JL Mayes
@jlmauthor.bsky.social
Author. Book Store Owner. Sober 7/21/96. Veteran. Husband. Father. Progressive. 🌈Ally. Podcaster, erstwhile sports-talk radio host and stand-up comic. Writing songs that voices never shared.
Toes down, elbows up!
Toes down, elbows up!
In related news, CMTT (Cankles McTaco Tits) is also working to reduce the costs of dementia and cankle medications. Probably.
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In related news, CMTT (Cankles McTaco Tits) is also working to reduce the costs of dementia and cankle medications. Probably.
Sometimes I just sit back and think about what happened to Jimmy Gatz, and smile...
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sometimes I just sit back and think about what happened to Jimmy Gatz, and smile...
Isn't it about time we started referring to it as the "Republican government shutdown?"
October 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Isn't it about time we started referring to it as the "Republican government shutdown?"
What's with all the book lists?
(Also available on YouTube, iHeart, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts.)
spotify.link/FKWKgn9rQXb
(Also available on YouTube, iHeart, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts.)
spotify.link/FKWKgn9rQXb
Spotify – Web Player
spotify.link
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
What's with all the book lists?
(Also available on YouTube, iHeart, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts.)
spotify.link/FKWKgn9rQXb
(Also available on YouTube, iHeart, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts.)
spotify.link/FKWKgn9rQXb
I'm conditioned to immediately wonder how long before the truth about his "ministry" comes out..
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/27/n...
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/27/n...
Rep. Nate Schatzline to join faith group, not seek reelection
Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.
www.texastribune.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'm conditioned to immediately wonder how long before the truth about his "ministry" comes out..
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/27/n...
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/27/n...
Reposted by JL Mayes
🔔 First, listen to this PSA from @johncusack.bsky.social on the need to unpaywall public records reporting.
Then, RSVP to our webinar and hear @josephcox.bsky.social and @katie-drummond.bsky.social discuss why this is so essential.
🗓️ Oct. 29, 2 p.m. EDT
freedom.press/unpaywalled
Then, RSVP to our webinar and hear @josephcox.bsky.social and @katie-drummond.bsky.social discuss why this is so essential.
🗓️ Oct. 29, 2 p.m. EDT
freedom.press/unpaywalled
October 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🔔 First, listen to this PSA from @johncusack.bsky.social on the need to unpaywall public records reporting.
Then, RSVP to our webinar and hear @josephcox.bsky.social and @katie-drummond.bsky.social discuss why this is so essential.
🗓️ Oct. 29, 2 p.m. EDT
freedom.press/unpaywalled
Then, RSVP to our webinar and hear @josephcox.bsky.social and @katie-drummond.bsky.social discuss why this is so essential.
🗓️ Oct. 29, 2 p.m. EDT
freedom.press/unpaywalled
The First Lady of Raider Nation, Carol Davis, has passed away at 93
www.raiders.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
"Iowa, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming joined Tennessee in filing the brief."
www.wjhl.com/news/regiona...
www.wjhl.com/news/regiona...
www.wjhl.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Iowa, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming joined Tennessee in filing the brief."
www.wjhl.com/news/regiona...
www.wjhl.com/news/regiona...
Law enforcement agencies, by literal definition, enforce laws. It's right there in the name.
Given the demonstrated actions of ICE agents, it does not appear they are enforcing laws.
Ergo, ICE is not law enforcement.
How *would* they be classified?
Given the demonstrated actions of ICE agents, it does not appear they are enforcing laws.
Ergo, ICE is not law enforcement.
How *would* they be classified?
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Law enforcement agencies, by literal definition, enforce laws. It's right there in the name.
Given the demonstrated actions of ICE agents, it does not appear they are enforcing laws.
Ergo, ICE is not law enforcement.
How *would* they be classified?
Given the demonstrated actions of ICE agents, it does not appear they are enforcing laws.
Ergo, ICE is not law enforcement.
How *would* they be classified?
Reposted by JL Mayes
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon says Trump is "gonna get" an unconstitutional 3rd term and that there's a "plan" to make it happen. "We have to finish what we started," Bannon said, adding that Trump "is an instrument of divine will."
Bannon Says Trump Will Run for an Unconstitutional 3rd Term Because 'He's a Vehicle of Divine Providence'
"Their plan to overturn the constitution and democracy," warned journalist Mehdi Hasan. "They’re not hiding it. They’re bragging about it."
www.commondreams.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon says Trump is "gonna get" an unconstitutional 3rd term and that there's a "plan" to make it happen. "We have to finish what we started," Bannon said, adding that Trump "is an instrument of divine will."
I love it when people mispronounce a word because they read it somewhere.
It means they're reading. I love them for that.
It means they're reading. I love them for that.
October 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I love it when people mispronounce a word because they read it somewhere.
It means they're reading. I love them for that.
It means they're reading. I love them for that.
The Old Dog Young Bull podcast welcomed @jeffpearlman.bsky.social into the (virtual) Patchouli Podcast Studio to discuss his new book, ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME: THE MANY LIVES OF TUPAC SHAKUR.
Jeff also has opinions on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Jeff also has opinions on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Old Dog Young Bull podcast welcomed @jeffpearlman.bsky.social into the (virtual) Patchouli Podcast Studio to discuss his new book, ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME: THE MANY LIVES OF TUPAC SHAKUR.
Jeff also has opinions on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Jeff also has opinions on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
What you get from a ménage à trois with audio books, Cliffs/Spark notes, and 2 BFFs.
These two may completely change the high school cheating on reading assignments game!
spotify.link/9IoBy1meEXb
These two may completely change the high school cheating on reading assignments game!
spotify.link/9IoBy1meEXb
Yapisode 4: Frankenstein (The Modern Prometheus)
spotify.link
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What you get from a ménage à trois with audio books, Cliffs/Spark notes, and 2 BFFs.
These two may completely change the high school cheating on reading assignments game!
spotify.link/9IoBy1meEXb
These two may completely change the high school cheating on reading assignments game!
spotify.link/9IoBy1meEXb
Topic for Four Friends and a Book podcast tomorrow: DNF's.
Which books? Why'd you DNF? Do you go back to that author? What makes a book DNF-able? Do you feel guilty? Do you feel bad for the author or are you mad at them and/or the publisher?
New episode drops Tuesday morning, US central time.
Which books? Why'd you DNF? Do you go back to that author? What makes a book DNF-able? Do you feel guilty? Do you feel bad for the author or are you mad at them and/or the publisher?
New episode drops Tuesday morning, US central time.
October 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Topic for Four Friends and a Book podcast tomorrow: DNF's.
Which books? Why'd you DNF? Do you go back to that author? What makes a book DNF-able? Do you feel guilty? Do you feel bad for the author or are you mad at them and/or the publisher?
New episode drops Tuesday morning, US central time.
Which books? Why'd you DNF? Do you go back to that author? What makes a book DNF-able? Do you feel guilty? Do you feel bad for the author or are you mad at them and/or the publisher?
New episode drops Tuesday morning, US central time.
For all you Chiefs fans celebrating Rashee Rice's 7 receptions and 2 touchdowns in his first game back from his 6-game suspension, I'll say this: I'd rather have good people on my team who don't score than someone like Rice.
Naw, just kidding. Just Win, Baby.™️ #FreeHenryRuggs
Naw, just kidding. Just Win, Baby.™️ #FreeHenryRuggs
a football player running on a field with the words " i am speed " on the bottom
ALT: a football player running on a field with the words " i am speed " on the bottom
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
For all you Chiefs fans celebrating Rashee Rice's 7 receptions and 2 touchdowns in his first game back from his 6-game suspension, I'll say this: I'd rather have good people on my team who don't score than someone like Rice.
Naw, just kidding. Just Win, Baby.™️ #FreeHenryRuggs
Naw, just kidding. Just Win, Baby.™️ #FreeHenryRuggs
This is unfunny in numerous ways. This is a serious violation of constitutionality guaranteed rights to freedom of expression, assembly, etc.
This incident is NOT funny at all.
And yet... (a thread 🧵)
This incident is NOT funny at all.
And yet... (a thread 🧵)
#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
October 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This is unfunny in numerous ways. This is a serious violation of constitutionality guaranteed rights to freedom of expression, assembly, etc.
This incident is NOT funny at all.
And yet... (a thread 🧵)
This incident is NOT funny at all.
And yet... (a thread 🧵)
I understand that this might land badly with some, but 2 things:
1. I take my social cues and inspiration from Glenn Close, and
b. Sometimes the perfect match of label and person can feel awkward, yet be 100% accurate.
Having hereby qualified my position, I hereby offer for your consideration...
1. I take my social cues and inspiration from Glenn Close, and
b. Sometimes the perfect match of label and person can feel awkward, yet be 100% accurate.
Having hereby qualified my position, I hereby offer for your consideration...
October 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I understand that this might land badly with some, but 2 things:
1. I take my social cues and inspiration from Glenn Close, and
b. Sometimes the perfect match of label and person can feel awkward, yet be 100% accurate.
Having hereby qualified my position, I hereby offer for your consideration...
1. I take my social cues and inspiration from Glenn Close, and
b. Sometimes the perfect match of label and person can feel awkward, yet be 100% accurate.
Having hereby qualified my position, I hereby offer for your consideration...
Charlie and the crew talk Palantir, the tech company that is the center of numerous conspiracy theories -- and government contracts. Listen as the group breaks down Palantir, what some of the concerns are, and why you should care.
spotify.link/8Qh58MDPxXb
spotify.link/8Qh58MDPxXb
E7 2025: Palantir - Big, BIG Brother is Watching
spotify.link
October 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Charlie and the crew talk Palantir, the tech company that is the center of numerous conspiracy theories -- and government contracts. Listen as the group breaks down Palantir, what some of the concerns are, and why you should care.
spotify.link/8Qh58MDPxXb
spotify.link/8Qh58MDPxXb
October 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Rather than focusing on those who WEREN'T awarded the Nobel Peace prize, it's worth a read to learn about the incredible work of Maria Corina Machado.
It's almost as though the Nobel committee prioritizes actions that make positive changes in a community and the world.
It's almost as though the Nobel committee prioritizes actions that make positive changes in a community and the world.
Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize
Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize
Leader of country’s opposition receives award after intense public and private campaign by Donald Trump
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Rather than focusing on those who WEREN'T awarded the Nobel Peace prize, it's worth a read to learn about the incredible work of Maria Corina Machado.
It's almost as though the Nobel committee prioritizes actions that make positive changes in a community and the world.
It's almost as though the Nobel committee prioritizes actions that make positive changes in a community and the world.
What is "institutional capture" and why should you care?
Find out on the latest episode of Circle the Wagons podcast. What is it, why we should care, and how do we navigate it?
open.spotify.com/episode/655E...
Find out on the latest episode of Circle the Wagons podcast. What is it, why we should care, and how do we navigate it?
open.spotify.com/episode/655E...
E6 2025: Institutional Capture
open.spotify.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What is "institutional capture" and why should you care?
Find out on the latest episode of Circle the Wagons podcast. What is it, why we should care, and how do we navigate it?
open.spotify.com/episode/655E...
Find out on the latest episode of Circle the Wagons podcast. What is it, why we should care, and how do we navigate it?
open.spotify.com/episode/655E...
I have a confession. I can trust this is just between us, right?
Until 2 days ago, I thought Lilith Fair was, like, a human musician.
I'm gonna get my ally card pulled for this, aren't I?
Until 2 days ago, I thought Lilith Fair was, like, a human musician.
I'm gonna get my ally card pulled for this, aren't I?
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I have a confession. I can trust this is just between us, right?
Until 2 days ago, I thought Lilith Fair was, like, a human musician.
I'm gonna get my ally card pulled for this, aren't I?
Until 2 days ago, I thought Lilith Fair was, like, a human musician.
I'm gonna get my ally card pulled for this, aren't I?