For the Weekend Warriors, Weirdos & Whackjobs - Issue #107
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Volume 2 of High Spirits dropped for paid subscribers. This week, Justin brings Kennedy the tale of a haunting most foul from 1600s London. Next episode, we’ll make our way down to Cock Lane. Come along for the ride.
Out to everyone this week, Justin asks the illuminating question, “Are there ghosts in this graph?” And the answer is yes, actually, there are ghosts in many of our graphs. At Permanent Record Research, we’re building out our archive of occult and paranormal materials. Old shit, random shit, cryptic shit. If it’s difficult to find and probably taking up residence in a singular church in the middle of booty-butt-nowhere, we want it. Justin tells you how he goes about finding these precious materials, researching them, and indexing his findings accordingly. Sure, it’s ghosts, but you could apply these practice tips to any genre.
In the inboxes of paid subscribers, a Kennedy classic: complaining about communications. After a shockingly bad showing from a major tech CEO went fairly viral, I couldn’t help but ask the question, “Is this even all that uncommon?” I endeavoured to unpack the reality that, while felt, disappointment is also the status quo and to be expected among industry titans. All subscribers will have access to this article next week.
What Kennedy Recommends
Podcast | Spooked: I’d been looking for something to fill a Radio Rental-sized hole in my heart. While still in production, RR has lost some of its charm for me, and I was missing the specific energy that comes with real people telling real stories. Spooked gave that back to me. Featuring true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened to them. This show has now gotten me through several long drives, mopping sessions and running stints. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Book | Beyond the Big Lie by Bill Adair: I’ll be honest, I’m still reading this one. It sits on my coffee table so I can pick it up and put up down at my leisure. Relying on dozens of candid interviews with politicians, political operatives, and experts in misinformation, Adair reveals how politicians lie and why. He reveals the patterns of lying, why Republicans do it more, and the consequences for democracy. While many of the solutions offered by Adair in this book are already becoming quickly outdated in the ever-shifting landscape, it’s still been an interesting read for anyone who can stand more political input.
Now, take it easy. And that’s an order.
The Bullshit Hunting Crew