Ken Plume
@kenplume.bsky.social
I write, do interviews, host podcasts, produce, & other stuff.
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Go Team Venture/The Art Of DuckTales
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Go Team Venture/The Art Of DuckTales
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4 Great Albums From Start To Finish:
NILSSON SCHMILSSON -
Harry Nilsson
THE SINGER AND THE SONG -
@labisiffre.bsky.social
VIRTUE -
@emmaleemoss.bsky.social
HOW SWEET TO BE AN IDIOT -
Neil Innes
NILSSON SCHMILSSON -
Harry Nilsson
THE SINGER AND THE SONG -
@labisiffre.bsky.social
VIRTUE -
@emmaleemoss.bsky.social
HOW SWEET TO BE AN IDIOT -
Neil Innes
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
4 Great Albums From Start To Finish:
NILSSON SCHMILSSON -
Harry Nilsson
THE SINGER AND THE SONG -
@labisiffre.bsky.social
VIRTUE -
@emmaleemoss.bsky.social
HOW SWEET TO BE AN IDIOT -
Neil Innes
NILSSON SCHMILSSON -
Harry Nilsson
THE SINGER AND THE SONG -
@labisiffre.bsky.social
VIRTUE -
@emmaleemoss.bsky.social
HOW SWEET TO BE AN IDIOT -
Neil Innes
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While there's no doubt Julie Taymor swung for the fences with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, I remain fascinated by what an incredible amalgam of bizarre choices it wound up being against what general audiences would expect from a Spider-Man musical. It plays as both fever dream & comedy sketch.
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
While there's no doubt Julie Taymor swung for the fences with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, I remain fascinated by what an incredible amalgam of bizarre choices it wound up being against what general audiences would expect from a Spider-Man musical. It plays as both fever dream & comedy sketch.
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“Most people don’t believe facts.”
It’s worth a moment to watch the rest of @hodgman.bsky.social’s debut appearance on THE DAILY SHOW for its exquisite timing, timelessness, & absurdism.
I don’t praise lightly, but I praise this fully as the debut of a unique comic voice. TAKE THAT, JOHN.
It’s worth a moment to watch the rest of @hodgman.bsky.social’s debut appearance on THE DAILY SHOW for its exquisite timing, timelessness, & absurdism.
I don’t praise lightly, but I praise this fully as the debut of a unique comic voice. TAKE THAT, JOHN.
November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“Most people don’t believe facts.”
It’s worth a moment to watch the rest of @hodgman.bsky.social’s debut appearance on THE DAILY SHOW for its exquisite timing, timelessness, & absurdism.
I don’t praise lightly, but I praise this fully as the debut of a unique comic voice. TAKE THAT, JOHN.
It’s worth a moment to watch the rest of @hodgman.bsky.social’s debut appearance on THE DAILY SHOW for its exquisite timing, timelessness, & absurdism.
I don’t praise lightly, but I praise this fully as the debut of a unique comic voice. TAKE THAT, JOHN.
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On this day, 20yrs ago, @hodgman.bsky.social made his debut as a guest on THE DAILY SHOW. From the moment I saw this segment, it was clear what a unique comedic presence & sharp wit he had, and I’ve been truly delighted to see it blossom over the years. Happy Televersary, my friend.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On this day, 20yrs ago, @hodgman.bsky.social made his debut as a guest on THE DAILY SHOW. From the moment I saw this segment, it was clear what a unique comedic presence & sharp wit he had, and I’ve been truly delighted to see it blossom over the years. Happy Televersary, my friend.
I think we may need to engage with the very real possibility that @gailsimone.bsky.social is an extra-dimensional superintelligence training itself on human responses to its posts…
WAKE UP, PEOPLE!
(Also, check out UNCANNY X-MEN.)
WAKE UP, PEOPLE!
(Also, check out UNCANNY X-MEN.)
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I think we may need to engage with the very real possibility that @gailsimone.bsky.social is an extra-dimensional superintelligence training itself on human responses to its posts…
WAKE UP, PEOPLE!
(Also, check out UNCANNY X-MEN.)
WAKE UP, PEOPLE!
(Also, check out UNCANNY X-MEN.)
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If you’re only familiar with the more Beatle-esque reworking of Neil Innes’ “Shangri-La” from the RUTLES ARCHEOLOGY album, here he is performing his original version on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. I love the lyrics of this song, the way Neil’s brain worked, & his winking insights into the human experience.
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you’re only familiar with the more Beatle-esque reworking of Neil Innes’ “Shangri-La” from the RUTLES ARCHEOLOGY album, here he is performing his original version on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. I love the lyrics of this song, the way Neil’s brain worked, & his winking insights into the human experience.
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When @ericidle.bsky.social came over to host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 1977, he brought Neil Innes over as his musical guest, and Neil reprised his RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION role of The Rutles' Ron Nasty, performing his Lennon pastiche "Cheese & Onions"...
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
When @ericidle.bsky.social came over to host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 1977, he brought Neil Innes over as his musical guest, and Neil reprised his RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION role of The Rutles' Ron Nasty, performing his Lennon pastiche "Cheese & Onions"...
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Neil Innes performing "I'm The Urban Spaceman" on RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION in a form similar to how it would later be captured in the MONTY PYTHON LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL film...
November 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Neil Innes performing "I'm The Urban Spaceman" on RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION in a form similar to how it would later be captured in the MONTY PYTHON LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL film...
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Not a day goes by I don’t miss my pal Neil Innes & wish we could chat again. An amazing human in all the most brilliantly absurd ways,always keen to have a drink & a think & a bit of uke to accompany both. A sweet soul. Here’s a cover he did of his friend George’s song the last time we were together
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Not a day goes by I don’t miss my pal Neil Innes & wish we could chat again. An amazing human in all the most brilliantly absurd ways,always keen to have a drink & a think & a bit of uke to accompany both. A sweet soul. Here’s a cover he did of his friend George’s song the last time we were together
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Another Neil Innes gem from RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION…
November 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Another Neil Innes gem from RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION…
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There have been many attempts at lampooning Elton John over the years, but the brilliance in Neil Innes' approach from RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION is to emulate Elton's musicianship while gently ribbing the oft-times endearingly flowery/nonsensical nature of Bernie Taupin's lyrics...
November 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
There have been many attempts at lampooning Elton John over the years, but the brilliance in Neil Innes' approach from RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION is to emulate Elton's musicianship while gently ribbing the oft-times endearingly flowery/nonsensical nature of Bernie Taupin's lyrics...
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From RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION, the sketch that launched The Rutles - featuring Neil Innes' brilliant Beatles pastiche "I Must Be In Love"...
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
From RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION, the sketch that launched The Rutles - featuring Neil Innes' brilliant Beatles pastiche "I Must Be In Love"...
On this day, 20yrs ago, @hodgman.bsky.social made his debut as a guest on THE DAILY SHOW. From the moment I saw this segment, it was clear what a unique comedic presence & sharp wit he had, and I’ve been truly delighted to see it blossom over the years. Happy Televersary, my friend.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On this day, 20yrs ago, @hodgman.bsky.social made his debut as a guest on THE DAILY SHOW. From the moment I saw this segment, it was clear what a unique comedic presence & sharp wit he had, and I’ve been truly delighted to see it blossom over the years. Happy Televersary, my friend.
While there's no doubt Julie Taymor swung for the fences with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, I remain fascinated by what an incredible amalgam of bizarre choices it wound up being against what general audiences would expect from a Spider-Man musical. It plays as both fever dream & comedy sketch.
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
While there's no doubt Julie Taymor swung for the fences with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, I remain fascinated by what an incredible amalgam of bizarre choices it wound up being against what general audiences would expect from a Spider-Man musical. It plays as both fever dream & comedy sketch.
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*Will there be a new Venture Bros. holiday song from @doc-hammer.bsky.social & @jacksonpublick.bsky.social this year? All I can say is that nothing is ever promised… If a festive surprise should appear, appreciate the miracle - But if one doesn’t, you can still appreciate all previous miracles…
Venture Bros. Holiday Songs! | Ken Plume
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November 29, 2024 at 10:27 PM
*Will there be a new Venture Bros. holiday song from @doc-hammer.bsky.social & @jacksonpublick.bsky.social this year? All I can say is that nothing is ever promised… If a festive surprise should appear, appreciate the miracle - But if one doesn’t, you can still appreciate all previous miracles…
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#VentureBros fans! I recorded a 2.5hr-long conversation w/ Doc Hammer, in which we talked about the creation of every single one of the Venture Bros. holiday songs - from the very first to the very latest*, in-depth - as well as just having a fun, rollicking chat. Available at bit.ly/hammerholiday
November 26, 2024 at 9:36 PM
#VentureBros fans! I recorded a 2.5hr-long conversation w/ Doc Hammer, in which we talked about the creation of every single one of the Venture Bros. holiday songs - from the very first to the very latest*, in-depth - as well as just having a fun, rollicking chat. Available at bit.ly/hammerholiday
Like an emotional revenant, the existential depression of not getting picked for teams in elementary school gym class has returned via seeing friends playing video games together in squads they haven’t invited me to join. Here’s to keeping that outsider fun alive no matter how old you get! Huzzah!
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Like an emotional revenant, the existential depression of not getting picked for teams in elementary school gym class has returned via seeing friends playing video games together in squads they haven’t invited me to join. Here’s to keeping that outsider fun alive no matter how old you get! Huzzah!
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I'm just going to assume it was this obnoxious ad campaign that vanished Korkers from existence. (But bonus points for a well-known character actor early in their career...)
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I'm just going to assume it was this obnoxious ad campaign that vanished Korkers from existence. (But bonus points for a well-known character actor early in their career...)
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Every once in awhile, when I fear being overwhelmed by... everything... this Neil Innes tune pops into my head.
Let's sing a song together...
Let's sing a song together...
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Every once in awhile, when I fear being overwhelmed by... everything... this Neil Innes tune pops into my head.
Let's sing a song together...
Let's sing a song together...
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From RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION, Neil Innes performs his "Protest Song"...
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
From RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION, Neil Innes performs his "Protest Song"...
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Any time I think about looking at the news...
February 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Any time I think about looking at the news...
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For any fans of Rhett & Link or GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING, I've unvaulted a long-unavailable video interview conducted way back in 2008 by a dearly departed friend, Bonnie Rose, which I published on my site all those (too many) years ago. Hope you enjoy this time capsule...
bit.ly/rhettlinkvault
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September 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
For any fans of Rhett & Link or GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING, I've unvaulted a long-unavailable video interview conducted way back in 2008 by a dearly departed friend, Bonnie Rose, which I published on my site all those (too many) years ago. Hope you enjoy this time capsule...
bit.ly/rhettlinkvault
bit.ly/rhettlinkvault
I'm just going to assume it was this obnoxious ad campaign that vanished Korkers from existence. (But bonus points for a well-known character actor early in their career...)
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I'm just going to assume it was this obnoxious ad campaign that vanished Korkers from existence. (But bonus points for a well-known character actor early in their career...)
And speaking of Scrooge McDuck and DUCKTALES and anniversaries...
Here’s how to get to get a fancy gold foil Scrooge/DuckTales anniversary print/bookplate to put into your copy of The Art Of DuckTales, if you’re keen on that sort of thing (and I sincerely hope you are, since I wasn't able to go to any conventions this year and have bills to pay)…
bit.ly/duckart
bit.ly/duckart
Patron Exclusive Anniversary Print | Ken Plume
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November 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
And speaking of Scrooge McDuck and DUCKTALES and anniversaries...
A little photo celebrating the 78th anniversary of Carl Barks' creation of Scrooge McDuck. While I don't have the comic he first appeared in, I am very happy to have the first issue of his solo comic...
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
A little photo celebrating the 78th anniversary of Carl Barks' creation of Scrooge McDuck. While I don't have the comic he first appeared in, I am very happy to have the first issue of his solo comic...