Merlinthebard
@merlinthebard.bsky.social
Writer, producer, sound design for @deadwestpod
Protect trans kids. Eat the rich, feed the poor.
Protect trans kids. Eat the rich, feed the poor.
Just snagged some tea for stockings this year! If you are in a place to do the same it would help an amazing shop to continue doing cool things and making great tea.
This fall has been an extra slow one for small businesses out here, and the tea house is $3.7k shy of where we need to be to make rent before late fees hit this month.
All this to say, if you have some tea shopping to do or friends to point our way today, we'd sure appreciate it!
All this to say, if you have some tea shopping to do or friends to point our way today, we'd sure appreciate it!
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Just snagged some tea for stockings this year! If you are in a place to do the same it would help an amazing shop to continue doing cool things and making great tea.
This was such a fun episode to play with. Check it out!!!!
Surely you know this dun and dusty canvas disguises perhaps not the beating heart of our company, but an organ even more vital.
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Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply Episode 6: The Chow Tent
pnc.st/s/professor-...
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Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply Episode 6: The Chow Tent
pnc.st/s/professor-...
September 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This was such a fun episode to play with. Check it out!!!!
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Surely you know this dun and dusty canvas disguises perhaps not the beating heart of our company, but an organ even more vital.
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Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply Episode 6: The Chow Tent
pnc.st/s/professor-...
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Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply Episode 6: The Chow Tent
pnc.st/s/professor-...
September 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Surely you know this dun and dusty canvas disguises perhaps not the beating heart of our company, but an organ even more vital.
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Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply Episode 6: The Chow Tent
pnc.st/s/professor-...
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Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply Episode 6: The Chow Tent
pnc.st/s/professor-...
I can not sing @ash-alder.bsky.social's praise enough. This story was fun to work with and I am beyond happy to see that the audience is already really enjoying it!
The next **Tales from the Dead West** is live! This time @ash-alder.bsky.social brings us **Nearer Hell than Purgatory**, a chilling tale about surviving at _all_ costs. @sophiachung.info and @dennisortman.bsky.social bring this story to life and do an amazing job doing so.
Links to the ep below.
Links to the ep below.
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I can not sing @ash-alder.bsky.social's praise enough. This story was fun to work with and I am beyond happy to see that the audience is already really enjoying it!
I have come to the realization that I am terrible at social media. That is all.
July 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I have come to the realization that I am terrible at social media. That is all.
Lil personal #fitness goal update after some cardiac scares back in Oct '24. (all good now)
Cleared 140kg for 3 on both my DL and my Squat.
100kg for 1 on Bench.
Mile time is creeping back towards 9m, at 11m now.
Down 3 inches on waist since starting.
Feelin' good.
Cleared 140kg for 3 on both my DL and my Squat.
100kg for 1 on Bench.
Mile time is creeping back towards 9m, at 11m now.
Down 3 inches on waist since starting.
Feelin' good.
elmo from sesame street is holding a pair of dumbbells in his hands .
ALT: elmo from sesame street is holding a pair of dumbbells in his hands .
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July 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Lil personal #fitness goal update after some cardiac scares back in Oct '24. (all good now)
Cleared 140kg for 3 on both my DL and my Squat.
100kg for 1 on Bench.
Mile time is creeping back towards 9m, at 11m now.
Down 3 inches on waist since starting.
Feelin' good.
Cleared 140kg for 3 on both my DL and my Squat.
100kg for 1 on Bench.
Mile time is creeping back towards 9m, at 11m now.
Down 3 inches on waist since starting.
Feelin' good.
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Esteemed audience, enthralled observers, errant ears inadvertently arriving upon our eerie airs...
Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply progresses toward its premier.
& with that happy horror on the horizon, it is our distinct delight to declaim the cunning creatures composing our crew.
Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply progresses toward its premier.
& with that happy horror on the horizon, it is our distinct delight to declaim the cunning creatures composing our crew.
July 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Esteemed audience, enthralled observers, errant ears inadvertently arriving upon our eerie airs...
Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply progresses toward its premier.
& with that happy horror on the horizon, it is our distinct delight to declaim the cunning creatures composing our crew.
Professor Pandemonium's Peculiar Panoply progresses toward its premier.
& with that happy horror on the horizon, it is our distinct delight to declaim the cunning creatures composing our crew.
Harry Potter isn’t more important than trans lives. Pass it on.
Harry Potter isn't more important than trans lives.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
May 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Harry Potter isn’t more important than trans lives. Pass it on.
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You do NOT have to accept this! Post on the public comments to pressure them to NOT do this! www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You do NOT have to accept this! Post on the public comments to pressure them to NOT do this! www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
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Dead West Part 7: Paw and Poppet is Live!
In Part 7, Conrad and Louis compare their pasts and confront one another about the use of knacks and other magics.
Be sure to check it out and maybe leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/24PJ...
In Part 7, Conrad and Louis compare their pasts and confront one another about the use of knacks and other magics.
Be sure to check it out and maybe leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/24PJ...
May 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Dead West Part 7: Paw and Poppet is Live!
In Part 7, Conrad and Louis compare their pasts and confront one another about the use of knacks and other magics.
Be sure to check it out and maybe leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/24PJ...
In Part 7, Conrad and Louis compare their pasts and confront one another about the use of knacks and other magics.
Be sure to check it out and maybe leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
open.spotify.com/episode/24PJ...
Such a fun episode to be a part of. I love the subversion of expectations, so this episode was a great one to listen to!
The episode features me and @holographicva.bsky.social, with additional voices by @itswil.bsky.social, @cswhorror.bsky.social, and @merlinthebard.bsky.social! I did the sound design and Brad did the mixing and mastering. SDITE theme music, as always, by @noisegoblin.bsky.social :)
May 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Such a fun episode to be a part of. I love the subversion of expectations, so this episode was a great one to listen to!
Reposted by Merlinthebard
The episode features me and @holographicva.bsky.social, with additional voices by @itswil.bsky.social, @cswhorror.bsky.social, and @merlinthebard.bsky.social! I did the sound design and Brad did the mixing and mastering. SDITE theme music, as always, by @noisegoblin.bsky.social :)
May 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The episode features me and @holographicva.bsky.social, with additional voices by @itswil.bsky.social, @cswhorror.bsky.social, and @merlinthebard.bsky.social! I did the sound design and Brad did the mixing and mastering. SDITE theme music, as always, by @noisegoblin.bsky.social :)
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SDITE S3 starts today with an episode I wrote! It's a silly and fun episode! You should listen! pca.st/xf3fyjst
May 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SDITE S3 starts today with an episode I wrote! It's a silly and fun episode! You should listen! pca.st/xf3fyjst
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trying to switch off the AI bloatware that has been pinned to the top of every single menu in every single app
April 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
trying to switch off the AI bloatware that has been pinned to the top of every single menu in every single app
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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
We can finally can share everybody involved in [REDACTED]! I couldn't be more excited than I am currently, and everyone involved did an amazing job and I can't wait for you to hear them live!
Visit theredactedunit.com/cast for more info!
We can finally can share everybody involved in [REDACTED]! I couldn't be more excited than I am currently, and everyone involved did an amazing job and I can't wait for you to hear them live!
Visit theredactedunit.com/cast for more info!
CAST
Jacob assumes his dead twin's identity and ends up in a secret government agency dealing with bizarre and often dangerous paranormal cases.
theredactedunit.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
We can finally can share everybody involved in [REDACTED]! I couldn't be more excited than I am currently, and everyone involved did an amazing job and I can't wait for you to hear them live!
Visit theredactedunit.com/cast for more info!
We can finally can share everybody involved in [REDACTED]! I couldn't be more excited than I am currently, and everyone involved did an amazing job and I can't wait for you to hear them live!
Visit theredactedunit.com/cast for more info!
LOOK MA! A NEW PODCAST!
The full cast of @theredactedunit.bsky.social has been released! Please be sure to check out the amazing team joining this fun fun fun show.
To view the official announcement, visit www.theredactedunit.com/kickstarter for more info!
#theredactedunit
The full cast of @theredactedunit.bsky.social has been released! Please be sure to check out the amazing team joining this fun fun fun show.
To view the official announcement, visit www.theredactedunit.com/kickstarter for more info!
#theredactedunit
April 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
LOOK MA! A NEW PODCAST!
The full cast of @theredactedunit.bsky.social has been released! Please be sure to check out the amazing team joining this fun fun fun show.
To view the official announcement, visit www.theredactedunit.com/kickstarter for more info!
#theredactedunit
The full cast of @theredactedunit.bsky.social has been released! Please be sure to check out the amazing team joining this fun fun fun show.
To view the official announcement, visit www.theredactedunit.com/kickstarter for more info!
#theredactedunit
OKay, BSKY art fiends. I am looking to potentially get some custom album covers done for my podcast. I love linocut style and would love some recs if you have them.
Reference examples from @chandancrasta on Freepik.
Reference examples from @chandancrasta on Freepik.
April 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
OKay, BSKY art fiends. I am looking to potentially get some custom album covers done for my podcast. I love linocut style and would love some recs if you have them.
Reference examples from @chandancrasta on Freepik.
Reference examples from @chandancrasta on Freepik.
Went to watch Preacher for the first time.
Booted it up. Watched the whole episode.
It was the series finale and I rolled through the whole thing without even thinking about it.
Booted it up. Watched the whole episode.
It was the series finale and I rolled through the whole thing without even thinking about it.
a man in a suit and tie is disappointed
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is disappointed
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April 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Went to watch Preacher for the first time.
Booted it up. Watched the whole episode.
It was the series finale and I rolled through the whole thing without even thinking about it.
Booted it up. Watched the whole episode.
It was the series finale and I rolled through the whole thing without even thinking about it.
tapping the sign
Sorry not sorry but if you are a podcast and you use AI on your social media or your album images I just skip the foreplay and hit the skip/block buttons.
a man in a blue sweater is standing next to a bottle of beer .
ALT: a man in a blue sweater is standing next to a bottle of beer .
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April 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
tapping the sign
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Living in interesting times is sure exhausting
April 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Living in interesting times is sure exhausting
I am humbled that so many folks gave the show a shot.
10,000 listens! Thank y'all so much for checking out our show! Your support has been incredible, so appreciated, and so validating. When you put a creative piece of yourself out there, you dream of it finding your audience and it is incredible to me that this show has resonated with so many folks.
April 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I am humbled that so many folks gave the show a shot.
Got hired for a new VA role and now I am watching entire seasons of Bones for character study. All while the country around me decides what rights and liberties are being assaulted today.
What is life
What is life
a woman is smiling and looking at herself in a mirror while another woman looks on
ALT: a woman is smiling and looking at herself in a mirror while another woman looks on
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April 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Got hired for a new VA role and now I am watching entire seasons of Bones for character study. All while the country around me decides what rights and liberties are being assaulted today.
What is life
What is life
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Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
To our wonderful trans friends: we see you, we value you, we appreciate you.
To our wonderful trans friends: we see you, we value you, we appreciate you.
March 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
To our wonderful trans friends: we see you, we value you, we appreciate you.
To our wonderful trans friends: we see you, we value you, we appreciate you.