@VictoryBeer
Is it the fact that it is 25 years old?
Or, is it the fact that I am 25lbs. heavier?
Either way...my ride ended sooner than expected!
Or, is it the fact that I am 25lbs. heavier?
Either way...my ride ended sooner than expected!
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Is it the fact that it is 25 years old?
Or, is it the fact that I am 25lbs. heavier?
Either way...my ride ended sooner than expected!
Or, is it the fact that I am 25lbs. heavier?
Either way...my ride ended sooner than expected!
Here is a picture of me trying a variety of hazy IPAs at Colorado breweries..
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Here is a picture of me trying a variety of hazy IPAs at Colorado breweries..
Wait... isn't every version of Monopoly the cheater edition?
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Wait... isn't every version of Monopoly the cheater edition?
When it's 29 degrees outside, but everyone wants to "get their steps"!
December 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
When it's 29 degrees outside, but everyone wants to "get their steps"!
"Can you pick the perpetrator out of this photo lineup,sir?"
"Oh, yes...
"Oh, yes...
December 5, 2024 at 4:11 PM
"Can you pick the perpetrator out of this photo lineup,sir?"
"Oh, yes...
"Oh, yes...
Real Westvleteren 12 with lunch...Yes, please!
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Real Westvleteren 12 with lunch...Yes, please!
Iceland is an unbelievably beautiful country.
In exchange for an amazing tour, Siggi, our guide, has convinced me to cheer for Iceland in the World Cup!
In exchange for an amazing tour, Siggi, our guide, has convinced me to cheer for Iceland in the World Cup!
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Iceland is an unbelievably beautiful country.
In exchange for an amazing tour, Siggi, our guide, has convinced me to cheer for Iceland in the World Cup!
In exchange for an amazing tour, Siggi, our guide, has convinced me to cheer for Iceland in the World Cup!
Most recent Google Opinion Rewards question...
"Have you foraged for truffles (black or white) in the past three months?"
Well, thank goodness you specified black or white!
"Have you foraged for truffles (black or white) in the past three months?"
Well, thank goodness you specified black or white!
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Most recent Google Opinion Rewards question...
"Have you foraged for truffles (black or white) in the past three months?"
Well, thank goodness you specified black or white!
"Have you foraged for truffles (black or white) in the past three months?"
Well, thank goodness you specified black or white!
The moment when you realize that your comfortable seats and phone full of podcasts really doesn't reduce the dead weight loss of traffic...@EconTalker @mungowitz
pca.st/luzv
pca.st/luzv
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
The moment when you realize that your comfortable seats and phone full of podcasts really doesn't reduce the dead weight loss of traffic...@EconTalker @mungowitz
pca.st/luzv
pca.st/luzv
I found some kids' stash of beer while clearing out some brush...
Four unopened Buds from May of 2007, according to the dates on the cans.
And, no...I'm not that thirsty!
Four unopened Buds from May of 2007, according to the dates on the cans.
And, no...I'm not that thirsty!
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
I found some kids' stash of beer while clearing out some brush...
Four unopened Buds from May of 2007, according to the dates on the cans.
And, no...I'm not that thirsty!
Four unopened Buds from May of 2007, according to the dates on the cans.
And, no...I'm not that thirsty!
"Podcast Zero" has been achieved!
After listening to some recent long episodes (looking at you @HelloInternetFM @TheBeerTemple and @HardcoreHistory ) my unplayed count on @pocketcasts is down to zero!
After listening to some recent long episodes (looking at you @HelloInternetFM @TheBeerTemple and @HardcoreHistory ) my unplayed count on @pocketcasts is down to zero!
December 5, 2024 at 4:09 PM
"Podcast Zero" has been achieved!
After listening to some recent long episodes (looking at you @HelloInternetFM @TheBeerTemple and @HardcoreHistory ) my unplayed count on @pocketcasts is down to zero!
After listening to some recent long episodes (looking at you @HelloInternetFM @TheBeerTemple and @HardcoreHistory ) my unplayed count on @pocketcasts is down to zero!
Thanks to @pocketcasts for fixing this! (using Android 8.1.0)
I appreciate this as my stats are a significant component of my self-esteem... don't judge!
I appreciate this as my stats are a significant component of my self-esteem... don't judge!
December 5, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Thanks to @pocketcasts for fixing this! (using Android 8.1.0)
I appreciate this as my stats are a significant component of my self-esteem... don't judge!
I appreciate this as my stats are a significant component of my self-esteem... don't judge!
My daughter sees this sticker, and asks:
"Is that a pregnant woman with her hair on fire?”
Kentucky residence card revoked!
"Is that a pregnant woman with her hair on fire?”
Kentucky residence card revoked!
December 5, 2024 at 4:08 PM
My daughter sees this sticker, and asks:
"Is that a pregnant woman with her hair on fire?”
Kentucky residence card revoked!
"Is that a pregnant woman with her hair on fire?”
Kentucky residence card revoked!
We can do it, Mr. Kramer!
December 5, 2024 at 4:07 PM
We can do it, Mr. Kramer!