Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

@idislikestephen Music Editor
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NPR Music editor, writer, yakker; Pop Culture Happy Hour panelist; long-ago Onion A.V. Club editor; snack-eater; TV-watcher; parent and Zaxxon owner; nap-taker.
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EX: A 32-minute commute allows me to play Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" only 9.94 times, which necessitates a wait in the parking ramp.
Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" has been out for ages, but I've only recently begun to gauge commutes by their length in "Jepsen Units."
If @Donald_Driver80 doesn't win tonight, I'm renouncing my citizenship in whichever country Dancing With The Stars is in. #doubled #gopackgo
Want to hear new Regina Spektor, Edward Sharpe, The Walkmen and Sigur Ros? And, to a lesser extent, read essays by me? http://t.co/CXggzB07

First Listen : NPR

August 29, 2011 - npr.org
Enjoy previews of select, upcoming albums, in their entirety. Continue reading →
Just walked my kids by GWU's graduation. Explained to them that if they apply themselves, they can one day attend a much cheaper university.
Friend of #PCHH @MrsFridayNext received her Master's in Library Science this weekend, AND TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY. Wish her well, won't you?
Kudos to @urgrumpyeditor for a glorious rendering of vintage #PCHH mascot Chicktopus! The highlight of my Friday night: http://t.co/TLOrv8A4

Chicktapus Shall Devour by ~RachelENugent on deviantART

May 18, 2012 - deviantart.com
A bredth piece I did for my AP art class, also sent if in for quality. I introduce you to chicktapus, a chicken octopus hybrid monster. This monster was originally created by Stephen Thompson of Pop Culture Happy Hour with his son!My prompt was perspective, so I decided to create a monster attack scene. At the time I was re-listening to PCHH episodes (because when I listen to podcasts I can sit and work better than when listening to music. I owe my work ethic to PCHH) so when my teacher told me to come up with a more original monster than the classic King Kong, chicktapus came to mind. This is my rendition of chicktapus.Sharpie on watercolor paper, 18x12EDIT: Tweeted this to Stephen Thompson, ... Continue reading →
Going over my son's American History homework, I'm alarmed by his ignorance of the time President Franklin freed the dinosaurs.
Words I wish to never again overhear while hosting a playdate: "Can you breathe?" (Also: "You gave me the idea to kick him in the groin.")
Happy Mother's Day to my dear mother, @thompsonmaggie, who is better than all other mothers. All of them! In your face, all other mothers!
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