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Keith Conrad

@keithrconrad.bsky.social

Podcaster, writer, Cubs fan, space geek, Beacon of restraint & self-sacrifice in a squall of car-crazies.

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This week's story on my sci-fi audio fiction podcast Auditory Anthology is Six Frightened Men by Randall Garrett. It might remind you of the movie Forbidden Planet (without the cool robot). Listen to the whole story: https://dwarf.ly/B25dNuvi

08.11.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Obligatory "Why is it getting dark so early?" post

02.11.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This year, I invested in pumpkins. They've been going up the whole month of October and I got a feeling they're going to peak right around January. Then, bang! That's when I'll cash in.

01.11.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure who needs to hear this but we landed on the moon

01.11.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9214    πŸ” 925    πŸ’¬ 587    πŸ“Œ 73

That's less than ideal

01.11.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Inside you there are two wolves. One wolf wants to start a conversation over lunch that begins "Did you hear what Kim Kardashian fucking said this week?" and the other wolf wants to put a fucking gun in its mouth for even knowing what the fuck Kim Kardashian fucking said this week.

01.11.2025 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 313    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 3
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This week's story on my sci-fi audio fiction podcast Auditory Anthology is The Shoddy Lands by C.S. Lewis. Have you ever been so bored in a conversation that you got transported into a different dimension? Listen to the whole story: https://dwarf.ly/ZJHfCsD2d1G

24.10.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listen, I know things may feel a little bleak these days. Just remember there's nothing to be afraid of... Except that fog that turns people inside out

22.10.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"You went to MIT?" "Yes, Murray's Institute of Tools"

20.10.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's story on on sci-fi audio fiction podcast Auditory Anthology is The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis. It's a fun story that's basically a cross between Flubber and that scene when Will Smith makes that ball fly around MIB headquarters. Listen to the whole story: https://dwarf.ly/E37kF

18.10.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today we celebrate Columbus Day with the time-honored tradition of waiting to see if the Columbus Day Holiday Hobgoblin will "discover" our home & move in like he owns the place

13.10.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump can still win the Nobel Peace Prize if Mike Pence has the courage

10.10.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seems legit...

04.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's story on my sci-fi audio fiction podcast Auditory Anthology is "Eight Million Dollars From Mars" by Winston Marks. It reminds me a lot of the Twilight Zone episode "The Rip Van Winkle Caper". Listen to the whole story: https://dwarf.ly/7aJ

03.10.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A mobile version of the store called "Moving Target"

02.10.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did anyone remember to wake up Green Day?

01.10.2025 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Phone: "Fingerprint not recognized. Please try another finger"

Me: "I've got a finger for you"

30.09.2025 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When the new Simpsons movie comes out, more time will have passed since the first Simpsons movie than had passed between the start of The Simpsons and the first Simpsons movie. Just to make you feel old.

29.09.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spirit Halloween watching the government about to shut down this close Halloween.

29.09.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 278    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œOregon is our home. Keep troops off our streets.”

27.09.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2116    πŸ” 569    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 20
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This week's story on my sci-fi audio fiction podcast Auditory Anthology is "The Outer Limit" by Graham Doar. We adapted it from an episode of the 1950's radio drama series X Minus One. It might you a little of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Listen to the whole story: https://dwarf.ly/wBT5

27.09.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Guys, the Cubs can still win the division if Mike Pence has the courage

26.09.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If Dansby Swanson hits 6 HR in the next two games they could get to 4 players again.

26.09.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gird your loins

25.09.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RESOLVED: Kamala Harris is (and always has been) a bad candidate Real talk.

Let's be honest: Kamala Harris is not now -- nor has she ever been -- a good candidate.

Her re-entry into the political world this week has reminded me of this fact.

I wrote a big takedown on Harris the candidate here: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/resolved-k...

24.09.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 3

Hey, free fiber optic cable

23.09.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Autumnal Equinox everybody! I hope the Autumnal Equinox Holiday Hobgoblin brought you some great pumpkin spice gifts.

22.09.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing a chicago bears jacket and hat is sitting at a table in a bar . Alt: a man wearing a chicago bears jacket and hat is sitting at a table in a bar .

I see the game ended and the Bears had more points than their opponents. What does that mean?

22.09.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's a complicated situationship

21.09.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's story on Auditory Anthology is The Lady, Or The Tiger? By Frank R. Stockton. Do you think your girlfriend would rather see you eaten by a tiger or with another woman? How sure are you? Listen to the whole story: https://dwarf.ly/9yAkf3cGNZ

21.09.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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