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Gwen Johnson
@gweninthechair.bsky.social
Pop culture scholar. Writer. Occasional podcaster. Haver of weird Ms. Frizzle vibes.
www.thegirlinthechair.com
Just spent an hour absolutely absorbed by this fabulous video from @tantacrul.bsky.social

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How We're Redesigning Audacity For The Future
YouTube video by Tantacrul
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January 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A thought from the latest #PercyJackson watchparty w/ @seaweedbrainpod.bsky.social: Bianca is sister, Thalia is mother, & Zoë is the older cousin forced to babysit everyone else at family gatherings who now claims she raised you & knows you better than you know yourself. And that’s that on that.
January 8, 2026 at 6:20 AM
This is your New Year’s reminder to always commit to the bit and start arguments in the group chat about preferred purveyors strawberry milkshake in the name of themed dinner for your watch party. It makes life worth living.
January 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
I have just spent an extended period of time tediously reconstructing accidentally unsaved notes on Frankenstein 2025 for a final essay, the frustration of which can only be made up for by the fact that an element of casting underscores a point that I had come up with completely independently. 🥳🥳🎊
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This feels like a hug and I am keeping it here for future reference. @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social always seems to come through when you need him.
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Brennan Lee Mulligan Eats His Last Meal
YouTube video by Mythical Kitchen
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November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
We are entering an era of seeing how many (new) ways I can talk about Percy Jackson in graduate-level seminar discussions in the coming days. To my classmates: brace yourselves. Also, you should have seen this coming.

And @seaweedbrainpod.bsky.social, you made me like this, but you know that 🫶
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Gonna be mulling this one over for a while, @hankgreen.bsky.social. These always seem to appear to me in the perfect moment. What’s the deal with that?

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Don't Follow Your Dreams, Follow Your Tools
YouTube video by Hank Green
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September 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
To the nice lady I met in line at the DMV, I hope everything goes smoothly for you forever. ☺️ You’re the greatest.
August 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Esther Day, internet! 💜 #DFTBA
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Listening to the Superman theme again, because I like experiencing joy 😊
July 16, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This ruled, in case you were wondering, in every possible way.
Join us tonight at 7 pm for a reading by @heatherchristle.bsky.social and conversation with @kavehakbar.bsky.social !
June 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Coming here to make a quick post and then a swift exit, to tell you that I adore this: youtu.be/jX1k32OL8CU?...
I will not be doomscrolling today, I will be thinking interesting thoughts about what @hankgreen.bsky.social has said. Language is important.
"Influencer" Must Die.
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
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June 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This really genuinely good news made me tear up 🥲 This community and the work that we do together so important to me #DFTBA
Some really (genuinely!) good news for your Tuesday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZj...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Reposted by Gwen Johnson
hello parmesan my old friend
i've come to talk with you again
April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Maddie Dragsbaek makes a ton of cool, well thought out, deeply earnest stuff, and this is one of my favorites:
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your aversion to cringe is making you uninteresting!
YouTube video by Maddie Dragsbaek
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April 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Hey @schub.es, will the cool limited edition @newestolympian.bsky.social merch be at the shows, or should I order online?
April 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This video was deeply and immensely comforting when it came out, and it remains so now:
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Life is not a Job Training Program
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
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March 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
It was fantastic to see you, John. Talked with a friend over mapo tofu afterward, and the word community came up a lot. Invigorating and encouraging sounds about right.
Flying to my eighth city in seven days. I thought I'd be exhausted, but being in community right now is so invigorating and encouraging (despite the circumstances) that I feel pretty good. See you tonight, Iowa City!
March 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Hey @kayliflute.bsky.social here’s the nori award for most dedicated book shopper 🍙🏆
Thanks for letting all of us in the @seaweedbrainpod.bsky.social crew hijack your bookshop trip; you are truly iconic ✨
March 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This video might be my new favorite thing. I’m putting it here so you all can have it too. #DFTBA

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Probably the Luckiest Thing in my Life
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
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March 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My favorite Gubbins postcard so far @folly.studio
March 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If anyone needs a good video to break up their doomscrolling, this one crystallized some thoughts I’ve been having about technology, and it made me laugh! Out loud! Multiple times, even!
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Technology isn't fun anymore
YouTube video by Drew Gooden
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March 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Got my iPod series vinyl from @diggingthegreats.bsky.social today. Fantastic tracks, fantastic presentation, A+ all around. If you haven’t seen the series, check it out: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
iPod Series - YouTube
I thought I was making a fun video about the iPod, but it ended up changing my life.
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March 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Paper Towns movie is exactly as fun and entertaining now as it was 10 years ago with all my friends in the theater. It was exactly what I needed today. #DFTBA
February 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Woke up at the oddest possible time, saw this video. Really enjoyed it. Good morning @hankgreen.bsky.social it is really early Friday. I’m going back to sleep now. #DFTBA
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No Video Today!!
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
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February 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM