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Jason Grosman

@jsgrosman.bsky.social

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Senior software engineer at NPR, building tech to support public radio and keep membership strong. Fan of sci-fi and fantasy, D&D, poker, regular and cryptic crosswords, used books, classic movies, and video games. Mostly, I just lurk. He/Him

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Nov 16

It’s nice not to be worried about how rapidly Bluesky is growing or if it’s too much or not enough like Twitter. My follower count is statistically identical to zero, so I’m just here to scroll and chew bubblegum, and I’m all out of bubblegum.

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Oct 1

New fiscal year, new shop. Check out all the new swag at shop.npr.org. Some really fashion forward stuff, and I believe this is only the beginning. Great job everyone!

The Official NPR Shop

National Public Radio, Inc.

shop.npr.org

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Sep 12

Holes. Ferris Bueller. Princess Bride. Muppet Movie.

Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Sep 12

Live Tiny Desk! I wish I could be in the office today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2CW...

Ed Sheeran: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Otis Hart @spotieotis.bsky.social · Sep 12

Hi, everyone. As you probably know, NPR lost its federal funding this year. So NPR Music is trying something new to keep the music playing: Tiny Desk Donations on YouTube.

If you’ve ever enjoyed our little series that could, please consider showing your support 2day: www.youtube.com/live/Q2CW9TZ...

Ed Sheeran: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Aug 21

For those of you asking where your donation can do the most good, this site is your answer. It's gonna take this kind of quick, creative problem-solving to keep public media working for everyone.

Adopt A Station @adoptastation.org · Aug 21

Last month, Congress voted to end public media’s federal funding. Now, local stations across the country are at risk of going dark.

That’s why we built adoptastation.org — a simple way to support a station in need.

Adopt one. Spread the word. Save public media.

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wrote up a little RIP to a piece of work software that I've been working on for 20+ years.
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After 10+ years of hearing that we'll be off Seamus within a year or two, the last bit of functionality was moved into a more modern system this week. | Jason Grosman

After 10+ years of hearing that we'll be off Seamus within a year or two, the last bit of functionality was moved into a more modern system this week. Seamus was NPR's home-grown Content Management Sy...

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Aug 5

It's tulips all the way down. I don't know how any article about a speculative bubble can completely avoid mentioning Dutch Tulip mania, the first one of these.

Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jul 29

Tell your goofball that his spelling bee would take me weeks to solve. Weeks! 930 words with 53 pangrams!! He needs to watch out for that S and also for ER. The NYT (almost) never includes those combos, because how well they work.

Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jul 29

It’s a favorite in our house. My oldest is big into puzzles, too. They do a lot of puzzle hunts.

Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jul 29

Have you subscribed to Games magazine yet?

Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jul 20

adoptastation.org
Just launched today!

Adopt A Station

adoptastation.org

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Esther Ciammachilli @estherc.bsky.social · Jul 19

Below are prices for different streaming services. Subscriptions range from $7.99/month to $95.99/month. These are *required* payments.

YOU CAN DONATE ANY AMOUNT YOU WANT TO YOUR NPR/PBS STATIONS. YOU’LL GET WAY MORE FROM THEM. THEY ARE PUBLIC SERVICES. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY, NOT BILLIONAIRES.

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jul 17

Happy Anniversary!

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · Jul 15

There are actually a lot of journalists out there doing their jobs. All day, every day. Just look at the sites of any major newspaper, magazine or NPR.org.

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jul 10

NPR got a shoutout for adding the funding tag to podcast feeds. Nice when we can do something simple that might have a big impact. podnews.net/update/podca...

Funding feature brings new opportunities to podcasting

A Podcasting 2.0 feature that is being used by NPR

podnews.net

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NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · Jul 8

🎉 You asked, we said...alright! Here's your chance to experience a LIVE Tiny Desk Concert at NPR HQ in D.C.✈️

Enter for FREE and support the NPR Network for extra entries!
Enter here: tinyurl.com/22kyj72s

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jun 12

This is the kind of laser-focused geekery that I live for. The true Turing Test is explaining the Spider-Man Clone Saga to your grandmother.

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NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · Jun 11

Tomorrow, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on whether or not to claw back federal funding for public media. Now is the time to act.

Urge Congress to preserve one of America's greatest resources. It takes 20 seconds to send a letter to your lawmakers here: n.pr/3FAzQlq

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Jun 11

There's a lot going on with politics and public media, but NPR bringing back the intern program is a strong endorsement and investment in the next generation. Share, if you have a young person in your life who might be interested. www.npr.org/about-npr/18...

Want To Be An NPR Intern?

A learning experience like no other. Find out how you can contribute your diverse talents to gain invaluable experience at the heart of a thriving multimedia organization.

www.npr.org

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NPR @npr.org · May 14

If you’re one of the thousands who gave this month – THANK YOU!

We love reading your comments about the role public media plays in your life, and are proud to be here for you.

If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please give what you can now: n.pr/3EYClNR

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · May 4

If you want real drama, make them do the other’s decor, Trading Spaces style.

Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · May 3

Even if I didn’t work there, I would still support public media as an alternative to for-profit news and cultural programming. Sharing this as far as possible.

NPR @npr.org · May 3

A few days ago, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to NPR, the latest in a series of threats to media organizations across the country.

Public media is under threat. Millions depend on the NPR Network every day. Silencing journalism is one way to silence truth and erode the power of the people. Donate now.

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NPR @npr.org · May 1

You count on the NPR Network. Today, supporters like you are donating and sharing what #PublicMediaGives to their communities that no other news service can.

Your support connects small towns, big cities and the millions who call them home. Every dollar makes a difference. Donate now: n.pr/4lFTPPD

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Stephen Thompson @idislikestephen.bsky.social · Apr 17

Today is the day: We've officially launched Tiny Desk Radio, hosted by the great and good Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre! Here, they break down the series' origins and long history with the aid of a few creaky old-timers:

Tiny Desk Radio brings you the behind-the-scenes stories of your favorite concerts

We're bringing the best of Tiny Desk to the airwaves, only on public radio.

www.npr.org

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Jason Grosman @jsgrosman.bsky.social · Apr 7

I’m at 325, for some reason. No idea where most are finding me. I’ve not been posting that much.