....I'm about to blow a bunch of money on the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary event happening in Astoria, aren't I??? (I live in Oregon) A chance to meet Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, AND Johnny 5!?!?!?!?

i have yet to see a single cis person say something about the fact that the government just designated trans people a terrorist group and threatened to kill all of us.

New Lounge! And @bizarrojimmyolsen.bsky.social is back, joining @paxholley.com, @spidey004.bsky.social, and @michaelmay.bsky.social to talk about Mansfield Park, an identity crossroads, Kevin Smith writing Green Arrow, King Sorrow, and ever so much more. www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/05/435-...

"Aliens" (1986) boxd.it/ejrOOR

"Mortal Kombat 2" (2026) boxd.it/ehJN3D

"Mortal Kombat" (2021) boxd.it/ehz8Cx

"The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) boxd.it/eguhAV

So saddened by the loss of a William Bruce West. A fellow I never had the pleasure to meet, but was always happy to hear on the podcasts I listen to. Rest in Peace, Will. You were so loved.

pretty good sign imho

people fucking died for the voting rights act. to wave it away with a magic wand is just so grotesque

This was such a fun time. Got to meet so many funny and cool people, as well as the familiar faces (voices?) at @afterlunch.bsky.social Spoiler alert: I do....so bad. lol.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Justice is once again enforcing the law and standing with victims,” Blanche said. You know, unless they are victims of rape, pedophilia, mass shootings.... globalnews.ca/news/1181610...

New Episode! @paxholley.com, @michaelmay.bsky.social, and @spidey004.bsky.social continue exploring the Predator movies with Predator 2. Set 10 years after the first one, a group of Predators visit LA to hunt drug gangs and maybe a maverick cop or four. www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/04/431-...

Got a fun night planned to see "Fat Ham" at Portland Center Stage. This show caught my eye when it was at the Ashland Shakespeare Festival and was making waves. It's a modern reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet with a BIPOC cast and set in a trailer park. Very excited to check it out...

Currently Reading...

"Sinners" (2025) boxd.it/e1H6ol

New After Midnight! @jesstures.bsky.social and @michaelmay.bsky.social talk about a novel by some guy named Richard Bachman. (*whisper* It's really Stephen King!) We're walking long this episode, but do we know why? www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/04/430-...

"The Long Walk" (2025) boxd.it/e0qyYD

As is always the CASE, I enjoyed having fun discussion about our latest dive into the filmography of the world's greatest detective -- not not Batman -- Sherlock Holmes, with The After Lunch Irregulars. Can't wait have a spoiler-filled discussion about Young Sherlock at our next meeting, too!

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) boxd.it/dKDz7H

trans rights are human rights

"Is This Seat Taken?" Is a cute, cozy little puzzle-like game. Available on Steam.

New After Midnight! As @jesstures.bsky.social and @michaelmay.bsky.social continue to explore Stephen King novels this year, we discuss one of our favorites, The Shining. www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/04/428-...

"They Might Be Giants" (1971) boxd.it/dWbOgh

Share a preacher, nun, or priest

Schools are like "hey lock up your cell phones they're too damaging to the learning process. now please open up your lying plagiarism machine and start generating content"

I would like to talk more about how ICE shot someone else yesterday and he is in critical condition! The coverage is really horrifying because DHS is giving a similar story to the one they gave about Renee Good and so much news coverage is just buying it. Please talk about Carlos Mendoza Hernandez.

Our friend and co-host, @williambwest.bsky.social is still in the hospital recovering from the stroke he suffered at the beginning of the year. His recovery is slow, but hopeful. If you have the means to help Will’s family with the cost of his medical care, please do so here gofund.me/dd7d49b0c

"The Librarians" (2025) (link to the documentary in the comments) boxd.it/dRYi8X

New Episode! @michaelmay.bsky.social, @paxholley.com, and @spidey004.bsky.social finish this month's lounge talking about chocolate, Groundhog Day theories, writing, The Bride!, a new job, and Dark Horse Indiana Jones comics. www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/04/427-...

"It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown" (1974) boxd.it/dQsTUB

Who was Matoaka? What don’t they tell us about “Pocahontas?“ #Pocahontas #Matoaka #IndigenousHistory

OOOH, my town is getting a comic book shop....

"Lassie Come Home" (1943) boxd.it/dLQkB3

New Lounge! @michaelmay.bsky.social, @paxholley.com, and @spidey004.bsky.social talk about Silver Age Etta Candy, Scream 7, Tom Selleck’s memoir and movies, how Les Misérables plays in 2026 Minneapolis, and The Will of the Many by James Islington. www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/03/425-...

"Song Sung Blue" (2008) boxd.it/dJFWQP

To all participating in the mass protests today, You are doing the right thing! Be safe. #NoKings

Me blocking someone

'93 Was a great year for movies. Here are my top recommends... boxd.it/d6mJW

"Song Sung Blue" (2025) boxd.it/dI7K7B

Star Trek: The Next Generation S3 Episode 15: "Yesterday's Enterprise"

Star Trek: The Next Generation S3 Episode 14: "A Matter of Perspective"

The IOC has announced a trans and intersex athlete ban requiring an invasive SRY genetic test for female athletes. In the 20+ years trans women were eligible, only one ever competed and none ever medaled. This is solving for a problem that doesn't exist. www.nbcnews.com/sports/olymp...

Been over a year since my last entry, but it felt like it was time to return to my watchthrough of TNG... Star Trek: The Next Generation S3 Episode 13: "Deja Q"

"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" (2026) boxd.it/dFzq9B

"Princess of Thieves" (2001) boxd.it/dFmtej

What are your top 3 Tom Hanks Movies? Turner & Hooch Toy Story Forrest Gump

Currently Reading... "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution" By Dr. John H. Watson, Edited by Nicholas Meyer.

"Sanjuro" (1962) boxd.it/dDUmG1