Scott Berndt | Author
@scottberndtauthor.bsky.social
Check out my author website: www.scottberndt.com for longer blog posts and info about my new book.
Here, you can expect book news/events, a lot of nerdy 1980s related history, music, and pop culture with some current events thrown in as well.
Here, you can expect book news/events, a lot of nerdy 1980s related history, music, and pop culture with some current events thrown in as well.
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Author Scott Berndt shares Gen-X journey - Midway Como Frogtown Monitor
For many Americans, the 1980s are a stereotypical cliché. Critics say the music was shallow, pop culture was petty, and politics were relatively easy. But for those diving deeper and coming of …
www.monitorsaintpaul.com
Big thanks to the Monitor for the article and review of my book!
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
Carlson and I grew up in the same town. When she was crowned Miss America, it was a BIG deal. I devote a chapter in my book to how I went from resentment to respect for her. I'm glad to see that she's punching back against another powerful yet pathetic man.
#gretchencarlson #MeToo #EpsteinFiles
#gretchencarlson #MeToo #EpsteinFiles
Gretchen Carlson Spills Why Trump's 'Piggy' Attack Strikes Her 'At The Core'
The former Fox News host weighed in on the president's "despicable" language toward female reporters.
www.huffpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Carlson and I grew up in the same town. When she was crowned Miss America, it was a BIG deal. I devote a chapter in my book to how I went from resentment to respect for her. I'm glad to see that she's punching back against another powerful yet pathetic man.
#gretchencarlson #MeToo #EpsteinFiles
#gretchencarlson #MeToo #EpsteinFiles
My 16 year-old self was hypnotized by this record.
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
My 16 year-old self was hypnotized by this record.
Heard a faux Barry White Suno-generated song this morning. If you love music and believe that radio - especially COMMUNITY RADIO - should play real music by real artists, please contact @kfai.org and tell them to:
"Keep the AI out of KFAI!"
#fuckAI #SayNoToAI #musicsky #minneapolis
"Keep the AI out of KFAI!"
#fuckAI #SayNoToAI #musicsky #minneapolis
November 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Heard a faux Barry White Suno-generated song this morning. If you love music and believe that radio - especially COMMUNITY RADIO - should play real music by real artists, please contact @kfai.org and tell them to:
"Keep the AI out of KFAI!"
#fuckAI #SayNoToAI #musicsky #minneapolis
"Keep the AI out of KFAI!"
#fuckAI #SayNoToAI #musicsky #minneapolis
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died. He leaves behind a legacy of war, torture and impunity.
“The Dark Side”: Dick Cheney’s Legacy from Iraq Invasion to U.S. Torture Program
Dick Cheney, the former vice president and one of the key architects of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, died Monday at age 84. Cheney served six terms in Congress as Wyoming’s lone representative befo...
www.democracynow.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died. He leaves behind a legacy of war, torture and impunity.
This has been one helluva World Series.
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This has been one helluva World Series.
Except for a few Vikings games and post-season baseball, I hardly ever watch network TV. So, watching this glorious 16-inning (so far) marathon I'm reminded that the only shows that exist involve doctors, lawyers, cops, firefighters, & aspiring pop stars. That's it.
#worldseries #BlueJays #MLB
#worldseries #BlueJays #MLB
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Except for a few Vikings games and post-season baseball, I hardly ever watch network TV. So, watching this glorious 16-inning (so far) marathon I'm reminded that the only shows that exist involve doctors, lawyers, cops, firefighters, & aspiring pop stars. That's it.
#worldseries #BlueJays #MLB
#worldseries #BlueJays #MLB
"Our so-called leaders speak
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure"
#ThePolice #Sting #MTV #GenX #NoKings #FightFascism #80smusic #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure"
#ThePolice #Sting #MTV #GenX #NoKings #FightFascism #80smusic #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump
The Police - Spirits In The Material World (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ThePoliceVEVO
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"Our so-called leaders speak
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure"
#ThePolice #Sting #MTV #GenX #NoKings #FightFascism #80smusic #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure"
#ThePolice #Sting #MTV #GenX #NoKings #FightFascism #80smusic #FuckIce #ImpeachTrump
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
Trump posting a video of himself dropping a huge shit on America is probably the most accurate public statement he has ever made.
October 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Trump posting a video of himself dropping a huge shit on America is probably the most accurate public statement he has ever made.
It was a beautiful day to defend democracy in Minneapolis.
#NoKings #fightfascism #firstamendment #resistance
#NoKings #fightfascism #firstamendment #resistance
October 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It was a beautiful day to defend democracy in Minneapolis.
#NoKings #fightfascism #firstamendment #resistance
#NoKings #fightfascism #firstamendment #resistance
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
Historian here No Kings is the most American thing you could say and the people opposing it simply don’t believe in our republic or constitutional democracy.
October 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Historian here No Kings is the most American thing you could say and the people opposing it simply don’t believe in our republic or constitutional democracy.
I'm attending Indivisible Twin Cities's event, “No Kings - Twin Cities” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
No Kings - Twin Cities · Indivisible Twin Cities
“No Kings 2.0” is here!
Join the coalition of Indivisible Twin Cities, MN AFL-CIO, Women's March Minnesota and Minnesota 50501 for No Kings Twin Cities for a Rally and March through downtown Minneap...
www.mobilize.us
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I'm attending Indivisible Twin Cities's event, “No Kings - Twin Cities” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
Gather 'til he's gone.
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Gather 'til he's gone.
Just when I thought I couldn't love a song any more! Whew! This video unpacks the multiple layers of an incredible arrangement. Like a favorite dish, if you want to know what makes it so tasty, you gotta know the ingredients!
#TearsforFears #MTV #80smusic #musicsky #GenX
#TearsforFears #MTV #80smusic #musicsky #GenX
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World: BREAKDOWN
YouTube video by Creating Music and Sound
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Just when I thought I couldn't love a song any more! Whew! This video unpacks the multiple layers of an incredible arrangement. Like a favorite dish, if you want to know what makes it so tasty, you gotta know the ingredients!
#TearsforFears #MTV #80smusic #musicsky #GenX
#TearsforFears #MTV #80smusic #musicsky #GenX
When I first met the woman I'd eventually marry, we formed an immediate bond over music. This was one of the albums that served as the soundtrack to our courtship. Happy 40th birthday to Rain Dogs!
#tomwaits #raindogs #80smusic
#tomwaits #raindogs #80smusic
Tom Waits - "Hang Down Your Head"
YouTube video by Tom Waits
youtu.be
October 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Hey, all!
I revamped my author website to make it cleaner and more accessible. I also added a couple of new features. Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks!
@tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #nonfiction #booksky #authors #memoir
I revamped my author website to make it cleaner and more accessible. I also added a couple of new features. Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks!
@tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #nonfiction #booksky #authors #memoir
Scott Berndt
Scott is a proud resident of Saint Paul, MN. It is here where he indulges his passion for history as a public school teacher, drinks an obscene amount of coffee, succumbs to cripp
scottberndt.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hey, all!
I revamped my author website to make it cleaner and more accessible. I also added a couple of new features. Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks!
@tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #nonfiction #booksky #authors #memoir
I revamped my author website to make it cleaner and more accessible. I also added a couple of new features. Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks!
@tertuliabookshop.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #nonfiction #booksky #authors #memoir
Everybody remember when President Clinton dropped the hammer on NBC and forced the low-rated Conan O'Brien off the air for repeated segments mocking him as a horny hillbilly with an exaggerated southern accent?
Me neither.
#fightfascism #stopcensorship #BoycottABC #NoKings #BoycottDisney
Me neither.
#fightfascism #stopcensorship #BoycottABC #NoKings #BoycottDisney
Bill Clinton (12/10/98) Late Night with Conan O'Brien
YouTube video by Late Night Archives
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Everybody remember when President Clinton dropped the hammer on NBC and forced the low-rated Conan O'Brien off the air for repeated segments mocking him as a horny hillbilly with an exaggerated southern accent?
Me neither.
#fightfascism #stopcensorship #BoycottABC #NoKings #BoycottDisney
Me neither.
#fightfascism #stopcensorship #BoycottABC #NoKings #BoycottDisney
What's past is present, and what's present is past. Right Wingers stickin' to their script no matter what.
"We must find the party responsible for this!" Bill Sanders, Kansas City Star, 9/17/1963.
September 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
What's past is present, and what's present is past. Right Wingers stickin' to their script no matter what.
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
The toxic ideology of white supremacy is our problem. It has grown entwined with Christianity throughout our history.
Book recommendation:
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity by Robert P Jones
substack.com/@deanobeidal...
Book recommendation:
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity by Robert P Jones
substack.com/@deanobeidal...
A teenager radicalized by white supremacy shot people at school last week--but media ignores it. This demands far more attention!
Ignoring the cause makes us less safe!
substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The toxic ideology of white supremacy is our problem. It has grown entwined with Christianity throughout our history.
Book recommendation:
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity by Robert P Jones
substack.com/@deanobeidal...
Book recommendation:
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in America Christianity by Robert P Jones
substack.com/@deanobeidal...
Big thanks to the Monitor for the article and review of my book!
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
Author Scott Berndt shares Gen-X journey - Midway Como Frogtown Monitor
For many Americans, the 1980s are a stereotypical cliché. Critics say the music was shallow, pop culture was petty, and politics were relatively easy. But for those diving deeper and coming of …
www.monitorsaintpaul.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Big thanks to the Monitor for the article and review of my book!
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
#memoir #booksky #nonfiction #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #montypython #MTV #80smusic #80s #GenX #writingcommunity #twincities #80spopculture #saintpaul
Reposted by Scott Berndt | Author
Here is some statistical Claritin for the fact-allergic people in your life.
#TransRights #LGBTQ+ #CommonSenseGunLaws
#TransRights #LGBTQ+ #CommonSenseGunLaws
Fact Check: Majority of US mass shooters are cis men, not transgender or non-binary people
A list of perpetrators in four shootings in the U.S. who identified as transgender or non-binary represent the minority of suspects in mass shootings, but users online are sharing the list without this context. Data collection on mass shootings varies by methodology, but experts told Reuters data shows the majority of mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.
www.reuters.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Here is some statistical Claritin for the fact-allergic people in your life.
#TransRights #LGBTQ+ #CommonSenseGunLaws
#TransRights #LGBTQ+ #CommonSenseGunLaws
I'm so grateful to have an excerpt from my book included in the new issue of Scribeworth, a MN-based quarterly literary magazine that showcases creative writing and art from all over the world. They do great work! Share and support!
#Scribeworth #writersofbluesky #booksky #memoir #litmag #writesky
#Scribeworth #writersofbluesky #booksky #memoir #litmag #writesky
Scribeworth Magazine - Volume 1. Issue 2. Summer 2025
Scribeworth Magazine is a literary and arts publication showcasing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art from emerging and established creators.
www.flipsnack.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm so grateful to have an excerpt from my book included in the new issue of Scribeworth, a MN-based quarterly literary magazine that showcases creative writing and art from all over the world. They do great work! Share and support!
#Scribeworth #writersofbluesky #booksky #memoir #litmag #writesky
#Scribeworth #writersofbluesky #booksky #memoir #litmag #writesky
Join me and thousands of others for these upcoming workshops.
#nokings #fightfascism #solidarity
#onemillionrising
#nokings #fightfascism #solidarity
#onemillionrising
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
mobilize.us
July 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Join me and thousands of others for these upcoming workshops.
#nokings #fightfascism #solidarity
#onemillionrising
#nokings #fightfascism #solidarity
#onemillionrising
I was too young to experience Black Sabbath in their prime, so my Ozzy context was strictly campy, MTV mid-80s satanic panic stuff. It would take a while for me to appreciate the full scope of his career and huge impact on music. RIP Ozzy.
#Ozzy #BlackSabbath #MTV #GenX
#Ozzy #BlackSabbath #MTV #GenX
Children of the Grave (2014 Remaster)
YouTube video by Black Sabbath - Topic
youtu.be
July 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I was too young to experience Black Sabbath in their prime, so my Ozzy context was strictly campy, MTV mid-80s satanic panic stuff. It would take a while for me to appreciate the full scope of his career and huge impact on music. RIP Ozzy.
#Ozzy #BlackSabbath #MTV #GenX
#Ozzy #BlackSabbath #MTV #GenX