# wallpaper (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wallpaper. Page: Feed: --- ## [This Set Was Made for Me](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/this-set-was-made-for-me.html) _2026-08-17 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Look, I don’t buy LEGO sets that much anymore. I fawn over them, look at photos of them, but resist the urge to buy them. But this one got me. I could not resist. One hour ago, I didn't know this set existed, and now I’m going to start building it. This is the one absurd LEGO set I’ll allow myself to buy. LEGO Main Street, U.S.A. is my LEGO Millennium Falcon . ## [Wakey Wakey](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/wakey-wakey.html) _2026-08-14 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Headed onto my roof before 5am (thank you, early sunrise) for a few minutes to catch this color. ## [Whence Came You? - 0721 - Why the Secrets of the Universe Are Hidden in Your Blood](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0721-why-the-secrets-of-the-universe-are-hidden-in-your-blood) _2026-08-10 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we are looking closely at the unseen patterns that guide our lives. We're pulling back the curtain of the massive cosmic forces keeping our Earth from flying off into the dark void. And then we're zooming all the way down to the microscopic engines keeping you alive right now. Are you ready to see the invisible drawings on the trestle board? All this and more. Stay tuned. Links: The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/721.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Omiyage](https://lmnt.me/blog/omiyage.html) _2026-08-03 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Tonight I left my apartment, walked down to the station, tapped my phone at the gates, went down some more stairs and stood in front of train car 4 door 3. I took the train to Nihonbashi, walked through the station, weaving through people and shopping areas, through a business tower, up an escalator in a book store, and out the front door onto the street. I walked a couple blocks, took a right,… ## [Ume Soda](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/ume-soda.html) _2026-07-30 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Japan has very different fruit preferences when it comes to flavored soda. Melon is a super popular flavor, despite being completely uncommon in America. Cherry soda, on the other hand, which is pretty popular in America can be found virtually nowhere in Japan. I don’t think much about plums, which is probably dumb. But recently I discovered that ume soda has almost the same flavor profile as the… ## [Alimo Studio Notes #66 | New Merch + August iPhone Wallpaper](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-66-new-merch-august) _2026-07-29 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ July Drop 005 wrapped up (thank you). New apparel is here, the August iPhone wallpaper is live, and I'm off to Indonesia for a few weeks of surfing and painting. ## [Whence Came You? - 0720 - From Preacher's Son to Apophatic Mystic: Josh Kelley's Wild Ride](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0720-from-preachers-son-to-apophatic-mystic-josh-kelleys-wild-ride) _2026-07-29 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we sit down with a brother who grew up in the rigid, structured world of a missionary home, only to have his entire spiritual landscape shatter. We explore what happens when we let dry analytical logic strip away our childhood sense of awe, and how a profound near-death crisis of faith became the very catalyst for reclaiming a mystical connection to the divine. We are diving deep into… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/720.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Alimo Studio Notes #65 | July Drop 05: Walking in NYC](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-65-july-drop-05) _2026-07-24 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ 8 new original paintings inspired by everyday moments in New York City. Plus, an Indonesia surf trip is just around the corner. ## [When Did You Get Into Disney?](https://lmnt.me/blog/when-did-you-get-into-disney.html) _2026-07-24 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ It’s inevitable. Whenever I meet someone for the first time, it will come up that I love Disneyland and visit the parks at least once a month. And their question is always about when it all began for me. So I show them this photo. That’s me, when I was a baby. The answer is that it’s always been a thing. I think my mom made sure of it! When I recently asked her for some more photos from my… ## [Server Migration](https://lmnt.me/blog/server-migration.html) _2026-07-19 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ When I woke up on Saturday at 4am to use the toilet, I made the mistake of picking up my phone. Instead of sleeping, I opened a conversation from the day before. I clicked a link to Parakeet only to find the website wasn’t loading. I went to this blog’s URL and found it similarly did not load. And then all the rest of my websites, none of which would load. I threw off my covers and headed… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rbOkNoK3zKES) _2026-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Perceived Stability](https://lmnt.me/blog/perceived-stability.html) _2026-07-17 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ App icons that conform to the bounds of a squircle are no different from the millions of constraints that define the macOS and iOS platforms we design and develop in. Of course it is an Apple-defined constraint. Most platform guidance we follow to make apps are Apple-defined constraints. Do not forget: we design and develop apps within the macOS container. We have to acknowledge that space when we… ## [Whence Came You? - 0719 - The Egyptian Shadow on the Winding Stairs: Decoding Our Golden Legends](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0719-the-egyptian-shadow-on-the-winding-stairs-decoding-our-golden-legends) _2026-07-13 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we peer into the grand, interlocking mosaic of our craft to ask two defining questions: what is the true active duty of a mason in a world pulled apart by extremes? And are we merely playing dress up in our modern lodges, or are we actively repeating the sacred initiations of the ancient Egyptians, the Mithraic priests, and the Eleusinian mystics? All this and more. Stay tuned! Links:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/719a.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Alimo Studio Notes #64 | 4th of July festivities, NYC fun, bizz-ness](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-64-4th-of-july) _2026-07-11 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ Beach fun and bizz-ness time :) ## [Alimo Studio Notes #63 | An idea I can't stop thinking about](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-63-an-idea-i-cant) _2026-07-02 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ Why the quiet weeks are often the most important :) ## [Tamago Sando](https://lmnt.me/blog/tamago-sando.html) _2026-06-29 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ I’ve lived in Japan for three years now, and today is the first time I’ve had a tamago sando from 7-Eleven. I go to 7-Eleven often. Maybe a few times every week. That's a lot more than I used to go to my local convenience store in Portland, even though it was the same proximity from home. 7-Eleven is where I buy milk, bread, and eggs. When I moved here, I went to 7-Eleven nearly every morning to… ## [Whence Came You? - 0718 - Watchmen in the Dark: Fighting Dictators and the Fear of Dying](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0718-watchmen-in-the-dark-fighting-dictators-and-the-fear-of-dying) _2026-06-29 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week on episode 0718, we dive deep into the archives of 1937 and 1938 to explore two powerful Masonic articles: Dr. Ernest Crutcher's controversial challenge to our fear of mortality in Death: A Resting Place Between Lives , and Rabbi H. Griffan's rallying cry against the rise of totalitarianism in Masons as Watchmen . Plus, we uncover the dark, forgotten history of a 1930s domestic hate… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/718.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Alimo Studio Notes #62 | June Drop 6/29, \[9 New Paintings\] + July iPhone Wallpaper](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-62-june-drop-629) _2026-06-27 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ 9 new original paintings from my Indonesia surf trip, a free July iPhone wallpaper, and a quick recap from Oregon family reunion week. ## [Guava Soda & Flamin’ Hot Cheetos](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/guava-soda-flamin-hot.html) _2026-06-26 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Back on my bullshit. This guava soda is good, maybe too sweet? But these “New” (new to Japan) Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Guys, these are not “Flamin’ Hot.” They are barely spicy. Also, they’re not even red! So I guess that is “New.” ## [Yoshikami Senjafuda](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/yoshikami-senjafuda.html) _2026-06-23 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Went up to Asakusa on a shopping mission, but the shop was closed. Yoshikami turned out to be a worthwhile consolation prize, because hayashi rice was available! I asked the guy behind the counter if I could stick my senjafuda to the wall, and he took out rag to wipe down a spot for me. Given the shadows of stickers from days past, I assume mine will one day get removed too, but I guess it’ll… ## [Whence Came You? - 0717 - Guarded Portals and The Concealed Doctrine](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0717-guarded-portals-and-the-concealed-doctrine) _2026-06-22 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we explore the ripple effects of our words and thoughts through "Guard Well the Portals of the Mind," discussing Albert Pike's concept of everlasting vibrations and William James's theory of "idea-motor action" as a sobering reminder to actively banish pessimistic thoughts and invite in the Great Architect. Next, we challenge the notion of Freemasonry as a mere social club with George… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/717.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/k2Y3lX4XGrx8) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Meiji Jingu](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/meiji-jingu.html) _2026-06-21 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Just passing by on my way to get jerk chicken from a nice friend. ## [Alimo Studio Notes #61 | A Weekend Upstate + 10 paintings from a cabin in the woods](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-61-a-weekend-upstate) _2026-06-18 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ A new sketchbook drop from my travels Upstate in Old Chatham, NYC :) ## [In the Battle for Attention](https://lmnt.me/blog/in-the-battle-for-attention.html) _2026-06-16 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Slop is gaining ground. Low-quality content, including AI-generated trash, is advancing on all fronts for attention. Whether it’s encouraged competitive behavior on social media or regurgitated content gobbled back up and spit back out via LLMs, we’re reaching a point very quickly where our attention is being spent on shit we never should’ve seen in our entire lives. I’ve long-held a belief that… ## [Whence Came You? - 0716 - The Alchemist's Mirror and The Tree of Life](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0716-the-alchemists-mirror-and-the-tree-of-life) _2026-06-15 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week on Whence Came You? , we crack open a rare 1936 Masonic journal to uncover the tragic tale of a 13th-century alchemist who sacrificed everything to brew the elixir of physical immortality , only to discover the terrifying truth hidden inside his mirror . Then, we decipher the hidden codes of the Kabbalah to reveal how your local Masonic lodge is secretly laid out like the divine Tree of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/716.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Flat Meat Fry](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/flat-meat-fry.html) _2026-06-14 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ In The Mandalorian and Grogu film, there’s a food pod where Martin Scorsese’s character serves up sandwiches, and just knowing it was a Jon Favreau film, I figured he brought in Roy Choi to help. Roy was the culinary advisor for another Favreau film, Chef , one of my absolute favorites . Sure enough, in the end credits, he was listed as a culinary advisor. The pair put up a video about making this… ## [The Gannett House Sources (Including the perfect exterior paint color)](https://shelbygirard.substack.com/p/the-gannett-house-sources-including) _2026-06-12 · Shelby Girard · IN THE SALTBOX_ Paint colors, wallpaper, rugs, and lighting sources from our latest project ## [Alimo Studio Notes #60 | Knicks NBA Finals, website updates, reach out to clients](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-60-knicks-nba) _2026-06-12 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ NBA Basketball Finals has been electric here in NYC + some low key admin side for this week. ## [Whence Came You? - 0715 - Building the Mason, Subduing the Beast](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0715-building-the-mason-subduing-the-beast) _2026-06-08 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we are unlocking the archives of the nineteen thirties to expose a thin line between self-mastery and absolute tyranny. First, we dive into a striking 1938 piece titled Superman, written right as the shadow of totalitarianism was taking over Europe. We're looking at how a misunderstood philosophy was weaponized by dictators, and why true Freemasonry serves as the ultimate shield against… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/715.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Torigoe Matsuri 2026](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/torigoe-matsuri-2026.html) _2026-06-07 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Last week, the neighborhood started preparing for 鳥越祭り (Torigoe Matsuri) , setting out 新鮮 (shinsen, offering) in front of the 浅三 (Asakusabashi san-chōme) mikoshi. When the weekend finally came, we put on our matsuri clothes and headed to the shrine. This is Ayano’s first time participating in a local matsuri that required matsuri clothes, which we got in Nihonbashi for her last week, including… ## [Alimo Studio Notes #59 | Back Home, Back to the Studio](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-59-back-home-back) _2026-06-05 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ After two weeks in Japan, I spent this week catching up on sleep, emails, and life. Plus a look at available paintings from Greenroom Festival, upcoming monthly art drop ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gx3XQhdx1iae) _2026-06-05 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Laufey](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/laufey.html) _2026-06-05 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Went to see Laufey in concert, which was super fun. But the truth is that I was there to see my friend Xanthe playing in the string quartet portion of the band. Sometimes, I’m genuinely amazed with what people I know do. ## [Xanthe](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/xanthe.html) _2026-06-04 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ My friend Xanthe was in town just for a couple days, so we did what anyone would do: eat blueberry shave ice . ## [The Gannett House](https://shelbygirard.substack.com/p/the-gannett-house) _2026-06-03 · Shelby Girard · IN THE SALTBOX_ How we're reimagining a historic Connecticut home ## [Whence Came You? - 0714 - The Cooperative Craft: From Apathy to Enlightenment](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0714-the-cooperative-craft-from-apathy-to-enlightenment) _2026-06-02 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week on the show, we are traveling back to the late 1930s to unlock the archives. First, we're tackling a blunt operational reality from August of 1937 that hits just as close to home today: a Master speaking plainly about lodge apathy, and why the membership is just as much to blame as the leadership when a lodge loses its spark . Then, we're shifting gears to look at a massive historical… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/714.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Datatapes, Vol. 2](https://lmnt.me/blog/icons/datatapes-vol-2.html) _2026-06-02 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Download icons from LMNT An expansion pack of 17 new Datatapes , featuring sigils and symbols ranging from mercenaries and criminal syndicates to scientific research labs and commercial spacelines found throughout the galaxy. Represent your data with marks seen in Star Wars stories, printed on the surface of ancient datatapes. ## [Alimo Month Recap #58 - June 2026](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-month-recap-58-june-2026) _2026-05-29 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ FREE June iPhone Wallpaper + Greenroom Festival recap experience ## [Volkswagen Type 3 Variant](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/volkswagen-type-3-variant.html) _2026-05-29 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Take a moment to appreciate this cute car. Don’t you want to take a road trip in this thing? ## [3rd Japanniversary](https://lmnt.me/blog/third-japanniversary.html) _2026-05-27 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Well, it’s time for that annual blog post. I’ve been in Japan for three years now. In short, I love living here, and I’m continuing to embrace living in my own unique way. § New Opportunities Actually, just recently I had my first proper Japanese client. Even if it came by way of Italy, I had a meeting out in Yoyogi , did the work, and everyone’s happy. I hope there will be more opportunities to… ## [Death Star](https://lmnt.me/blog/wallpapers/death-star.html) _2026-05-25 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ These simple wall panels have been embedded in my mind since childhood. With the addition of a darker variant from Scarif and a “green lights” version inspired by the tractor beam console shaft, these three styles can seamlessly transition throughout the day as a dynamic wallpaper or switch automatically with light and dark UI. These go great with datatape hard drive icons . Download wallpapers… ## [Whence Came You? - 0713 - Fortresses of the Mind: 1930s Blueprints for Peace and Grit](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0713-fortresses-of-the-mind-1930s-blueprints-for-peace-and-grit) _2026-05-25 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we are unlocking the late 1930s archives of the Square and Compass journal . First, we dive into a May 1938 piece titled Freemasonry and Peace , which pulls in a famous debate between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to ask if humanity is hardwired for destruction, or if the Craft can train us for peace . Then, we look at an August 1937 article titled Helpful Suggestions for Every Day… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/713.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Datatapes](https://lmnt.me/blog/icons/datatapes.html) _2026-05-24 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Download icons from LMNT The Imperial data vault on Scarif contained thousands of datatapes, one of them being the plans for the Death Star. After the plans were broadcast to the Rebel fleet, they were transferred to a small datacard. Now you can represent your disks and servers using these same data formats from Star Wars , including datatapes that feature faction symbols emblazoned on the… ## [Yanagibashi Ajisai](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/yanagibashi-ajisai.html) _2026-05-22 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ It’s time! Here they are! Just look at these! ## [Whence Came You? - 0712 - Pythagoras: Fact, Fiction, and the Fraternity](https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0712-pythagoras-fact-fiction-and-the-fraternity) _2026-05-18 · Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason_ This week, we're opening with a look at delinquent dues payers in the nineteen thirties, a topic that may sound dry at first, but really tells us a lot about hardship, brotherhood, and how lodges tried to survive through economic times. Then we'll shift from practical concerns to ancient philosophy with Pythagoras and his disciples, where we have to sort through what's historically solid, what's… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wcypodcast/712.mp3?dest-id=72040) ## [Moka Express](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/moka-express.html) _2026-05-17 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ I’ve never had a coffee-at-home situation before, but I think I’m obsessed with this little guy. ## [Baby Ajisai](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/baby-ajisai.html) _2026-05-16 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Almost time for the best flower! ## [Alimo Studio Notes #57 \[ Packing up shop for Greenroom Festival!\]](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-57-packing-up) _2026-05-15 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ Packing and moving! Excited for Japan 🇯🇵 ## [Shinagawa-Futobashi](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/shinagawa-futobashi.html) _2026-05-11 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ From my annual trip down to the immigration office. ## [Alimo Studio Notes #56 \[ New body of work, documentation, sketching, new print drop\]](https://alimofun.substack.com/p/alimo-studio-notes-56-new-body-of) _2026-05-08 · Alimo · Alimo Studio Notes_ Logistics holy moly, photoshoots, and daily sketching ## [Kakigori](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/kakigori.html) _2026-05-02 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ It’s finally warm enough for Ayano to consider eating kakigori. I’ve been waiting for this. ## [Mini Stop Soft Cream](https://lmnt.me/blog/photos/mini-stop-soft-cream.html) _2026-05-02 · Louie Mantia · LMNT_ Believe it or not, this is my first Mini Stop soft cream, and I’m really sorry I’ve been sleeping on this. I got a banana-vanilla swirl. But please give special attention to the most incredible innovation of our time: the waffle spoon.