#davidmarchese — Public Fediverse posts

Bugs's Jordan Brunoli approaching the final months of his life
By David Marchese

Bugs bassist Jordan Brunoli is focused on making the most of his life right now after being told by his doctor he only has a few months left to live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/hack-jordan-brunoli-cancer-bugs-new-music/107057794

#Music #Cancer #BowelandRectalCancer #Health #DeathandDying #Friendship #DavidMarchese

My cousin was sucked into a fatal alternative therapy 'wormhole', says author
By Jackson Worthington and David Marchese

Author Hannah McElhinney spent years investigating after her cousin Lauren died seeking controversial medical treatment overseas.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-01/hannah-mcelhinney-wormhole-alternative-therapy/106971896

#DiseasesandDisorders #Health #COVID19 #InfectiousDiseases #Books #JacksonWorthington #DavidMarchese

Clay wants you to know why he was in a maximum security prison
By Jackson Worthington and David Marchese

Clay first tried drugs during lunchtime at school. What followed was a decade of addiction and run-ins with police. Now he hopes sharing his story will help others.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/clay-scott-drug-addiction-rehab-sobriety/106948772

#MentalHealth #Addictions #LawCrimeandJustice #SocialMedia #JacksonWorthington #DavidMarchese

Why Bek Condello left a doomsday church at 27
By Jackson Worthington and David Marchese

Author Bek Condello says she has not spoken to her friends or family inside the church since she decided to leave.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-19/bek-condello-doomsday-church-can-you-handle-a-girl-like-me/106901606

#Cults #Christianity #BookPublishingIndustry #JacksonWorthington #DavidMarchese

'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission
By Jackson Worthington and David Marchese

Australian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment or consent.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/ai-music-copyright-training-office-of-ai/106901562

#MusicIndustry #AI #GovernmentPolicy #JacksonWorthington #DavidMarchese

New linky-email! This one's got a weird dream, my mad rush, some great shoes, a mitzvah, links by/re @brettmartin, #MarkUlriksen, #Mutts, #CaryGrant, @edyong209.bsky.social, @christopher_brown, #DavidMarchese, & a LOT more, so GO READ! https://buttondown.email/vmspod/archive/hitting-the-links-33124/

My kingdom for knowing who #DavidMarchese is talking about here. (And yes he’s the interviewee. The footnote is interviewer #JakeSilverstein saying he can’t say either.) Gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/10/magazine/david-marchese-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.bk0.bO8i.YXiPsEM9FplM&smid=url-share

New e-mail! This one's got thoughts on anniversaries, links by/re @cabel @craigmod #JoanKroc, #GaryClark/#DannyWilson #Amtrak, #GeorgeLois, flying on psychedelics, an amazing #DavidMarchese talk w/#AndrewWylie & more, so GO READ! https://vmspod.substack.com/p/hitting-the-links-111223