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Jeffrey Thames, The Rocking Disco Santa Claus
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Public radio vet* and trivial music zealot. Averse to fascists, A.I. and high fructose corn syrup (makes me sleepy)

he/him|houston 🐧

* mixcloud.com/soundawakeradio
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vjbigsuit.bsky.social
My heart weeps each year for the 93-year-old kids that age out of “The Christmas Song”
December 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
My second-favorite Christmas single of all time

I’ll share #1 if/when it pops up on my feed
December 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
The White House surrenders at 138 million views. Sabrina wins.
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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jabartlett.bsky.social
here i am writing about that radio station in the Twin Cities that got stuck the other night
Two-and-a-Half Hours
Every radio jock who worked in the old days has stories. A record stuck on the air, a tape cartridge got eaten in mid-commercial, a telephone feed dropped off and the dial tone got on the air, or the transmitter quit unexpectedly. It was an "oh shit" moment but you fixed it, maybe you made a joke about it, and you moved on with your show.
thjkoc.net
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
I never considered it before this morning but hell yeah

(Incidentally the single was released 50 years ago today. Even if you don’t agree with the holiday assessment it deserves a birthday spin)
jordansorcery.bsky.social Jordan Sorcery @jordansorcery.bsky.social · 2d
About time for that perennial winter discourse!

Is ‘December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)’ by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons a Christmas song?
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
You never need a specific reason for a Stax binge but there are better than such.

Play on, Steve
Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. He was 84.
variety.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
His Master’s Slice
weratedogs.com WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 4d
This dog was spotted politely waiting by a pizza truck. He doesn’t have to say what he wants. They already know his order. It is pizza. 13/10 (IG: lauren.bardini)
a vertical shot of a placid, cloudy day. on the left, a barren tree reaches up to the overcast sky. on the right, a boxy white food truck has parked with its little window propped open for business. you can just make out the word “pizza” in black curly lettering on the front of the truck. in the center of the photo, sitting squarely in the middle of a green bike lane, a rather large dog that resembles a golden retriever or great pyrenees is sitting patiently in profile, staring expectantly at the food truck’s window while basking in the glow of its lights.
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
Dear Santa, this just in
December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
(envision Vampire Sir Ian McKellen gif here)
psblyric.bsky.social Pet Shop Boys lyrics bot @psblyric.bsky.social · 5d
Every time I see you something happens to me
like a chain reaction between you and me
My heart starts missing a beat
My heart starts missing a beat
every time
Oh oh oh, every time
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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oldinprintads.bsky.social
From America, Dec 1952: Records ad from RCA Victor

(+Marian Anderson Sings Spirituals; Beethoven Symphony No. 9; Perry Como - Merry Christmas Music; Christmas with Eddie Fisher; Country Classics - Eddy Arnold; Spike Jones; Chopin Waltzes; Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, and more)
This is a vintage advertisement for a variety of RCA Victor records, showcasing different musical genres and artists suitable for gifting. It features classical, pop, Christmas, and children's records with suggested retail prices. It also promotes the RCA Victor Show. PICK YOUR PRESENTS FROM THIS PAGE Give RCA Victor Records. The gift that keeps on giving. 45, $5.14 Long Play, $4.67. 45, $8.60 Long Play, $11.44 78, $4.61 "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. 78, $4.61 "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. 45, $8.60 Long Play, $5.72. 78, $3.66 45, $2.83 Long Play, $4.67. 78, $3.57 45, $3.10. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. 78, $3.57 45, $3.10. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. 78, $3.72 "EP 45", $1.47. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. 45, $5.14 Long Play, $5.72. 78, $7.59 45, $6.29 Long Play, $5.72. 78, $4.97 45, $3.99 Long Play, $4.67. 78, $3.57 45, $3.10. 78, $3.10 45, $3.10. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. Long $6.29. Long $5.72. 78, $1.05 45, $1.05. 78, $1.00 45, $.89. "EP 45", $2.94 Long Play, $3.15. Tune in the RCA Victor Show starring DENNIS DAY Friday Nights... NBC-TV. Prices suggested list including Federal excise tax. Add local tax. Subject to Government Price Ceiling Regulations.
December 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
Deposit your lumpy sums here
December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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bowiesongs.bsky.social
Well, at least my "should I upgrade my DVD set?" question is answered with a big No. What a disgrace.
klausbromi.bsky.social Bill "Misteltoe" Stinkwater @klausbromi.bsky.social · 7d
Jesus Christ, the "remastered" Beatles Anthology documentary they re-released is filled with AI slop. Look at John and Paul's faces, and the "T" on Beatles.
November 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
Not pictured:
randomtvcaps.bsky.social Random TV Caps @randomtvcaps.bsky.social · 7d
Fox | The World's Scariest Police Chases 5 | October 29, 1999; 9:00pm
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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marawilson.bsky.social
Nothing’s gonna beat the time a family member told me he loved my work on “Jackoff Horseman”, though
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
MUST. HAVE. J K L

PLUS DAVE
battlearmordad.bsky.social Battle Armor Dad @battlearmordad.bsky.social · 9d
Slippers 1984 JCPenney
Cartoon, Muppet and toy character slippers for kids in a vintage Christmas Catalog
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
With that title? At that price? I’m the first in line
suleikhasnyder.bsky.social Suleikha Snyder @suleikhasnyder.bsky.social · 9d
For a limited time, you can grab my award-winning novella, TIKKA CHANCE ON ME, for just $0.99! Trucker and Pinky are a cheap date! But, sorry, you'll have to procure your own samosas.

Buy links: books2read.com/u/mKKrNv
A square light blue promo graphic with the words “Time to Tikka Chance” in red block letters at the top and “99 cent sale” in the same font in the lower right corner. Amazon, Apple, B&N and Kobo are listed as vendors. In the middle of the square is the illustrated cover of Tikka Chance on Me, which shows a bearded blond white man leaning against a black truck. He’s appreciating the view of a pretty brown-skinned and black-haired South Asian woman who’s teasingly looking over her shoulder and holding a plate of samosas. To the side of the cover is a review quote from Entertainment Weekly that says “An emotionally involving, out-of-this-world sexy love story.”
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
I’m also foregoing “Alice’s Restaurant” this year on the same principle
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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vjbigsuit.bsky.social
the VJBigSuit
THANKSGIVING VIDEO BREAK 1985

an hour+ cornucopia of classics on the charts and in the clubs forty Novembers ago

stream/dl

drive.google.com/file/d/1firO...
Richard Page, frontman for Mr. Mister, behind the wheel of a large roofless automobile
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
For our evening viewers (accent on “eve”)
vjbigsuit.bsky.social Jeffrey Thames, The Rocking Disco Santa Claus @vjbigsuit.bsky.social · 10d
the VJBigSuit
THANKSGIVING VIDEO BREAK 1985

an hour+ cornucopia of classics on the charts and in the clubs forty Novembers ago

stream/dl

drive.google.com/file/d/1firO...
Richard Page, frontman for Mr. Mister, behind the wheel of a large roofless automobile
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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wilburwurthless.bsky.social
Look kids! It’s Ask Jeeves! Over here Jeeves!
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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nedraggett.bsky.social
Pretty remarkable thread, really. The past is not all that past.
alshipley.bsky.social Al Shipley @alshipley.bsky.social · 10d
started thinking about living musicians born in the 1930s...Willie Nelson, Sonny Rollins, John Williams, Buddy Guy, Yoko Ono, Herb Alpert, Mavis Staples, Johnny Mathis, Frankie Valli, Ron Carter, Pat Boone, Bill Wyman, Grace Slick, Mike Stoller, Judy Collins, Shirley Bassey, Neil Sedaka,
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
I’ve heard of being shitcanned but this is ridiculous
eltopo71.com El Topo 🍁 @eltopo71.com · 10d
This product failed to sell well in English speaking countries, for some reason.
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
Hide your creepy girls

#TurkeyDayEve
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
Given the difference in pronunciation between the river and my family I need a “THAMES, actually” variant
petshopboys.co.uk Pet Shop Boys @petshopboys.co.uk · 10d
Pet Shop Boys today announce “VERY THAMES”, a new collaboration with THAMES MMXX. comprising two limited edition skateboard decks in tribute to PSB’s “Very” album.

www.thamesmmxx.com/products/pet...
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
vjbigsuit.bsky.social
Between Wild Horses on the tube and “Morning Desire” on the Hot 100, November 1985 was Peak Memory Hole Kenny Rogers
jefito.com Jeff Giles @jefito.com · 12d
Shat in a cowboy hat! My latest Nielsens column looks at what we were (and weren't) watching 40 years ago this week: www.jefitoblog.com/the-nielsens...
The Nielsens: November 11-17, 1985
What we were (and weren't) watching 40 years ago
www.jefitoblog.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM