Admiralpool
@sladepool64.bsky.social
30-something year old dirtbag. Writer of the blog Astro Demon Press. Fan of pop culture, old and new. Trying to navigate the Culture War without being drafted. Writer of the blog Astro Demon Press.
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Happy Holidays, Gamers!
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December 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy Holidays, Gamers!
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I do think the key for things like Home Alone, Muppet Christmas Carol, etc. is that the actors fully commit to the bit
I feel like similar films made now lean too heavily into doing it ironically
I feel like similar films made now lean too heavily into doing it ironically
December 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I do think the key for things like Home Alone, Muppet Christmas Carol, etc. is that the actors fully commit to the bit
I feel like similar films made now lean too heavily into doing it ironically
I feel like similar films made now lean too heavily into doing it ironically
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Final Fantasy XII turns 20 years old in just a few months.
And it got me thinking... This might be one of the most underrated titles in the franchise.
I think it deserves way more appreciation than it gets.
And it got me thinking... This might be one of the most underrated titles in the franchise.
I think it deserves way more appreciation than it gets.
December 21, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Final Fantasy XII turns 20 years old in just a few months.
And it got me thinking... This might be one of the most underrated titles in the franchise.
I think it deserves way more appreciation than it gets.
And it got me thinking... This might be one of the most underrated titles in the franchise.
I think it deserves way more appreciation than it gets.
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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If you remember these guys, you probably had an awesome childhood.
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
If you remember these guys, you probably had an awesome childhood.
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I've loved Sigourney Weaver ever since one of my all-time favorite movies, ALIEN. Couldn't resist going all fanboy on her yesterday & asking for a photo. She told me she's now in the cast of The Mandalorian. Talk about bad timing: she's now in that galaxy far, far away, years after I checked out! 💔
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I've loved Sigourney Weaver ever since one of my all-time favorite movies, ALIEN. Couldn't resist going all fanboy on her yesterday & asking for a photo. She told me she's now in the cast of The Mandalorian. Talk about bad timing: she's now in that galaxy far, far away, years after I checked out! 💔
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Alright, y'all! It's finally time for the BIG REVEAL!
The Retro Blast Podcast has an ALL-NEW THEME SONG!!
Turn that volume UP and let me know what you think! 🎶
The Retro Blast Podcast has an ALL-NEW THEME SONG!!
Turn that volume UP and let me know what you think! 🎶
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Alright, y'all! It's finally time for the BIG REVEAL!
The Retro Blast Podcast has an ALL-NEW THEME SONG!!
Turn that volume UP and let me know what you think! 🎶
The Retro Blast Podcast has an ALL-NEW THEME SONG!!
Turn that volume UP and let me know what you think! 🎶
I have updated the design for Astro Demon Press' page on substack. Not sure if this is the final look yet, but I think its an improvement.
Astro Demon Press | Josh | Substack
A pop culture newsletter that covers everything from anime, to video games, to movies, and more. Exploring the good, the bad, and the weird both old and new. Click to read Astro Demon Press, by Josh, ...
astrodemonpress.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I have updated the design for Astro Demon Press' page on substack. Not sure if this is the final look yet, but I think its an improvement.
Since it is Halloween, I wanted t9 down thread of all my blog posts for the month of October. I only did a few this year. First was a post about my favorite Simpsons Treehouse of Horror segments. I still love watching these, so this was a lot of fun to write:
Top five Simpsons Horror segments
Starting off the Halloween season right
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October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Since it is Halloween, I wanted t9 down thread of all my blog posts for the month of October. I only did a few this year. First was a post about my favorite Simpsons Treehouse of Horror segments. I still love watching these, so this was a lot of fun to write:
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Digimon Beatbreak products will be available at Animate Girls Fest 2025 on November 8th & 9th. The products feature new 'snacking' art & can also be pre-ordered online!
More at WtW- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
More at WtW- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Digimon Beatbreak products will be available at Animate Girls Fest 2025 on November 8th & 9th. The products feature new 'snacking' art & can also be pre-ordered online!
More at WtW- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
More at WtW- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
I'm still listening through this episode everytime I drive, but it is great so far. I love stories about the early video game scene. Always cool to look back on.
'FuncoLand' is out NOW!
It's 2002. I'm 17.
In this 'Memories' episode, I take you back with me as I revisit those days, but also the experiences that'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you've ever caught yourself looking back fondly—This one's for you.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple
It's 2002. I'm 17.
In this 'Memories' episode, I take you back with me as I revisit those days, but also the experiences that'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you've ever caught yourself looking back fondly—This one's for you.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple
October 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I'm still listening through this episode everytime I drive, but it is great so far. I love stories about the early video game scene. Always cool to look back on.
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'FuncoLand' is out NOW!
It's 2002. I'm 17.
In this 'Memories' episode, I take you back with me as I revisit those days, but also the experiences that'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you've ever caught yourself looking back fondly—This one's for you.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple
It's 2002. I'm 17.
In this 'Memories' episode, I take you back with me as I revisit those days, but also the experiences that'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you've ever caught yourself looking back fondly—This one's for you.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple
October 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
'FuncoLand' is out NOW!
It's 2002. I'm 17.
In this 'Memories' episode, I take you back with me as I revisit those days, but also the experiences that'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you've ever caught yourself looking back fondly—This one's for you.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple
It's 2002. I'm 17.
In this 'Memories' episode, I take you back with me as I revisit those days, but also the experiences that'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
If you've ever caught yourself looking back fondly—This one's for you.
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple
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I actually used to get flak for bringing this kinda thing up, but I still feel the same way.
Criticism is always okay. That's not the issue.
The issue is when a person goes out of their way to punch down on something someone else enjoys.
Sometimes the best thing you can say is nothing at all.
Criticism is always okay. That's not the issue.
The issue is when a person goes out of their way to punch down on something someone else enjoys.
Sometimes the best thing you can say is nothing at all.
At this point in my life, I simply choose not to engage with the negativity surrounding Horizon. In retrospect, it is so weird that folks will appear out of nowhere to scream "BORING!" And I'm like, okay?
There are games I don't enjoy and don't pounce at the chance to talk ill about them.
There are games I don't enjoy and don't pounce at the chance to talk ill about them.
Horizon Zero Dawn movie from Sony Pictures to begin filming in 2026, targeting 2027 release
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October 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I actually used to get flak for bringing this kinda thing up, but I still feel the same way.
Criticism is always okay. That's not the issue.
The issue is when a person goes out of their way to punch down on something someone else enjoys.
Sometimes the best thing you can say is nothing at all.
Criticism is always okay. That's not the issue.
The issue is when a person goes out of their way to punch down on something someone else enjoys.
Sometimes the best thing you can say is nothing at all.
Beat Break is the first new Digimon series I have watched since Frontier. Episode 1 was good, so I am interested to see 2.
Digimon Beatbreak episode 2, Glowing Dawn, airs later today!
Our discussion thread for the episode- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
Our Discord- www.discord.gg/VvWUfHq
Our discussion thread for the episode- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
Our Discord- www.discord.gg/VvWUfHq
October 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Beat Break is the first new Digimon series I have watched since Frontier. Episode 1 was good, so I am interested to see 2.
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Digimon Beatbreak episode 2, Glowing Dawn, airs later today!
Our discussion thread for the episode- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
Our Discord- www.discord.gg/VvWUfHq
Our discussion thread for the episode- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
Our Discord- www.discord.gg/VvWUfHq
October 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Digimon Beatbreak episode 2, Glowing Dawn, airs later today!
Our discussion thread for the episode- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
Our Discord- www.discord.gg/VvWUfHq
Our discussion thread for the episode- withthewill.net/threads/digi...
Our Discord- www.discord.gg/VvWUfHq
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Diane Keaton, famed for roles in “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club” and more, has died at 79
Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)
Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'
people.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Diane Keaton, famed for roles in “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club” and more, has died at 79
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Bring back the Crash Bandicoot ads with the guy in the suit, PLEASE.
Crash Bandicoot Warped (1998)
Crash Bandicoot Warped (1998)
September 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Bring back the Crash Bandicoot ads with the guy in the suit, PLEASE.
Crash Bandicoot Warped (1998)
Crash Bandicoot Warped (1998)
RIP. This man was a true hero.
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
Hardy, a lieutenant colonel, became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot at 19, and was among the first Black military pilots in the United States.
www.nbcnews.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
RIP. This man was a true hero.
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RIP to a goddamn hero.
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
Hardy, a lieutenant colonel, became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot at 19, and was among the first Black military pilots in the United States.
www.nbcnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
RIP to a goddamn hero.
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George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
Hardy, a lieutenant colonel, became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot at 19, and was among the first Black military pilots in the United States.
www.nbcnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
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I saw Paul McCartney in concert last night & predict he has a very bright future ahead of him. 👍
#MarkMyWords
#MarkMyWords
September 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I saw Paul McCartney in concert last night & predict he has a very bright future ahead of him. 👍
#MarkMyWords
#MarkMyWords
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No one’s looking, so…
I love this picture. It’s so weird and goofy and random. Who commissioned this? Did the artist just say one day in 2015 “Plastic Man needs a harem throne pic.” Who picked the babes? Why’s he so buff and chaddy?
It’s cheesy and terrible and I love it
I love this picture. It’s so weird and goofy and random. Who commissioned this? Did the artist just say one day in 2015 “Plastic Man needs a harem throne pic.” Who picked the babes? Why’s he so buff and chaddy?
It’s cheesy and terrible and I love it
September 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
No one’s looking, so…
I love this picture. It’s so weird and goofy and random. Who commissioned this? Did the artist just say one day in 2015 “Plastic Man needs a harem throne pic.” Who picked the babes? Why’s he so buff and chaddy?
It’s cheesy and terrible and I love it
I love this picture. It’s so weird and goofy and random. Who commissioned this? Did the artist just say one day in 2015 “Plastic Man needs a harem throne pic.” Who picked the babes? Why’s he so buff and chaddy?
It’s cheesy and terrible and I love it
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I'm suffering some writer's block lately, and it's been frustrating me A LOT. I'm second guessing and failing to trust myself.
I need to reconfigure my headspace a little. I want this Retro Blast episode to be full of great stories and memories, but I hope you'll be patient with me in the meantime.
I need to reconfigure my headspace a little. I want this Retro Blast episode to be full of great stories and memories, but I hope you'll be patient with me in the meantime.
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I'm suffering some writer's block lately, and it's been frustrating me A LOT. I'm second guessing and failing to trust myself.
I need to reconfigure my headspace a little. I want this Retro Blast episode to be full of great stories and memories, but I hope you'll be patient with me in the meantime.
I need to reconfigure my headspace a little. I want this Retro Blast episode to be full of great stories and memories, but I hope you'll be patient with me in the meantime.
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This was gaming.
I'm not saying gaming isn't fun now, in fact there's so many good games, but there's just too much greed and companies don't respect the consumer and I feel bad for the devs who want to create games but can't because of poor direction from the higher ups.
I'm not saying gaming isn't fun now, in fact there's so many good games, but there's just too much greed and companies don't respect the consumer and I feel bad for the devs who want to create games but can't because of poor direction from the higher ups.
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This was gaming.
I'm not saying gaming isn't fun now, in fact there's so many good games, but there's just too much greed and companies don't respect the consumer and I feel bad for the devs who want to create games but can't because of poor direction from the higher ups.
I'm not saying gaming isn't fun now, in fact there's so many good games, but there's just too much greed and companies don't respect the consumer and I feel bad for the devs who want to create games but can't because of poor direction from the higher ups.