Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 28, 2026

#CurrentlyCodingAndWriting…

#MaintenantJeCodeEtJeBosse…

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to be hosting the 'Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes' event, taking place on September 3-4, in Ghent, Belgium. This is a hybrid event that can be viewed from anywhere in the world, in over 60+ languages.⁠

This event is for healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists, patient representatives, and policy-makers alongside representatives from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, digital health, and related healthcare organizations.⁠

The call for abstracts is now open and closes June 7.⁠

Learn more and register today at the link in our bio, or comment "precision" and we'll DM you the link. ⁠

#EhlersDanlossyndromes #RareDiseases [The Ehlers-Danlos-Society]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYrpx2SHEhk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens [Child Mind Institute]

https://childmind.org/article/early-signs-of-bipolar-disorder-in-teens/

'You're not just recalling words, but an emotion': The lifelong benefits of making music

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260212-the-lifelong-benefits-of-making-music

Putting the Gaming Experience at the Center of the Therapy—The Video Game Therapy® Approach

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10298057/

What’s up, everybody! It’s Thursday (Jeudi) May (Mai) 28, 2026. Today we discuss the world of Medicine. I’ve been watching a few episodes of Euphoria Season 03, and let me tell you, it was quite disgusting. Please make lots of new PSA videos to refrain teenagers from doing illicit drugs. Thanks in advance. I wrote my new #LongReads about #Ebola, it’s available at here ( https://zack.coffee/ebola ). By the way, I understand there’s a shortage of people in the Medical World, I empathize and understand your frustration. While I may not be a M.D., I can definitely be a Project Manager, and work for your Hospital. Whether UC Davis Medical Center, or Sutter Health, look me up on LinkedIn, and I will gladly offer my services for a salary. Just let me know if I can wear my HardTuned Fuji3 baskets. Yes, I have the ability to work with youngsters who suffer from Bipolar Syndrome, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and those on the Spectrum. I’ll wear Marvel and D.C. Costumes if need be.

Tuesday/Mardi May/Mai 26, 2026

🇫🇷 Tuesday · Mardi · May 26, 2026 · Geek · Tech · La French Tech

Tech, AI,
French Tech
& Tuesday Vibes

What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday — Mardi — May 26, 2026. A big day for tech, a big day for French innovation, and a big day for your boy Zack. Also: 26 years since the Manchester United Treble. Let's go.

#LaFrenchTech #AI #RazerCreator #LegoBatman #Geek #ManchesterUnited #GoBucks

Tuesday is Geek · Tech · La French Tech Edition — and today's is packed. Before we get into the links, a personal note from your host, a Manchester United anniversary, a LEGO Batman PS5 unboxing, and then wall-to-wall tech and AI coverage from Google I/O, French Tech, Anthropic, SAP, SpaceX, Wired, and more.

📝 A Note from Zack — Take Care of Yourselves

A Rough Start to the Day — But I'm Okay

I was in the kitchen, drank some strong syrup — think Syrup (the film) energy, but make it lemonade — and started coughing like crazy. I grabbed a cup and got some water, but the water spilled on the kitchen floor. I slipped and fell, hit my head on the wall, and hurt my leg. Thankfully, my head did not bleed. I iced it immediately, no swelling. My right shoulder has a bruise, and my leg needed rest. I'm okay, but I had to cancel my beloved late lunch/dinner combo of Pad Thai Seafood, and #MentalHealthDay at Temple Coffee. That one stung a little. Later, once I felt better, I was able to pick up LEGO Batman (PS5) and some snacks — Snickers, Twix, and Reese's. A win, in the end. Take care of yourselves out there. Kitchens are dangerous. 🙏
⚽ 26th Anniversary — May 26, 1999

The Treble. 26 Years Ago Today.

On this day in 1999, Manchester United completed the Treble — winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in one historic season. The Champions League final at Camp Nou — two goals in injury time to beat Bayern Munich — remains one of the greatest moments in football history. Sir Alex Ferguson. Sheringham. Solskjær. Iconic.

🏆 Premier League 🏆 FA Cup 🏆 UEFA Champions League
🎮 New Acquisition — PS5

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — Got It! 🦇

After the rough morning, I treated myself: LEGO Batman (PS5) is in the house. Snickers, Twix, and Reese's in hand. This one is rated E for Everyone — meaning it's for fans of all ages, and I absolutely cannot wait to livestream it for you later this week. Watch for it on YouTube @iamzaki. Bring the family. Also still running Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese Audio — because why not do both?

🎥 Livestream Coming This Week → @iamzaki
💙 Support the Channel

Help Keep This Going

I really wanted to treat myself to Fish & Chips at the British Pub in Folsom, CA today. Couldn't make it happen financially — that's just the reality right now. Had Hawaiian BBQ Beef with macaroni and veggies instead (a bit undercooked, but not burnt — we'll take it). If this blog, the podcasts, or the livestreams have ever meant something to you, please consider supporting on Venmo. Every single dollar goes directly into keeping Zack Technology LLC alive and independent.

💙 venmo.com/iamzaki
⚡ #RazerCreator

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📰 #LongReads OpEd — Now Published on zack.coffee

A World Unprepared: The 2026 Ebola Outbreak and the Gaps in Global Health

My full-length Economist-style analysis of the Bundibugyo Ebola crisis — covering the outbreak data, geopolitics, USAID collapse, vaccine gap, scenario analysis, and 8-point policy framework. 13 original infographics. Read it now on zack.coffee.

Read the Full Report →
🤖 AI

Google I/O & Artificial Intelligence

Google Blog · Official

100 Things We Announced at Google I/O 2026

From Gemini Ultra 2 to Project Astra going live, NotebookLM upgrades, Android XR, and AI-powered search overhauls — Google I/O 2026 was a firehose. This is the complete official list of every announcement. Required reading for any tech operator or founder. I'll be unpacking the highlights in an upcoming VLOG.

Read All 100 Announcements →
🧠 Anthropic

Claude & Anthropic

Anthropic · Official
Claude's Constitution — Anthropic Publishes Its AI Model Spec
The document that governs how Claude thinks, behaves, and makes ethical decisions. Essential reading for anyone building with or thinking about AI alignment.
💼 SAP

SAP Sapphire & Enterprise AI

SAP · Sapphire Madrid 2026
AI Transformation with Fonterra and SAP — SAP Sapphire Madrid 2026 · #IwantToWorkAtSAP · #Neurodivergent
🇫🇷 French Tech

La French Tech · Quantum & Innovation

Maddyness · La French Tech

Quantique : un Frenchie d'Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour prendre les commandes de l'ingénierie de C12

Un ingénieur français formé chez Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour rejoindre C12, la startup française de puces quantiques, en tant que responsable de l'ingénierie. La French Tech continue de rapatrier ses talents les plus brillants. Fierté franco-américaine totale. 🇫🇷⚛️

Lire sur Maddyness →
🔭 Science

Space, Physics & Wonder

🔒 Tech & Privacy

Digital Rights & Hardware

✍️ Culture

Business, Culture & Life


Monday/Lundi May/Mai 25, 2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day · Lundi · May 25, 2026 · Major Content Day

MEMORIAL
DAY
2026

What's up, everybody! It's Monday — Lundi — May 25, 2026. It's Memorial Day — a day to honor those who gave everything. It's also Major Content Day, and a deeply personal one for me. World affairs, geopolitics, tech, science, diplomacy, French Tech, NBA, and more. Let's get into it.

Monday is Major Content Day here on Zack Technology LLC — and today's edition carries some real weight. Memorial Day 2026. A moment to watch Major Dad on streaming, reflect on service and sacrifice, and push through with the work. Today's curation spans geopolitics, world affairs, French Tech, science, diplomacy, chess, gaming, automobiles, and the NBA. A lot to get through. Let's go.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026

To Those Who Gave Everything — Thank You

Today we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of this country. As an Air and Space Forces Advisor since 2016 and someone whose technology was implemented through the Agility Prime program, this day carries real meaning. Watch Major Dad on your streaming platform of choice today. Reflect. Be grateful. And remember that freedom has a cost.

💙 Personal — 11 Years Ago Today

May 25, 2015: My First Day at Intel Corporation

🔵 First Day: May 25, 2015 🔵 Last Day: June 1, 2018 📅 11 Years Ago Today

Eleven years ago today, I walked through the doors of Intel Corporation for the first time. It was one of the proudest moments of my professional life. I gave everything I had during my time there — and when my contract ended on June 1, 2018, nearly 8 years ago now, I never stopped hoping to return.

In the years since, I have received over 30 calls and DocuSigns from Intel tech recruiters. Not one led to a job offer. Not one converted into a Blue Badge position or a third contract. I have spent those years building Zack Technology LLC — covering Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, Diplomacy, AI/Superintelligence, Mental Health, and Music Therapy. Over 30,000 job applications. 10+ million words of content. One published book. 10,000+ podcast episodes including the worldwide JETLAG RADIO series. I am a proven Superintelligence SME. I know this industry deeply.

To Lip-Bu Tan and the leadership at Intel Corporation: I am here. I have always been here. I would bring enormous value back to that organization. If my resume is being overlooked — I ask sincerely that someone take a second look. Not as a favor. As a professional acknowledgment of a track record that speaks for itself. Sign me a check. Hire me. I am worthy.

And to anyone else in tech leadership reading this — the same applies. Intel, AMD, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, SAP, Salesforce — I am ready. Help a brother out.

🎂 Birthday Weekend — Final Call

Birthday Weekend Wraps Up — Thank You for Your Support

The birthday weekend comes to a close today. No sushi. No care package. No salary check. But I'm still here, still creating, still grinding. If you've ever found value in this blog, in JETLAG RADIO, in my livestreams — please consider sending a little support on Venmo. Every dollar goes directly into keeping this operation alive. I am watching The Family Man with Nicolas Cage today — and I will make my trilogy. Mark my words. 🎬

💙 venmo.com/iamzaki
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📝 #LongReads OpEd — Coming Soon
My next #LongReads OpEd article is in the works — there's a formatting issue I'm working through and I'll publish it as soon as it's resolved. Topics on the horizon: the Ebola pandemic in Africa, and more. Thank you for your patience.
🌍 World Affairs

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

The Atlantic

Trump's War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat

A sharp analysis of where the Iran conflict stands — and the strategic incoherence behind it. Essential reading for anyone tracking U.S. foreign policy right now.

Read on The Atlantic →
🌐 Afghanistan

Human Rights & INTERPOL

🗽 USA

U.S. Domestic

🇫🇷 France

La French Tech & France

LinkedIn · #LaFrenchTech

🚀 9 Grandes Réussites de la French Tech ce mois-ci !

IA, spatial, santé, numérique, innovation de rupture — la French Tech continue de repousser les limites et de porter l'ambition française toujours plus loin. Neuf major wins this month alone. En tant que membre de La French Tech San Francisco et citoyen franco-américain, ces succès me rendent fier. 🇫🇷

Voir sur LinkedIn →
📊 Economics

Business & The Economist

🤖 Tech & AI

Technology & Science

🔬 Science

Space, Physics & Nature

♟️ Chess & Games

Board Games & Strategy

🚗 Automobiles

Cars & Motorsport

✍️ Culture

Life, Ethics & Culture


Saturday/Samedi May/Mai 23, 2026

▶ Saturday · Samedi · May 23, 2026 · Sports Edition

SPORTS
BIRTHDAY
WEEKEND

What's up, everybody! It's Saturday — Samedi — May 23, 2026. It's my birthday weekend and the world of sport doesn't stop for anyone. Football, Formula 1, NBA, Ligue 1, Ohio State, motorsport, and more. Let's get into it. GUNDAM!

Arsenal CHAMPIONS · PL 2025-26 Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record Real Madrid 4 Athletic Club · J38 LaLiga Stade Rennais → UEFA Europa League FC Nantes win La Coupe Canada GP · F1 Winners & Losers Cavs vs Knicks · Game 4 Sacramento Republic FC 1–2 San Antonio FC Szoboszlai FK → Goal of the Season nominee Neville leaves Portland Timbers Forza Horizon 6 · Now Available Unreal Engine 6 · REVEALED Arsenal CHAMPIONS · PL 2025-26 Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record Real Madrid 4 Athletic Club · J38 LaLiga Stade Rennais → UEFA Europa League FC Nantes win La Coupe Canada GP · F1 Winners & Losers Cavs vs Knicks · Game 4 Sacramento Republic FC 1–2 San Antonio FC Szoboszlai FK → Goal of the Season nominee Neville leaves Portland Timbers Forza Horizon 6 · Now Available Unreal Engine 6 · REVEALED

Birthday weekend continues — and as always, sport is the great equalizer. No matter what's going on in life, the whistle blows, the race starts, the ball drops. Today's Saturday Sports Edition covers the full spread: Premier League glory, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, rugby, baseball, soccer, motorsport, and Ohio State. Plus a few personal notes from your boy Zack. 🏆

📝 From Zack — Birthday Weekend Reality Check

Looking Back, Moving Forward

This birthday weekend didn't go the way I dreamed. No salary means no debit or credit card — which means no trip downtown to Brasserie du Monde, and no easy parking either. No Razer care package arrived. No fan letters, no gift cards, no new phone — no iPhone 17 Pro, no Pixel 10 Pro Fold, no iPad Pro, no Apple Watch, no Nothing Phone 4a. Not even a greeting card in the mail.

But I did something that made me genuinely happy: I went through old boxes. Things I bought over the years during my time in Modesto. Memories I forgot I had. Old issues of Computer Music and Future Music magazine. Books from my library I want to re-read. My Funko Pops of the Oasis brothers, Santa Claus, and Great Saiyaman staring back at me as a reminder that I have responsibilities — and that I haven't forgotten who I am.

My brothers and parents gave me a little cash — enough for 1-2 games to livestream and some fast food. I joined r/PatientGamers on Reddit (shoutout to my younger brother for that one) — the philosophy of finishing older games before dropping $70 on new releases makes a lot of sense when you're on a budget. The Lenovo Legion 7 still handles Steam like a champ while I wait for that Razer Blade 16 or 18. And yes — I will miss FuelFest SF again this year. Gas is nearly $100 a tank, my car has no AC. It's just not possible right now.

To those who know I'm needed but won't pay me: life is not Marvel or DC Comics. We have real bills. I need a salary. My disability approval needs to happen. I am here. I have always been here. I just need to get paid for it.
🎂 Birthday Weekend · Please Support

Help Make This Birthday a Little Brighter

No sushi dinner. No care package. No gift cards. Just the hustle, the content, and 8 years of unpaid work building something real. If my blog, my livestreams, or JETLAG RADIO have ever meant something to you — please send a little love on Venmo. Every dollar goes toward birthday gaming funds and keeping this operation alive. I am financially homeless according to every metric that matters right now, and I need your support. Thank you. Always.

💙 venmo.com/iamzaki → Birthday Gift
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Shop Razer Gaming Gear through my link and support the channel. Keyboards, mice, headsets, streaming gear. No extra cost to you — just helps me keep going.

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🎮 Breaking: Unreal Engine 6 + Next Gen Vision

The Future of Graphics Is Here — And It's Wild

Unreal Engine 6 has been revealed. Remember those insane Cyberpunk 2077 UE5 demo graphics you saw? Engine 6 goes even further. We are on a direct path toward PlayStation 6, Xbox Helix, Valve Steam Box, and the next generation of PCs. My Cyberpunk 2077 livestreams in Japanese Audio / English Subtitles are already running on a version of this world — and the immersion is unlike anything else. Watch them on YouTube @iamzaki.

Side note: we need to force the AI industry to stop buying all the RAM chips so that people can actually upgrade their computers again. While we wait — Neo Berlin 2087 is coming. Deus Ex 3 is further away. Be patient. r/PatientGamers knows the way. Also: Unreal Engine 6 revealed via Rocket League → IGN

⚽ FOOTBALL

Premier League & Europe

The Short Fuse · SB Nation

Arsenal 2 – 1 Crystal Palace: CHAMPIONS 🏆

Arsenal are Premier League Champions 2025–26. The Gunners did it. After years of near-misses, the title is home to North London. What a moment for the club, the fans, and Arteta's project.

Full Report →
🇪🇸 LALIGA

Real Madrid · LaLiga J38

Real Madrid Official

Real Madrid 4 – Athletic Club · Final Match of the Season ⚽

Goals from Gonzalo, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Brahim seal a dominant home win in the last LaLiga fixture. A fitting send-off for the captain and the Austrian player.

Match Report →
🏆 UCL

PSG & UEFA Champions League

🇫🇷 LIGUE 1

French Football

🏎️ MOTORSPORT

Formula 1 & WEC

Formula 1 Official

5 Winners & 5 Losers from Canada — Montreal GP

The Canadian Grand Prix delivered drama as always. Who was magnificent in Montreal — and who flopped? F1.com breaks it all down.

Read Analysis →
🚗 CARS

Electric & Auto

Autoblog · First Drive Review

I Drove the 2026 Lucid Air Touring — Honest Review

The Lucid Air Touring reportedly embarrassed every other sub-$80K EV on the market. A proper long-range electric contender reviewed in detail — worth a read for anyone thinking about going electric.

Read the Review →
🏀 NBA

Basketball

Fear the Sword · SB Nation

Cavs vs. Knicks — Game 4 🏀

Good luck to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. The odds are against them — but this is basketball, and anything can happen. Ohio goes hard. Let's go Cavs.

Game Thread →
🌰 GO BUCKS

Ohio State

#GoBucks · Eleven Warriors

Remember When: Ohio State Shut Out Purdue in 1968 — To the Delight of Apollo 7 Crew in Space

A legendary piece of Ohio State history: the 1968 Purdue shutout was celebrated all the way up in orbit by Donn F. Eisele and the Apollo 7 crew. The Buckeyes have always been out of this world. #GoBucks

Read the Story →
⚾ BASEBALL

MLB & More


Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 22, 2026

▶ Friday · Vendredi · May 22, 2026 · Gaming Edition

GEEK / TECH
Gaming
Birthday
Weekend

What's up, everybody! It's Friday — Vendredi — May 22, 2026. It's my birthday weekend. The games are calling. Let's talk tech, anime, livestreams, and what you want me to play next.

#BirthdayWeekend #Gaming #RazerCreator #Anime #GoBucks #JetlagRadio

It's my birthday weekend and I'm coming to you live from the couch, controller in hand, dreaming of games I can finally pick up with birthday money. No Razer care package arrived — I won't lie, that stings after working so hard as a #RazerCreator. But the content keeps rolling, and today's Gaming Friday is packed. Let me know in the comments what you want me to livestream — it's a real vote and I'm listening.

🎂 Birthday Weekend — Please Read

It's My Birthday Weekend — Help Me Celebrate

Your boy Zack turned another year older and could really use your support right now. I couldn't even afford a fancy sushi restaurant dinner for my own birthday. That was genuinely sad — one of those nights where you just sit there thinking about where the year went. I've spent 8 years building this platform without a salary, grinding daily to bring you content, podcasts, and livestreams. If this blog, JETLAG RADIO, or any of my streams have ever made you smile, please consider sending a little birthday love to my Venmo. Even a few dollars means the world and goes directly into birthday gaming funds. 🙏

🎁 Send Birthday Money on Venmo →
😔 A Note on My Birthday Dinner
No sushi this year. I had been looking forward to treating myself to a proper omakase birthday dinner — the kind with the good stuff, the wagyu, the bluefin — and it just didn't happen financially. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I'm channeling it into content. But if you've been thinking about supporting the channel, today is the day. Venmo is @iamzaki. Any amount helps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
📢 I Need Your Help Going Viral
I currently have about 75 subscribers and around 50 views per video on a good day. To get Razer's attention — and hopefully more sponsors — I need to reach 300,000 subscribers, views, and likes. That's the number that changes everything. Share my channel. Share this blog. Tag me. Let's make it happen together. Once the notoriety comes, I can push even harder as a #RazerCreator and bring you bigger and better content. You are the algorithm.
🗳️

What Should I Livestream Next?

🎮 Fan Vote — Birthday Gaming Fund Edition

I Can Only Pick ONE. You Decide.

I've got birthday money burning a hole in my pocket and I need to spend it wisely — I can only commit to one game for the foreseeable future. Tell me in the comments which one you want to see on stream. Here are the candidates:

🔥 Anticipated
Pragmata
Capcom sci-fi action
🦇 Fun Pick
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Co-op & chaos on Steam
🔫 Hype
James Bond: First Light 007
Licensed spy action
😱 Horror
Resident Evil 9
The next RE chapter
🐍 Classic
MGS Delta: Snake Eater
The Konami remake
💰 Budget Pick — $40
Marathon
Bungie · Reasonable price ✓
❌ Not at $70
Hell Is Us
Waiting for a sale — full price is a no
✅ Day One — Full Price
Neo Berlin 2087
When it launches — I'm in, no question
👉 Drop your vote in the comments below. I read every single one. Marathon at $40 is looking attractive budget-wise, and I refuse to pay $70 for Hell Is Us — I'll wait for a sale. But Neo Berlin 2087? Full price, day one, no hesitation. That one's special. Everything else is up to YOU.
📺

Livestream Highlights

☕ Coffee Talk: Episode Tokyo + Cyberpunk 2077

Some of the Most Fun I've Had on Stream

I have to take a moment to shout out two recent livestream runs that were genuinely some of the most fun I've had streaming. First: Coffee Talk: Episode Tokyo — cozy, gorgeous, emotionally resonant. The kind of game that makes you feel like everything is going to be okay. The chat loved it.

And then: Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese audio with English subtitles. I cannot recommend this experience enough. Night City hits completely differently when Johnny Silverhand is speaking Japanese. The atmosphere, the voice acting, the immersion — it elevated the whole experience. If you missed those streams, they are available on YouTube @iamzaki. Do not sleep on the Japanese dub. It's art.

Support the Channel — Buy Razer Gear

🐍
#RazerCreator Affiliate

Upgrade Your Gaming Setup

Shop Razer Gaming Gear through my affiliate link and help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Keyboards, mice, headsets, streaming gear — all of it. Every purchase helps fund new content and gets us closer to that 300K subscriber goal.

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🎮

Gaming News

Xbox Wire / Forza.net

Forza Horizon 6 — Now Available on Xbox Series X|S and PC

The open-world racing giant is here. Forza Horizon 6 has officially dropped on Xbox Series X|S and PC. If you've been waiting, the wait is over.

Read More →
PlayStation Blog

State of Play Returns — Tuesday, June 2

Sony confirms State of Play is back June 2. Expect new announcements, trailers, and probably something that breaks the internet. I'll be watching live — come hang.

Read More →
🖥️

PC Tech & Hardware

🤖

Anime & Manga

Yahoo Entertainment · #GUNDAM

Mobile Suit Gundam Receiving New Anime — 31 Years Later

A legendary mecha franchise is back with a brand-new anime series after 31 years. If you know, you know. If you don't — now is the time to learn. #GUNDAM lives.

Read More →
📱

Sports & Tech


Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 21, 2026

🎂 Happy Birthday · Joyeux Anniversaire

It's Zack's
Birthday! 🎉

Thursday · Jeudi · May 21, 2026 · Medicine & EDS Edition
What's up, everybody! Today is Thursday — Jeudi — May 21, 2026. Today is extra special: it's my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! 🥳 We're celebrating while digging into the world of medicine, emotional resilience, music therapy, and important health research. Pour one up. Let's go.
🎂 🎁 🎈 🥂 🎊

Thursday is our Medicine & EDS Edition — and this week it lands on a personal milestone. Thank you to everyone who reached out. The work continues, the episodes keep rolling, and today we look at some truly important research at the intersection of music therapy, emotional well-being, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and the growing conversation around video games as therapeutic tools.

⚠️ Editorial Note — Upcoming LongRead

The Ebola Pandemic in Africa

I am appalled by the ongoing aggravation of the Ebola pandemic across Africa and I want my readers to know: my next #LongReads OpEd article will address this crisis directly. The world cannot look away. As always — take precautions, stay informed, protect yourself and your community. More soon.

🧬

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — Research

The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Take Part in Research

The Ehlers-Danlos Society actively maintains open research participation opportunities for those living with EDS and HSD. If you or someone you know is affected, contributing to research is one of the most powerful ways to advance understanding of these complex connective tissue disorders. Every participant matters.

Join the Research →
🧠

Mental Health & DJ Culture

Switched On Music

Jerry Ropero: Bipolar In The Booth — A DJ's Tale

A deeply candid account of navigating bipolar disorder as a working DJ and music producer. Jerry Ropero opens up about the highs, the crashes, the booth, and the path toward stability. This is the kind of story the music industry needs to tell more — and listen to more. Essential reading for anyone in the scene.

Read the Interview →
🎵

Music Therapy — Peer-Reviewed Research

🎮

Video Games & Therapy

NIH · PMC · Narrative Review

Videogames and Therapy: A Narrative Review of Recent Publication and Application to Treatment

A compelling review of how video games are being applied in therapeutic contexts — covering cognitive rehabilitation, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and more. As someone who has personally found healing through games like Death Stranding, this research resonates. The overlap between play, healing, and technology is real and it deserves serious attention.

Read the Review →
📝

A Personal Note

From Zack · Birthday Thoughts
Today is my birthday and I'll be honest — I'm a bit disappointed. I worked incredibly hard, I put in real effort as a #RazerCreator, and I was hopeful about receiving a care package from Razer today. It didn't come. That stings a little. But the work speaks for itself, and I'll keep going. I always do. If you want to show love today, the Venmo and affiliate links are below. Every gesture means a lot. Thank you for being here — always. 🎂

Wednesday/Mercredi May/Mai 20, 2026

Wednesday · Mercredi · May 20, 2026

🎵 Music Edition
JETLAG RADIO 4600

What's up, everybody! Today we celebrate music — the big one, the loud one, the one I've been building for years. Episode 4600 is live. Thank you for riding with me.

4,600 Episodes & counting · Available now on Spotify

It's Wednesday — Mercredi — which means it's Music Edition here on the blog. I'm very excited to announce JETLAG RADIO Episode 4600 is now available and you can listen to it right now on Spotify. I worked really hard on it. This is a milestone. Thank you for being here.

🎧 Stream Now — Jetlag Radio · Episode 4600
🇫🇷

Featured Release

📰

Music News & Reads

🎤

Hip Hop & Rap

🎛️

Gear & Studio Tech

📺

Late Night & Culture

🌙

Wellness & Recovery

🚗

Sponsorship & Wishlist

🙏 A note from Zack

Help Me Get My First Car After 25 Years

I'm working toward my very first new (or gently used, post-2020) car after 25 years — including the last 8 years unpaid, building this media operation from the ground up. My dream is an Audi S8 with all options, but I'm open to anything. If you'd like to sponsor me, I will gladly welcome you. I also have a wishlist item: the Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX SAT/NAV unit — DM me if you can help!

First potential sponsor confirmed: Razer Gaming — I am officially a #RazerCreator. My Razer Amazon affiliate links are available at the link below.

🎮

Gaming