Nina Thorsen
@nlthorsen.bsky.social
Former Oakland A's fan and bleacher drummer now part-owner of the Oakland Ballers and Oakland Roots, cold brew devotee, book hoarder, public radio lifer, Minnesotan in exile.
You know what would make this ballgame better? Drums in the stands.
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
You know what would make this ballgame better? Drums in the stands.
Very happy for Chris Bassitt, who was always a friend to Oakland fans.
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Very happy for Chris Bassitt, who was always a friend to Oakland fans.
Some nice photos of the Ballers parade including the @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
Fans Cheer on Oakland Ballers After Championship Victory | KQED
The Ballers brought home the city’s first baseball title since 1989.
www.kqed.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Some nice photos of the Ballers parade including the @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
Oakland Ballers championship rally at City Hall. The party moves to West Oakland shortly for a parade around Raimondi Park and party at Prescott Market. Let's go Oakland!!!
October 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Oakland Ballers championship rally at City Hall. The party moves to West Oakland shortly for a parade around Raimondi Park and party at Prescott Market. Let's go Oakland!!!
This was a year ago today, I haven't seen an MLB game since, and I don't know that I ever will again.
September 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This was a year ago today, I haven't seen an MLB game since, and I don't know that I ever will again.
Be sure to read to the end:
A recap of Year 1 for @sfgate.com:
Things could not have gone worse for the A’s in Sacramento
www.sfgate.com/athletics/ar...
Things could not have gone worse for the A’s in Sacramento
www.sfgate.com/athletics/ar...
Things could not have gone worse for the A’s in Sacramento
SFGATE sports editor Alex Simon recaps year 1 in Sacramento for the A’s.
www.sfgate.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Be sure to read to the end:
All the @oaklandballers.bsky.social fans and players who JUST got to
sleep after winning the Pioneer League championship....I think the Hayward Fault wanted to join in the celebration
sleep after winning the Pioneer League championship....I think the Hayward Fault wanted to join in the celebration
September 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
All the @oaklandballers.bsky.social fans and players who JUST got to
sleep after winning the Pioneer League championship....I think the Hayward Fault wanted to join in the celebration
sleep after winning the Pioneer League championship....I think the Hayward Fault wanted to join in the celebration
I spy the @djgloverepair.bsky.social sticker on the hot dog warmer of @mayorofoakland.bsky.social at Raimondi Park @oaklandballers.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I spy the @djgloverepair.bsky.social sticker on the hot dog warmer of @mayorofoakland.bsky.social at Raimondi Park @oaklandballers.bsky.social
Purely anecdotal but I noticed way more bees and hornets at the Minnesota State Fair than in the past - every time we ate or drank anything, or went within 10 feet of a trash bin. My cousin got stung. But I got the "Stinger" from Beans & Beignets (cold brew, whipped honey, and a pinch of cayenne).
August 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Purely anecdotal but I noticed way more bees and hornets at the Minnesota State Fair than in the past - every time we ate or drank anything, or went within 10 feet of a trash bin. My cousin got stung. But I got the "Stinger" from Beans & Beignets (cold brew, whipped honey, and a pinch of cayenne).
I Survived The Crop Art Slow Lane #mnstatefair
August 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I Survived The Crop Art Slow Lane #mnstatefair
Great analysis here from Gabe Lacques of the continuing impact beyond Oakland of the SELL movement @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social @lastdivebar.bsky.social
'Sell the team': Fed-up fans' passionate cry is spreading through sports
Fans are becoming increasingly vocal in their displeasure with the owners of their favorite teams.
www.usatoday.com
August 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Great analysis here from Gabe Lacques of the continuing impact beyond Oakland of the SELL movement @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social @lastdivebar.bsky.social
Reposted by Nina Thorsen
I’m trying to figure out the right way to say this, because: Look, the CPB closing is devastating, and I don’t in any way want to blow even a wisp of smoke that it isn’t. But twice today, I’ve seen people express how sad they are that all of public television and radio is over. Not true! (1/3)
August 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’m trying to figure out the right way to say this, because: Look, the CPB closing is devastating, and I don’t in any way want to blow even a wisp of smoke that it isn’t. But twice today, I’ve seen people express how sad they are that all of public television and radio is over. Not true! (1/3)
My first time flying out of the new Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at SFO, it's very nice! I didn't realize @suncountryair.bsky.social had moved out of the International Terminal, but since I was early I still had plenty of time.
August 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My first time flying out of the new Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at SFO, it's very nice! I didn't realize @suncountryair.bsky.social had moved out of the International Terminal, but since I was early I still had plenty of time.
July is often hot chocolate weather in Oakland, even at day games, and @oaklandballers.bsky.social serve an excellent version
July 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
July is often hot chocolate weather in Oakland, even at day games, and @oaklandballers.bsky.social serve an excellent version
If you've been missing the drums that used to play at that other team's games, come to Raimondi Park for the @oaklandballers.bsky.social!
7 Drums 7 from the @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
7 Drums 7 from the @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
If you've been missing the drums that used to play at that other team's games, come to Raimondi Park for the @oaklandballers.bsky.social!
7 Drums 7 from the @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
7 Drums 7 from the @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
Scrappy sox? @oaklandballers.bsky.social
hope you guys like trash
new socks available now in the shop!
new socks available now in the shop!
July 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Scrappy sox? @oaklandballers.bsky.social
Reposted by Nina Thorsen
The end game for John Fisher bcantrill.dtrace.org/2025/06/29/t...
June 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The end game for John Fisher bcantrill.dtrace.org/2025/06/29/t...
We have converted @radiobwatt.bsky.social to the drums, there is no going back. @oaklandroots.bsky.social @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We have converted @radiobwatt.bsky.social to the drums, there is no going back. @oaklandroots.bsky.social @oakland68sofficial.bsky.social
I saw my first cricket match today, and it was a very good one. Apparently everything we've heard for years about the Oakland Coliseum's suitability for cricket was true. I'm not sure whether it's bush league to do the Wave in cricket, as it is in baseball - but the Wave was done. #oaklandunicorns
June 13, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I saw my first cricket match today, and it was a very good one. Apparently everything we've heard for years about the Oakland Coliseum's suitability for cricket was true. I'm not sure whether it's bush league to do the Wave in cricket, as it is in baseball - but the Wave was done. #oaklandunicorns
Reposted by Nina Thorsen
Use the map below to find Transbay Service from BART stations.
Due to a computer networking problem BART service is suspended system wide until further notice. Seek alternate means of transportation.
Find more info at bart.gov/alternatives
Due to a computer networking problem BART service is suspended system wide until further notice. Seek alternate means of transportation.
Find more info at bart.gov/alternatives
May 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Use the map below to find Transbay Service from BART stations.
Due to a computer networking problem BART service is suspended system wide until further notice. Seek alternate means of transportation.
Find more info at bart.gov/alternatives
Due to a computer networking problem BART service is suspended system wide until further notice. Seek alternate means of transportation.
Find more info at bart.gov/alternatives
It may have been a rivalry game, but @oaklandroots fans and the Tower Bridge Battalion and traveling supporters of Sacramento Republic united in a rousing chant that involved John Fisher! Because everyone hates that guy.
May 5, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It may have been a rivalry game, but @oaklandroots fans and the Tower Bridge Battalion and traveling supporters of Sacramento Republic united in a rousing chant that involved John Fisher! Because everyone hates that guy.