Jonathan Poet
@jonpoet.bsky.social
Philadelphian. Deputy Health and Science editor at The Associated Press.
Unfortunate metaphor.
December 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Unfortunate metaphor.
I know "Running Up That Hill" is nigh perfect as is, but I do like the slightly menacing Placebo cover. Their whole "Covers" album is solid. #xpncountdown
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I know "Running Up That Hill" is nigh perfect as is, but I do like the slightly menacing Placebo cover. Their whole "Covers" album is solid. #xpncountdown
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“Tori has even made an in-person ‘appearance’ at an event hosted by Midwest Shooting, a local gun shop that became an on-air sponsor after hearing her on the airwaves. A generated image of her face was taped to a mannequin” www.iowapublicradio.org/arts-life/20...
For 2 years, DJ Tori has ruled Rock 108's overnight shifts. She isn't real
KFMW Rock 108 has been transparent from the start about their use of an AI DJ to introduce eastern Iowa to new rock 'n' roll music.
www.iowapublicradio.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Tori has even made an in-person ‘appearance’ at an event hosted by Midwest Shooting, a local gun shop that became an on-air sponsor after hearing her on the airwaves. A generated image of her face was taped to a mannequin” www.iowapublicradio.org/arts-life/20...
I always wished they would play No. 886-890 after the countdown ends.
The five songs that just missed (and should have been in because they let the likes of Brandi Carlisle's "Black Hole Sun" slide.) #xpncountdown
The five songs that just missed (and should have been in because they let the likes of Brandi Carlisle's "Black Hole Sun" slide.) #xpncountdown
btw I want the outlier list for the #xpncountdown - any song that got any vote but didn’t make the 885
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I always wished they would play No. 886-890 after the countdown ends.
The five songs that just missed (and should have been in because they let the likes of Brandi Carlisle's "Black Hole Sun" slide.) #xpncountdown
The five songs that just missed (and should have been in because they let the likes of Brandi Carlisle's "Black Hole Sun" slide.) #xpncountdown
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Mario Kart Nautical just dropped
Everyday at sea is different and unpredictable. Today we're going to try and protect other ships from floating bananas.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Banana containers cause shipping disruption in Solent
The containers came off a cargo ship near Bembridge on Saturday evening.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Mario Kart Nautical just dropped
Quick everyone! Form a Wes Anderson tableau. #xpncountdown.
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Quick everyone! Form a Wes Anderson tableau. #xpncountdown.
Love Bruce and all but this is not an especially great cover. #xpncountdown.
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Love Bruce and all but this is not an especially great cover. #xpncountdown.
Did not expect to hear sElf in this #xpncountdown.
December 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Did not expect to hear sElf in this #xpncountdown.
At the end of day 2, I am pretty sure none of my #xpncountdown picks have yet to appear. Which means several of them aren't making it at all.
Here's my top 10.
Here's my top 10.
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
At the end of day 2, I am pretty sure none of my #xpncountdown picks have yet to appear. Which means several of them aren't making it at all.
Here's my top 10.
Here's my top 10.
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I was in a ridiculous meeting once where the goal was to define what a franchise meant for Netflix films. I have never wanted to hurl myself into the ocean more than during that meeting. I think they bought WB so they can inherit proven franchises instead of doing the work of developing them.
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I was in a ridiculous meeting once where the goal was to define what a franchise meant for Netflix films. I have never wanted to hurl myself into the ocean more than during that meeting. I think they bought WB so they can inherit proven franchises instead of doing the work of developing them.
GWAR? "Get Outta My Dreams and Into My Car," I hope.
I suspect *maybe* TBMG's "Tubthumping" has a chance.
I went with Frightened Rabbit's "Surrender," which I suspect has no shot.
I suspect *maybe* TBMG's "Tubthumping" has a chance.
I went with Frightened Rabbit's "Surrender," which I suspect has no shot.
My GWAR submission was from a bit later, but I don't think I'll ever have the momentum to get GWAR on #wxpn #xpncountdown
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
GWAR? "Get Outta My Dreams and Into My Car," I hope.
I suspect *maybe* TBMG's "Tubthumping" has a chance.
I went with Frightened Rabbit's "Surrender," which I suspect has no shot.
I suspect *maybe* TBMG's "Tubthumping" has a chance.
I went with Frightened Rabbit's "Surrender," which I suspect has no shot.
I have been tied up all day so I am only now tuning into the #xpncountdown. Have any songs from the heyday of AV Club Undercover been played yet?
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I have been tied up all day so I am only now tuning into the #xpncountdown. Have any songs from the heyday of AV Club Undercover been played yet?
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I have a theory that our relationship with others in Philly is at least somewhat singular because of our housing setup. We’re the city of rowhouses. We share walls with our neighbors. We are always calibrating how much in each other’s business we are. Often leads to brief solidarity with strangers.
Whenever I'm in Philly there's always a quick shared silent joke with someone on the train or a look of acknowledgement at a cafe or on the sidewalk, something weird will happen and people will just go "djou see that shit?" to someone they've never met
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I have a theory that our relationship with others in Philly is at least somewhat singular because of our housing setup. We’re the city of rowhouses. We share walls with our neighbors. We are always calibrating how much in each other’s business we are. Often leads to brief solidarity with strangers.
Parking comes at you like a jump-scare in this one: www.inquirer.com/food/restaur...
Marra’s, Philadelphia’s oldest pizzeria, has closed after 98 years on East Passyunk Avenue
The family says it's exploring a new location for Marra's — one with better parking. The building, which the Marras bought in 1927, has been sold after being on the market for several years.
www.inquirer.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Parking comes at you like a jump-scare in this one: www.inquirer.com/food/restaur...
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People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"
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Regret to announce the tech bros have accidentally reinvented the Listowel and Ballybunion Railway.
By investing in Monocab Owl, the EU is revolutionising sustainable commuting.
A gyro-stabilised monorail offers autonomous, on-demand transport, boosting rural connectivity. 🚆
Do you know any other innovative transport solutions?
📸© Monocab Owl
#WorldSustainableTransportDay
A gyro-stabilised monorail offers autonomous, on-demand transport, boosting rural connectivity. 🚆
Do you know any other innovative transport solutions?
📸© Monocab Owl
#WorldSustainableTransportDay
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Regret to announce the tech bros have accidentally reinvented the Listowel and Ballybunion Railway.
I know what they're *trying* to say but a diesel-hybrid bus still burns diesel.
When the new buses are delivered, expected in 2028, SEPTA no longer will have any diesel-burning buses left in its fleet.
SEPTA won $43 million for diesel-electric hybrid buses from the Trump administration
When the new buses arrive, estimated in 2028, SEPTA will retire the last of its diesel-burning buses.
www.inquirer.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I know what they're *trying* to say but a diesel-hybrid bus still burns diesel.
The story goes on to explain that a cheesesteak is made up of three basic ingredients: bread, meat and cheese. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The story goes on to explain that a cheesesteak is made up of three basic ingredients: bread, meat and cheese. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...
Lots of chilling things here, but the images of the cameras hidden in barrels and electrical boxes might be at the top of the list. apnews.com/article/immi...
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Lots of chilling things here, but the images of the cameras hidden in barrels and electrical boxes might be at the top of the list. apnews.com/article/immi...
A couple of well known restauranteurs/shop owners:
- buy a $1.8M-listed mid-century modern house designed by the first woman architect licensed in Philadelphia,
- sell off its Wharton Esherick fireplace surround,
- plan to tear it down.
Article: hiddencityphila.org/2025/11/mid-...
- buy a $1.8M-listed mid-century modern house designed by the first woman architect licensed in Philadelphia,
- sell off its Wharton Esherick fireplace surround,
- plan to tear it down.
Article: hiddencityphila.org/2025/11/mid-...
Mid-Century Modern Home of Philadelphia’s First Licensed Female Architect to be Demolished
Kimberly Haas has this report from the November 2025 meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission
hiddencityphila.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A couple of well known restauranteurs/shop owners:
- buy a $1.8M-listed mid-century modern house designed by the first woman architect licensed in Philadelphia,
- sell off its Wharton Esherick fireplace surround,
- plan to tear it down.
Article: hiddencityphila.org/2025/11/mid-...
- buy a $1.8M-listed mid-century modern house designed by the first woman architect licensed in Philadelphia,
- sell off its Wharton Esherick fireplace surround,
- plan to tear it down.
Article: hiddencityphila.org/2025/11/mid-...
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
October 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Parts of Philadelphia's old skateboard-friendly Love Park wound up in Sweden. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/m...
The Ultimate Pilgrimage for the Middle-Aged Skateboarder
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Parts of Philadelphia's old skateboard-friendly Love Park wound up in Sweden. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/m...
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Wanna learn more about the pastor in this photo?
I talked to him yesterday.
He's currently part of a lawsuit against DHS, in part due to this exact moment: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
I talked to him yesterday.
He's currently part of a lawsuit against DHS, in part due to this exact moment: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago
(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...
religionnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Wanna learn more about the pastor in this photo?
I talked to him yesterday.
He's currently part of a lawsuit against DHS, in part due to this exact moment: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
I talked to him yesterday.
He's currently part of a lawsuit against DHS, in part due to this exact moment: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
This story is a gut punch.
apnews.com/article/myan...
The programmatic ad that populated the text is brain-breaking.
apnews.com/article/myan...
The programmatic ad that populated the text is brain-breaking.
October 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This story is a gut punch.
apnews.com/article/myan...
The programmatic ad that populated the text is brain-breaking.
apnews.com/article/myan...
The programmatic ad that populated the text is brain-breaking.