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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · 2d

I'm honored to be chosen to narrate ENTERING THE HEALING GROUND, a book of prompts, exercises, and rituals for moving through grief and loss. By Francis Weller, published by North Atlantic Books. Coming in 2026.

@natlanticbooks.bsky.social
#Narrator #Audiobook #Nonfiction

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · 4d

Heading to #AuthorNation next week in Las Vegas! I'm excited to meet up with old colleagues, connect with new ones, and talk audiobooks.

I'll have a table at the Industry Expo on Monday 11/3. If you're there, come say hi!

#Narrator

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · 5d

DIFFUSION is now available on Audible! I'm having a blast narrating this science fiction series from Stan C. Smith. Two more still to come!

https://www.audible.com/pd/Diffusion-Book-1-Audiobook/B0FXHSP996?qid=1761524725

#Audiobook #Narrator #ScienceFiction

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Sep 12

Audible series THE PROPHECY returns for Season 2 on Sept 25th! I do voices for various reporters, passengers, thugs, and merchants (including speaking Swiss French).

www.audible.com/pd/The-Prop...

#Actor #Voiceover #Accents

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Sep 11

REWINDING THE 80s will be released 10/7!

Listen to a sample here:
soundcloud.com/hachetteaudi...

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#NonFiction
#80sMovies
@hachetteaudio.bsky.social

Rewinding The ’80s By John Malahy, Read By Michael James Bell

Take a trip back to your favorite video store with this in-depth journey through the highs and lows of 80s cinema—with profiles of hundreds of films—and how Hollywood studios around the globe reflecte

soundcloud.com

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Sep 2

Here's one amazing benefit of #ApprovalVoting: the wealth of information it provides about how voters feel. You don't get clear info like this this with #RCV.

#DemocracyReform

Felix Sargent @fsargent.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have the first ever cast vote records from an approval voting election! ✅✅☑️✅
The St. Louis data is conclusive: voters embraced the system's flexibility. 33% approved multiple candidates, debunking bullet voting myths.
felixsargent.com/democracy/20...

St. Louis Approval Voting: What the Cast Vote Records Reveal

Analysis of cast vote records from St. Louis's approval voting election reveals that voters embraced the system as intended, with 33% supporting multiple can...

felixsargent.com

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Aug 30

Also, sorry for spoiling the wordle. Clearly I was very angry.

Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Aug 30

Fuck you

#Wordle

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Aug 16

I'm in this! Audible series THE PROPHECY returns for Season 2 on Sept 25th. I do voices for various reporters, passengers, thugs, and merchants (including speaking Swiss French).

variety.com/2025/digital/ne...

#TheProphecyXAudible

Kerry Washington Returns for ‘The Prophecy’ Season 2 Supernatural Thriller From Audible

Kerry Washington returns as star and executive producer of 'The Prophecy,' the supernatural audio thriller from Audible.

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Aug 13

Should you vote for me for SAG-AFTRA Convention Delegate? I guess you could. But also, like, protect your health and set your boundaries, you know?

www.thecoalition2025.org/

#Union #SAGAFTRA #TheCoalition2025

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Aug 8

SAVAGE is available! This is the first of four books in Stan C. Smith's DIFFUSION series that I'll be narrating.

www.audible.com/pd/Savage-A...

#Narrator #SciFi

Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Jul 17

Honored to be taking part in a reading at the Geffen Playhouse this weekend. Arthur Miller's "Incident at Vichy" examines how difficult it can be to see fascism coming—and resist it.

As you might expect, I play the Nazi.

RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents

#Actor
#Theater

Flyer:
The Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts at
Hillel at UCLA, Patty Glaser and Paula Holt
Present
INCIDENT AT VICHY
by Arthur Miller
A Staged Play Reading
Directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos
Hosted by the Geffen Playhouse
It Can Happen Again
Sunday, July 20, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Geffen Playhouse
10886 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Parking available in garage adjacent to
the theater at 10892 Le Conte Ave.
Admission is Free–Seating is Limited.
RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Jul 16

What a thrill to be narrating a book about the movies of my childhood! Profiling hundreds of films, REWINDING THE '80S by John Malahy celebrates '80s movies in a variety of contexts.

Also excited for my first book with @hachetteaudio.bsky.social!

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#NonFiction
#80sMovies

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Espen Cooper @espencooper.bsky.social · Jun 3

I'm excited to finally bring this account to life! It's been a busy year for Espen Cooper, with four new romances soon to be released, and three more on the calendar.

#Narrator
#Romance

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Espen Cooper @espencooper.bsky.social · Jun 3

One of my favorite romances was my first: SADDLE UP is a slow-burn cowboy romance about grief, longing, and redemption. Written by CJ Bishop, narrated by yours truly.

www.audible.com/pd/Saddle-Up...

#Narrator
#Romance

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · May 29

Had a wonderful time in New York City last week attending many Tony-nominated Broadway shows. My favorites were the ones that made my cry (or laugh until I cried): OH MARY, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

#Broadway
#OhMary
@mincemeatbway.bsky.social
#MaybeHappyEnding

Collage of Broadway show programs, tickets, and marquees

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · May 21

The right way to see the Statue of Liberty is from the water. Whenever I'm in New York City I love to take the Staten Island ferry—to have this view and be reminded of the good of this country.

It also reminds me of the opening theme of the 80s/90s sitcom Perfect Strangers.

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · May 16

I'm delighted to collaborate with well-loved science fiction author Stan C. Smith! I'll be narrating SAVAGE, the first book (chronologically) in his DIFFUSION series. Stay tuned!

#StanCSmith
#ScienceFiction
#Narrator
#Audiobook

Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · May 9

Honored to be part of another Kevin Hart project! Audible Original series KINGSLAND is now available. I play Mark Hill and assorted other voices.

www.audible.com/kingsland

@kevin-hart.bsky.social
#Actor
#Audiobook
#AudioSeries

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · May 6

I'll be on a panel of voting reform experts tomorrow night. Stop by! Presented by Forward Party California.

Wednesday, May 7
7PM - 8:30PM PST

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@electionscience.bsky.social
@equalvote.bsky.social
@starvoting.bsky.social
#DemocracyReform
#ApprovalVoting

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Apr 29

Also co-narrated by Kelli Tager!

Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Apr 29

NIGHT SWIMMING is releases today! A poignant young-adult novel about thoughtful, compassionate teens at a magical moment of transition. By @aaronstarmer.bsky.social, published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, narrated by yours truly.

#Audiobook #Narrator #YoungAdult

libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

Night Swimming Audiobook on Libro.fm

From the author of Spontaneous comes a '90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist. Perfect for fans of The Gravity of Us.“Starmer’s eerie love story is ...

libro.fm

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Apr 2

This motherfucker Bronson Pinchot is really good on #TheResidence. I'm just saying, they made an acceptable casting decision here.

Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Mar 26

Congrats to KÖLN 75 for being nominated for four German Film Awards! I hope I get to see this film one day. It tells the story of Vera Brandes, the promoter behind Keith Jarrett's 1975 improvized concert on a broken piano—which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.

#koln75 #köln75

Köln 75 International trailer

YouTube video by ScreenFlanders

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Michael James Bell @mrumsky.bsky.social · Feb 27

I'm honored and delighted to be narrating my first young adult title. NIGHT SWIMMING is a poignant novel about thoughtful, compassionate teens at a magical moment of transition. By @aaronstarmer.bsky.social, produced by Curated Audio, narrated by yours truly.

#Audiobook #Narrator #YoungAdult

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