Joshua Moore
@joshuamoore.com
Dad, husband, writer. Also: Kentuckian, podcaster, fan of Cavs, Cats and cats.
Please buy “Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World” https://bookshop.org/p/books/morphenomenal-how-the-power-rangers-took-over-the-world-joshua-moore/21684652
Please buy “Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World” https://bookshop.org/p/books/morphenomenal-how-the-power-rangers-took-over-the-world-joshua-moore/21684652
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Joshua Moore
@joshuamoore.com
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Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World
Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World [Moore, Joshua] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World
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"Morphenomenal" is a narrative history of the Power Rangers franchise. I loved writing it and think you'll love reading it if you're into PR or pop-culture history. Available now!
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Amzn: www.amazon.com/Morphenomena...
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this is an admission of felony conspiracy to commit copyright infringement but holding administrations responsible for crimes they commit is so passé
“Sources in the Trump administration have previously told Zeteo that officials will at times intentionally use popular music from vocally anti-Trump performing artists, in order to trigger a negative response…
alt headline is: Trump White House Attacks Sabrina Carpenter, Accuses her of Siding With Killers, ‘Pedophiles’
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December 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
this is an admission of felony conspiracy to commit copyright infringement but holding administrations responsible for crimes they commit is so passé
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Not only are we celebrating a birthday, we're celebrating #HEISTMAS. That includes a daily pop culture advent calendar, Hallmark movie reviews, a holiday newsletter ($$ subscribers only!), gift guides, and more. 'Tis the season to celebrate pop culture writing!
popheist.com/category/pop...
popheist.com/category/pop...
Heistmas Archives - Pop Heist
We're break into the Heistmas vault and snatch out all the holiday cheer we can — the best we've got in holiday movie and TV reviews, gift guides, and more.
popheist.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Not only are we celebrating a birthday, we're celebrating #HEISTMAS. That includes a daily pop culture advent calendar, Hallmark movie reviews, a holiday newsletter ($$ subscribers only!), gift guides, and more. 'Tis the season to celebrate pop culture writing!
popheist.com/category/pop...
popheist.com/category/pop...
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Or, if I may "yes, and..." if you want to use Rotten Tomatoes, pay more attention to the "average critic rating" (which offers a pretty accurate critical consensus) versus the more binary fresh/rotten score (which merely notes how many of the critics felt it was at least a 6/10).
I'm begging people to stop placing so much emphasis on meaningless Rotten Tomatoes or MetaCritic scores and stop letting them have so much control over the art you like or want to experience.
Watch that movie. Play that game. Random strangers' opinions shouldn't stop you.
Watch that movie. Play that game. Random strangers' opinions shouldn't stop you.
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Or, if I may "yes, and..." if you want to use Rotten Tomatoes, pay more attention to the "average critic rating" (which offers a pretty accurate critical consensus) versus the more binary fresh/rotten score (which merely notes how many of the critics felt it was at least a 6/10).
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this is why i will never give up my circa 2010 dvd boxset of THE WIRE. i don't give a shit about high def for older tv shows, give me the original aspect ratio (need to get my hands on an old simpsons boxset for this reason as well)
HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
this is why i will never give up my circa 2010 dvd boxset of THE WIRE. i don't give a shit about high def for older tv shows, give me the original aspect ratio (need to get my hands on an old simpsons boxset for this reason as well)
You almost certainly won’t see MORPHENOMENAL on any “best of” book lists this year, but I enjoyed the hell out of writing it and folks really seem to have enjoyed reading it.
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a.co/d/392QGQb
Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World: Moore, Joshua: 9781493081615: Amazon.com: Books
Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World [Moore, Joshua] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Morphenomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered the World
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December 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
You almost certainly won’t see MORPHENOMENAL on any “best of” book lists this year, but I enjoyed the hell out of writing it and folks really seem to have enjoyed reading it.
a.co/d/392QGQb
a.co/d/392QGQb
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Linda Blackford: The ever-expanding money around college sports is well-established, but that doesn’t make it right.
It’s OK to say it: Paying Mark Stoops $38M not to coach is just insane
Linda Blackford: The ever-expanding money around college sports is well-established, but that doesn’t make it right.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Linda Blackford: The ever-expanding money around college sports is well-established, but that doesn’t make it right.
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Kentucky nonprofit publisher @sarabandebooks.bsky.social forfeits federal grant rather than bow to Trump orders on diversity, gender.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/02/k...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/02/k...
KY publishing house 'proud to be misaligned' with Trump’s orders on diversity, gender • Kentucky Lantern
A Kentucky publishing house forfeited $25,000 because it disagrees with the Trump administration's vision for the arts.
kentuckylantern.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Kentucky nonprofit publisher @sarabandebooks.bsky.social forfeits federal grant rather than bow to Trump orders on diversity, gender.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/02/k...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/02/k...
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Gimmicks is legitimately one of my favorite podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Derek and David are treasures.
Gimmicks this month! 🎄❄️
We cover a Rashomon-style episode of the classic sitcom ALL IN THE FAMILY, and then get into the holiday spirit with an odd mix of Christmas homages on GLEE, followed by a bonus on the COMMUNITY Christmas episode... that parodies GLEE.
Find us at gimmickspodcast.com
We cover a Rashomon-style episode of the classic sitcom ALL IN THE FAMILY, and then get into the holiday spirit with an odd mix of Christmas homages on GLEE, followed by a bonus on the COMMUNITY Christmas episode... that parodies GLEE.
Find us at gimmickspodcast.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Gimmicks is legitimately one of my favorite podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Derek and David are treasures.
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All month long:
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
All month long:
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ngl this is huge
I Heart radio has pulled an AI artist from the air and its chief programming officer has started an initiative called “guaranteed human.” He says this also applies to their podcasts. www.billboard.com/pro/iheartra...
iHeartRadio Exec Says Company Won’t ‘Play AI Music’ or Use ‘AI Generated Personalities’ in Staff Memo
iHeartRadio banned AI music, podcasts and radio DJs with a new program called "Guaranteed Human," programming head Tom Poleman wrote in a staff memo.
www.billboard.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
ngl this is huge
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The latest Super Mario Moment is live!
I am joined by @awkwardcomma.bsky.social to chat SUPER MARIO BROS 3, perhaps the first game to have a multi-year hype train!
We chat Happy Meals, Warp Whistles and Koopalings and whether this truly is one of THE game's of all time.
youtu.be/LoaFlGsyOXo?...
I am joined by @awkwardcomma.bsky.social to chat SUPER MARIO BROS 3, perhaps the first game to have a multi-year hype train!
We chat Happy Meals, Warp Whistles and Koopalings and whether this truly is one of THE game's of all time.
youtu.be/LoaFlGsyOXo?...
Did Super Mario Bros. 3 Live Up to the Hype? | Super Mario Moment 2-7 with Tommy Proffitt
YouTube video by A Super Mario Moment
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The latest Super Mario Moment is live!
I am joined by @awkwardcomma.bsky.social to chat SUPER MARIO BROS 3, perhaps the first game to have a multi-year hype train!
We chat Happy Meals, Warp Whistles and Koopalings and whether this truly is one of THE game's of all time.
youtu.be/LoaFlGsyOXo?...
I am joined by @awkwardcomma.bsky.social to chat SUPER MARIO BROS 3, perhaps the first game to have a multi-year hype train!
We chat Happy Meals, Warp Whistles and Koopalings and whether this truly is one of THE game's of all time.
youtu.be/LoaFlGsyOXo?...
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My column: Who should Kentucky hire to replace Mark Stoops? It should be one of these three offensive-minded candidates www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
Who should Kentucky hire to replace Mark Stoops? There are 3 clear choices
The next head football coach at the University of Kentucky should come from among a trio of offensive-minded candidates.
www.kentucky.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My column: Who should Kentucky hire to replace Mark Stoops? It should be one of these three offensive-minded candidates www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...
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The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
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Kentucky football is reportedly in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Mark Stoops, its career wins leader.
ESPN: Mark Stoops expected to be fired by Kentucky on Monday
Kentucky football is reportedly in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Mark Stoops, its career wins leader.
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Kentucky football is reportedly in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Mark Stoops, its career wins leader.
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the cavs hate rebounding but love fouling jump shooters
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
the cavs hate rebounding but love fouling jump shooters
“They’re just making shots and we’re not making them yet.” — Brad Daugherty as the Cavs go down 13-2 to Boston.
Been the story in far too many Cavs games so far this year. Just need to stop getting excited to watch this team, I ‘spose. Joke’s on me 😆
#LetEmKnow
Been the story in far too many Cavs games so far this year. Just need to stop getting excited to watch this team, I ‘spose. Joke’s on me 😆
#LetEmKnow
November 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
“They’re just making shots and we’re not making them yet.” — Brad Daugherty as the Cavs go down 13-2 to Boston.
Been the story in far too many Cavs games so far this year. Just need to stop getting excited to watch this team, I ‘spose. Joke’s on me 😆
#LetEmKnow
Been the story in far too many Cavs games so far this year. Just need to stop getting excited to watch this team, I ‘spose. Joke’s on me 😆
#LetEmKnow
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Up on YouTube later.
Up on Nebula and patron now!
Up on Nebula and patron now!
November 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Up on YouTube later.
Up on Nebula and patron now!
Up on Nebula and patron now!
This particular *thing* is one I keep returning to when I think about pop culture: in modern times, anything new is in direct competition with anything which came before it, in a way that’s unlike any other point in history because of widespread accessibility. A lot of meat on that bone.
.. Is gets WAY in depth, but you can summarize it to, with them falling into a conformity where people can say they already know the story, that they don't feel the need to watch the newer shows, they can just stream a show they grew up with, or a show that does similar ideas better (2/?)
November 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This particular *thing* is one I keep returning to when I think about pop culture: in modern times, anything new is in direct competition with anything which came before it, in a way that’s unlike any other point in history because of widespread accessibility. A lot of meat on that bone.
My latest creative venture was sparked in part by browsing for DVDs at Goodwill.
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
My latest creative venture was sparked in part by browsing for DVDs at Goodwill.
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This also goes for *making* art. Telling the A.I. computer “Make a picture of [whatever]” eliminates the opportunity to make discoveries along the way.
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This also goes for *making* art. Telling the A.I. computer “Make a picture of [whatever]” eliminates the opportunity to make discoveries along the way.
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The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Kentucky football for most of my existence
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Kentucky football for most of my existence
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a military strike on unarmed civilians is murder and a war crime
This is a lot of words to say, “Yikes! That Washington Post story about us illegally killing survivors on the open seas was 100% correct!”
November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
a military strike on unarmed civilians is murder and a war crime
3/4 of these movies fucking rip, and they’re all worth your time
November 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
3/4 of these movies fucking rip, and they’re all worth your time
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A fictional character accepts Jesus under duress and I dive deep into an old drive to discover the REAL reason I became a believer at 15 (and why it didn’t last.)
www.shamuskelley.com/atmywhitsend...
www.shamuskelley.com/atmywhitsend...
At My Whit’s End: How We Accepted Jesus For the Wrong Reasons
Evangelicals only want one thing and it’s disgusting.
www.shamuskelley.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A fictional character accepts Jesus under duress and I dive deep into an old drive to discover the REAL reason I became a believer at 15 (and why it didn’t last.)
www.shamuskelley.com/atmywhitsend...
www.shamuskelley.com/atmywhitsend...