Austin Govella
@austingovella.bsky.social
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Austin Govella
@austingovella.bsky.social
· Oct 18
I wrote a tiny book on workshop facilitation called Work the Room. It's $9.99 on Amazon. Learn how to lead collaboration in front of a room full of strangers:
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Work-Room-co...
Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/work...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Work-Room-co...
Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/work...
Taco truck tacos for lunch.... they gave me ground beef instead of fajita, but it wasn't too bad
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Taco truck tacos for lunch.... they gave me ground beef instead of fajita, but it wasn't too bad
I often have to remind myself that I am an expert and that my rationale for something is probably good enough rather than looking for validation or support somewhere.
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I often have to remind myself that I am an expert and that my rationale for something is probably good enough rather than looking for validation or support somewhere.
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I made a new November playlist for you! It's half new music, half new-ish to vintage, and lasts all afternoon.
It's on 8 platforms so everyone can listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, YouTube & LastFM 🎧🎶🎸 #NewMusic #NowPlaying #Music shiveryourtimbers.ca/blog/schmutz...
It's on 8 platforms so everyone can listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, YouTube & LastFM 🎧🎶🎸 #NewMusic #NowPlaying #Music shiveryourtimbers.ca/blog/schmutz...
Schmutzie’s November 2025 Playlist | ShiverYourTimbers.ca
This playlist is out on 8 platforms, and 49% of the songs are from 2025. The complete original playlist is almost 5 hours long with 78 songs across 8 decades and 18 genres.
shiveryourtimbers.ca
November 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I made a new November playlist for you! It's half new music, half new-ish to vintage, and lasts all afternoon.
It's on 8 platforms so everyone can listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, YouTube & LastFM 🎧🎶🎸 #NewMusic #NowPlaying #Music shiveryourtimbers.ca/blog/schmutz...
It's on 8 platforms so everyone can listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, YouTube & LastFM 🎧🎶🎸 #NewMusic #NowPlaying #Music shiveryourtimbers.ca/blog/schmutz...
Lunch was a caesar salad today with a Twix to cleanse the pallet. Recommended.
November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Lunch was a caesar salad today with a Twix to cleanse the pallet. Recommended.
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I finally got the November playlist out! It's on 8 platforms so everyone can listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, YouTube & Last[dot]fm.
Enjoy 🎤🎧🎶🎸
Enjoy 🎤🎧🎶🎸
November 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I finally got the November playlist out! It's on 8 platforms so everyone can listen: Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music, YouTube & Last[dot]fm.
Enjoy 🎤🎧🎶🎸
Enjoy 🎤🎧🎶🎸
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today we celebrate one of the best club songs of all time
youtu.be/dTISF4ZwjMg?...
youtu.be/dTISF4ZwjMg?...
Ministry - Every Day Is Halloween (Squirrely Version) [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Cleopatra Records
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October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
today we celebrate one of the best club songs of all time
youtu.be/dTISF4ZwjMg?...
youtu.be/dTISF4ZwjMg?...
Auditing a pest control site and all the pictures of little bugs are giving me the heebie jeebies
October 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Auditing a pest control site and all the pictures of little bugs are giving me the heebie jeebies
I really dislike shows where the plot requires the main character do something stupid. That always feels cheap.
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I really dislike shows where the plot requires the main character do something stupid. That always feels cheap.
I love how my Indian colleagues have a tendency to sprinkle "and whatnot" into their responses. Everyone needs to do this... and whatnot.
October 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I love how my Indian colleagues have a tendency to sprinkle "and whatnot" into their responses. Everyone needs to do this... and whatnot.
In other news, this “Bugatti” remix is a bouncey little banger: www.youtube.com/watch?v=teN4...
Tiga - Bugatti (CID Remix) [Official Visualizer]
YouTube video by Armada Music TV
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October 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM
In other news, this “Bugatti” remix is a bouncey little banger: www.youtube.com/watch?v=teN4...
Lebanon Hanover!
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Lebanon Hanover!
I think Frankenstein resonates with me because that's how I see creative acts. You assemble the most beautiful, relevant pieces and then stitch them together with as much passion and craft as you have, and somewhere along the way, it comes alive of its own accord and lives with its own free will.
October 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I think Frankenstein resonates with me because that's how I see creative acts. You assemble the most beautiful, relevant pieces and then stitch them together with as much passion and craft as you have, and somewhere along the way, it comes alive of its own accord and lives with its own free will.
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'#SoftCell bandmate, Marc Almond, said: "Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn’t be where I am without you.”'
R.I.P. Dave Ball
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R.I.P. Dave Ball
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October 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
'#SoftCell bandmate, Marc Almond, said: "Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn’t be where I am without you.”'
R.I.P. Dave Ball
buff.ly/M52snfB
R.I.P. Dave Ball
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Every once in a while there’s a song that’s the perfect soundtrack to a scene in your life. “This girl called harmony” by Attrition is one of those songs for me, perfectly encapsulating my first significant relationship and first wife. It always cuts the same. m.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Pv...
Attrition - A girl called harmony
YouTube video by attrition
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October 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Every once in a while there’s a song that’s the perfect soundtrack to a scene in your life. “This girl called harmony” by Attrition is one of those songs for me, perfectly encapsulating my first significant relationship and first wife. It always cuts the same. m.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Pv...
Got our Halloween graveyard put out
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Got our Halloween graveyard put out
Currently watching a ninja turtles movie with ODB on the soundtrack. All the songs are old school hip hop.
October 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Currently watching a ninja turtles movie with ODB on the soundtrack. All the songs are old school hip hop.
And then Houston does something like this, and you’re like, “this town ain’t bad”.
(I love the di name: Pachuco Boogie Sound System)
(I love the di name: Pachuco Boogie Sound System)
October 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
And then Houston does something like this, and you’re like, “this town ain’t bad”.
(I love the di name: Pachuco Boogie Sound System)
(I love the di name: Pachuco Boogie Sound System)
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On the release of their career-defining 5LP boxed set, electroclash guerilla girls Alex Murray-Leslie and Anat Ben-David guide Lucy O’Brien through 10 key Chicks on Speed moments
The Strange World Of… #ChicksOnSpeed
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The Strange World Of… #ChicksOnSpeed
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October 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On the release of their career-defining 5LP boxed set, electroclash guerilla girls Alex Murray-Leslie and Anat Ben-David guide Lucy O’Brien through 10 key Chicks on Speed moments
The Strange World Of… #ChicksOnSpeed
buff.ly/7PLt3tA
The Strange World Of… #ChicksOnSpeed
buff.ly/7PLt3tA
Took the kids to the Renaissance Festival and this is the only pic I got. Alexander had a blast. Not so sure about the camel.
October 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Took the kids to the Renaissance Festival and this is the only pic I got. Alexander had a blast. Not so sure about the camel.
Peacemaker continues to be the one show where I watch the opening credits. The dancing is hypnotic.
October 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Peacemaker continues to be the one show where I watch the opening credits. The dancing is hypnotic.
Heading to see Wet Leg and Japanese breakfast tonight: two tours on one stage. Pretty sweet
October 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Heading to see Wet Leg and Japanese breakfast tonight: two tours on one stage. Pretty sweet
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THREE 👏 more 👏 days! 👏
Shape the conversation at IAC26 and submit your proposal today!
📅 EXTENDED Deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Shape the conversation at IAC26 and submit your proposal today!
📅 EXTENDED Deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
October 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
THREE 👏 more 👏 days! 👏
Shape the conversation at IAC26 and submit your proposal today!
📅 EXTENDED Deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Shape the conversation at IAC26 and submit your proposal today!
📅 EXTENDED Deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Submit your talk or poster today:
🔗 linktr.ee/theiaconf
Started the 7yo in Cub Scouts, like I need another obligation in my week, but it's going well so far, and he's having a blast.
October 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Started the 7yo in Cub Scouts, like I need another obligation in my week, but it's going well so far, and he's having a blast.
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You couldn't have a podcast with me and @sladner.bsky.social without talking about...interviewing. Here's Sam talking about talking about interviewing --- or interviewing about talking? We don't know! 🤪 Episodes of "Off the Path with Sam and Steve" come out **this Friday** so find out for yourself!
October 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
You couldn't have a podcast with me and @sladner.bsky.social without talking about...interviewing. Here's Sam talking about talking about interviewing --- or interviewing about talking? We don't know! 🤪 Episodes of "Off the Path with Sam and Steve" come out **this Friday** so find out for yourself!