Sam Cross (she/her)
@poparchives.bsky.social
Archivist and all around pop culture nerd. Plus I like to write about archives and archivists in pop culture! I'm a real catch! I can probably talk about other things. Maybe.
https://www.pop-archives.com/
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One, MTG hasn't truly apologized. Two, unless that woman is a former Parkland student, Jewish, or the lightest ****ing Black person on earth, there's no apology for her to accept because nothing was done TO HER. Three, MTG has not moved away from any part of the current bigoted Republican platform.
Yall genuinely fall for and forgive anything. When they look like you. And that is why we are here. This woman is a fucking monster. But sure I guess because she said sorry with a fucking pinky swear.
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
One, MTG hasn't truly apologized. Two, unless that woman is a former Parkland student, Jewish, or the lightest ****ing Black person on earth, there's no apology for her to accept because nothing was done TO HER. Three, MTG has not moved away from any part of the current bigoted Republican platform.
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Free zine picked up from a Nashville record shop: Jackie Shane, 1940-2019, #4 in the Nashville Queer History mini zine series.
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Free zine picked up from a Nashville record shop: Jackie Shane, 1940-2019, #4 in the Nashville Queer History mini zine series.
Here for some The Silt Verses praise! It beautifully written, wonderfully acted by an incredible voice cast, and I want more people to fall in love with it!
Planning to write a thing about the archival themes in a world of gods and monsters...eventually.
The river rises!
Planning to write a thing about the archival themes in a world of gods and monsters...eventually.
The river rises!
I’m not sure there is better written horror/fantasy podcast than THE SILT VERSES
if you haven’t listened do yourself a favor and become a disciple
www.thesiltverses.com
if you haven’t listened do yourself a favor and become a disciple
www.thesiltverses.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Here for some The Silt Verses praise! It beautifully written, wonderfully acted by an incredible voice cast, and I want more people to fall in love with it!
Planning to write a thing about the archival themes in a world of gods and monsters...eventually.
The river rises!
Planning to write a thing about the archival themes in a world of gods and monsters...eventually.
The river rises!
Watched the new Frankenstein last night, been mulling it over most of today, and I'm happy to say I liked it! Always a delight to watch @realgdt.bsky.social play with monsters and the hubris of men.
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Watched the new Frankenstein last night, been mulling it over most of today, and I'm happy to say I liked it! Always a delight to watch @realgdt.bsky.social play with monsters and the hubris of men.
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JD Vance is also not “necessary, safe, and effective.”
JD Vance calls ibuprofen "useless medication" and implies it's not "necessary, safe and effective."
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
JD Vance is also not “necessary, safe, and effective.”
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Katie Wilson has been elected Seattle's next mayor
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Katie Wilson elected Seattle’s next mayor
Wilson took a 1,976-vote lead over Bruce Harrell. With a maximum of 1,320 ballots remaining, it is mathematically impossible for Harrell to catch up.
www.seattletimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Katie Wilson has been elected Seattle's next mayor
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Some really great queer/trans audio drama recs!
Hi @jessiegender.bsky.social ! I hugely enjoyed your video on "The Best Star Trek This Year Was… an Audio Drama". In the video you said you wanted to get more audio dramas, and I wanted to bring to your attention the number of queer and trans creators who are currently working in the medium!
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Some really great queer/trans audio drama recs!
ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn. It reshaped how I looked at storytelling, narrative perspective, and the Bible as an historical text.
I kid you not, the premise is a man learns stuff from a psychic gorilla and it changed a lot of my critical thinking when I was a teen.
I kid you not, the premise is a man learns stuff from a psychic gorilla and it changed a lot of my critical thinking when I was a teen.
performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn. It reshaped how I looked at storytelling, narrative perspective, and the Bible as an historical text.
I kid you not, the premise is a man learns stuff from a psychic gorilla and it changed a lot of my critical thinking when I was a teen.
I kid you not, the premise is a man learns stuff from a psychic gorilla and it changed a lot of my critical thinking when I was a teen.
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votes in local elections are sooo impactful! ahhh it’s too close!
New: Katie Wilson has taken the lead over Bruce Harrell by just 91 votes. Not enough for anyone to declare victory or concede defeat, but it likely makes her the favorite with roughly 6400 ballots left.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Katie Wilson takes lead over Bruce Harrell in Seattle mayor race
Katie Wilson, a progressive challenger to the incumbent mayor, is benefiting from the leftward trend of voters who send or drop ballots close or on election day.
www.seattletimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
votes in local elections are sooo impactful! ahhh it’s too close!
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Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
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This kid is launching a million YA pitches with this interview lololol
"I didn't want to say immediately it was me," fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. "With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last." n.pr/3WOLsWT
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
"I didn't want to say immediately it was me," fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. "With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last."
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This kid is launching a million YA pitches with this interview lololol
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Hell yes and also send this to all your Boomer dads and remind them how much public media matters
The Doobie Brothers, now more than 50 years in, start this set with "Takin' It to the Streets" and never let off the gas. n.pr/4hJxLlv
The Doobie Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
The Doobie Brothers, now more than 50 years in, start this set with "Takin' It to the Streets" and never let off the gas.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Hell yes and also send this to all your Boomer dads and remind them how much public media matters
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Ok yeah that sign generator is kinda fun
November 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Ok yeah that sign generator is kinda fun
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Obviously this is ridiculous as a policy for employees but also as a customer my blanket preference from any people working in any store anywhere ever is “leave me the absolute fuck alone”
Smiling?? Eye contact?? TALKING TO ME???? Absolutely not!!!!
Smiling?? Eye contact?? TALKING TO ME???? Absolutely not!!!!
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Obviously this is ridiculous as a policy for employees but also as a customer my blanket preference from any people working in any store anywhere ever is “leave me the absolute fuck alone”
Smiling?? Eye contact?? TALKING TO ME???? Absolutely not!!!!
Smiling?? Eye contact?? TALKING TO ME???? Absolutely not!!!!
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talk to your friends folks. it's time for some cure
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
talk to your friends folks. it's time for some cure
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That’s a neat lineup.
We're working on a new season of Adventuring Academy! 📋
If you have a question for Brennan and this season's guests to talk about, you can submit here!
🔗: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...
If you have a question for Brennan and this season's guests to talk about, you can submit here!
🔗: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...
Adventuring Academy Question Submission
Another season of Adventuring Academy is on the way! Got questions you want Brennan and the guest to answer about TTRPGs, D&D, actualplay, comedy, performing, improv, and whatever else? Submit 'em here! Note: please no questions about Dimension 20, sequels to existing seasons, or questions directed at Brennan. These will not be used. The more specific the question, the better! (e.g. don't ask "How do I get better at ____?")
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November 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
That’s a neat lineup.
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Solving the housing problem, one racist cop at a time
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Solving the housing problem, one racist cop at a time
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Good morning #ttrpg folks! Thank you for the amazing launch for #AW3rd! Y’all have pushed us so far over the stretch goal for the digital e-zine of additional materials we’re going to have to think about what might come next. It’s a lovely day! Let’s see where this thing can go!
Here We GO! Come along, my dearies!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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I have just the photo for this important scientific work
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I have just the photo for this important scientific work
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Kids these days don’t even chime in, “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the god damn door,” and I just think that’s really sad.
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Kids these days don’t even chime in, “Haven’t you people ever heard of closing the god damn door,” and I just think that’s really sad.
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Will you be in London on Dec 3rd? Perhaps you'd like to come to UCL and hear me talk with Matthew J. Smith about my new book, and potentially even get a book from me without paying international shipping!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-house-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-house-...
The House Archives Built & Other Thoughts On Black Archival Possibilities
A public conversation with archivist and writer, Dorothy Berry, hosted by the UCL Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Will you be in London on Dec 3rd? Perhaps you'd like to come to UCL and hear me talk with Matthew J. Smith about my new book, and potentially even get a book from me without paying international shipping!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-house-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-house-...
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"So to Donald Trump, if you are watching, and I know you are... I have four words for you.
TURN THE VOLUME UP"
*Loud cheers*
TURN THE VOLUME UP"
*Loud cheers*
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
"So to Donald Trump, if you are watching, and I know you are... I have four words for you.
TURN THE VOLUME UP"
*Loud cheers*
TURN THE VOLUME UP"
*Loud cheers*
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I just want to thank @pbsnews.org @pbs.org for providing such a great stream of tonight's Mamdani pre-party and speech!
If you also watched PBS' stream tonight, remember to donate so they can keep providing community-connecting content like this! I know I will!
If you also watched PBS' stream tonight, remember to donate so they can keep providing community-connecting content like this! I know I will!
Mamdani's speech will be broadcast live here. No idea when it'll start, but probably soonish. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnM_...
WATCH LIVE: Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters after winning 2025 NYC mayoral race
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I just want to thank @pbsnews.org @pbs.org for providing such a great stream of tonight's Mamdani pre-party and speech!
If you also watched PBS' stream tonight, remember to donate so they can keep providing community-connecting content like this! I know I will!
If you also watched PBS' stream tonight, remember to donate so they can keep providing community-connecting content like this! I know I will!
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THIS.
I've been saying this for many, many months.
This is a time for a new kind of politics.
We don't live in an Old World Two-Party system anymore.
"Reaching across the aisle" doesn't work so well.
It's fascism vs. democracy.
And you don't compromise with fascists.
I've been saying this for many, many months.
This is a time for a new kind of politics.
We don't live in an Old World Two-Party system anymore.
"Reaching across the aisle" doesn't work so well.
It's fascism vs. democracy.
And you don't compromise with fascists.
I sincerely hope Democrats pay attention to tonight’s results across the country. They won’t learn anything but still. Maybe. People are excited by change and original campaigns and bold ideas and candidates under the age of 50!
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
THIS.
I've been saying this for many, many months.
This is a time for a new kind of politics.
We don't live in an Old World Two-Party system anymore.
"Reaching across the aisle" doesn't work so well.
It's fascism vs. democracy.
And you don't compromise with fascists.
I've been saying this for many, many months.
This is a time for a new kind of politics.
We don't live in an Old World Two-Party system anymore.
"Reaching across the aisle" doesn't work so well.
It's fascism vs. democracy.
And you don't compromise with fascists.
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Zohran Mamdani wins!
He ran on an unabashedly pro-transgender platform, stood up for the most vulnerable, as so many have pushed for the Democratic Party to abandon trans people in order to win.
Major win for trans New Yorkers - he has vowed for intense resistance to anti-trans Trump policies.
He ran on an unabashedly pro-transgender platform, stood up for the most vulnerable, as so many have pushed for the Democratic Party to abandon trans people in order to win.
Major win for trans New Yorkers - he has vowed for intense resistance to anti-trans Trump policies.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Zohran Mamdani wins!
He ran on an unabashedly pro-transgender platform, stood up for the most vulnerable, as so many have pushed for the Democratic Party to abandon trans people in order to win.
Major win for trans New Yorkers - he has vowed for intense resistance to anti-trans Trump policies.
He ran on an unabashedly pro-transgender platform, stood up for the most vulnerable, as so many have pushed for the Democratic Party to abandon trans people in order to win.
Major win for trans New Yorkers - he has vowed for intense resistance to anti-trans Trump policies.