Bryce Austin
@bryce-the-bard.bsky.social
Writer, Journalist, Photographer, Podcast Host, Student, Pop Culture Nerd, Day Dreamer.
Blog: https://brycethebard.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://brycethebard.wordpress.com/
Starlighted: Pt III – When Nothing Came Into Frame
Burn out is a hell of a thing, and in 2024 I was feeling it fully. It had been a long while since I had gotten so stuck in my head. I had made leaps and bounds in multiple aspects of my life, but I couldn’t bring myself to do anything I really…
Burn out is a hell of a thing, and in 2024 I was feeling it fully. It had been a long while since I had gotten so stuck in my head. I had made leaps and bounds in multiple aspects of my life, but I couldn’t bring myself to do anything I really…
Starlighted: Pt III – When Nothing Came Into Frame
Burn out is a hell of a thing, and in 2024 I was feeling it fully. It had been a long while since I had gotten so stuck in my head. I had made leaps and bounds in multiple aspects of my life, but I couldn’t bring myself to do anything I really enjoyed. I kept trying to put myself in the mindset to chase the successes I had found the year before, but nothing sparked motivation for me.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Starlighted: Pt III – When Nothing Came Into Frame
Burn out is a hell of a thing, and in 2024 I was feeling it fully. It had been a long while since I had gotten so stuck in my head. I had made leaps and bounds in multiple aspects of my life, but I couldn’t bring myself to do anything I really…
Burn out is a hell of a thing, and in 2024 I was feeling it fully. It had been a long while since I had gotten so stuck in my head. I had made leaps and bounds in multiple aspects of my life, but I couldn’t bring myself to do anything I really…
Right now Apple and Google have a very good reason to do this with what people are using Grok for at the moment. It is literally the biggest deepfake platform on the web right now and being used to create child pornography. Unfortunately neither Apple or Google will do shit because we live in hell.
Honestly think that if you pulled twitter from the App Store and shut it down it would fuck up the entire right wing ecosystem at that point. Like the entire media apparatus would fall apart.
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Right now Apple and Google have a very good reason to do this with what people are using Grok for at the moment. It is literally the biggest deepfake platform on the web right now and being used to create child pornography. Unfortunately neither Apple or Google will do shit because we live in hell.
Great thread with a ton of great articles. Everyone should be aware of what is going on with internet privacy.
Congress is about to make a huge push into online ID verification, entrenching the power of big tech and mandating that they collect even MORE data on users. Mass surveillance/censorship laws are being framed as “child safety” but they’re really abt at removing LGBTQ ppl, repro justice info, etc.
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Great thread with a ton of great articles. Everyone should be aware of what is going on with internet privacy.
This is shameful if true. Mainstream media outlets are failing so badly to uphold the tenets of journalism. At this point they are complicit in the coup. These outlets are protecting the interests of the wrong people. The 4th estate is failing.
If Semafor reporting is true re: NYT holding a story about the Venezuela bombing "shortly" before it happened, this tick-tock seems to suggest that the information was also withheld from colleagues reporting on Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/i...
Why I Cold-Called President Trump at 4:30 in the Morning
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January 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
This is shameful if true. Mainstream media outlets are failing so badly to uphold the tenets of journalism. At this point they are complicit in the coup. These outlets are protecting the interests of the wrong people. The 4th estate is failing.
This woman just sold out her country and its people only to be put on the bench until Trump is done draining Venezuela of its natural resources. Fucking shameful.
María Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, said Maduro faces “international justice.”
“Given his refusal to accept a negotiated solution, the United States government has fulfilled its promise to enforce the law.”
https://wapo.st/4q1c97z
“Given his refusal to accept a negotiated solution, the United States government has fulfilled its promise to enforce the law.”
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January 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
This woman just sold out her country and its people only to be put on the bench until Trump is done draining Venezuela of its natural resources. Fucking shameful.
The US responsible for another coup in South America. No way this could have happened without Venezuelan participants. All this is to install puppets who will hand over control of Venezuelan natural resources to the US.
BREAKING
President Trump says that the U.S. military has captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and that they have been flown out of the country.
President Trump says that the U.S. military has captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and that they have been flown out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The US responsible for another coup in South America. No way this could have happened without Venezuelan participants. All this is to install puppets who will hand over control of Venezuelan natural resources to the US.
I remember the first Gulf War on the news in the background while playing in my grandparents living room, same with the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian Genocide. I remember being a 12 watching the invasion of Afghanistan, then less than 2 years later watching explosions over Baghdad.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM
I remember the first Gulf War on the news in the background while playing in my grandparents living room, same with the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian Genocide. I remember being a 12 watching the invasion of Afghanistan, then less than 2 years later watching explosions over Baghdad.
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To the surprise of absolutely no one. This is disgusting. This whole administration needs to be tried and punished for war crimes
BREAKING
U.S. officials have confirmed that President Donald Trump ordered military strikes inside Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan military facilities.
U.S. officials have confirmed that President Donald Trump ordered military strikes inside Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan military facilities.
January 3, 2026 at 8:10 AM
To the surprise of absolutely no one. This is disgusting. This whole administration needs to be tried and punished for war crimes
My 5 Favorite In-Game Photos of 2025
Gaming is more than just a hobby, it is a vessel used to tell some of the most beautiful stories. Since I became a gamer, I have always been fascinated with games that tell a compelling story. It started when I began playing RPGs on the Super Nintendo, but…
Gaming is more than just a hobby, it is a vessel used to tell some of the most beautiful stories. Since I became a gamer, I have always been fascinated with games that tell a compelling story. It started when I began playing RPGs on the Super Nintendo, but…
My 5 Favorite In-Game Photos of 2025
Gaming is more than just a hobby, it is a vessel used to tell some of the most beautiful stories. Since I became a gamer, I have always been fascinated with games that tell a compelling story. It started when I began playing RPGs on the Super Nintendo, but really took off when the first PlayStation was released, and games like Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Cross came out.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:41 AM
My 5 Favorite In-Game Photos of 2025
Gaming is more than just a hobby, it is a vessel used to tell some of the most beautiful stories. Since I became a gamer, I have always been fascinated with games that tell a compelling story. It started when I began playing RPGs on the Super Nintendo, but…
Gaming is more than just a hobby, it is a vessel used to tell some of the most beautiful stories. Since I became a gamer, I have always been fascinated with games that tell a compelling story. It started when I began playing RPGs on the Super Nintendo, but…
A Curious Mind Meets… Anime & Manga Fans Eri, Dawn, & Josiah
This episode is dedicated to the Anime/Manga fans and Otaku we lost this year to suicide. Rest in peace to all the beautiful souls no longer with us, and thank you for everything you contributed to the communities and fandoms in the…
This episode is dedicated to the Anime/Manga fans and Otaku we lost this year to suicide. Rest in peace to all the beautiful souls no longer with us, and thank you for everything you contributed to the communities and fandoms in the…
A Curious Mind Meets… Anime & Manga Fans Eri, Dawn, & Josiah
This episode is dedicated to the Anime/Manga fans and Otaku we lost this year to suicide. Rest in peace to all the beautiful souls no longer with us, and thank you for everything you contributed to the communities and fandoms in the world of Anime and Manga. If you or someone you know has considered or mentioned self harm, please seek help from a professional, your friends, and your family.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
A Curious Mind Meets… Anime & Manga Fans Eri, Dawn, & Josiah
This episode is dedicated to the Anime/Manga fans and Otaku we lost this year to suicide. Rest in peace to all the beautiful souls no longer with us, and thank you for everything you contributed to the communities and fandoms in the…
This episode is dedicated to the Anime/Manga fans and Otaku we lost this year to suicide. Rest in peace to all the beautiful souls no longer with us, and thank you for everything you contributed to the communities and fandoms in the…
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen & Josiah Simpson… for an Ask Us Anything!
Couple of notes: I know the audio mixing is not the best for this episode. I may re-upload the episode once I have a bit more time to go through the audio stems, but I have been so busy this weekend and just didn't have…
Couple of notes: I know the audio mixing is not the best for this episode. I may re-upload the episode once I have a bit more time to go through the audio stems, but I have been so busy this weekend and just didn't have…
A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen & Josiah Simpson… for an Ask Us Anything!
Couple of notes: I know the audio mixing is not the best for this episode. I may re-upload the episode once I have a bit more time to go through the audio stems, but I have been so busy this weekend and just didn't have the time to do the necessary tweaks needed to improve the sound levels. Also, ignore the pots and pans in the background, people gotta eat, ya know?!
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December 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen & Josiah Simpson… for an Ask Us Anything!
Couple of notes: I know the audio mixing is not the best for this episode. I may re-upload the episode once I have a bit more time to go through the audio stems, but I have been so busy this weekend and just didn't have…
Couple of notes: I know the audio mixing is not the best for this episode. I may re-upload the episode once I have a bit more time to go through the audio stems, but I have been so busy this weekend and just didn't have…
My Favorite 5 iPhone Photos of 2025
Remember: There is power in your pocket. I have spoken with a few different people about their interest in photography this year. The majority of their concerns are about the price of getting their first setup. My response has always been the same, "what kind of…
Remember: There is power in your pocket. I have spoken with a few different people about their interest in photography this year. The majority of their concerns are about the price of getting their first setup. My response has always been the same, "what kind of…
My Favorite 5 iPhone Photos of 2025
Remember: There is power in your pocket. I have spoken with a few different people about their interest in photography this year. The majority of their concerns are about the price of getting their first setup. My response has always been the same, "what kind of phone do you have?" Pretty much every cell phone that has come out since 2020 has a high quality camera on it.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My Favorite 5 iPhone Photos of 2025
Remember: There is power in your pocket. I have spoken with a few different people about their interest in photography this year. The majority of their concerns are about the price of getting their first setup. My response has always been the same, "what kind of…
Remember: There is power in your pocket. I have spoken with a few different people about their interest in photography this year. The majority of their concerns are about the price of getting their first setup. My response has always been the same, "what kind of…
Christopher Anderson is an absolute bad ass.
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
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Holy. Shit.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Christopher Anderson is an absolute bad ass.
A Curious Mind Meets… Nina Louise
Where to find Nina Louise and her artwork:Website: & TikTok: @ninalouise_artThe Humanity Art Project Instagram: @louiseart_humanityartproject You can find me on Instagram: @BryceTheBardBe sure to follow me there and subscribe to this blog for updates and new…
Where to find Nina Louise and her artwork:Website: & TikTok: @ninalouise_artThe Humanity Art Project Instagram: @louiseart_humanityartproject You can find me on Instagram: @BryceTheBardBe sure to follow me there and subscribe to this blog for updates and new…
A Curious Mind Meets… Nina Louise
Where to find Nina Louise and her artwork:Website: & TikTok: @ninalouise_artThe Humanity Art Project Instagram: @louiseart_humanityartproject You can find me on Instagram: @BryceTheBardBe sure to follow me there and subscribe to this blog for updates and new episodes of A Curious Mind Meets… Remember, only two more episodes left for the year after this one! Stay tuned for two very special and very different episodes.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
A Curious Mind Meets… Nina Louise
Where to find Nina Louise and her artwork:Website: & TikTok: @ninalouise_artThe Humanity Art Project Instagram: @louiseart_humanityartproject You can find me on Instagram: @BryceTheBardBe sure to follow me there and subscribe to this blog for updates and new…
Where to find Nina Louise and her artwork:Website: & TikTok: @ninalouise_artThe Humanity Art Project Instagram: @louiseart_humanityartproject You can find me on Instagram: @BryceTheBardBe sure to follow me there and subscribe to this blog for updates and new…
A Curious Mind Meets… Kezzy D. Jone$
Where to find Kezzy D. Jone$:Website: www.youtube.com/@kezzyjone9402Spotify: Music: @captainxniika Go support The StrawHat PodcastYouTube: Facebook: @thestrawhatpodcast Quick Note: Sorry for the late release, got caught up with both the intro and outro today.…
Where to find Kezzy D. Jone$:Website: www.youtube.com/@kezzyjone9402Spotify: Music: @captainxniika Go support The StrawHat PodcastYouTube: Facebook: @thestrawhatpodcast Quick Note: Sorry for the late release, got caught up with both the intro and outro today.…
A Curious Mind Meets… Kezzy D. Jone$
Where to find Kezzy D. Jone$:Website: www.youtube.com/@kezzyjone9402Spotify: Music: @captainxniika Go support The StrawHat PodcastYouTube: Facebook: @thestrawhatpodcast Quick Note: Sorry for the late release, got caught up with both the intro and outro today. Also sorry for the lack of editing in the outro. I may re-upload a better version in the near future to cut all the "Ums" and heavy breathing.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
A Curious Mind Meets… Kezzy D. Jone$
Where to find Kezzy D. Jone$:Website: www.youtube.com/@kezzyjone9402Spotify: Music: @captainxniika Go support The StrawHat PodcastYouTube: Facebook: @thestrawhatpodcast Quick Note: Sorry for the late release, got caught up with both the intro and outro today.…
Where to find Kezzy D. Jone$:Website: www.youtube.com/@kezzyjone9402Spotify: Music: @captainxniika Go support The StrawHat PodcastYouTube: Facebook: @thestrawhatpodcast Quick Note: Sorry for the late release, got caught up with both the intro and outro today.…
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
A Curious Mind Meets… Danny Time
Episode #2 of A Curious Mind Meets… with host Bryce Austin McCabe and guest Danny Time, real name Danny Castro. Danny Time is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Orlando, Florida. In our interview we talk about his journey through the world of EDM. Enjoy…
Episode #2 of A Curious Mind Meets… with host Bryce Austin McCabe and guest Danny Time, real name Danny Castro. Danny Time is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Orlando, Florida. In our interview we talk about his journey through the world of EDM. Enjoy…
A Curious Mind Meets… Danny Time
Episode #2 of A Curious Mind Meets… with host Bryce Austin McCabe and guest Danny Time, real name Danny Castro. Danny Time is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Orlando, Florida. In our interview we talk about his journey through the world of EDM. Enjoy the second episode of A Curious Mind Meets... Danny Time. Where to find Danny Time:
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December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A Curious Mind Meets… Danny Time
Episode #2 of A Curious Mind Meets… with host Bryce Austin McCabe and guest Danny Time, real name Danny Castro. Danny Time is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Orlando, Florida. In our interview we talk about his journey through the world of EDM. Enjoy…
Episode #2 of A Curious Mind Meets… with host Bryce Austin McCabe and guest Danny Time, real name Danny Castro. Danny Time is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Orlando, Florida. In our interview we talk about his journey through the world of EDM. Enjoy…
Just dropped the first episode to my new podcast a few hours ago! Go check it out. #podcasts
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A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen
Episode #1 of A Curious Mind Meets… with host Bryce Austin McCabe and guest Brad McMullen Brad McMullen is an artist, illustrator, author, and streamer. We sat down to talk about his journey …
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November 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Just dropped the first episode to my new podcast a few hours ago! Go check it out. #podcasts
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A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen
Episode #1 of A Curious Mind Meets... with Host Bryce Austin McCabe and Guest Brad McMullen Brad McMullen is an artist, illustrator, author, and streamer. We sat down to talk about his journey with art as well as publishing his children's book series, Stitched…
Episode #1 of A Curious Mind Meets... with Host Bryce Austin McCabe and Guest Brad McMullen Brad McMullen is an artist, illustrator, author, and streamer. We sat down to talk about his journey with art as well as publishing his children's book series, Stitched…
A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen
Episode #1 of A Curious Mind Meets... with Host Bryce Austin McCabe and Guest Brad McMullen Brad McMullen is an artist, illustrator, author, and streamer. We sat down to talk about his journey with art as well as publishing his children's book series, Stitched Tales. Please enjoy the very first episode of A Curious Mind Meets... Brad McMullen. Where to find Brad McMullen:
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November 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
A Curious Mind Meets… Brad McMullen
Episode #1 of A Curious Mind Meets... with Host Bryce Austin McCabe and Guest Brad McMullen Brad McMullen is an artist, illustrator, author, and streamer. We sat down to talk about his journey with art as well as publishing his children's book series, Stitched…
Episode #1 of A Curious Mind Meets... with Host Bryce Austin McCabe and Guest Brad McMullen Brad McMullen is an artist, illustrator, author, and streamer. We sat down to talk about his journey with art as well as publishing his children's book series, Stitched…
Written in the Sky: From Ancient Stargazers to a Star-Bound Future
When Humanity Started Looking Up Stargazing has always brought a sense of wonderment to humanity. From early civilizations to modern societies, people look up and feel a diverse array of emotions, as well as inspiration to imagine…
When Humanity Started Looking Up Stargazing has always brought a sense of wonderment to humanity. From early civilizations to modern societies, people look up and feel a diverse array of emotions, as well as inspiration to imagine…
Written in the Sky: From Ancient Stargazers to a Star-Bound Future
When Humanity Started Looking Up Stargazing has always brought a sense of wonderment to humanity. From early civilizations to modern societies, people look up and feel a diverse array of emotions, as well as inspiration to imagine and create. The scientific fields related to stargazing, such as astronomy, cosmology, and physics, have led to some of the biggest technological advancements in human history.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Written in the Sky: From Ancient Stargazers to a Star-Bound Future
When Humanity Started Looking Up Stargazing has always brought a sense of wonderment to humanity. From early civilizations to modern societies, people look up and feel a diverse array of emotions, as well as inspiration to imagine…
When Humanity Started Looking Up Stargazing has always brought a sense of wonderment to humanity. From early civilizations to modern societies, people look up and feel a diverse array of emotions, as well as inspiration to imagine…
The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area as viewed from Dowd Mountain Picnic Area.
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area as viewed from Dowd Mountain Picnic Area.
Crazy awesome update: This past Thursday I did my first interview for a podcast I am starting. Feeling that it went really well, and already having another planned for today, I decided to reach out to more people. I've now got 6 interviews either scheduled or in the process of being scheduled!
a man in a red sweater is dancing in a living room while saying `` go me go me '' .
ALT: a man in a red sweater is dancing in a living room while saying `` go me go me '' .
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November 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Crazy awesome update: This past Thursday I did my first interview for a podcast I am starting. Feeling that it went really well, and already having another planned for today, I decided to reach out to more people. I've now got 6 interviews either scheduled or in the process of being scheduled!
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LITERALLY HOURS. THEY COULD HAVE WAITED HOURS.
BREAKING
The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
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The 1st Circuit REJECTS Trump DOJ's request to pause a judge's order to pay up Nov's SNAP funds to the states.
The SCOTUS stay will expire within 48 hours absent further action from the justices, per its terms.
Doc ecf.ca1.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servl...
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
LITERALLY HOURS. THEY COULD HAVE WAITED HOURS.