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Libby on the Label @drainbead.bsky.social · 16h

Bro is eating Pac-Man's ass.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 18h

A perfect photo of Eugenio Suárez. No notes.

📸 Steph Chambers/Getty Images

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 16h

We are very proud to have published this in 2020, about Americans moving to Canada for political reasons then and now. Lots of incredible stories here www.westendphoenix.com/stories/the-...

The Americans — West End Phoenix

Interviews from Americans living in Toronto and the west end express how their lives have been affected both here and back home. Accompanied by photos taken by Joan Latchford in the 60s/70s of the fir...

www.westendphoenix.com

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Respect to those who got here first.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

The cruelty is the point

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 4d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 4d

This Is Fascism

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 4d

Awesome!

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 4d

We are pleased to be presenting film maker Charlie Kaufman and writer Eva HD, who will be screening their short film, How to Shoot A Ghost on Nov 5 at the Paradise Theatre. We’ll also have music by Corin Raymond and Emily Steinwall. PWYC. See u there! www.westendphoenix.com/events/how-t...

How To Shoot a Ghost screening and Q&A — West End Phoenix

We’re thrilled to be presenting a special screening of How To Shoot a Ghost, the new short film from writer/poet Eva H.D and director Charlie Kaufman, at the Paradise Theatre on Nov 5!

www.westendphoenix.com

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Toronto Mike @torontomike.com · 6d

On this day in 2019, @davebidini.bsky.social made his Toronto Mike'd debut. We chatted about Rheostatics, Etobicoke, Dave Bookman, Gord Downie, The West End Phoenix, radio and more.

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Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 526: Dave Bidini of Rheostatics

In this 526th episode, Mike chats with Dave Bidini about Rheostatics, Etobicoke, Dave Bookman, Gord Downie, The West End Phoenix, radio and more. This episode is exactly 1:38:51. You can listen to thi...

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 6d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 6d

*but he’d vote for him again*

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6d

Rogan on Trump’s cruel mass deportations, racially profiling non-criminals and ripping apart families: “This is crazy. That shows no heart. You’re not gonna get any reasonable people to go along with that. Any kind person would go ‘this can’t be the only way to do this’.”

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 6d

For people who say bikes matter less in cold places: Denver is also cold.

Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 6d

since denver launched its e-bike rebate program - the have sold 10,000 e-bikes and reduced an estimated 1,000,000 car trips - replacing millions of VMTs and reducing air pollution

there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close

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Denver Celebrates 10,000 E-Bike Rebates

Since its inception in April 2022, Denver has distributed over 10,000 electric bikes (e-bikes) to community members through its pioneering e-bike rebate program. As the first U.S. city to implement su...

denvergov.org

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Stanley Parks @stanleyparks.bsky.social · 7d

Awesome! Does this mean a tour in the near future?

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Adam Walker (he/him) @adamwalker100.bsky.social · 7d

Simply lovely

Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a link to the beautiful first single from our new album, one of the two non instrumental pieces, written by Kevin Hearn. Record comes out Nov 21st! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0V...

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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pauladamsottawa.bsky.social @pauladamsottawa.bsky.social · 7d

New Rheostatics music is great. Been listening to this all day.

Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a link to the beautiful first single from our new album, one of the two non instrumental pieces, written by Kevin Hearn. Record comes out Nov 21st! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0V...

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 7d

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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unclewayne.bsky.social @unclewayne.bsky.social · 7d

A work of art, from the surface to the depths.
Timely too, what with the issue of water sovereignty and all.
🍁🇨🇦🌊

Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a link to the beautiful first single from our new album, one of the two non instrumental pieces, written by Kevin Hearn. Record comes out Nov 21st! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0V...

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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unclewayne.bsky.social @unclewayne.bsky.social · 7d

Video is great...up there with Los Lobos' Kiko. Wonderful to hear Kevin's voice on this track.
Pumped for Nov 22 show.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 8d

Canada vs. America

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John Martz @johnmartz.bsky.social · 8d

Happy new Rheostatics day to all who celebrate.

Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a link to the beautiful first single from our new album, one of the two non instrumental pieces, written by Kevin Hearn. Record comes out Nov 21st! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0V...

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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Jay Stapleton @jaystapleton.ca · 8d

The Rheostatics have new music out, and it's weird and wonderful:

Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a link to the beautiful first single from our new album, one of the two non instrumental pieces, written by Kevin Hearn. Record comes out Nov 21st! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0V...

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a link to the beautiful first single from our new album, one of the two non instrumental pieces, written by Kevin Hearn. Record comes out Nov 21st! m.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0V...

Rheostatics - The Inland Sea

YouTube video by Rheostatics

m.youtube.com

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

OMG so many empty seats for Panthers opening night. Super lame.

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 8d

Writers/Podcasters: DM if you’re interested in me talking about our fancy new record in our 45th year as a band!!

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Dave Bidini @davebidini.bsky.social · 9d

Nov 21st!

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garymylazycat2025.bsky.social @garymylazycat2025.bsky.social · 10d

Next up, Canadian team Stanley Cup win and The Tragically Hip do...something.

*waits for Rheos album news*

Go Jays!

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