Troy Brownfield
@troybrownfield.bsky.social
Executive Editor of The Saturday Evening Post, Jack & Jill, and Humpty Dumpty. Writer of Marvel Comics for Dummies and X-Men for Dummies.
In stores December 16! Pre-order now via the usual suspects!
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In stores December 16! Pre-order now via the usual suspects!
Nova: Centurion by @jedmackay.bsky.social and company is EXACTLY the kind of reminder that everyone needs that Nova has been a terrific, underappreciated character for years.
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Nova: Centurion by @jedmackay.bsky.social and company is EXACTLY the kind of reminder that everyone needs that Nova has been a terrific, underappreciated character for years.
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It’s November, and like Mariah it’s time for my 248th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week to be defrosted. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 248 (11/2/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
It’s November, and like Mariah it’s time for my 248th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week to be defrosted. Add ...
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November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s November, and like Mariah it’s time for my 248th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week to be defrosted. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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Here it is, my 246th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 246 (10/19/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
Here it is, my 246th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments, share as widely as possible, & ...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Here it is, my 246th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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Here it is, my 245th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments below, please share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 245 (10/12/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
Here it is, my 245th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments below, please share widely, & en...
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October 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Here it is, my 245th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments below, please share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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Year 6 kicks off w/ a reflection on my old podcast Cult Cinema Cavalcade, including behind the scenes tales as well as @troybrownfield.bsky.social guesting to discuss the movie we intended to discuss but never did - VEROTIKA!
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September 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Year 6 kicks off w/ a reflection on my old podcast Cult Cinema Cavalcade, including behind the scenes tales as well as @troybrownfield.bsky.social guesting to discuss the movie we intended to discuss but never did - VEROTIKA!
Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6
Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH
YT youtu.be/yUxoOd21bFA?...
Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6
Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH
YT youtu.be/yUxoOd21bFA?...
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Year 6 kicks off on Monday w @troybrownfield.bsky.social and here’s a little montage of what to expect from the episode!
September 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Year 6 kicks off on Monday w @troybrownfield.bsky.social and here’s a little montage of what to expect from the episode!
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From Ann Arbor for Family Weekend, here’s my 241st #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 241
Shared on September 14, 2025
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September 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
From Ann Arbor for Family Weekend, here’s my 241st #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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Let’s kick off a new semester & season with my 240th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 240
Published on September 7, 2025
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September 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Let’s kick off a new semester & season with my 240th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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Barnes & Noble has a 25% off campaign for members on all pre-orders, including MY book, through Friday, September 5th. Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not a member, enroll in their free rewards program before check-out. Thanks for your support!
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X-Men For Dummies|Paperback
Meet the extraordinary mutants that make up the X-Men What started with five teenagers with unique abilities and the world’s most powerful telepath grew into a school filled with gifted students...
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September 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Barnes & Noble has a 25% off campaign for members on all pre-orders, including MY book, through Friday, September 5th. Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not a member, enroll in their free rewards program before check-out. Thanks for your support!
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The Saturday Evening Post has seen a lot since 1821. Follow along as we take a look at the moments that defined each American decade since 1900.
Defining Each Decade Since 1900 — Part 1: 1900, 1910, and 1920 | The Saturday Evening Post
We look at the biggest moments of each decade from tragedy to triumph.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Saturday Evening Post has seen a lot since 1821. Follow along as we take a look at the moments that defined each American decade since 1900.
So, my radiation dates have been scheduled. I kind of considered sneaking a spider in with me, but honestly, I don't want the great responsibility.
August 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
So, my radiation dates have been scheduled. I kind of considered sneaking a spider in with me, but honestly, I don't want the great responsibility.
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In James Gunn’s excellent new 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 film, the Man of Steel takes on giant monsters, Lex Luthor, and what heroism looks like.
Superman: Truth, Justice, and a Really Good Movie | The Saturday Evening Post
The Man of Steel flies high.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
In James Gunn’s excellent new 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 film, the Man of Steel takes on giant monsters, Lex Luthor, and what heroism looks like.
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There comes a time for every podcast when they do a Taylor Swift episode. Today is that day as @troybrownfield.bsky.social joins me for a discussion of "Bad Blood" on the Summer of 2015 music video series!
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June 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
There comes a time for every podcast when they do a Taylor Swift episode. Today is that day as @troybrownfield.bsky.social joins me for a discussion of "Bad Blood" on the Summer of 2015 music video series!
Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6
Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH
YouTube youtu.be/MeCjrGrwxYM?...
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Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH
YouTube youtu.be/MeCjrGrwxYM?...
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The Boss dropped “Born in the U.S.A.” 40 years ago, and people have misunderstood it ever since.
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Born in the U.S.A. | The Saturday Evening Post
All About The Boss’s Biggest
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June 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Boss dropped “Born in the U.S.A.” 40 years ago, and people have misunderstood it ever since.
For all the people cry-assing about there needing to be a Military Appreciation Month whenever Pride is mentioned . . . it was May. You missed it. In fact, you've missed it for 26 years. It was designated by Congress in 1999.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
For all the people cry-assing about there needing to be a Military Appreciation Month whenever Pride is mentioned . . . it was May. You missed it. In fact, you've missed it for 26 years. It was designated by Congress in 1999.
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For this long & commemorative holiday weekend, my super-sized 226th #ScholarSunday thread is full of thoughtful public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 226
Published on May 25, 2025
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May 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
For this long & commemorative holiday weekend, my super-sized 226th #ScholarSunday thread is full of thoughtful public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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My latest for @satevepost.bsky.social
Betamax! 8-tracks! LaserDiscs! What was your former favorite format?
Dead Formats: Ways We Used to Watch and Listen | The Saturday Evening Post
From the BetaMax to the 8-track, we unreel some serious nostalgia.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
My latest for @satevepost.bsky.social
Che and Jost's traditional joke swap was hilarious, but not nearly as funny as that plantation burning down. Has anybody put that shit to the Gone With The Wind soundtrack yet?
Btw, saying "Fuck the Confederacy" should not be controversial in 2025. That's a 160 year-old ass-kicking. Get over it.
Btw, saying "Fuck the Confederacy" should not be controversial in 2025. That's a 160 year-old ass-kicking. Get over it.
May 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Che and Jost's traditional joke swap was hilarious, but not nearly as funny as that plantation burning down. Has anybody put that shit to the Gone With The Wind soundtrack yet?
Btw, saying "Fuck the Confederacy" should not be controversial in 2025. That's a 160 year-old ass-kicking. Get over it.
Btw, saying "Fuck the Confederacy" should not be controversial in 2025. That's a 160 year-old ass-kicking. Get over it.
BIG. NEWS.
Available for pre-order at your favorite bookstores . . . you can finally say, "To me, my . . . X-Men for Dummies!"
December 4th. Remember it.
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Available for pre-order at your favorite bookstores . . . you can finally say, "To me, my . . . X-Men for Dummies!"
December 4th. Remember it.
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X-Men For Dummies|Paperback
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May 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
BIG. NEWS.
Available for pre-order at your favorite bookstores . . . you can finally say, "To me, my . . . X-Men for Dummies!"
December 4th. Remember it.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/x-men-for-...
Available for pre-order at your favorite bookstores . . . you can finally say, "To me, my . . . X-Men for Dummies!"
December 4th. Remember it.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/x-men-for-...
My latest for @satevepost.bsky.social . . .
From the Beatles to Billie, we look at Best New Artist Rights, Wrongs, and Maybes.
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The Grammys’ Best New Artists: Were They? | The Saturday Evening Post
Anointing a Best New Artist Leads to Big Hits, Big Misses, and Big Questions.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My latest for @satevepost.bsky.social . . .
Any coverage of the Amazon tarriff disclosure story by @cnn.com @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy, the broadcast networks should remind everyone that the GOP desperately wanted Citizens United. You made sure corporate political speech was protected. Reap it.
April 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Any coverage of the Amazon tarriff disclosure story by @cnn.com @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy, the broadcast networks should remind everyone that the GOP desperately wanted Citizens United. You made sure corporate political speech was protected. Reap it.
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The Summer of 2015 at 10 music video companion series will be back next Friday! Jessica, @newcents88.bsky.social , Greg, Matt, @jenniferwreyford.bsky.social & @troybrownfield.bsky.social, Kat & @terencejohnson.bsky.social talk Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran & more!
April 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Summer of 2015 at 10 music video companion series will be back next Friday! Jessica, @newcents88.bsky.social , Greg, Matt, @jenniferwreyford.bsky.social & @troybrownfield.bsky.social, Kat & @terencejohnson.bsky.social talk Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran & more!
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What do sparkly vampires, Puritan pariahs, and one man’s obsession with a whale have in common?
The Most Overrated American Novels | The Saturday Evening Post
It’s okay. You can admit it here.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What do sparkly vampires, Puritan pariahs, and one man’s obsession with a whale have in common?
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Featuring contributions from @cordeliabeattie.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com @zarielle.bsky.social @egjames.bsky.social for @texashighways.bsky.social @chrisyogerst.com @steelcityvice.com @walterdgreason.bsky.social @troybrownfield.bsky.social +
April 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM