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Uncle Crappy.

@unclecrappy.bsky.social

Recovering ex-journalist in Pittsburgh. Jam bands, craft beer, chili dogs and college football. Disappointingly shallow. Do you have any pickles?

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Cig *almost* smiled.

20.01.2026 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Curt. Go.

20.01.2026 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carla and Crappy Show: The Hoo-Hoo-Hoosier Champion Edition Also, Cig’s many memes, FCS craziness, and hoo boy, were we wrong about this year.

It’s gameday, people, and you’ve gotta hear what @carlaswankfox.bsky.social, @ajkuftic.xyz and I think about tonight’s CFP champinchip game. Thanks for an awesome 14th season, yinz guys! open.substack.com/pub/carlacra...

19.01.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometime, I’m gonna show up β€” I don’t think I’ve talked to you in person since a Podcamp years ago. πŸ˜€

14.01.2026 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pittsburgh folks: I need to get back to yoga β€” and I need a yoga studio. From South Side up to close-ish North Hills. Evening weekday and weekend morning classes would be best. I’m feeling old, stiff and cranky, and practicing again will help with all three. Thanks. πŸ•‰οΈ

13.01.2026 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it is shutting down in May The company said it has lost more than $350 million during the past two decades while operating the Post-Gazette.

Oh, yes β€” I have some thoughts. But there are dozens of good people β€” many of whom are among my best friends in town β€” who just found out they're losing their jobs in a couple months. In deference to them, I'm going to be quiet for a bit.
www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...

07.01.2026 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces closure The owners of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced on Wednesday that the newspaper will “cease operations” on May 3. “Over the past 20 years, Block Communications has lost more than $35...

The Post Gazette was killed today because the Blocks, after fighting the longest strike in US history at 1,133 days, were irrevocably told by the Supreme Court today that they lost. So they're closing a newspaper that first published in 1786 because they're mad.
triblive.com/business/pit...

07.01.2026 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Happy new year, everyone. Love and light to each of you in 2026. ❀️

01.01.2026 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carla and Crappy Show: How the Grinch Stole Bowlapalooza Edition With apologies to our esteemed panelists and, well, Dr. Seuss.

The meat of the bowl season gets underway today and our annual Bowlapalooza show is the best way to preview every single non-CFP game. And you *must* read the show notes prepared by @carlaswankfox.bsky.social. open.substack.com/pub/carlacra...

22.12.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are Santas from different cultures in the lobby of PPG Two -- they're cool if you haven't seen them before. But I think the gingerbread house contest has moved to the City-County Building.

18.12.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will never understand a college football game with a dress code.

16.12.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carla and Crappy Show: The Allegedly Champinchip Week Edition Also, Mormon cookies, Cal football, Lane’s exit, and Team Sprinkles.

We start with #MACtion at noon and conclude No. 1 vs. No. 2 in prime time. And this week’s Carla and Crappy Show will get you ready for all of today’s champinchip games. @carlaswankfox.bsky.social @ajkuftic.xyz open.substack.com/pub/carlacra...

06.12.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blues Brothers: Soul Man - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Blues Brothers: Soul Man - SNL

Play it, Steve. 🎸
youtu.be/FTWH1Fdkjow?...

04.12.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carla and Crappy Show: The Wivalwies and Spweadsheets Edition Also, coin toss strategy, cold-weather football, and ... picking a bracket outside of March?

GET UP. INGEST THE CARLA AND CRAPPY SHOW. BEAT ❌ICHIGAN. open.substack.com/pub/carlacra...

29.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
OSUMB We Dont Give a Damn for the Whole State of Michigan at Skull Session OSU vs MI 11 24 12
YouTube video by mbandfan2 OSUMB We Dont Give a Damn for the Whole State of Michigan at Skull Session OSU vs MI 11 24 12

youtu.be/iPuHZjr3F_Q?...

22.11.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saturday morning assignments: 1) Watch/listen to this week’s #CnCShow. 2) Watch Carla at 11:30 eastern. Attendance is MANDATORY.

22.11.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Carnegie Mellon University Homecoming Plunge {{MetaTags.description}}

I'm not sure what it is about me and jumping into uncomfortably chilly water, but I'm doing it again, this time to raise money for Special Olympics PA. Got a few bucks to chip in? I'd be grateful.
give.specialolympicspa.org/fundraiser/6...

21.10.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooo, interesting question…

And thank you!

12.10.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aaaaannd, it’s Birthday Eve. πŸŽ‚πŸΊπŸ₯ƒ

11.10.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday Month Eve!

30.09.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think I’d rather see @nauerbach.com in the Senate. Is that an option?

29.09.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listening to ACC officials discuss replays with the conference control room is one of the best things to happen to #collegefootball in a long time. Pay attention, other conferences.

27.09.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
27.09.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@trailion.bsky.social My assessment of UVA may have been incorrect.

27.09.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

14 all, 5 mins left in the first half. UVA converted two FSU turnovers to touchdowns, but I’m not sure they can hang on.

27.09.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There are many, many college football questions (how to smoke a pork shoulder is not among them). This week, as conference play really gets going, we may start getting some answers. #CnCShow @carlaswankfox.bsky.social @ajkuftic.xyz podcasts.apple.com/us/po…

26.09.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We saw that! Along with a pronounced lack of defense! 🀣

12.09.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello. City resident who would gladly sign that petition here.

04.09.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carla and Crappy Show: The 'What Are They Thinking?' Edition

Schedule a Dakota for your opening home game? Whew -- not so fast, my friend. Get ready to settle in for five straight days of college football -- and start by listening to this week's Carla and Crappy Show. @carlaswankfox.bsky.social @ajkuftic.xyz #CnCShow #CFB open.spotify.com/episode/1kDD...

28.08.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have never been more proud of The Ohio State University. #cncshow

26.08.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0