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Bren Macdonald

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Comedian, Engineer, Podcaster, Sometimes-Writer. I grew up in the SF/F community, my folks wrote The Mageworlds series.

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Me, watching this week's episode of The Pitt, "Where the hell can I get chilaquiles in Pittsburgh???"

31.01.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A program, where the first sketch "Meet Cute Likely" starts the show, written by Bren Macdonald.

A program, where the first sketch "Meet Cute Likely" starts the show, written by Bren Macdonald.

Sometimes I go watch my own work.

31.01.2026 01:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I went amd watched Anaconda today (it was the next film showing that I could fit into the tine I wanted to kill. I feel like it would have been better as a spiritual sequel to "Be Kind Rewind" that then escalates.

02.01.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw man, lost Whamageddon today

24.12.2025 18:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The early version of the talking Mickey also appeared in the "Dream Along with Mickey" castle show which also featured Minnie, Goofy, and Donald.

24.11.2025 01:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
US20100144239A1 - Method and system for articulated character head actuation and control - Google Patents A method for operating a driven output device provided in an articulated head, mobile prop, or other object worn by a performer. The method includes providing a wearable control system, the control sy...

I did get a inventor status on a patent for the work, though: patents.google.com/patent/US201...

24.11.2025 01:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When you see your old work appear in a Defunctland video...

24.11.2025 00:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What's happened to book covers is simple:

The title has to be READABLE on a thumbnail image on a phone to make a sale. It has to look good in black and white.

Which means san serif fonts in bright colors in large type with wide spacing/kerning over a dark background.

22.11.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1

Upcoming shows! I have one show at a Monroeville fall festival on Saturday. I then have a Halloween show on Halloween night at 9PM at the Arcade Comedy Theater!

23.10.2025 18:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cat is a treasure and if you are looking for a writer community this is a great place to start.

18.09.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Benji, a beagle-italian greyhound mix,sleeping on a couch with his head on a pillow. Looking very contented.

Benji, a beagle-italian greyhound mix,sleeping on a couch with his head on a pillow. Looking very contented.

My dog is like a world champion in looking relaxed.

12.09.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sheetz is actually pretty involved. They have super chargers already at lots of locations and also recently partnered with Ionna to do more user-friendly charging.

01.09.2025 02:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bluesky now platform of choice for science community It’s not just you. Survey says: β€œTwitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…

FUCK YEAH SCIENCE

arstechnica.com/science/2025...

27.08.2025 15:25 πŸ‘ 17451 πŸ” 3360 πŸ’¬ 279 πŸ“Œ 264

Hey, it's been a little while. Have a new episode! And yeah,managing creative ventures can be like trying to herd feral cats. Though I wonder if comedians would respond as well to a can of tuna.

27.08.2025 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Me texting someone about Taylor Swift's engagement and receiving the shocked response that I, a 41 year old cishet white dude, would break the story to them.

Me texting someone about Taylor Swift's engagement and receiving the shocked response that I, a 41 year old cishet white dude, would break the story to them.

I contain multitudes.

26.08.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have no mouth and I must tweet.

26.08.2025 12:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the latest Magic set, they introduced "Station" as a mechanic. This made me really want to find a B&T "Station!" sound board button whenever I do it...

09.08.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Win Against the Robots - Lightspeed Magazine Mom lives in a little place off the old meat-packing district, the streets full of cobblestones peeking through asphalt as hipsters turn the bones of slaughterhouses into bespoke gin bars. It’s expens...

My sister, @katherinecrighton.bsky.social, has a new story out. It is, as the title suggests, about how to win against the robots. It is also about our mother. I cried~

www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...

10.07.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Went and watched Superman, kinda refreshing to have a classic super hero flick, ya know? Also, we need more Mr. Terrific.

11.07.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary -Timeless Tale- (Vinyl) by The Yetee Features the original soundtrack from that time along with newly recorded versions of "Melodies of Life" The jacket includes a special 25th-anniversary illustration newly drawn by Toshiyuki Itahana ...

theyetee.com/collections/...

Heck yeah.

23.04.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've had to step into the LinkedIn swamp due to recent, ah, events. I was not prepared.

10.04.2025 02:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A beagle-italian greyhound mix napping in a queen size bed. Tucked in like a person, with his head on the pillow.

A beagle-italian greyhound mix napping in a queen size bed. Tucked in like a person, with his head on the pillow.

Ya know what, the dog knows what's best.

29.03.2025 13:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had one improv show on Friday which I also wrote up sketch runners for it, and then I had an on-book stage read of another sketch. Overall a good sketch weekend for me!

02.03.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work Young programmers "can't actually program" because they're too reliant on AI models, writes developer Namanyay Goel.

I'm sure this is fine

futurism.com/young-coders...

24.02.2025 21:43 πŸ‘ 2189 πŸ” 459 πŸ’¬ 172 πŸ“Œ 140
A screenshot from USA today claiming that liberals want to erase women and Trump is standing up for women’s rights

A screenshot from USA today claiming that liberals want to erase women and Trump is standing up for women’s rights

Here’s something easy you can do today. Block USA Today on Blue Sky.

If thousands of us can do it, we can have an immediate impact on their reach on social media.

26.01.2025 15:27 πŸ‘ 5281 πŸ” 1865 πŸ’¬ 1531 πŸ“Œ 379

Time for a cup of tea at my local favorite place.

20.01.2025 20:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

every time you post a great joke and people laugh you should say to yourself, β€œwow, one of the richest men in the world bought one of the internet’s most vital global communications platforms and stomped it into rubble in a fit of shrieking toddler hysterics because he cannot do what I am doing”

13.01.2025 08:11 πŸ‘ 2240 πŸ” 414 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 3

I’ve never been good at Greek mythology.

It’s always been my Achilles elbow.

12.01.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 10012 πŸ” 637 πŸ’¬ 324 πŸ“Œ 37

Here I am, in a coffee shop on my day off from my day job. Laptop open. Really feeling like a typical creative today.

09.01.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0