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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 6h

And hosted by Dasha Burns who after Trump dismissed a question from her recently begged for favor by saying “Sir, talk to Karoline. She’ll vouch for me.”

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 7h

DBT found a live recording of what they believe to be the first ever performance of Outfit by Jason and the band at Flicker on June 20th, 2002.

spotify.link/mYzcMxNmuXb

Outfit - Live at Flicker Bar - Athens, GA - June 20th, 2002

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 9h

Which moms, Jess?

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Pablo Torre @pablo.show · 1d

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Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING NEWS:

The Texas A&M police department confirms to Extra Points that the sandwich in question was “a pimento cheese” sandwich.

Ryan Nanni @celebrityhottub.bsky.social · 3d

look I know journalism is a dying industry

but I want sandwich details goddammit

Capt. Silky @nowbacktome.bsky.social · 3d

If you still have Twitter the TAMUpolice account is gold during the games. Case in point dude had a water jug of whiskey and a BAC .337 how was he not dead?

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

This is all fantastic. Thanks so much!

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

I’d like to get something at least once that is more of a Minnesota thing and not something I’d really find here in SC.

Otherwise, pretty wide open. Probably skipping the super fancy stuff, but nice dinner and below all welcome.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

That’s perfect, thank you! And any bar that gets a a Manhattan comp is an easy-sell for me.

Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

Pretty open, really. Mostly spots for a good solo dinner (casual or nice, doesn’t matter) and a quality dive bar/coffee shop.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

@matthewhleach.bsky.social Random question: Any good Minneapolis restaurant recs? Mainly Downtown/North Loop but really anywhere.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 2d

Sabrina Carpenter is literally a guest on the album.

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Tick Tock Tennis @ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 3d

History in Shanghai

Nobody could have guessed it.

But, nobody can say he doesn't deserve it.

Valentin Vacherot stuns the tennis world by defeating his own cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, to become the most unexpected Masters 1000 champion ever.

From #204 to #40!

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 4d

If you find yourself day drinking in Decatur, GA, I highly recommend stumbling over to Arepa Mia.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 5d

Back when country radio was worth a shit, this song would’ve done *numbers*. Absolute twanger.

open.spotify.com/track/4uT8F7...

Chasin' Whiskey

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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Friday to you guys

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Prankenstein’s McGonster @pamcg.bsky.social · 6d

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 6d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 6d

“There were eight Olympians on the floor — but only one Zeus.”

I’m not sure anyone is doing sportswriting better currently than @seeratsohi.bsky.social.

www.theringer.com/2025/10/09/w...

“We are quick, in these moments, to look for mortal answers to immortal problems. Call it a Promethean complex, humanity's drive to obtain forbidden knowledge. I certainly have my quibbles with Phoenix's defense on that last play. Bonner shouldn't have shot the gap on the screen coverage, and the double should have forced Wilson to the right-her nondominant side, although she's pretty dominant there, too.

“But looking for the mistake in a magical moment misses the point. Consider this: For days, WNBA fans and analysts have debated whether or not the Mercury should double-team Wilson. And in her final play of the game, Wilson showed us how self-defeating every solution is.”

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 6d

The South Carolina senator behind SB 323 says his bill wouldn't outlaw birth control.

But we found a pamphlet he wrote that says “all forms of the birth control pill” kill a “human being.”

jessica.substack.com/p/abortion-a...

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 6d

THAT'S OUR M'VP RIGHT THERE 🗣️

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Daniel Thompson @dr-thompson.bsky.social · 6d

There is a GOAT running rampant in the valley !!!

A'JA MFK'N WILSON !!!!

What a legendary moment from one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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Bennett Hipp @bennetthipp.bsky.social · 6d

GOAT

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Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social · 7d

This is absolutely wild. All 10 starters in the #WNBA Finals are Black women. And you use this photo of 1. A white woman who hasn't played since the All-Star break and 2. A white woman eliminated in the first round. 3. With neither team in the Finals.

Be better, @usatodaysports.usatoday.com #WNBA

USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 7d

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Oct. 8

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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Candace Buckner @candacedbuckner.bsky.social · 8d

On Tuesday, the King must have been bored. So he decided to see how much attention he could get by teasing about his future. Then once the crowds had gathered, do what he’s been most eager to do with his platform lately: sell a product.

Some words:

www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Column | LeBron James is selling his credibility, one Decision at a time

With an insatiable thirst for attention, the King is devaluing his legacy with every silly social media post and thoughtless advertising campaign.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 9d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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