j samuel diehl
@nulloperations.com
Writer, Streamer, Podcaster, Disabled, Transfem, and other assorted shiny badges.
Marfan patient surviving past the expiration date, and thriving into a creative future.
She/Her
Marfan patient surviving past the expiration date, and thriving into a creative future.
She/Her
It's just calling you back to Eorzea.
Or at least a reminder to collect that free fantasia before the patch hits... Did I get that freebie? Shoot, now I need to log back in and check...
Or at least a reminder to collect that free fantasia before the patch hits... Did I get that freebie? Shoot, now I need to log back in and check...
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It's just calling you back to Eorzea.
Or at least a reminder to collect that free fantasia before the patch hits... Did I get that freebie? Shoot, now I need to log back in and check...
Or at least a reminder to collect that free fantasia before the patch hits... Did I get that freebie? Shoot, now I need to log back in and check...
Album 53
Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever (Complete Edition)
That name combined with my posting format makes it seem like I'm subtracting the album.
Really enjoyed the threads of the album. My first time listening to the group, and I'm surprised I haven't been exposed to them earlier.
Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever (Complete Edition)
That name combined with my posting format makes it seem like I'm subtracting the album.
Really enjoyed the threads of the album. My first time listening to the group, and I'm surprised I haven't been exposed to them earlier.
August 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Album 53
Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever (Complete Edition)
That name combined with my posting format makes it seem like I'm subtracting the album.
Really enjoyed the threads of the album. My first time listening to the group, and I'm surprised I haven't been exposed to them earlier.
Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever (Complete Edition)
That name combined with my posting format makes it seem like I'm subtracting the album.
Really enjoyed the threads of the album. My first time listening to the group, and I'm surprised I haven't been exposed to them earlier.
Same quest, same base look but different characters, eight years apart.
Original when I first ran the Heavensward Remembrance quest, second as the alt tonight. Tyr's a Femroe now, and Micara has the old body.
Kind of heavy thinking of how different the person playing each character has become.
Original when I first ran the Heavensward Remembrance quest, second as the alt tonight. Tyr's a Femroe now, and Micara has the old body.
Kind of heavy thinking of how different the person playing each character has become.
August 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Same quest, same base look but different characters, eight years apart.
Original when I first ran the Heavensward Remembrance quest, second as the alt tonight. Tyr's a Femroe now, and Micara has the old body.
Kind of heavy thinking of how different the person playing each character has become.
Original when I first ran the Heavensward Remembrance quest, second as the alt tonight. Tyr's a Femroe now, and Micara has the old body.
Kind of heavy thinking of how different the person playing each character has become.
Album 52 - Week... still need to figure that out.
Rebecca Sugar - Spiral Bound
Short, sweet, and tender. Rebecca Sugar brings their iconic soft and cozy melodies in this pocket sized album, and it does not disappoint. Take a breath and indulge for 14 minutes with this gentle audio gift.
Rebecca Sugar - Spiral Bound
Short, sweet, and tender. Rebecca Sugar brings their iconic soft and cozy melodies in this pocket sized album, and it does not disappoint. Take a breath and indulge for 14 minutes with this gentle audio gift.
July 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Album 52 - Week... still need to figure that out.
Rebecca Sugar - Spiral Bound
Short, sweet, and tender. Rebecca Sugar brings their iconic soft and cozy melodies in this pocket sized album, and it does not disappoint. Take a breath and indulge for 14 minutes with this gentle audio gift.
Rebecca Sugar - Spiral Bound
Short, sweet, and tender. Rebecca Sugar brings their iconic soft and cozy melodies in this pocket sized album, and it does not disappoint. Take a breath and indulge for 14 minutes with this gentle audio gift.
Feels like I just did LR4. Well, I will say the legendary version of the hacking test was a lot more fun, show casing hacking objectives from Duviri, 1999, Whispers, and The New War. Lots of fun. Wish there was multi-objective hacking throughout the game rather than limited by tileset.
June 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Feels like I just did LR4. Well, I will say the legendary version of the hacking test was a lot more fun, show casing hacking objectives from Duviri, 1999, Whispers, and The New War. Lots of fun. Wish there was multi-objective hacking throughout the game rather than limited by tileset.
Album 51 - Week... let's just.. figure that out later.
Magic Sword - Volume 1
Neat Dungeon Synth album from a decade ago. A very classic sound that fits comfortablly in that valley between 80's fantasy and video game chiptune. Lyricless, so makes for good writing music for me too.
Magic Sword - Volume 1
Neat Dungeon Synth album from a decade ago. A very classic sound that fits comfortablly in that valley between 80's fantasy and video game chiptune. Lyricless, so makes for good writing music for me too.
May 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Album 51 - Week... let's just.. figure that out later.
Magic Sword - Volume 1
Neat Dungeon Synth album from a decade ago. A very classic sound that fits comfortablly in that valley between 80's fantasy and video game chiptune. Lyricless, so makes for good writing music for me too.
Magic Sword - Volume 1
Neat Dungeon Synth album from a decade ago. A very classic sound that fits comfortablly in that valley between 80's fantasy and video game chiptune. Lyricless, so makes for good writing music for me too.
Album 50 - week ... uh... I don't know.
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
I don't know if I'll do all 5 each week as I'm still recovering, but Punisher is a nice moody album to come back to the project with. Wonderfully melancholic, rough and brain soothing. The right mood to help me feel like me.
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
I don't know if I'll do all 5 each week as I'm still recovering, but Punisher is a nice moody album to come back to the project with. Wonderfully melancholic, rough and brain soothing. The right mood to help me feel like me.
May 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Album 50 - week ... uh... I don't know.
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
I don't know if I'll do all 5 each week as I'm still recovering, but Punisher is a nice moody album to come back to the project with. Wonderfully melancholic, rough and brain soothing. The right mood to help me feel like me.
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
I don't know if I'll do all 5 each week as I'm still recovering, but Punisher is a nice moody album to come back to the project with. Wonderfully melancholic, rough and brain soothing. The right mood to help me feel like me.
Album 49, week 10
The Midnight - Endless Summer
Hitting another favorite so soon, but was in the mood. Synthwave wonders and dreamy albums, the Midnight scratchs a nice spot in my head no matter the album. Endless Summer was my intro to them and has the fondest spot in my heart.
The Midnight - Endless Summer
Hitting another favorite so soon, but was in the mood. Synthwave wonders and dreamy albums, the Midnight scratchs a nice spot in my head no matter the album. Endless Summer was my intro to them and has the fondest spot in my heart.
March 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Album 49, week 10
The Midnight - Endless Summer
Hitting another favorite so soon, but was in the mood. Synthwave wonders and dreamy albums, the Midnight scratchs a nice spot in my head no matter the album. Endless Summer was my intro to them and has the fondest spot in my heart.
The Midnight - Endless Summer
Hitting another favorite so soon, but was in the mood. Synthwave wonders and dreamy albums, the Midnight scratchs a nice spot in my head no matter the album. Endless Summer was my intro to them and has the fondest spot in my heart.
Album 48, week 10
Concerned Ape - Stardew Valley OST
Oh, revisiting the farm is a big album! Falling back into it after spending time in the Forbidden Lands recently. First time I've managed to reload a put aside save and haven't immediately started a new game.
Concerned Ape - Stardew Valley OST
Oh, revisiting the farm is a big album! Falling back into it after spending time in the Forbidden Lands recently. First time I've managed to reload a put aside save and haven't immediately started a new game.
March 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Album 48, week 10
Concerned Ape - Stardew Valley OST
Oh, revisiting the farm is a big album! Falling back into it after spending time in the Forbidden Lands recently. First time I've managed to reload a put aside save and haven't immediately started a new game.
Concerned Ape - Stardew Valley OST
Oh, revisiting the farm is a big album! Falling back into it after spending time in the Forbidden Lands recently. First time I've managed to reload a put aside save and haven't immediately started a new game.
Album 47, week 10
George Hrab - Trebuchet
One of the musicians I meet through podcasting. An early adopter of the medium and still going these days. The album stats right where Geo expects you to meet him at, followed by a number of quirky, fun, and somtimes emotional ballads.
George Hrab - Trebuchet
One of the musicians I meet through podcasting. An early adopter of the medium and still going these days. The album stats right where Geo expects you to meet him at, followed by a number of quirky, fun, and somtimes emotional ballads.
March 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Album 47, week 10
George Hrab - Trebuchet
One of the musicians I meet through podcasting. An early adopter of the medium and still going these days. The album stats right where Geo expects you to meet him at, followed by a number of quirky, fun, and somtimes emotional ballads.
George Hrab - Trebuchet
One of the musicians I meet through podcasting. An early adopter of the medium and still going these days. The album stats right where Geo expects you to meet him at, followed by a number of quirky, fun, and somtimes emotional ballads.
Album 46, week 10
Infinite Third - Electronicalm
I like his music quite a lot. It's a splendid vibe of cool noise. Excellent writing music for when I'm doing writing bible or planning rpg stuff. Perfect for just zoning out if you need it. Highly recommended.
Infinite Third - Electronicalm
I like his music quite a lot. It's a splendid vibe of cool noise. Excellent writing music for when I'm doing writing bible or planning rpg stuff. Perfect for just zoning out if you need it. Highly recommended.
March 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Album 46, week 10
Infinite Third - Electronicalm
I like his music quite a lot. It's a splendid vibe of cool noise. Excellent writing music for when I'm doing writing bible or planning rpg stuff. Perfect for just zoning out if you need it. Highly recommended.
Infinite Third - Electronicalm
I like his music quite a lot. It's a splendid vibe of cool noise. Excellent writing music for when I'm doing writing bible or planning rpg stuff. Perfect for just zoning out if you need it. Highly recommended.
Album 45, week 9
Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon
Here's an interesting mix. Released back in the early 90's, this instrumental arrangement is such a fun take on music that's so familiar to me. Not too far off from the vibes much of the high fantasy that game gives.
Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon
Here's an interesting mix. Released back in the early 90's, this instrumental arrangement is such a fun take on music that's so familiar to me. Not too far off from the vibes much of the high fantasy that game gives.
March 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Album 45, week 9
Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon
Here's an interesting mix. Released back in the early 90's, this instrumental arrangement is such a fun take on music that's so familiar to me. Not too far off from the vibes much of the high fantasy that game gives.
Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon
Here's an interesting mix. Released back in the early 90's, this instrumental arrangement is such a fun take on music that's so familiar to me. Not too far off from the vibes much of the high fantasy that game gives.
Album 44, week 9
Watsky - X Infinity
Ah, month 3, time to introduce another favorite. I love the rest of his work, but this one is such an awesome combination of tunes that plays perfectly in circle with itself. The Lovely Things Suite is such a perfect quasi-end cap to the whole thing.
Watsky - X Infinity
Ah, month 3, time to introduce another favorite. I love the rest of his work, but this one is such an awesome combination of tunes that plays perfectly in circle with itself. The Lovely Things Suite is such a perfect quasi-end cap to the whole thing.
March 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Album 44, week 9
Watsky - X Infinity
Ah, month 3, time to introduce another favorite. I love the rest of his work, but this one is such an awesome combination of tunes that plays perfectly in circle with itself. The Lovely Things Suite is such a perfect quasi-end cap to the whole thing.
Watsky - X Infinity
Ah, month 3, time to introduce another favorite. I love the rest of his work, but this one is such an awesome combination of tunes that plays perfectly in circle with itself. The Lovely Things Suite is such a perfect quasi-end cap to the whole thing.
Album 43, week 9
Chaos Chaos - Commited to the Crime
Heard this band the way most folks I know have, and while I don't watch that show anymore, it did have some pretty wicked music here and there. The album's a solid brain worm, and interesting note, they're also on a Watsky album I'll share.
Chaos Chaos - Commited to the Crime
Heard this band the way most folks I know have, and while I don't watch that show anymore, it did have some pretty wicked music here and there. The album's a solid brain worm, and interesting note, they're also on a Watsky album I'll share.
March 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Album 43, week 9
Chaos Chaos - Commited to the Crime
Heard this band the way most folks I know have, and while I don't watch that show anymore, it did have some pretty wicked music here and there. The album's a solid brain worm, and interesting note, they're also on a Watsky album I'll share.
Chaos Chaos - Commited to the Crime
Heard this band the way most folks I know have, and while I don't watch that show anymore, it did have some pretty wicked music here and there. The album's a solid brain worm, and interesting note, they're also on a Watsky album I'll share.
Album 42, week 9
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Another one of those "Always on when I was a young adult" albums. Especially "Do You Realize??". Weird head spaces and electronic brain pokes. A lot of nights of mixed up emotions.
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Another one of those "Always on when I was a young adult" albums. Especially "Do You Realize??". Weird head spaces and electronic brain pokes. A lot of nights of mixed up emotions.
March 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Album 42, week 9
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Another one of those "Always on when I was a young adult" albums. Especially "Do You Realize??". Weird head spaces and electronic brain pokes. A lot of nights of mixed up emotions.
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Another one of those "Always on when I was a young adult" albums. Especially "Do You Realize??". Weird head spaces and electronic brain pokes. A lot of nights of mixed up emotions.
Album 41, week 9
The Birthday Massacre - Pins and Needles
Introduced to me when I was looking for a sort of "character soundtrack" to a TTRPG campaign, they've slowly crept more and more into my soundscapes. Who would have guessed, more vaguely dark themed Alt Rock.
The Birthday Massacre - Pins and Needles
Introduced to me when I was looking for a sort of "character soundtrack" to a TTRPG campaign, they've slowly crept more and more into my soundscapes. Who would have guessed, more vaguely dark themed Alt Rock.
February 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Album 41, week 9
The Birthday Massacre - Pins and Needles
Introduced to me when I was looking for a sort of "character soundtrack" to a TTRPG campaign, they've slowly crept more and more into my soundscapes. Who would have guessed, more vaguely dark themed Alt Rock.
The Birthday Massacre - Pins and Needles
Introduced to me when I was looking for a sort of "character soundtrack" to a TTRPG campaign, they've slowly crept more and more into my soundscapes. Who would have guessed, more vaguely dark themed Alt Rock.
Album 40, week 8
Cabaret OST
Closing out the week with a classic soundtrack. There's a three minute segment in that film that's chilling. It was a reminder, a warning, back then. But that 53 year old film should serve as a reminder of the dangers come again.
Time is not a river, but it rhymes.
Cabaret OST
Closing out the week with a classic soundtrack. There's a three minute segment in that film that's chilling. It was a reminder, a warning, back then. But that 53 year old film should serve as a reminder of the dangers come again.
Time is not a river, but it rhymes.
February 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Album 40, week 8
Cabaret OST
Closing out the week with a classic soundtrack. There's a three minute segment in that film that's chilling. It was a reminder, a warning, back then. But that 53 year old film should serve as a reminder of the dangers come again.
Time is not a river, but it rhymes.
Cabaret OST
Closing out the week with a classic soundtrack. There's a three minute segment in that film that's chilling. It was a reminder, a warning, back then. But that 53 year old film should serve as a reminder of the dangers come again.
Time is not a river, but it rhymes.
Album 39, Week 8
Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
Finally poking for recommendations, this is the first one I've stepped into. From @macaronstar.bsky.social
Their recommendation fit squarely with the era of music I seem to gel with. Nice moodiness that fits wonderfully into the year's list so far.
Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
Finally poking for recommendations, this is the first one I've stepped into. From @macaronstar.bsky.social
Their recommendation fit squarely with the era of music I seem to gel with. Nice moodiness that fits wonderfully into the year's list so far.
February 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Album 39, Week 8
Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
Finally poking for recommendations, this is the first one I've stepped into. From @macaronstar.bsky.social
Their recommendation fit squarely with the era of music I seem to gel with. Nice moodiness that fits wonderfully into the year's list so far.
Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts
Finally poking for recommendations, this is the first one I've stepped into. From @macaronstar.bsky.social
Their recommendation fit squarely with the era of music I seem to gel with. Nice moodiness that fits wonderfully into the year's list so far.
Album 38, Week 8
Ninja Sex Party - Under the Covers
I think a cover album counts for my "no greatest hits" rule. This is a splendid collection that Danny covers wonderfully. The Last Unicorn piece is a particular lovely cover. I wonder if I should pick through the individual albums at some point.
Ninja Sex Party - Under the Covers
I think a cover album counts for my "no greatest hits" rule. This is a splendid collection that Danny covers wonderfully. The Last Unicorn piece is a particular lovely cover. I wonder if I should pick through the individual albums at some point.
February 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Album 38, Week 8
Ninja Sex Party - Under the Covers
I think a cover album counts for my "no greatest hits" rule. This is a splendid collection that Danny covers wonderfully. The Last Unicorn piece is a particular lovely cover. I wonder if I should pick through the individual albums at some point.
Ninja Sex Party - Under the Covers
I think a cover album counts for my "no greatest hits" rule. This is a splendid collection that Danny covers wonderfully. The Last Unicorn piece is a particular lovely cover. I wonder if I should pick through the individual albums at some point.
Album 37, Week 8
Hoobustank - They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To
Another staple of teenage listening, one of the first albums I got as a burned CD a lifetime ago. I'm fairly certain the mp3's I'm listening to right now come from that disc. Music from another time...
Hoobustank - They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To
Another staple of teenage listening, one of the first albums I got as a burned CD a lifetime ago. I'm fairly certain the mp3's I'm listening to right now come from that disc. Music from another time...
February 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Album 37, Week 8
Hoobustank - They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To
Another staple of teenage listening, one of the first albums I got as a burned CD a lifetime ago. I'm fairly certain the mp3's I'm listening to right now come from that disc. Music from another time...
Hoobustank - They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To
Another staple of teenage listening, one of the first albums I got as a burned CD a lifetime ago. I'm fairly certain the mp3's I'm listening to right now come from that disc. Music from another time...
Album 36, week 8
Nathaniel Chambers - Primordia OST
A lot of game music tracks fit into the category of "beautiful distorted noise." Primordia fits comfortable in that space, dragging you into the off putting dead lands of the fringe to the decay of Metropol. Great game, nerve itching soundscape.
Nathaniel Chambers - Primordia OST
A lot of game music tracks fit into the category of "beautiful distorted noise." Primordia fits comfortable in that space, dragging you into the off putting dead lands of the fringe to the decay of Metropol. Great game, nerve itching soundscape.
February 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Album 36, week 8
Nathaniel Chambers - Primordia OST
A lot of game music tracks fit into the category of "beautiful distorted noise." Primordia fits comfortable in that space, dragging you into the off putting dead lands of the fringe to the decay of Metropol. Great game, nerve itching soundscape.
Nathaniel Chambers - Primordia OST
A lot of game music tracks fit into the category of "beautiful distorted noise." Primordia fits comfortable in that space, dragging you into the off putting dead lands of the fringe to the decay of Metropol. Great game, nerve itching soundscape.
Album 35, week 7
Rush - Snakes and Arrows
Closing out the week with our first revisit (Protomen doesn't count!). This was my reintroduction after hearing only a little growing up. Friends got me the new album while loading me up with a lot of the old. Artificially generated nostalgia I suppose.
Rush - Snakes and Arrows
Closing out the week with our first revisit (Protomen doesn't count!). This was my reintroduction after hearing only a little growing up. Friends got me the new album while loading me up with a lot of the old. Artificially generated nostalgia I suppose.
February 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Album 35, week 7
Rush - Snakes and Arrows
Closing out the week with our first revisit (Protomen doesn't count!). This was my reintroduction after hearing only a little growing up. Friends got me the new album while loading me up with a lot of the old. Artificially generated nostalgia I suppose.
Rush - Snakes and Arrows
Closing out the week with our first revisit (Protomen doesn't count!). This was my reintroduction after hearing only a little growing up. Friends got me the new album while loading me up with a lot of the old. Artificially generated nostalgia I suppose.
Album 33, week 7
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Guess I'm in a music of my youth mood this week. Gorillaz was another staple of sound tracks that filled my ears for years. I've fallen off in the last decade. Another group to reconnect with. By the time this is all done, I'll have a nice list for revisit.
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Guess I'm in a music of my youth mood this week. Gorillaz was another staple of sound tracks that filled my ears for years. I've fallen off in the last decade. Another group to reconnect with. By the time this is all done, I'll have a nice list for revisit.
February 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Album 33, week 7
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Guess I'm in a music of my youth mood this week. Gorillaz was another staple of sound tracks that filled my ears for years. I've fallen off in the last decade. Another group to reconnect with. By the time this is all done, I'll have a nice list for revisit.
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Guess I'm in a music of my youth mood this week. Gorillaz was another staple of sound tracks that filled my ears for years. I've fallen off in the last decade. Another group to reconnect with. By the time this is all done, I'll have a nice list for revisit.
Album 32, week 7
A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
Ah, more teenage/young adult malaise. Such lovely morose times listening to the sads and powerful. This one I listened to with everything else off, headphones on tight, some candles lit, and just vibed. Might give it another go in a minute.
A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
Ah, more teenage/young adult malaise. Such lovely morose times listening to the sads and powerful. This one I listened to with everything else off, headphones on tight, some candles lit, and just vibed. Might give it another go in a minute.
February 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Album 32, week 7
A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
Ah, more teenage/young adult malaise. Such lovely morose times listening to the sads and powerful. This one I listened to with everything else off, headphones on tight, some candles lit, and just vibed. Might give it another go in a minute.
A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
Ah, more teenage/young adult malaise. Such lovely morose times listening to the sads and powerful. This one I listened to with everything else off, headphones on tight, some candles lit, and just vibed. Might give it another go in a minute.
Album 31, week 7
Childish Gambino - Because the Internet
Took a few days off, but I knew I wanted to make sure I got this one in this week.
This was the first and only album of his I've listened to. Sunk a lot of time with it in my ears but never really followed up with others. I should fix that.
Childish Gambino - Because the Internet
Took a few days off, but I knew I wanted to make sure I got this one in this week.
This was the first and only album of his I've listened to. Sunk a lot of time with it in my ears but never really followed up with others. I should fix that.
February 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Album 31, week 7
Childish Gambino - Because the Internet
Took a few days off, but I knew I wanted to make sure I got this one in this week.
This was the first and only album of his I've listened to. Sunk a lot of time with it in my ears but never really followed up with others. I should fix that.
Childish Gambino - Because the Internet
Took a few days off, but I knew I wanted to make sure I got this one in this week.
This was the first and only album of his I've listened to. Sunk a lot of time with it in my ears but never really followed up with others. I should fix that.