I’m required to post this again with every Sirens mention.
@andydowning33.bsky.socialAndy Downing
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@andydowning33.bsky.social@andydowning33.bsky.socialhave a herniated disc so spent the day standing in the basement writing on muscle relaxers I don’t recommend it.
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@andydowning33.bsky.social“I think a big part from opening was to give authorship of the space to people with good ideas,” said Obenauf, who described his pitch as a last-ditch effort to save the store. “It was like, this is the call … and if no one responds, then we’ll throw in the towel.”
@andydowning33.bsky.social“I think seeing someone like Doug, who is maybe a little bit more, or a lot bit more nervous, who is a lot bit queer, a little bit raunchy, made me realize there was a place for me in comedy,” she said.
@andydowning33.bsky.social“I mean, we live in a political hellscape. I’m not super happy with the political climate in the nation – or in the world, really. I think it’s weird we can’t talk about the genocide in Palestine, and that AI is this destructive thing we’re just supposed to be okay with.”
@andydowning33.bsky.socialaep was universally loathed so I'm glad we have the clearly unrelated ohio power company taking over with a completely clean slate. it makes me love electric companies again.
@andydowning33.bsky.social“I mean, all 20 of our fans get so pissed,” Mays cracked, making reference to the disorientation experienced by those who see the Scrawl name and immediately anticipate a concert from the legends. “Every year, people start texting me, ‘You guys are playing?’ No.”
@andydowning33.bsky.socialchecked out on the browns/the nfl after this trade and signing and can’t imagine having to go through this series of events as a fan.
@10bagspacking.bsky.socialReposted by @andydowning33.bsky.socialI’m delighted to see @matternews.bsky.social on here!
@andydowning33.bsky.socialtalked to dan davis from ryan davis’ band a bit yesterday and he said he’d heard of matter news which was very cool.
@andydowning33.bsky.socialReposted by @andydowning33.bsky.social“When I was in my late 20s and early 30s, back when Into It. Over It. was doing a lot more, I think I got hung up on what the fans would want. And that’s a prison, and it doesn’t make for good anything.” caught up with @intoitoverit.bsky.social ahead of his solo show at secret studio on saturday.
@matternews.bsky.socialReposted by @andydowning33.bsky.social“When I was in my late 20s and early 30s, back when Into It. Over It. was doing a lot more, I think I got hung up on what the fans would want. And that’s a prison, and it doesn’t make for good anything.” Into It. Over It's Evan Weiss plays solo at Secret Studio on Saturday.
@andydowning33.bsky.social“When I was in my late 20s and early 30s, back when Into It. Over It. was doing a lot more, I think I got hung up on what the fans would want. And that’s a prison, and it doesn’t make for good anything.” caught up with @intoitoverit.bsky.social ahead of his solo show at secret studio on saturday.
@andydowning33.bsky.socialHow a factory for AI-powered weapons, a data center, and a needy public school collided in rural Ohio.
New at Matter from Taylor Barnes at Inkstick Media.
@andydowning33.bsky.social“We’re all touched by immigration in some way, and I just want people to think critically about that instead of just seeing it as a black and white issue, because it’s not.” The new group exhibition at the Losinski Gallery at the Main Library will host a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.
@andydowning33.bsky.socialsharing this in light of a hate group’s local flyering campaign getting so much coverage that the mayor issued a statement condemning the group.
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@julesaroscoe.bsky.socialReposted by @andydowning33.bsky.socialAfter prolific outcry against Flock this summer, Columbus has paused its contract. But...what about all that other surveillance tech we use? Like Shotspotter? I dive in here for @matternews.bsky.social . matternews.org/community/po...
@matternews.bsky.socialReposted by @andydowning33.bsky.socialFlock has cost the city of Columbus $228,000 since 2024, according to city council records. The sum of the cost for all approved Shotspotter contract renewals and expansions sits at $7,020,384.56. In a June hearing, the council unanimously authorized an expenditure of $661,500 for Shotspotter.