Dan Cody
realdancody.bsky.social
Dan Cody
@realdancody.bsky.social
Writer/Maker. Substack 'Waiting for No One' - Creator of ThereafterStory and No Majesty Magazine

https://realdancody.substack.com/
Rounding off the year, I've gone back over some artful things that interested me, from films to books and games. Maybe you'll find them interesting, too.

I hope you had a lovely 2025.

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#arts #newyear
December 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The hour that changed how I view art. It might be an unlikely place to find inspiration, but those are the best ones.

#artistinspiration #gamingcommunity #videogameart

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December 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"Who is this for?" What if it's for no one?

My latest Substack post is about creating art when you think someone else might never experience it.

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Thank you so much to everyone that has checked out my writing.

#artinspiration #horizonzerodawn
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
My latest Substack post is a short story about ageing and the patriarchy, inspired by Andy Warhol's 'The Philosophy of Andy Warhol'. ❤️

#shortstories
July 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy Friday everyone!!
July 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
My latest Substack post is a collection of things I enjoyed in June, in case you might enjoy them too ❤️

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#substack #heavymetal
July 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My latest Substack post is about how Mark Zuckerberg is a silly boy with stupid ideas - if you didn't already know!

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#substack #tech
Remember the metaverse?
Notes on Mark Zuckerberg and the whims of tech billionaires.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Want some recommendations for cool stuff?

In my latest Substack post I go over some things I enjoyed in May: a book about trauma, love and working class life, a role playing game, and an anime about ghosts and aliens (obviously).

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#books #substack
A collection of cool things I enjoyed in May
In recent weeks, my tastes have been unusually modern. Let’s enjoy that while it lasts.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Happy Friday everyone!

#dogs
May 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Happy Friday everyone!
May 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
My latest Substack post is a short story set just after the feverish lockdown in the UK ❤️

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May 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Happy Friday everyone!
April 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Finally finished my latest Substack post:

'Who should be allowed to talk about politics?'

- The answer, of course, is everyone. But try telling us that when someone actually does.

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Who should be allowed to talk about politics?
The answer, of course, is everyone. But try telling us that when someone actually does.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I'm calling this 'Probably not'. Just an idea that popped up and I needed to see (not like there are many other kinds!)

#paint #sketch #art
March 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happy Friday everyone!
March 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Reposted by Dan Cody
Seated figure (male classical), 1939 #willemdekooning #dekooning
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Happy Friday everyone!
March 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My new Substack post is a collection of the things I watched and listened to that got me through the cold, cold month of February. Maybe you'll like them too.

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#tvshows #albums #substack
A collection of cool things I enjoyed in February
As the spring light brings my brain back to life, I can finally recall what made me tick last month.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Happy Friday everyone!
March 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This one is a bit weird IMO. It's a corner of the waiting room in my favourite tattoo studio. It ended up a bit trippy, but hey ho.

#art #painting
March 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I wrote my latest Substack post after being hit over the head (emotionally) by the TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

#identity #work #anime

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What a ’90s anime taught me about work and identity
What do you do for a living?
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February 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Reposted by Dan Cody
warmup space bs #sketching
February 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy Friday everyone!
February 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Happy Friday everyone! ❤️
February 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Hope everyone is doing okay. I can see a lot of posts on here with rage (rightfully so), hurt and confusion (it doesn't make sense).

But also a lot of hope, and there are reasons to be hopeful.

The lovely creative community on here is what attracted me to sign up. Let's keep making nice things.
February 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM