Monty Ashley
@montyashley.bsky.social
Seattle nerd. I podcast on The Incomparable Podcast Network and sometimes other places. I used to recap television shows.
Tintin is as action-packed as I had been told it was.
October 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Tintin is as action-packed as I had been told it was.
McDonald’s is now openly lying on their menu boards. The meat in a Double Quarter Pounder has never been, and will never be, this thick.
September 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
McDonald’s is now openly lying on their menu boards. The meat in a Double Quarter Pounder has never been, and will never be, this thick.
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
September 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
I truly cannot convey how many cookie jars. (2/2)
June 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I truly cannot convey how many cookie jars. (2/2)
If you are into old, weird pop culture cookie jars OR the WB Studio Stores from the 1990s, may I recommend Timeless Treasures in Eagle Point, Oregon? They have a ton of other stuff; this is just what fascinated me. First, a smattering of WB stuff. (1/2)
June 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
If you are into old, weird pop culture cookie jars OR the WB Studio Stores from the 1990s, may I recommend Timeless Treasures in Eagle Point, Oregon? They have a ton of other stuff; this is just what fascinated me. First, a smattering of WB stuff. (1/2)
Black Dynamite was not on their list, which meant that I didn’t have to make a tough decision. Order is not relevant.
June 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Black Dynamite was not on their list, which meant that I didn’t have to make a tough decision. Order is not relevant.
I have just learned that (nearly) the entire Billboard archive is online: www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...
Also, I have learned that, at least in 1947, they used a hilarious argot, like in Variety.
Also, I have learned that, at least in 1947, they used a hilarious argot, like in Variety.
June 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I have just learned that (nearly) the entire Billboard archive is online: www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...
Also, I have learned that, at least in 1947, they used a hilarious argot, like in Variety.
Also, I have learned that, at least in 1947, they used a hilarious argot, like in Variety.
Intermission at a breakdance competition (Massive Monkees Day) means it’s time for the audience to dance.
May 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Intermission at a breakdance competition (Massive Monkees Day) means it’s time for the audience to dance.
I am rereading Norman Spinrad's Little Heroes (1987). I remembered it being about AI and rock and roll and essentially VTubers. I did not expect it to predict modern production methods down to specifically Autotune.
May 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I am rereading Norman Spinrad's Little Heroes (1987). I remembered it being about AI and rock and roll and essentially VTubers. I did not expect it to predict modern production methods down to specifically Autotune.
These Peanuts strips from 1958 are what I think of every time there's a new commercial buzzword. How CAN a jump rope be AI?
May 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
These Peanuts strips from 1958 are what I think of every time there's a new commercial buzzword. How CAN a jump rope be AI?
Post a movie from the year you turned 18 (that would be hard to explain to people that weren’t there)
April 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Post a movie from the year you turned 18 (that would be hard to explain to people that weren’t there)
Rhias got me a record player for Christmas. I have decided to get weird with it.
March 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Rhias got me a record player for Christmas. I have decided to get weird with it.
To demonstrate my contention that d12s are underused in D&D, I present this handy chart.
February 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
To demonstrate my contention that d12s are underused in D&D, I present this handy chart.
Update: Currently in Season 2; having a great time.
February 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Update: Currently in Season 2; having a great time.
“Store your glasses upside-down!” “Store your glasses right side up!” Quiet. You are both fools. Do both. Saves space and looks cooler.
January 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
“Store your glasses upside-down!” “Store your glasses right side up!” Quiet. You are both fools. Do both. Saves space and looks cooler.
Bring back Gross Joker
December 15, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Bring back Gross Joker
Post a PERFECT album from the 90's that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam
December 11, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Post a PERFECT album from the 90's that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam
Age yourself with your first computer. (This was my mom's work computer, which she brought home and I played games on it before we got the TRS-80. Lookit that glorious eight-inch floppy drive!)
November 19, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Age yourself with your first computer. (This was my mom's work computer, which she brought home and I played games on it before we got the TRS-80. Lookit that glorious eight-inch floppy drive!)
Reskeet with a pic you have saved but haven’t found a use for yet
November 18, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Reskeet with a pic you have saved but haven’t found a use for yet
Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline
November 16, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline
If you understand why I bought this script, we’re friends.
October 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM
If you understand why I bought this script, we’re friends.