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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 14h

Really enjoyed this interview and the feelings he expresses about his life and career.

Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 14h

Im trying to engage less with social generally as I do not like the feeling of working for any tech companies and frankly do not enjoy how most people talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness rn. So I am trying to be about it more than talk about it these days. Finding real connection

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 14h

I like the art of different seasons of sport. Reminds me of good times, where we won even if the team didn’t. Not just art art but all creative expressions that represent enthusiasm and deep care. Even if it is bad. Sometimes the bad art is the best art.

A screenshot from the classic educational video Tennessee Titans Named after Inbred Defeated Greek Gods. It is children’s dolls that share that the Titans of Greek mythology were the product of Uranus having sex with his mom.

This is famous fan art of David Carr that was in wide circulation in the early years of the franchise. I saved it because so much care went into it and the artist gave me permission. What a very durable and kind quarterback.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 15h

I am obsessed with the early bond movies due to Sir Ken Adam. I sometimes run design choices thru my “would Sir Ken like this” thought experiment. www.deutsche-kinemathek.de/en/collectio...

Ken Adam Archive | Deutsche Kinemathek

Online program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the production designer's birth.

www.deutsche-kinemathek.de

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 15h

GAIL! So good to *see* you

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 15h

Ok I just reread my quotes and I still feel very good about them. I have been experiencing the Texans season in a different way than some, maybe more meta and less in the weeds. I trust this crew as much as any.

Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Jun 28

Unsure how many #Texans are on here, but here are some of my goodass quotes about quality football athlonsports.com/nfl/houston-...

DeMeco Ryans Sets High Bar for Ascending Texans

A young roster loaded with promise has the perfect head coach leading them, with the same lofty standards he operated under when he wore the same helmet himself.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 15h

I know I missed this post but yes, that tailgate was SPECTACULAR. Very donut forward compared to normal. I judged the Blue Crew Chili Cookoff they do when TN comes to town. It was delicious, I added Vitamin F, for FRITO. We laughed and laughed. A group went to Alabama Ice House after 😎🙌

Lone Spot Tailgate just south of NRG Stadium. Steph Stradley is wearing a Football Heaven velvet jacket with HOF Andre Johnson beating Courtland Finnegan. She is next to Aurel, a proud member of the French Texans.

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MiGhoul Squeals 👻🎃 @miggiesmalls.bsky.social · 10d

hung out with @stephstradley.bsky.social who’s in town for acl. blessed that my charm allows me to have wonderful friends

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · 15h

This was a spectacular day. #Texans crush Ravens like what good teams do to struggling teams. Saw a bunch of bands. Recruited some Spanish Texans fans, and we danced.

Steph Stradley wearing a red Hunter jersey and a straw feathered western at the Austin City Limit Festival

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Jun 28

Exactly and some kinds of culture talk is BS and corny. Especially when a guy tells you one thing but doesn’t live it. Really hard to get any org going one direction.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Jun 28

Prefer your #Texans vibes via video? I got you. I’ve been writing about the team since 2006, my current thoughts can be found below.

BONUS:
I also give the definitive Texans BBQ view which is not a debate for me youtu.be/fznkYlbiyMQ

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Jun 28

Unsure how many #Texans are on here, but here are some of my goodass quotes about quality football athlonsports.com/nfl/houston-...

DeMeco Ryans Sets High Bar for Ascending Texans

A young roster loaded with promise has the perfect head coach leading them, with the same lofty standards he operated under when he wore the same helmet himself.

athlonsports.com

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Elle-isson Becker @grammarous.bsky.social · May 20

Oh hello @stephstradley.bsky.social in my email 👋🤘

Houston Press email with the headline “Ranking the Houston Texans’ 2025 Road Trips” with a picture of Texans fans in front of NRG Stadium.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · May 5

oh man must be nice to be a multiple parade team. championship parades rule

Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · May 5

This is lovely. I adore New Orleans parade culture. Went to this SB parade and helped volunteers untangle beads and give them out. They told me the histories of all the bands and groups, what they are known for. Really an uplifting time. This tho! 👇

Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · May 5

On a lighter note, the Eagles fans who met at the Super Bowl parade got married and the Vows story is really quite sweet

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/s...

Eagles fans kiss at the Super Bowl parade

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 21

I like all unis where if it is not traditional, it is something you can see instantly on sports clips and instantly know what team. Like to me that isn’t essential but cool if it works out

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Matt Johnson @matthewjohnson.bsky.social · Apr 12

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 12

Do not be sorry I really had meant to sort that earlier. Anyway, this is a reminder that I need to check bsky more on the reg. I’m kind of limiting my social tbqh. Also this week was A Lot and that is actually Fine.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 6

lol Texans the people not Texans the players. I know it exists because I experienced it, saw people videoing it.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 4

I love discovering that Val Kilmer loved MacGruber as much as I do.

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 4

Yay we found each other!

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 3

Yo I keep finding more of my friends and future friends here. 2025 is A MASSIVELY RELEVANT HOUSTON SPORTS YEAR. I NEED TO FIND ALL MY PEOPLES.

Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Jan 22

Yes! Our Lone Spot Tailgate won the first #Texans 2025 Tailgater of the Game. ‼️ We aren’t big or fancy but there was so much love and feast. Was an extremely uplifting day. We got to keep practicing getting our minds right and vibes impeccable. Champion Hearted, we make and celebrate all Ws. 😎🙌❤️🏆

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Feb 23

Time to play: #PlatformJuiceTest. Can a platforms’ members find the answer in a kind and loving way?

Item: photos or videos of #Texans in an Audi Q5 playing tuba along canal street after the #NFL Super Bowl in a respectful celebratory brass way.

I don’t have them. They exist. Please pass the test

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Stephanie Stradley @stephstradley.bsky.social · Apr 3

I like all kinds of interesting convos. If other people enjoy them too, cool.

The most important takeaway. Be kind to Houston people trying to do cool stuff. Harsh words are usually unnecessary among friends.

Robert Land | Houston Sports Talk Podcast Host @hstpodcast.bsky.social · Mar 11

New Texans Content!
Huge thx to @StephStradley for helping me break down Texans Free Agency (so far)!!!
🏈 Texans Reshape O-Line!
🏈 Was Gardner-Johnson Steal?
🏈 Christian Kirk, Justin Watson & Braxton Berrios: New WR Room?
🏈 Nick Caley Thoughts

Texans Dump Tunsil, Mason & Kenyon: Caserio reshapes O-Line & Steals Gardner-Johnson!

YouTube video by Houston Sports Talk with Robert Land

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lindsey adler @lindseyadler.bsky.social · Mar 30

This story is really meaningful to me because I have been thinking about vert skating and its peaks and valleys (lol) for nearly a year. In reporting, I learned a lot about something I thought I already understood. I hope you'll find it interesting, too. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/s...

Tony Hawk Hopes Enthusiasm for Vert Skating Can Bring it Back to Olympics (Gift Article)

With the help of social media, a new generation is resurrecting the sport’s most spectacular form. Tony Hawk hopes Olympic organizers are paying attention.

www.nytimes.com

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