Scott Fybush ♥️🇨🇦

well, crap.

You don't see someone with this kind of political instinct and communication skill more than a couple of times in a generation. (Goodbye, Tommy.)

Today would be a good day for top editors in our major news organizations to call a meeting to announce to their staff that yes, he is a lunatic, and they should report and write accordingly.

Your occasional reminder that @morelle.house.gov was one of those 58 Dems who sided with Trump, and that he's never explained or apologized for that vote.

Rochester people have all known this for years, but if you don't know how awesome @danielleponder.bsky.social's music is, you owe it to yourself to check out her new album, "Everything Has Changed." She's a generational talent - and her personal story is pretty amazing, too.

Bad news: Miller and his ilk are young and have a long time ahead of them to try to spread their evils. Good news: Miller and his ilk are young and have a long time ahead of them to face the consequences of their evils.

Charlie is settling in nicely a week after coming home! He had a good vet report yesterday - still growing at 7 months and will likely top out around 60 pounds from his current 48. He's so well behaved, except for some puppy chewing.

I am appalled that the (public radio) newsroom where I worked for 20 years is still active on X and has no presence here.

For all the talk about him (maybe) inviting the destruction of two major West Coast cities, I would like to see more anger out there about the casual way both he and Hegseth have started using an old slur against trans people as part of their public dialogue. It's gross and needs more pushback.

How I arrived at Bluesky

Good news: daughter finally found a job in NYC. Bad news: the whole chain folded right before her first day. But she got a quote in Gothamist out of it, at least. gothamist.com/news/astoria...

Some personal news: please welcome Charlie, a 7 month old rescue pup. It's been almost a year since @lisafybush.bsky.social and I lost our beloved Sadie, and uncertain times are a little easier to take with a friendly face and a waggy tail.

I had a great time at the #ROC Fringe Fest, both as a performer and in the audience. Human creativity and connection beats AI every time. Now comes the hard part: finding new ways to keep the creativity flowing in the darkening days ahead as seasonal depression rears its ugly head...

When you ask a former radio guy to give you five minutes on stage...

Tonight at the Rochester Fringe Festival, I will be telling the true story (possibly for the only time in public) of why I abruptly left my job in public radio, what I regret about it, but also why I ultimately needed to do it. It's part of a great "Catharsis Time" storytelling show.

Remember when the dictator of Turkmenistan started naming entire calendar months after himself?

Hey, #ROC, whatcha doing tonight at 7? I'm part of a great comedy science game show with the RMSC, a secret guest meteorologist and @lisafybush.bsky.social, too! Tickets are selling fast and we'd love to see you there tonight!

I have been chronicling the rebuilding of the broadcast infrastructure in NYC since the days immediately after 9/11. It has taken a long time, but there's finally stability and a good set of backups, so this is likely my last update. A deep dive... radioinsight.com/blogs/372603...

I'm hoping that @luxalptraum.com's cat is also feeling better today...

The only voices I'm interested in hearing and amplifying on the 9/11 anniversary are those of the families and the survivors. There's nothing that any politician or pundit has to say that's going to interest me. Which won't stop the whole thing from becoming an ugly sideshow, alas.

If you get caught between the moon and Willie Stargell... (enjoying the lunar eclipse while in Pittsburgh and staying across the street from the ballpark)

Mourning Tim Curry along with @lisafybush.bsky.social, who introduced me to RHPS in college. And as we remember all his brilliant roles, I am especially fondly remembering going to Chicago for the previews of Spamalot, where he overacted like hell as King Arthur.

I haven't quite been *everywhere*, man, but I've covered a lot of ground. I have spent enough time in Indiana, especially, to almost count it as "lived," with Nevada right behind. I have never spent a night in AR or MS. Also 8 of 10 provinces, missing SK and NL.

I strongly believe that if you show up at the 🇨🇦 border and the guard says, "I left my house this morning," that if you respond with "it was a little after 9" and proceed to sing all of Bobcaygeon correctly, automatic citizenship should be conferred at that point.

Showing my solidarity with Canada in the best way possible (until my bum leg gets better and I can come spend my $ there) - watching the #TragicallyHip farewell concert 10th anniversary special on the CBC.

I have a terrific headache.

So much "what could have been," and the community is poorer because of it.

Of all the days to be working out of Buffalo...

Your reminder that the NY State Broadcasters Association is set to induct this man into its hall of fame this fall.

My old newsroom continues to actively use X and has no presence here. Very disappointing.

Rochester folks! The weather and air quality look good for another edition of Comedy on Deck on Friday! DM me or @lisafybush.bsky.social and we can give you all the details.

Thanks, @akachela.bsky.social!

You just kinda wasted my precious time, but don't think twice, it's alright.

Come cheer on your favorite Bald Springsteen Dad in the Roast Battle Tournament of Champions tonight, Rochester!

Sunday night! Come see how far I can get in the first-ever Roast Battle Tournament of Champions at the Carlson!