Mike Covers...
@mikecovers.bsky.social
Storyteller. Writer. Ally. Liberal. Nerd. Weirdo (but not in the Republican way). Pokemon Go trainer. He/him. Opinions strictly my own.
Oh, and once I sawr a blimp.
Oh, and once I sawr a blimp.
This is pretty accurate for my musical tastes.
Stay fresh a little longer, everyone.
Stay fresh a little longer, everyone.
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This is pretty accurate for my musical tastes.
Stay fresh a little longer, everyone.
Stay fresh a little longer, everyone.
Dreams are just our brains using AI.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Dreams are just our brains using AI.
My high school's class of 2000 had their 25 year reunion this past weekend. I decided not to go, since I honestly don't care to see those people and where their lives are today.
Plus, I graduated in 1998.
Plus, I graduated in 1998.
December 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
My high school's class of 2000 had their 25 year reunion this past weekend. I decided not to go, since I honestly don't care to see those people and where their lives are today.
Plus, I graduated in 1998.
Plus, I graduated in 1998.
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 48: Gentlemen Broncos
A cute but somewhat long effort from the Napoleon Dynamite team, which follows a teenaged writer whose work is stolen by an established author while, at the same time, being adapted into a low budget movie.
Week 48: Gentlemen Broncos
A cute but somewhat long effort from the Napoleon Dynamite team, which follows a teenaged writer whose work is stolen by an established author while, at the same time, being adapted into a low budget movie.
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 48: Gentlemen Broncos
A cute but somewhat long effort from the Napoleon Dynamite team, which follows a teenaged writer whose work is stolen by an established author while, at the same time, being adapted into a low budget movie.
Week 48: Gentlemen Broncos
A cute but somewhat long effort from the Napoleon Dynamite team, which follows a teenaged writer whose work is stolen by an established author while, at the same time, being adapted into a low budget movie.
12 DUNKINS IN 12 MONTHS
November: Sharon Hill, PA
"No ice" charge: $0
Very friendly staff at this one. I'm just happy the Halloween-themed chocolate sprinkles have disappeared from their frosted donuts.
November: Sharon Hill, PA
"No ice" charge: $0
Very friendly staff at this one. I'm just happy the Halloween-themed chocolate sprinkles have disappeared from their frosted donuts.
November 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
12 DUNKINS IN 12 MONTHS
November: Sharon Hill, PA
"No ice" charge: $0
Very friendly staff at this one. I'm just happy the Halloween-themed chocolate sprinkles have disappeared from their frosted donuts.
November: Sharon Hill, PA
"No ice" charge: $0
Very friendly staff at this one. I'm just happy the Halloween-themed chocolate sprinkles have disappeared from their frosted donuts.
Wow, I actually went almost a full week without needing to accept another 500MB Pokemon Go update!
November 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Wow, I actually went almost a full week without needing to accept another 500MB Pokemon Go update!
12 INDIE COFFEE SHOPS IN 12 MONTHS
November: Green Line Cafe
There are a few of these sprinkled throughout Philly, but they hardly classify as a chain. This tasty iced tea I got from their location near 4th & Lombard Streets was free since I answered their daily trivia question correctly!
November: Green Line Cafe
There are a few of these sprinkled throughout Philly, but they hardly classify as a chain. This tasty iced tea I got from their location near 4th & Lombard Streets was free since I answered their daily trivia question correctly!
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
12 INDIE COFFEE SHOPS IN 12 MONTHS
November: Green Line Cafe
There are a few of these sprinkled throughout Philly, but they hardly classify as a chain. This tasty iced tea I got from their location near 4th & Lombard Streets was free since I answered their daily trivia question correctly!
November: Green Line Cafe
There are a few of these sprinkled throughout Philly, but they hardly classify as a chain. This tasty iced tea I got from their location near 4th & Lombard Streets was free since I answered their daily trivia question correctly!
Kmart, Sears, and Blockbuster Video can technically all be visited as part of Small Business Saturday.
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Kmart, Sears, and Blockbuster Video can technically all be visited as part of Small Business Saturday.
The Christmas version of Spirit Halloween: Spirit Christmas
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Christmas version of Spirit Halloween: Spirit Christmas
A kid staring at you, smiling, without moving is unnerving enough.
When it's a homeschooled Christian kid, though, it's particularly terrifying.
When it's a homeschooled Christian kid, though, it's particularly terrifying.
November 28, 2025 at 4:43 AM
A kid staring at you, smiling, without moving is unnerving enough.
When it's a homeschooled Christian kid, though, it's particularly terrifying.
When it's a homeschooled Christian kid, though, it's particularly terrifying.
In honor of Thanksgiving, here are 4 shots of Del Griffith with no mustache.
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In honor of Thanksgiving, here are 4 shots of Del Griffith with no mustache.
12 FAST FOOD BURGERS IN 12 MONTHS
NOVEMBER: Shake Shack
There is a lot of flavor packed into this rather hideous-looking burger, but not enough to justify its nearly $11 price.
NOVEMBER: Shake Shack
There is a lot of flavor packed into this rather hideous-looking burger, but not enough to justify its nearly $11 price.
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
12 FAST FOOD BURGERS IN 12 MONTHS
NOVEMBER: Shake Shack
There is a lot of flavor packed into this rather hideous-looking burger, but not enough to justify its nearly $11 price.
NOVEMBER: Shake Shack
There is a lot of flavor packed into this rather hideous-looking burger, but not enough to justify its nearly $11 price.
ME: There needs to be true wireless phone charging, like Wi-Fi.
JON: That would kill everyone.
ME: Yeah but my phone would be charged.
JON: That would kill everyone.
ME: Yeah but my phone would be charged.
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
ME: There needs to be true wireless phone charging, like Wi-Fi.
JON: That would kill everyone.
ME: Yeah but my phone would be charged.
JON: That would kill everyone.
ME: Yeah but my phone would be charged.
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 47: Final Destination: Bloodlines
A unique reimagining of the FD formula, with the visions of the initial catastrophe atop a 1960s restaurant tower plaguing the descendants of the visionary. And a truly perfect sendoff for Tony Todd.
Week 47: Final Destination: Bloodlines
A unique reimagining of the FD formula, with the visions of the initial catastrophe atop a 1960s restaurant tower plaguing the descendants of the visionary. And a truly perfect sendoff for Tony Todd.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 47: Final Destination: Bloodlines
A unique reimagining of the FD formula, with the visions of the initial catastrophe atop a 1960s restaurant tower plaguing the descendants of the visionary. And a truly perfect sendoff for Tony Todd.
Week 47: Final Destination: Bloodlines
A unique reimagining of the FD formula, with the visions of the initial catastrophe atop a 1960s restaurant tower plaguing the descendants of the visionary. And a truly perfect sendoff for Tony Todd.
STORE: For all $5.99 DVDs, buy 5 for $10!
ALSO STORE: Prices most of their DVDs $6.99 and up.
ALSO STORE: Prices most of their DVDs $6.99 and up.
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
STORE: For all $5.99 DVDs, buy 5 for $10!
ALSO STORE: Prices most of their DVDs $6.99 and up.
ALSO STORE: Prices most of their DVDs $6.99 and up.
I never want to be one of those "back in my day" types, but I also can't ignore the fact that, back in my day, we had Walter Matthau around.
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I never want to be one of those "back in my day" types, but I also can't ignore the fact that, back in my day, we had Walter Matthau around.
So...the Epstein files will basically be this year's Mueller report, right?
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
So...the Epstein files will basically be this year's Mueller report, right?
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 46: Adrift in Manhattan
A cute indie film that shows off Heather Graham's acting chops. Multiple New Yorkers on a single subway line see their lives interact with one another's.
Week 46: Adrift in Manhattan
A cute indie film that shows off Heather Graham's acting chops. Multiple New Yorkers on a single subway line see their lives interact with one another's.
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 46: Adrift in Manhattan
A cute indie film that shows off Heather Graham's acting chops. Multiple New Yorkers on a single subway line see their lives interact with one another's.
Week 46: Adrift in Manhattan
A cute indie film that shows off Heather Graham's acting chops. Multiple New Yorkers on a single subway line see their lives interact with one another's.
12 MOVIES IN THEATERS IN 12 MONTHS
November: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sure, I've seen it billions of times, but there's nothing like a full crowd happily yelling at the screen as the shadow cast does its fabulous thing in the front! Ritz 5 in Philly keeps the tradition alive!
November: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sure, I've seen it billions of times, but there's nothing like a full crowd happily yelling at the screen as the shadow cast does its fabulous thing in the front! Ritz 5 in Philly keeps the tradition alive!
November 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
12 MOVIES IN THEATERS IN 12 MONTHS
November: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sure, I've seen it billions of times, but there's nothing like a full crowd happily yelling at the screen as the shadow cast does its fabulous thing in the front! Ritz 5 in Philly keeps the tradition alive!
November: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sure, I've seen it billions of times, but there's nothing like a full crowd happily yelling at the screen as the shadow cast does its fabulous thing in the front! Ritz 5 in Philly keeps the tradition alive!
Google Photos thought that Chris Hemsworth and the creepy Burger King were the same person. Now this needs to be a movie.
(And yes, I have photos of both Chris Hemsworth and the creepy Burger King in my personal gallery, what of it?)
(And yes, I have photos of both Chris Hemsworth and the creepy Burger King in my personal gallery, what of it?)
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Google Photos thought that Chris Hemsworth and the creepy Burger King were the same person. Now this needs to be a movie.
(And yes, I have photos of both Chris Hemsworth and the creepy Burger King in my personal gallery, what of it?)
(And yes, I have photos of both Chris Hemsworth and the creepy Burger King in my personal gallery, what of it?)
John Fetterman tomorrow:
"Wait, I've been voting alongside WHO?!"
"Wait, I've been voting alongside WHO?!"
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
John Fetterman tomorrow:
"Wait, I've been voting alongside WHO?!"
"Wait, I've been voting alongside WHO?!"
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 45: Honey Don't!
Engaging and often witty little flick about a small town detective looking into possibly connected murders. Lots of shiny people but Chris Evans steals the show as a smarmy preacher.
Week 45: Honey Don't!
Engaging and often witty little flick about a small town detective looking into possibly connected murders. Lots of shiny people but Chris Evans steals the show as a smarmy preacher.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
52 NEW MOVIES IN 52 WEEKS
Week 45: Honey Don't!
Engaging and often witty little flick about a small town detective looking into possibly connected murders. Lots of shiny people but Chris Evans steals the show as a smarmy preacher.
Week 45: Honey Don't!
Engaging and often witty little flick about a small town detective looking into possibly connected murders. Lots of shiny people but Chris Evans steals the show as a smarmy preacher.
Juxtaposition at its finest
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Juxtaposition at its finest
Reposted by Mike Covers...
I am so excited to share this feature I worked really hard on. Thanks to @arkada.bsky.social for his input:
Does the Light Novel Translation Process Need AI?
As machine translation tools under the banner of AI become increasingly accessible and easy to use, the light novel landscape is at a crossroads. Do light novel publishers compromise their product for...
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I am so excited to share this feature I worked really hard on. Thanks to @arkada.bsky.social for his input:
Forget dead trees in the Dumpster after Christmas. This, the reminder that Halloween is over, is far more depressing.
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Forget dead trees in the Dumpster after Christmas. This, the reminder that Halloween is over, is far more depressing.