nick andersen
@nicktheandersen.com
writer, thinker, amateur cheesemonger. host of @pilotprincesstrash.bsky.social | senior producer for ministry of ideas | former npr, gbh, wbur, wxyc, dth. https://nicktheandersen.com
i told my father that he is likely a genuine canadian citizen thanks to changed laws up there via his quebecois mother’s birth and he immediately said ‘you know your grandfather was danish by birth’
January 14, 2026 at 12:27 AM
i told my father that he is likely a genuine canadian citizen thanks to changed laws up there via his quebecois mother’s birth and he immediately said ‘you know your grandfather was danish by birth’
come for tal’s excellent commentary, stay for the vital alt text on every one of these important images
in all the heated rivalry discourse i just dont want anyone to forget how hot francois arnaud is. im spreading awareness of how this man can step on me if he wants
January 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
come for tal’s excellent commentary, stay for the vital alt text on every one of these important images
‘he has different shoes on!’ — driver, stopped at a red light, describing me running by wearing two different-colored-but-same-make-and-model-running-shoe
January 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
‘he has different shoes on!’ — driver, stopped at a red light, describing me running by wearing two different-colored-but-same-make-and-model-running-shoe
cameron crowe (yes that cameron crowe) recommended this modern vinyl console and i'm sorry to say i think i need it (via @perfectlyimperfect.skystack.xyz)
Modern Record Player Consoles + HiFi Stereo | Wrensilva®
Wrensilva makes handcrafted HiFi record player cabinets for vinyl & Sonos. Explore the elegant materials & signature sound of a Wrensilva.
wrensilva.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
cameron crowe (yes that cameron crowe) recommended this modern vinyl console and i'm sorry to say i think i need it (via @perfectlyimperfect.skystack.xyz)
one year ago today, i found out that my job as the first (and only) archives producer for npr’s fresh air was done.
my first layoff! i was devastated.
my first layoff! i was devastated.
January 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
one year ago today, i found out that my job as the first (and only) archives producer for npr’s fresh air was done.
my first layoff! i was devastated.
my first layoff! i was devastated.
two years ago TODAY, this handsome young man came to live with us. here he is today, just as charming and cuddly as ever.
happy gotcha day, milo. we love you.
happy gotcha day, milo. we love you.
January 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
two years ago TODAY, this handsome young man came to live with us. here he is today, just as charming and cuddly as ever.
happy gotcha day, milo. we love you.
happy gotcha day, milo. we love you.
smart read from my friend and former colleague about how the globes SHOULD treat podcasting — but truly we all know this will just not happen OR if it does, be demoted to a creative arts-style non-broadcast event
Opinion | And the Golden Globe for Best Podcast Goes To … Wait, Who?
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM
smart read from my friend and former colleague about how the globes SHOULD treat podcasting — but truly we all know this will just not happen OR if it does, be demoted to a creative arts-style non-broadcast event
…so i read the pilot episode of my podcast out loud to a group of audio folks and they didn’t hate it?
January 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
…so i read the pilot episode of my podcast out loud to a group of audio folks and they didn’t hate it?
how did i sleep? oh just had repeat stress dreams about the very casual audio maker brunch i am about to host at my home, why do you ask?
January 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
how did i sleep? oh just had repeat stress dreams about the very casual audio maker brunch i am about to host at my home, why do you ask?
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I will read every interview with Heated Rivalry writer and director Jacob Tierney because his quotes are truly a reporter's dream: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
January 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I will read every interview with Heated Rivalry writer and director Jacob Tierney because his quotes are truly a reporter's dream: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
our architect took some professional shots of our renovation and honestly it works
January 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
our architect took some professional shots of our renovation and honestly it works
apparently i made an email address for my solo podcast FOUR. YEARS. AGO.
FOUR.
YEARS.
AGO.
where is this podcast and why does it have an email, hm???
FOUR.
YEARS.
AGO.
where is this podcast and why does it have an email, hm???
January 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM
apparently i made an email address for my solo podcast FOUR. YEARS. AGO.
FOUR.
YEARS.
AGO.
where is this podcast and why does it have an email, hm???
FOUR.
YEARS.
AGO.
where is this podcast and why does it have an email, hm???
you are not prepared for how positively delightful kyle maclachlan's stint on perfectly imperfect is
PI | KYLE MACLACHLAN
THE LOS ANGELES-BASED ACTOR STOPS BY TO TELL US WHAT HE'S BEEN INTO.
www.pi.fyi
January 8, 2026 at 5:51 PM
you are not prepared for how positively delightful kyle maclachlan's stint on perfectly imperfect is
i HEARTILY salute the @npr.org atc director who today chose to slip in the ‘gilded age’ theme song as the outro for a segment exploring how current national politics mirror those of the 1890s. i hear you, friend, and i see you.
January 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
i HEARTILY salute the @npr.org atc director who today chose to slip in the ‘gilded age’ theme song as the outro for a segment exploring how current national politics mirror those of the 1890s. i hear you, friend, and i see you.
on the perks of being a restaurant regular
The Best Way to Get a Restaurant Reservation? It’s an Old One.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
on the perks of being a restaurant regular
you’re telling me these pants are fleece-lined AND make my ass look good? i’ll take 90 pairs, please.
January 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM
you’re telling me these pants are fleece-lined AND make my ass look good? i’ll take 90 pairs, please.
a sharp @columjournreview.bsky.social of the end of the detroit newspaper JOA that just ended (i know @caseym.org cares, and so should you)
Can Two Detroit Papers Survive a Split?
The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News had the last joint operating agreement in the country. It just expired.
www.cjr.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
a sharp @columjournreview.bsky.social of the end of the detroit newspaper JOA that just ended (i know @caseym.org cares, and so should you)
like everything the team at @vittles.bsky.social puts out, this lovely exploration of a random collection of very british cafes is just a delight
The Curious Case of the Beano Cafes
How a network of Turkish-owned cafes became a Kent institution, by Rosella Dello Ioio
www.vittlesmagazine.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
like everything the team at @vittles.bsky.social puts out, this lovely exploration of a random collection of very british cafes is just a delight
'there isn't a report card at the end of your shift...but if you need one we can make it together' — i work ONE training shift at the main cheese counter for this company and they clock me IMMEDIATELY
January 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
'there isn't a report card at the end of your shift...but if you need one we can make it together' — i work ONE training shift at the main cheese counter for this company and they clock me IMMEDIATELY
twenty nine-year olds assuming i’m both younger than my husband and also three years younger than i actually am is somehow deeply flattering i will not be taking questions at this time
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
twenty nine-year olds assuming i’m both younger than my husband and also three years younger than i actually am is somehow deeply flattering i will not be taking questions at this time
a group of youths yelled at me to ‘whip it out’ as i ran by them this afternoon and honestly i did not like that one bit
January 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
a group of youths yelled at me to ‘whip it out’ as i ran by them this afternoon and honestly i did not like that one bit
‘i’ll skip lunch at work today and stay healthy’ (eats four champagne chocolate bonbons throughout shift)
well, that failed
well, that failed
January 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
‘i’ll skip lunch at work today and stay healthy’ (eats four champagne chocolate bonbons throughout shift)
well, that failed
well, that failed
on reflection, hosting a nye party is ideal bc it has a built-in pivot point for folks to start leaving en masse in waves and you really only need a few bottles of bubbly for folks to be happy
January 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM
on reflection, hosting a nye party is ideal bc it has a built-in pivot point for folks to start leaving en masse in waves and you really only need a few bottles of bubbly for folks to be happy
apparently i ran something like 1,800 miles this calendar year and you know what i am choosing to celebrate that
December 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
apparently i ran something like 1,800 miles this calendar year and you know what i am choosing to celebrate that
not all heroes use pigment
December 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
not all heroes use pigment