Mike Varker
@mikevarker.bsky.social
Voice Actor. Cook. Fighter for Dreams. Active Kyokushin enthusiast.
#DustAnElysianTail | #PrinceOfTennis | #MyTimeatPortia | #DeathBattle | #BROK
VO BOOKING: [email protected]
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#DustAnElysianTail | #PrinceOfTennis | #MyTimeatPortia | #DeathBattle | #BROK
VO BOOKING: [email protected]
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Mike Varker
@mikevarker.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Mike Varker - Character Demo.mp3
Listen to Mike Varker - Character Demo.mp3 by Mike Varker #np on #SoundCloud
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📌CHARACTER AND COMMERCIAL REELS: Hey BlueSky!
I am an Australian Voice Actor based in Geelong, VIC, with over 10 years experience, videogames, webseries, narration, commercial, radio and anime to my name. Available for in-studio and remote recording. SC links to my demo
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I am an Australian Voice Actor based in Geelong, VIC, with over 10 years experience, videogames, webseries, narration, commercial, radio and anime to my name. Available for in-studio and remote recording. SC links to my demo
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If an adult tries to guilt or pressure you into anything - GET OUT. BLOCK AND REPORT.
ALWAYS remember you can say no to people, no matter how “cool” or “famous” they are.
Your comfort and well-being ALWAYS comes first.
ALWAYS remember you can say no to people, no matter how “cool” or “famous” they are.
Your comfort and well-being ALWAYS comes first.
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If an adult tries to guilt or pressure you into anything - GET OUT. BLOCK AND REPORT.
ALWAYS remember you can say no to people, no matter how “cool” or “famous” they are.
Your comfort and well-being ALWAYS comes first.
ALWAYS remember you can say no to people, no matter how “cool” or “famous” they are.
Your comfort and well-being ALWAYS comes first.
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And if you end up as a victim of an abuser, I hope you get the support you need.
Professional help
Personal support
And most of all, people who are there for you especially when it's inconvenient
Worse than an abuser is someone who knows & chooses to ignore it or play both sides
Professional help
Personal support
And most of all, people who are there for you especially when it's inconvenient
Worse than an abuser is someone who knows & chooses to ignore it or play both sides
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
And if you end up as a victim of an abuser, I hope you get the support you need.
Professional help
Personal support
And most of all, people who are there for you especially when it's inconvenient
Worse than an abuser is someone who knows & chooses to ignore it or play both sides
Professional help
Personal support
And most of all, people who are there for you especially when it's inconvenient
Worse than an abuser is someone who knows & chooses to ignore it or play both sides
Two poses made me thinking Kiryu's going "Alright, here's the 411, Majima-san, someone's acting baka towards your Kyodais, you give 'em one of these..." *funk dancing into a tiger drop*
November 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Two poses made me thinking Kiryu's going "Alright, here's the 411, Majima-san, someone's acting baka towards your Kyodais, you give 'em one of these..." *funk dancing into a tiger drop*
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Hey.
Kindly reminder.
Content creators are not your friends just because you like their work. You do not know who we are.
This goes double for anyone under 18; be very careful about interacting with adults.
If any adult makes you feel uncomfortable, DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. RUN.
Kindly reminder.
Content creators are not your friends just because you like their work. You do not know who we are.
This goes double for anyone under 18; be very careful about interacting with adults.
If any adult makes you feel uncomfortable, DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. RUN.
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Hey.
Kindly reminder.
Content creators are not your friends just because you like their work. You do not know who we are.
This goes double for anyone under 18; be very careful about interacting with adults.
If any adult makes you feel uncomfortable, DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. RUN.
Kindly reminder.
Content creators are not your friends just because you like their work. You do not know who we are.
This goes double for anyone under 18; be very careful about interacting with adults.
If any adult makes you feel uncomfortable, DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. RUN.
Got a feeling Zohran could convince Trump to release the Epstein Files unredacted.
Trump Showers Zohran Mamdani With Love In Stunning Meeting youtu.be/mlgqYdPPhN0?...
Trump Showers Zohran Mamdani With Love In Stunning Meeting
YouTube video by The Rational National
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Got a feeling Zohran could convince Trump to release the Epstein Files unredacted.
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This is perfect. A Fox 52 episode podcast about the life of Jesus, apparently built on subterfuge, theft and lies. Many or most of the actors billed as participating had their voices repurposed from other work and didn't even know they were part of it. ew.com/celebrities-...
Kristen Bell, Malcolm McDowell, more had 'no knowledge' their voices would be used in Fox News Jesus podcast
Kristen Bell, Malcolm McDowell, and more stars had 'no knowledge' that their voices would be used in a Fox News podcast about Jesus until this week, as they recorded audio for a separate project 15 ye...
ew.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This is perfect. A Fox 52 episode podcast about the life of Jesus, apparently built on subterfuge, theft and lies. Many or most of the actors billed as participating had their voices repurposed from other work and didn't even know they were part of it. ew.com/celebrities-...
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Just so it's clear. It's not allowing AI because it's trying to create a clean dataset for training AI. It's not because any of the involved parties actually care about human created art.
Demons can lie to you. You have to rebuke them categorically, rather than fold when they say the right words.
Demons can lie to you. You have to rebuke them categorically, rather than fold when they say the right words.
Vine is being rebooted under the name diVine, with funding from Twitter’s former CEO Jack Dorsey.
The app plans to feature more than 10,000 previously archived Vines and does not allow AI-generated content.
(divine.video)
The app plans to feature more than 10,000 previously archived Vines and does not allow AI-generated content.
(divine.video)
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Just so it's clear. It's not allowing AI because it's trying to create a clean dataset for training AI. It's not because any of the involved parties actually care about human created art.
Demons can lie to you. You have to rebuke them categorically, rather than fold when they say the right words.
Demons can lie to you. You have to rebuke them categorically, rather than fold when they say the right words.
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Im gonna save y'all from giving Starbucks any money because fuck'em.
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Im gonna save y'all from giving Starbucks any money because fuck'em.
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
Ingredients:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolates (113g)
2.5 Tbs granulated sugar (32g)
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5 g)
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups milk (360g)
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
Whipped Cream
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we joke about replies on bsky being annoying and dumb but holy shit the quality level is triple star michelin rating gourmet perfection compared to the shit you see on twitter let me tell you that
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
we joke about replies on bsky being annoying and dumb but holy shit the quality level is triple star michelin rating gourmet perfection compared to the shit you see on twitter let me tell you that
Me seeing this.
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Me seeing this.
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#Dispatch devs have no interest in using AI for game development 🎮
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
#Dispatch devs have no interest in using AI for game development 🎮
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
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I finished the entire BLOPS 7 campaign, asked for a refund and Valve granted it to me.
I wrote: "The game constantly utilized AI generated options that were not present in the marketing for the game as well as videos and screenshots of the material."
Shocked they did TBH
I wrote: "The game constantly utilized AI generated options that were not present in the marketing for the game as well as videos and screenshots of the material."
Shocked they did TBH
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I finished the entire BLOPS 7 campaign, asked for a refund and Valve granted it to me.
I wrote: "The game constantly utilized AI generated options that were not present in the marketing for the game as well as videos and screenshots of the material."
Shocked they did TBH
I wrote: "The game constantly utilized AI generated options that were not present in the marketing for the game as well as videos and screenshots of the material."
Shocked they did TBH
New meaning to the nickname "Slick Willy"
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
New meaning to the nickname "Slick Willy"
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something dumb 4 fun. SMASH THE MIRROR @maffewgregg.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:56 AM
something dumb 4 fun. SMASH THE MIRROR @maffewgregg.bsky.social
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"Twenty years later, his audience doesn’t focus on what didn’t go right, but instead, celebrates everything that did".
My story reflecting on the passing of Eddy Guerrero, twenty years ago today
Written version:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/13/t...
My story reflecting on the passing of Eddy Guerrero, twenty years ago today
Written version:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/13/t...
The Death of Eddy Guerrero: Twenty Years Later
The Death of Eddy Guerrero: Twenty Years Later
www.postwrestling.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Twenty years later, his audience doesn’t focus on what didn’t go right, but instead, celebrates everything that did".
My story reflecting on the passing of Eddy Guerrero, twenty years ago today
Written version:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/13/t...
My story reflecting on the passing of Eddy Guerrero, twenty years ago today
Written version:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/13/t...
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I've seen multiple talented artists this week who have almost no followers. So this is me once again tapping the sign, if you see art you like, check out their page, if you like the rest of what you see, hit that follow button.
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I've seen multiple talented artists this week who have almost no followers. So this is me once again tapping the sign, if you see art you like, check out their page, if you like the rest of what you see, hit that follow button.
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
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KIRO 7 ran an article and two TV pieces on the theft of a box truck full of arcade PCBs, artwork, and machines from my workplace yesterday. If anyone in the Seattle area sees someone offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature, please reach out.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
GAME OVER: $25k+ of tech stolen from Kent arcade
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of vintage video game equipment was stolen from a Kent arcade this week.
www.kiro7.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
KIRO 7 ran an article and two TV pieces on the theft of a box truck full of arcade PCBs, artwork, and machines from my workplace yesterday. If anyone in the Seattle area sees someone offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature, please reach out.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
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Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
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i can't believe i never thought to do this before
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM
i can't believe i never thought to do this before
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Years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we have no cash, no hope and no jobs. God, please don't kill Kevin Bacon.
Yeah. Not our's. But sometimes we share dad jokes too. Especially in the face of timid reactionary bullsh*t like this.
Yeah. Not our's. But sometimes we share dad jokes too. Especially in the face of timid reactionary bullsh*t like this.
Sarah Kendzior has been suspended from Bluesky for *checks notes* quoting a Johnny Cash lyric while sharing a wsj article about Johnny Cash substack.com/@sarahkendzi...
Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior)
I was suspended from BlueSky for defending the honor of Johnny Cash.
I wish I were joking.
In early October, I referenced the “I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die” lyric of “Folsom Prison B...
substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we have no cash, no hope and no jobs. God, please don't kill Kevin Bacon.
Yeah. Not our's. But sometimes we share dad jokes too. Especially in the face of timid reactionary bullsh*t like this.
Yeah. Not our's. But sometimes we share dad jokes too. Especially in the face of timid reactionary bullsh*t like this.
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If you tell your potential coworkers "you have until X date to submit," that's your word.
It's okay to have an early frontrunner. Happens a lot. But that can't affect your word.
And bruh. The number of times an absolute banger slipped in right under the wire?
Come on.
Let your people flex.
It's okay to have an early frontrunner. Happens a lot. But that can't affect your word.
And bruh. The number of times an absolute banger slipped in right under the wire?
Come on.
Let your people flex.
Casting before deadline is on my mind today, because I missed out on a project I was looking forward to auditioning for and felt disappointed and misled.
But I realized, beyond general unfairness, why it also bothers me.
Being cast after careful consideration means being trusted.
(con't.)
But I realized, beyond general unfairness, why it also bothers me.
Being cast after careful consideration means being trusted.
(con't.)
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
If you tell your potential coworkers "you have until X date to submit," that's your word.
It's okay to have an early frontrunner. Happens a lot. But that can't affect your word.
And bruh. The number of times an absolute banger slipped in right under the wire?
Come on.
Let your people flex.
It's okay to have an early frontrunner. Happens a lot. But that can't affect your word.
And bruh. The number of times an absolute banger slipped in right under the wire?
Come on.
Let your people flex.