Mathew Kane
@berkough.bsky.social
Writer, artist, occasional blogger and podcaster. Drinker of #craftbeer. Reader of #comicbooks. Player of #videogames. User of #Linux. #WebDev #Frontend #JavaScript #Reactjs #11ty. Paralegal 8-5.
https://bio.site/mathewkane
https://bio.site/mathewkane
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OPINION by Michael Schaus: From “Don’t tread on me” to “Govern me harder” — how MAGA has contorted itself into the party of vengeful authoritarianism and unquestioning partisan sycophancy.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
OPINION by Michael Schaus: From “Don’t tread on me” to “Govern me harder” — how MAGA has contorted itself into the party of vengeful authoritarianism and unquestioning partisan sycophancy.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Saw this album pop up under the "Albums of the Week" on Qobuz, so I figured I'd give it a listen. I really do enjoy just listening to an album from start to finish... Intrigued by the remastered versions of these songs.
open.qobuz.com/album/y1af8m...
#prince
open.qobuz.com/album/y1af8m...
#prince
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Saw this album pop up under the "Albums of the Week" on Qobuz, so I figured I'd give it a listen. I really do enjoy just listening to an album from start to finish... Intrigued by the remastered versions of these songs.
open.qobuz.com/album/y1af8m...
#prince
open.qobuz.com/album/y1af8m...
#prince
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The win was one of several recently across the Las Vegas Valley.
$445K table game jackpot hits at Las Vegas Valley casino
www.reviewjournal.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The win was one of several recently across the Las Vegas Valley.
If you haven't been following along, or you just want a recap of the pages that I've drawn, I did a "director's cut". Hopefully it provides a good perspective on my artistic process as well.
#webcomic #comicbooks #art #traditionalart #ink #fountainpen #markers #filmnoir
berkough.com/the-ghost-of...
#webcomic #comicbooks #art #traditionalart #ink #fountainpen #markers #filmnoir
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The Ghost of Jupiter - Part 1 (2025) [Director's Cut]
#writing #drawing #comics #comicbooks #webcomic #ghostofjupiter #ink #traditionalart Think of this as the "Director's Cut" for the comi...
berkough.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:59 AM
If you haven't been following along, or you just want a recap of the pages that I've drawn, I did a "director's cut". Hopefully it provides a good perspective on my artistic process as well.
#webcomic #comicbooks #art #traditionalart #ink #fountainpen #markers #filmnoir
berkough.com/the-ghost-of...
#webcomic #comicbooks #art #traditionalart #ink #fountainpen #markers #filmnoir
berkough.com/the-ghost-of...
If you've never been out to Ash Meadows, it's quite an incredible oasis in the middle of the desert, very close to Death Valley. This particular petition was started by the Amagrosa Conservancy, and they've done a great job advocating for protecting this habitat.
c.org/Q9PC6HqdZ5
c.org/Q9PC6HqdZ5
Have you seen this petition yet?
Urge the Department of the Interior to act now to protect Ash Meadows
c.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
If you've never been out to Ash Meadows, it's quite an incredible oasis in the middle of the desert, very close to Death Valley. This particular petition was started by the Amagrosa Conservancy, and they've done a great job advocating for protecting this habitat.
c.org/Q9PC6HqdZ5
c.org/Q9PC6HqdZ5
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There are no heroes left in man, but there are still good memes left on Facebook.
January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM
There are no heroes left in man, but there are still good memes left on Facebook.
I'm experimenting a bit with my alcohol markers as well as trying to edit some video to share on various social media platforms to get my art work out there. #comic #webcomic #drawing #inkdrawing #ink #fountainpen #traditionalart
January 23, 2026 at 5:56 AM
I'm experimenting a bit with my alcohol markers as well as trying to edit some video to share on various social media platforms to get my art work out there. #comic #webcomic #drawing #inkdrawing #ink #fountainpen #traditionalart
I don't necessarily mean to neglect posting here, I just don't always think of it. Here are are the next few pages in my comic.
January 9, 2026 at 6:50 AM
I don't necessarily mean to neglect posting here, I just don't always think of it. Here are are the next few pages in my comic.
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Great stuff on here -- and a broad selection of really interesting looking books.
The Beat’s Best Comics of 2025
The Beat staff has come together once again to compile its annual, wide-spanning list of the best comics of 2025.
The Beat staff has come together once again to compile its annual, wide-spanning list of the best comics of 2025.
The Beat’s Best Comics of 2025
The Beat staff has come together once again to compile its annual, wide-spanning list of the best comics of 2025.
www.comicsbeat.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Great stuff on here -- and a broad selection of really interesting looking books.
It's been a while since I've shared my work on here, so here are the most recent pages to the comic.
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
It's been a while since I've shared my work on here, so here are the most recent pages to the comic.
Just started getting back into sketching.
September 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Just started getting back into sketching.
This is probably the most comprehensive talk I've listened to concerning the current state of public understanding of UAP/NHI (the current monikers for "UFOs and Aliens"). Colonel Nell is decorated, intelligent, and an excellent orator. I think this is worth your time.
youtu.be/Wgsf99Rdqg8?...
youtu.be/Wgsf99Rdqg8?...
AOTI 2025: Plenary | Karl Nell
YouTube video by Archives of the Impossible
youtu.be
August 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is probably the most comprehensive talk I've listened to concerning the current state of public understanding of UAP/NHI (the current monikers for "UFOs and Aliens"). Colonel Nell is decorated, intelligent, and an excellent orator. I think this is worth your time.
youtu.be/Wgsf99Rdqg8?...
youtu.be/Wgsf99Rdqg8?...
Tried to get my wife to watch *Once Upon a Time in China* with me, but she wasn't into it. A shame! It's a fantastic #wuxia movie. The fight scenes are phenomenal.
youtu.be/0wbOG09RDm8?...
#kungfu
youtu.be/0wbOG09RDm8?...
#kungfu
Once Upon a Time in China (1991) Trailer | Jet Li | Biao Yuen
YouTube video by Film Trailer Channel
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tried to get my wife to watch *Once Upon a Time in China* with me, but she wasn't into it. A shame! It's a fantastic #wuxia movie. The fight scenes are phenomenal.
youtu.be/0wbOG09RDm8?...
#kungfu
youtu.be/0wbOG09RDm8?...
#kungfu
These were out favorite video game headlines and articles for the day. mtkultra.com/13th-august-...
#videogames #videogamegossip #videogamenews #gamingnews
#videogames #videogamegossip #videogamenews #gamingnews
13th August 2025 Daily Video Game Gossip
As you may have noticed, we've added a new source to the feeds; 80 Level (or, "80lvl"). Vice's Waypoint has also been added, but Polygon ...
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August 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
These were out favorite video game headlines and articles for the day. mtkultra.com/13th-august-...
#videogames #videogamegossip #videogamenews #gamingnews
#videogames #videogamegossip #videogamenews #gamingnews
Decided to write a little about my experience with "vibe coding" and the site I've been working on.
berkough.com/jive-coding
#programming #webdev #webapps #videogamegossip #videogames #videogamenews #gamingnews
berkough.com/jive-coding
#programming #webdev #webapps #videogamegossip #videogames #videogamenews #gamingnews
Jive Coding
#programming #webdev #webapps #videogamegossip #videogames #videogamenews #gamingnews All the vibe coders seem to be programmed to do t...
berkough.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Decided to write a little about my experience with "vibe coding" and the site I've been working on.
berkough.com/jive-coding
#programming #webdev #webapps #videogamegossip #videogames #videogamenews #gamingnews
berkough.com/jive-coding
#programming #webdev #webapps #videogamegossip #videogames #videogamenews #gamingnews
This was pretty insightful and actually confirms my own experiences playing around with local LLMs. Once you start understanding how to train and fine tune models, some of the mysticism goes away.
Last week, OpenAI finally released GPT-5, which many had hoped would usher in the next significant leap in A.I. capabilities. But it is just the latest product to suggest that A.I. might not get much better.
What If A.I. Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This?
GPT-5, a new release from OpenAI, is the latest product to suggest that progress on large language models has stalled.
www.newyorker.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This was pretty insightful and actually confirms my own experiences playing around with local LLMs. Once you start understanding how to train and fine tune models, some of the mysticism goes away.
Enjoyed reading @lewispackwood.bsky.social's article this morning. Though I think Layden is starting to show his age. His analogy to the music industry shows he's oblivious to the "programming+gamedev" Twitch niche. www.gamesindustry.biz/the-big-pict...
The Big Picture, Part One. "I don't know if games are recession-proof"
Former Sony Worldwide Studios head Shawn Layden and analysts Mat Piscatella and Piers Harding-Rolls discuss the current issues facing the games industry
www.gamesindustry.biz
August 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Enjoyed reading @lewispackwood.bsky.social's article this morning. Though I think Layden is starting to show his age. His analogy to the music industry shows he's oblivious to the "programming+gamedev" Twitch niche. www.gamesindustry.biz/the-big-pict...
If you haven't had time to read any video game news yet today, I've got you covered. #videogamegossip
mtkultra.com/12th-august-...
#videogames #videogamenews
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#videogames #videogamenews
12th August 2025 Daily Video Game Gossip
In our opinion, it's been a bit of a slow news day, but these stories are the ones that caught our attention. VideoGameGossip A curat...
mtkultra.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
If you haven't had time to read any video game news yet today, I've got you covered. #videogamegossip
mtkultra.com/12th-august-...
#videogames #videogamenews
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#videogames #videogamenews
What's the cards for you this week? These are the ones we pulled for our #tarotreading. Does it resonate with you as well?
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#tarot #tarotcards
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#tarot #tarotcards
12th August 2025 Weekly Tarot
The currents swirling around you this week are a beautiful, if somewhat restless, a blend of memory, departure, and burgeoning creation...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
What's the cards for you this week? These are the ones we pulled for our #tarotreading. Does it resonate with you as well?
mtkultra.com/12th-august-...
#tarot #tarotcards
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#tarot #tarotcards
Neil Diamond is a go-to for me on karaoke nights. Should maybe try to talk my wife into going to go see this, 😂.
With 30 songs covered in “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Story,” there's something to surprise even the biggest fan.
A show that’s so good (so good! so good!) opening at The Smith Center
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Story” plays Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center from Tuesday through Aug. 17.
neon.reviewjournal.com
August 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Neil Diamond is a go-to for me on karaoke nights. Should maybe try to talk my wife into going to go see this, 😂.
I'm continuing my #videogame newsletter experiment. Spending time working on my custom RSS feed aggregator and thinking about useful functionality.
mtkultra.com/11th-august-...
#videogames #videogamenews #videogamegossip
mtkultra.com/11th-august-...
#videogames #videogamenews #videogamegossip
11th August 2025 Daily Video Game Gossip
We missed the weekend and thought very seriously about making a weekend breakdown (we actually did compile a list for a weekend roundup),...
mtkultra.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I'm continuing my #videogame newsletter experiment. Spending time working on my custom RSS feed aggregator and thinking about useful functionality.
mtkultra.com/11th-august-...
#videogames #videogamenews #videogamegossip
mtkultra.com/11th-august-...
#videogames #videogamenews #videogamegossip
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Corporate needs you to find the difference between this picture & this picture...
Our discussion of the #Sony vs #LightofMotiram lawsuit 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/1B0i...
#podcasting #videogames
Our discussion of the #Sony vs #LightofMotiram lawsuit 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/1B0i...
#podcasting #videogames
August 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Corporate needs you to find the difference between this picture & this picture...
Our discussion of the #Sony vs #LightofMotiram lawsuit 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/1B0i...
#podcasting #videogames
Our discussion of the #Sony vs #LightofMotiram lawsuit 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/1B0i...
#podcasting #videogames
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Heartworm - the retro, fixed camera survival horror inspired game I have been working on for five years is out NOW on Steam. Please check it out if you're into that sort of thing! And if you enjoy it, leave a review as it really helps! Thank you
store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/...
July 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Heartworm - the retro, fixed camera survival horror inspired game I have been working on for five years is out NOW on Steam. Please check it out if you're into that sort of thing! And if you enjoy it, leave a review as it really helps! Thank you
store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1257030/...
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