J. Schuberth (they/them)
@jmschuberth.bsky.social
Writer, crime and sci-fi. PhD, Philosophy of Religion. Love cons, heists & econ. Printmaker. Literacy advocate.
My unpublished novel, Old Bird, won the 2025 Book Pipeline award for Mystery/Thriller!
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
Winners
bookpipeline.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My unpublished novel, Old Bird, won the 2025 Book Pipeline award for Mystery/Thriller!
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)
THis is for @tinakotek.bsky.social who wants to be Oregon’s governor again. Our ed system is in crisis (50th & you don’t declare an emergency?). There are things we can do. They are hard, and it means you start caring about children more than not adults, but that’s what needs to happen.
Louisiana has lots to like:
- 4th grade reading gains second only to MS
- no third grade retention as of the 2024 NAEP, so no risk of selection effect
- 8th grade reading gains
- replication of its model in TN
- portable model that works in any state OR DISTRICT
open.substack.com/pub/karenvai...
- 4th grade reading gains second only to MS
- no third grade retention as of the 2024 NAEP, so no risk of selection effect
- 8th grade reading gains
- replication of its model in TN
- portable model that works in any state OR DISTRICT
open.substack.com/pub/karenvai...
For the antidote to sloppy skepticism about Mississippi, look to Louisiana
Tired of the Mississippi mistrust doom loop? Louisiana offers a counterweight. The Bayou State deserves more attention for its own smart model, anyway.
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
THis is for @tinakotek.bsky.social who wants to be Oregon’s governor again. Our ed system is in crisis (50th & you don’t declare an emergency?). There are things we can do. They are hard, and it means you start caring about children more than not adults, but that’s what needs to happen.
A good book, a warm jumper, what more could a @alicefraser.bsky.social @thebugle.bsky.social fan want for the holidays. (This cricket bats are a nice touch).
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A good book, a warm jumper, what more could a @alicefraser.bsky.social @thebugle.bsky.social fan want for the holidays. (This cricket bats are a nice touch).
Are you into the second person? If YOU are, you’ll love listening to comic sans @joznorris.bsky.social & long-haired anthropologist @alicefraser.bsky.social talk Egyptian gods as Aliens, shop keeper quest-inomics, and how to choose your own avant- garde adventure. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Choose Your Own Adventure // Fighting Fantasy // Spider-Man | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Joz Norris
shows.acast.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Are you into the second person? If YOU are, you’ll love listening to comic sans @joznorris.bsky.social & long-haired anthropologist @alicefraser.bsky.social talk Egyptian gods as Aliens, shop keeper quest-inomics, and how to choose your own avant- garde adventure. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Just listened to first 2 episodes, must listen for anyone interested in creativity, and in the film/tv industry. So interesting.
I'm part of a new podcast with showrunner Kat Viken where we discuss the impact of AI on creative careers, with celebrity guests in film, TV, comedy and arts.
Check out AI & The Creative Professional!
🎧 https://pod.link/1850401719
Check out AI & The Creative Professional!
🎧 https://pod.link/1850401719
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Just listened to first 2 episodes, must listen for anyone interested in creativity, and in the film/tv industry. So interesting.
Bow down, press your face to the dirt, b/c it’s another great convo w/ @katestam.bsky.social & quadrologist @alicefraser.bsky.social about Lordly prancing, the material side of questing, tell-tale textures, iPhone face & why we can move on from JK whatever her name. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
George AI Martin? Is it art? | Realms Unknown
With Kate Samas
shows.acast.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Bow down, press your face to the dirt, b/c it’s another great convo w/ @katestam.bsky.social & quadrologist @alicefraser.bsky.social about Lordly prancing, the material side of questing, tell-tale textures, iPhone face & why we can move on from JK whatever her name. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Just voted for @gradyhendrix.bsky.social Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (Way good!). Then went to Fantasy and voted for @aptshadow.bsky.social Shroud--- foggy planet fun! Go vote for something you love.
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
Opening Round: Vote for the Readers' Favorite Horror of 2025!
Discover the Readers' Favorite Horror in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
www.goodreads.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Just voted for @gradyhendrix.bsky.social Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (Way good!). Then went to Fantasy and voted for @aptshadow.bsky.social Shroud--- foggy planet fun! Go vote for something you love.
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
Trouble defanging a deadly cooch? No problem. Let sloppy saluter @tpneenan.bsky.social & sexy assassin @alicefraser.bsky.social show you the way as they talk improvised crampons, muscular sci-fi, hot girl trolley problems, & Predator for the kiddos! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Villains as heroes // Plur1bus // Improvised crampons | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan
shows.acast.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Trouble defanging a deadly cooch? No problem. Let sloppy saluter @tpneenan.bsky.social & sexy assassin @alicefraser.bsky.social show you the way as they talk improvised crampons, muscular sci-fi, hot girl trolley problems, & Predator for the kiddos! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Are you dead? No problem. Grab some bone lube & enjoy DNF absolutionist @frogcroakley.bsky.social & rim joker @alicefraser.bsky.social as they talk paleo fauna, Robocop ontology, & books 4 bad holidays. Plus, Alice defends her extremely competent eyelining skills. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Ontologypunk // RimWorld // RoboCop | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Nate Crawley
shows.acast.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Are you dead? No problem. Grab some bone lube & enjoy DNF absolutionist @frogcroakley.bsky.social & rim joker @alicefraser.bsky.social as they talk paleo fauna, Robocop ontology, & books 4 bad holidays. Plus, Alice defends her extremely competent eyelining skills. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Just finished @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social's Hummingbird Salamander. The protagonist is one of the best female characters I've ever read. The play between her psyche and her physical body in how she perceives herself and how others do too, is phenomenal. I'd read a book of this woman doing anything.
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Just finished @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social's Hummingbird Salamander. The protagonist is one of the best female characters I've ever read. The play between her psyche and her physical body in how she perceives herself and how others do too, is phenomenal. I'd read a book of this woman doing anything.
One of the smartest women on the planet is going to be co-chair!!!!!
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
One of the smartest women on the planet is going to be co-chair!!!!!
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TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
Problems with the pressure differential of your portals? Join always clever @alicefraser.bsky.social & analogue de-Dunker @tpneenan.bsky.social as they take on bad dads, Brechtian mirror face punching no-nos, & why rosé does NOT pair well with a game of Portals. 🤮 shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Portals // Frankenstein // Vorkosigan Saga | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan
shows.acast.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Problems with the pressure differential of your portals? Join always clever @alicefraser.bsky.social & analogue de-Dunker @tpneenan.bsky.social as they take on bad dads, Brechtian mirror face punching no-nos, & why rosé does NOT pair well with a game of Portals. 🤮 shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Study up on your spelling with theoretical juggler @myqkaplan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social (not her real name) as they talk Bruce Lee, the semantics of bean bag chairs, Grim Dark cynicism, and the names of all the molecules in 1/2 glass of water.
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Words of power // Magic of language // Earthsea | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Myq Kaplan
shows.acast.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Study up on your spelling with theoretical juggler @myqkaplan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social (not her real name) as they talk Bruce Lee, the semantics of bean bag chairs, Grim Dark cynicism, and the names of all the molecules in 1/2 glass of water.
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Even Evil Rory Gilmore backed by affective altruism is no match 4 @alicefraser.bsky.social talking 2 herself about muscular Barbie, why competency porn characters need not be evil, & what to do when you’re starstruck by(OMG!) @garthnix.bsky.social (grab your 5000SPF) shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Fan fiction // Alchemised // Alan Moore | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser
shows.acast.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Even Evil Rory Gilmore backed by affective altruism is no match 4 @alicefraser.bsky.social talking 2 herself about muscular Barbie, why competency porn characters need not be evil, & what to do when you’re starstruck by(OMG!) @garthnix.bsky.social (grab your 5000SPF) shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Great interview w/ @alfranken.bsky.social & @davidhogg.bsky.social. Just became monthly donor to Leaders We Deserve--they're doing hte work and doing in a smart way. www.alfranken.com/listen/david...
David Hogg on Electing Young Progressive Dems – AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.
www.alfranken.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Great interview w/ @alfranken.bsky.social & @davidhogg.bsky.social. Just became monthly donor to Leaders We Deserve--they're doing hte work and doing in a smart way. www.alfranken.com/listen/david...
For those in the literacy world, this is my dream. Can you imagine if #kareemweaver was a Superintendent and #KymonaBurk was head advisor!!!!! If NYC passes, we need @tinakotek.bsky.social to hire them to run Oregon's DOE. www.robertcarroll.nyc/literacy
Assemblymember Robert Carroll's Literacy Action Plan for New York
www.robertcarroll.nyc
October 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For those in the literacy world, this is my dream. Can you imagine if #kareemweaver was a Superintendent and #KymonaBurk was head advisor!!!!! If NYC passes, we need @tinakotek.bsky.social to hire them to run Oregon's DOE. www.robertcarroll.nyc/literacy
Reposted by J. Schuberth (they/them)
Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles.
More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles.
More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Reposted by J. Schuberth (they/them)
thank you for your service
The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."
Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest
The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."
www.oregonlive.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
thank you for your service
If you think art doesn’t matter, listen to this. The @economist.com does a great job of recreating the trial where the judge wouldn’t read the play on trial so the defendants inserted it into their testimony. It’s bonkers. www.economist.com/podcasts/202...
The trial of Yevgenia Berkovich
What the return of the show trial means for Russia
www.economist.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If you think art doesn’t matter, listen to this. The @economist.com does a great job of recreating the trial where the judge wouldn’t read the play on trial so the defendants inserted it into their testimony. It’s bonkers. www.economist.com/podcasts/202...
Thank you @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social for being the kid in the front row asking questions we all want to ask. Fascinating convo about what AI actually is, but also, can you have him back on to talk more about what he said about why countries will share limits on AI(min 1:11). Sliver of hope?
The most immediate threat of AI is not the technology running amok on its own, but how it will be wielded by the business leaders that own it.
October 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social for being the kid in the front row asking questions we all want to ask. Fascinating convo about what AI actually is, but also, can you have him back on to talk more about what he said about why countries will share limits on AI(min 1:11). Sliver of hope?
Get your box of tissues, b/c all your holes are going to leak when you hear this tale of woe.
Thank you @alicefraser.bsky.social & @podchris.bsky.social for making art and trying to share it. Love the book, sorry about capitalism, can’t wait for your next adventure
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Thank you @alicefraser.bsky.social & @podchris.bsky.social for making art and trying to share it. Love the book, sorry about capitalism, can’t wait for your next adventure
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
We made a hit book, and saw none of the money! Chris and Alice Unleashed!!! B'Ankruptcy Edition | Realms Unknown
With Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner
shows.acast.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Get your box of tissues, b/c all your holes are going to leak when you hear this tale of woe.
Thank you @alicefraser.bsky.social & @podchris.bsky.social for making art and trying to share it. Love the book, sorry about capitalism, can’t wait for your next adventure
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Thank you @alicefraser.bsky.social & @podchris.bsky.social for making art and trying to share it. Love the book, sorry about capitalism, can’t wait for your next adventure
shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...
Portland: October 18th, Waterfront, 12-4. See you there. People need to see the hell scape that is Portland. Let’s show them. #nokings www.nokings.org#map
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Portland: October 18th, Waterfront, 12-4. See you there. People need to see the hell scape that is Portland. Let’s show them. #nokings www.nokings.org#map
Got to hear Oregon’s AG @danrayfield.bsky.social talk about how OR’s DOJ is fighting back against federal takeover. When asked how we all help: win back the HOUSE. @movementvoter.bsky.social is doing the work—please donate. movement.vote
Movement Voter Project
MVP funds local organizing and movement-building groups working to shift culture, win power, and shape policy.
movement.vote
October 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Got to hear Oregon’s AG @danrayfield.bsky.social talk about how OR’s DOJ is fighting back against federal takeover. When asked how we all help: win back the HOUSE. @movementvoter.bsky.social is doing the work—please donate. movement.vote