Narnia Snapshots: Beanies, Buzz Cuts, and Covert Bamboozling

 

Greetings to our guests!  Not sure how, but we're all still hanging in there after a holiday weekend and ready to start a new week, right?  Right?  😄 

We have flipped the page to a new month; where did the summer go?

Let's just roll up our sleeves and jump right in. Here we go!

 

•  What are the odds that again this year, something appears to be afflicting the Chiefs' left tackle (and Patrick Mahomes' primary defender), Josh Simmons?   Allegedly, the injury concerns his back now.  Last year it was an alleged personal issue which remained one of the best kept secrets in all time Chiefs history and still remains in the organization's vault.

The left tackle is a very important position in football for a right-handed quarterback, which is what Patrick is.  A quick look-up online of that position shows how crucial it is.  Left tackles protect the QB, often without assistance from other teammates. So they are basically the primary position that handles the opposing team's efforts to neutralize the quarterback's efforts to gain yardage.  

And so now for the second season in a row, the Chiefs player at that position has become a week-to-week concern with regard to practice availability (let alone being able to play). Thus mystifying and irritating both the fans and the media. In addition to just being an overall daily, repetitive big story as the NFL enters into the first week of the season.  And it's Andy Reid, the head coach, who week-to-week is the one who stands at the podium and answers on the organization's behalf.     

Directly below is Coach Andy Reid's quote from one of his post-practice pressers.  "See if it's right or what's wrong with it" - See if it's 'right'?  Well, if it's keeping him out of practice, then it couldn't be "right", could it?  Very strange wording by Andy, who has developed a habit of using vague or odd phrases just like that one.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So we have "Josh Simmons Watch" going on with an example directly below of a previous update.  And looks like the twitter account this author refers to as "Tone Deaf" is all about replying to multiple Chiefs-topic'd tweets with the repeated mantra of the Chiefs' locker room being "DOA" or broken.  I was already familiar with the "Tone Deaf" account because he had been noticed in Royals' twitter activity earlier in the baseball season, constantly replying to any tweet about rookie catcher, Carter Jensen, with his opinion on Carter's "inferiority".  So his account had already brought red flags. 🚩🚨🚩  

This was his reply to Farzin Vousoughian's update on Simmons: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, it should be noted that ultimately Andy Reid does not make the personnel moves.  At least in that department, he will defer to Chiefs General Manager, Brett Veach, the man behind all the decisions and transactions. It just seems that whenever there is a player controversy going on, it's always Andy at the podium addressing the questions. 🎤

And now, in a new development, it sounds like it is very possible that a rookie may be playing in Josh Simmons' place instead of proven veteran Jaylon Moore, in next Monday night's season opener against divisional opponent, the Denver Broncos.

 

Will we have another Harry Styles Trap Door situation taking place if indeed that is the plan? To start a rookie in place of Simmons?

Another critical player position to the entire Chiefs offense this season is running back and their newest player, Kenneth Walker, who was the 2025 Super Bowl MVP.  Now, he has had an ankle injury before, so swelling could be something he deals with the rest of his career/life, right?  It's possible.  But Narnia is still watching.  So far, it is looking like he will be ready to go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hopefully, there will not be as much melodrama this season, but ... that would be like expecting a snow-free winter in Jackson Hole, WY.  Why?  Because as long as: 

* 15 (Patrick) and 87 (Travis) are on the same team, 

* as long as 15 is trying to chase Tom Brady's records, 

* as long as Andy is trying to move up the ladder of coaches' wins, and 

* as long as Shifty, aka Taylor Swift, is associated with the Chiefs via Travis Kelce, 

* as long as we see the planted accounts every single day running Travis down and peddling a lot of the same old fake narratives 

 

then it seems there is bound to be manufactured melodrama.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In Oct 2017, Narnia wrote a post "Behold the Emasculation Proclamation!  Part 4 - Revelations",  which was part of a series on various ways that TPTB utilized to control half of a closeted couple.  With Jared, it was (and still is) a beanie which oftentimes makes him look like a Q-Tip.  Don't ever doubt TPTB underlying intentions when it comes to "working uniforms".   Here he was in 2017 during an outing at Top Golf,

do you see anyone else wearing a beanie in the summer?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When asked by Jensen about the beanie earlier this year (via zoom) at the Norfolk Con (one that Jared just happened to have missed due to an alleged broken leg), Jared said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ohhhhhh, Jared wears it indoors as well as outdoors because it's his (security) "blankie".  I think the 2026 term would be more like "emotional support beanie", wouldn't it?

So, one could say it's also become like a signature trademark, which is why it is puzzling why the "emotional support accessory" wasn't used in this recent promotional photo for an upcoming Netflix movie that Jared will be starring in with Leighton Meester and Andie MacDowell?

Huh, well, look at that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No beanie or Albert Einstein stylin' for Netflix?  😉

 

Seeing "Heated Rivalry"'s Connor Storrie buzz cutting his hair recently also brought to mind the old 2017 Emasculation Proclamation post and Jared's "emotional support" beanie.  

Who's buying this explanation from Connor?

TPTB sure had this explanation ready to go, didn't they?

 

While promoting Heated Rivalry season one in December 2025, Connor said he was ready to cut all of his hair off. 

“I’m ready to cut this stuff off, if y’all want me to be completely honest,” he replied to a fan tweet about his curly hair routine in a Teen Vogue video. “I’m ready to shave my head. I don’t know who’s out there, but someone hire me and give me a crazy haircut.” 

In a “Get Ready with Me” video for Vogue in January, Connor also teased cutting his hair.

“Just wait until we do something, and until we cut it all off,” he says in the clip while his groomer, Kerrie Urban, tousles his hair. “I want to.” 

The last time Connor had shorter hair was while filming his upcoming movie, April X, back in 2024. If you missed it, a new trailer was recently unveiled after the movie received a September release date. - Just Jared, August 23, 2026

 

"The last time Connor had shorter hair" was while filming April X?  You mean this short? 

 

Riiiight.  After all, what fashion conscious, out-and-about guy doesn't want to have everything accented with nearly coconut-shell length hair?

Look at this lone comment on that Just Jared post from a fan familiar with the Heated Rivalry book series:

 

Hmmmm.  Not keeping the characters true to form?  Interesting.

Here was Connor last night at the Creative Arts Emmys.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe Connor could give Jared a ring and they can compare notes on their imposed hair restrictions.  😉

 

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And, beards?  I mean, "wives", we know you're supposed to be "with child".  There is no need to keep putting the cradling hand under the "bump" like a laser pointer.  We know what that is and what it is announcing. 😉

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 Why is the official ABC News twitter account posting a remembrance for Liam Payne's "heavenly" birthday this past August 29, 2026?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's not Just Jared.   Not Page Six.  Not US Weekly.  Not Pop Base.  Not the Daily Fail, I mean Mail.

But ABC News.

As M&M told this author when this was seen on Twitter.

ABC is owned by Disney.

Disney and Sony/Simon Cowell have long had a special relationship and continue to partner on several business projects.  Also, One Direction took a number of stunt photos in Disney parks with their beards back in the day.   

Liam w beard Cassidy at Disney Paris 07 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Niall + beard Steinfeld at Disneyland 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zayn + beard (that's her blond hair) Perrie Edwards at Dis-Paris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And not to leave out Mr. Louis Tomlinson, who appeared at Disneyland Paris in August 2013. LOLLLL! The winter wear seems a bit out of place, don't you think?:

with Eleanor "me girlfriend" Calder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zayn and Edwards were at Disneyland Paris in 2014.   So as one can see, M&M recalled quite correctly.  Not only that, but Harry Styles' Pleasing brand collaborated with Disney for a 30-item line of skincare products, apparel, etc. in 2024.

One more Disney and Sony association:

In May 23, 2012, the members of One Direction attended actor Will Smith's premiere for "Men in Black III" in New York City.  

"Men in Black III" was distributed by Sony Pictures.

It would be ten (10) years later when Liam Payne was set up in that disastrous "accent" interview post-Oscars.  Oscar watchers also remember that awards show as the one where Will Smith allegedly was so upset at Chris Rock that he went up on stage and slapped him.  And then Liam was interviewed and ... well, Narnia talked about all of this in our post "December Drifts:  Signals From All Directions" in December '22 as well as "Liam Payne's Own 'Beautiful War' Against the Music Industry" in April '22. 

Do you the reader, feel like this dog yet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are other business partnerships between Sony and Disney, including Sony Pictures acquiring "control over Disney Home Entertainment" in 2024.

The daily number of stories that still continue about Liam's alleged fatality in Argentina continue to involve too many moving parts, too many rabbit holes.  In an admirable fashion, fans are militant about getting to the truth, now more than ever.  

Next month will be the "anniversary" of the incident.

Fans should notice though, who isn't as militant about finding out the truth.  And they should wonder why.

The family.  The band members. His close friends.

Of all people, they should be more up in arms than anyone if they're seeing all of the same missing puzzle pieces that the fans are.  Instead, all we're seeing are interviews of band mates reminiscing and family members posting lengthy missing-you messages. Two years later.

Please pause and contemplate before sending money to fund investigations unless you know for sure where, and for what purpose, that money is being used for. 

As we continue to watch any further possible proceedings as far as Liam's incident is concerned, a wise saying from Oh My Godot's Grand Poobah, "Special K" comes to mind:

 

"Sometimes you gotta go big, to hide big." 

 

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There were a couple of other items to be brought to the table that this author will instead tackle in the next post.   It's time to get this puppy published and on with our week!

Be generous with Good mornings, Hello's and smiles.  Right now, more than ever.  

 

Our sources:   Get Yarn, tenor, Just Jared, Deadline, Imdb, msn, pinterest, Mirror UK, 

                        note.com, Pop Crush, dc theater scene, instagram, buzzfeed

Our playlist:  Prime Time - The Alan Parsons Project

                      Run - Collective Soul 

                      Deathly - Aimee Mann

                      Don't Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

                      Keep on Walkin' - CeCe Peniston

 

Saturday Musings: Tall Texan Thirst Traps, Gratuitous Beanie Bombs, and To Will or Not to Will

 

* Thirst trap photos to follow later * 😄

 

Narnia will be the first to say that there was such an excess of hinky activity surrounding Jake Gyllenhaal's latest film, "In the Grey" (what with the release date delays, lack of a movie title nonsense, and general lack of information over the past several years), we called out the whole project for being basically a big nothing burger.  In other words, non-existent.   

 

But lo and behold, the film received a name - "In the Grey" 😱.  And it turned out to actually be somewhat of a something burger, shown in theaters and everything!  

 

But boy, if all of that appetizer sideshow still wasn't a sign of something to come.  Narnia should be used to this from Jake and his team by now.  😅  We're still trying to figure out what exactly the theatrics were trying to accomplish. 

 

"In the Grey" debuted in theaters on May 15 and performed underwhelmingly.  The film made $5.7 million domestically and $11.6 internationally for a total of $17.3 million per Box Office Mojo.  There was practically no lead-up promotion.  I don't even think Jake or Cavill appeared on any television talk show to let potential viewers know that it would be showing at their local theater.  Actress co-star Eiza Gonzalez at least did a bit of promo.  But Cavill was busy filming and Jake was and still is ... we don't know where in the heck Jake is.  😶

 

 

 

LOL!  Not all that long ago, he was supposed to be in Brisbane, AU still filming with Mr. Costner.  No doubt, filming is long completed.  It's officially summer now and so when that 5 o'clock bell rings, he's going to be ready to enjoy another Summer of Jake & Austin + the Fam, that's where he will be.  

 

Oh wait, there's a fairly recent, BREAKING sighting, apparently.   New York City, of course, at Sting's play, "The Last Ship".

 

 

 We know where his hubs is by now, though.  Or so the "old man" says.  😂  I mean, you just don't know if these guys just left where they say they are, orrrrrrrr ... were they there 3 months ago .....  orrrrrrr ... are they going to be there in another couple of weeks??? .... or what in the heck.  It really doesn't matter.

 

Austin has been all over the place.  Not all too long ago he was appearing on your local Instagram, posting thirst trap after thirst trap.  

 

This particular Narnia author tried valiantly not to cave into the onslaught.  After all, we try to value ourselves as respectful and mature about all the beautiful men on our blog pages.  

 

But enough is enough, Mr. Nichols!  lol.  

It's okay to be a little shallow, isn't it?   

 

 

 

Yes, just a wee bit. Austin did a photo shoot for Greay Magazine in Los Angeles with assistance from fashion stylist and designer Irina Van Verseveld.  The photos and videos were outstanding.  Good to see the evident benefits of Austin frequent showcasing of his daily, varied athletic endeavors.  😉 💪

 

And might we add what a coincidence the spelling proximity of Greay Magazine and "In the Grey".    Isn't that something???  And "In the Grey" was released May 16 of this year and Austin's shoot in Greay Magazine was released April 10 of this year.  😍

 

 

What a smile on that guy, huh? 😊😎

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let's see .... where were we, oh yeah.

 

And here Austin was, aiming to rival "Emergency!" 's Johnny Gage for the Most Lovely Male Back in Hollywood.   If this were a painting, it could be called "Man Adorned in Seaweed"!  🖼️

 

Good heavens.  Austin has done a number of photo shoots, but his last several have been incredible.  Hard to believe this guy just turned 46.  😮  Let's just say that Mr. Henry "SpongeBob" Cavill 📦 has got nada on Austin.

 

In between all these photo shoots and feeding Otis, Austin kept busy promoting "The Long Shot", the indie film he directed and was actually released last year.  👀

 

And now?  Well, it's time for Summer of Jake, Austin and the Fam!  Huzzah!! 

 

 

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And here was Austin's ATX-bud Jared Padalecki, along with his guy Jensen Ackles, and their former co-star Mark Shepard.  (some long-time readers of Narnia might remember that name Mark Shepard as we wrote about a wedding of his in our post from November 27, 2016, called "It Was the Biggest, Secondest Wedding of the Year" and its probable, I mean possible! purpose of providing cover for Jared and Jensen. 😉  

 

Anyway, Mark had quite the burn at the Purgatory 10 convention in Dusseldorf, Germany, at the end of May.  And I do mean a burn.  LOL! 

 

He dished it to the "Supernatural" character "Castiel", which was played by Misha Collins.  No filter on Mark!

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I had to do a double-take on that tweet!  😲

 

The Purgatory convention had online fans either fist pumping in enjoyment or gnashing their teeth in fury over denials of Destiel made by Jensen as well as that above quip by Mark Sheppard.  Let's face it - fans of J2 and/or Sam/Dean have dealt with years and years of "Destiel", "Cockles", "JenMish", whatever in the heck name-of-the-hour it is.  Misha Collins has relished the role, abused his position in the role, and also been compensated for it.  No shame has that guy.

 

And Jensen is not blameless in the selling of Cockles/JenMish.  He has pandered and misled that ship at times, right along with Collins.  For any J2'er to deny that, is to have had blinders on.  But there have also been times (particularly in the earlier years) where you could see Jensen wasn't an enthusiastic participant.  

 

We don't know the details of the mearding contract and all that has been entailed, but it is clear that Jared has been sidelined numerous times (i.e. "broken shoulder", "emotional breakdown") so that Collins could be promoted and shipped with Jensen not only at the conventions, but with various charitable promotions, "social" outings, and "Supernatural"- related promotions.

 

One of the purposes of Jared's sidelining "maladies" has been to weaken his image in proximity to Jensen as well as to demean him.  Surely, followers of the entertainment industry closet have come to recognize that when it comes to an OTP, one partner (usually the most threatening of the two) is treated differently from the other - in a very negative, abusive way.

 

A running theme throughout these years as seen in the photo above with Mark Sheppard, is that beanie of Jared's, which is part of his working uniform.  We've seen him take it off as he's exited the stage.

 

Ask yourself, why that is?

 

From NolaCon in 2017:

 

 

Narnia had posted about the role of the beanie with Jared in our post "Behold the Emasculation Proclamation! Part 4 - Revelations" from Oct. 29, 2017.

 

This was at Purgatory Con in Dusseldorf, Germany during the middle of last month:

 

 

That's the beanie in hand, already off!  😉  And his guy reaching for his hand too, btw.

 

 

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And now an update on our documentary watch which basically started in earnest in March, in the post "Retreating From the Unknown:  The Mystery Surrounding a Documentary".

 

Imagine Narnia's surprise when the middle of last month, there came an Instagram announcement from the "Into the Unknown" account.  Knock. Us. Down.

 

Insta story from May 13, 2026

 

I mean, this person was flabberghasted when this showed up in her Stories' notifications.

 

A couple of days later, a post.

 

Our Kickstarter campaign for Into the Unknown is open!

This documentary began with Randy and Kevin’s desire to tell the real story of modern EMS beyond Emergency!, and after years of work, we’re ready to bring it to audiences around the world.

We followed paramedics, dispatchers, and their families in Baton Rouge, Denver, Santa Barbara, Sparks, southern Oregon, and rural Virginia to capture the job as they actually live it, which is very different from what most people see in movies and television.

After years of production, and decades of development by Randy and Kevin, the film is finally complete. Tnis Kickstarter will help us fund release and distribution so we can get the film out into the world and in front of audiences everywhere. - Into the Unknown instagram, May 13, 2026

 

Their journey through Instagram began: 

 

• in June 2022, with the first filming stop set to be Baton Rouge, LA; by November, they were in Sparks, NV.  

 

• February 2023, they had a trailer of the documentary

 

• May 10, 2023 - they announced on the account of the approaching drop of the first episode of their podcast, also called "Into the Unknown". Randy and Kevin would be the first guests.

 

• November 2023 - the second episode of the podcast was announced.  Interviewed guests were Randy, producer Steve Martin, Asst Fire Chief LA County (retired) and producer Dr. Baxter Larmon, Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, all as listed in the Instagram post.

 

• April 23, 2024 - the third and final episode of the podcast is announced released.  It is with Kevin and Randy talking about the 50th Anniversary of the show Emergency! which had been held in LA. 

 

• October 19 & 20, 2024 -  Allegedly, "Into the Unknown" documentary was to have premiered at the San Diego International Film Festival.  Narnia talked about the lack of evidence for this taking place in our post "Retreating From the Unknown:  The Mystery Surrounding a Documentary".

 

April 2024 was the last entry on the Into the Unknown doc instagram until May 13 of this year (over two years later) when it was announced that they were beginning a kick starter to fund distribution.  Good for Kevin, Randy, Tonya, and crew for things getting moving on what no doubt is going to be a tremendous video of heart and labor.

 

Alot of updating going on with them.  😉  

 

• April 29, 2026 -  Fully funded with that kick starter!

 

 

Isn't that something.  Things quickly moving right along, bang, bang, bang.

 

 

 

Now, maybe moving along too fast.  For instance, a couple weeks ago on the 10th, this post was published, allegedly taken at the "beginning" of the project.

 

"2020. The first *Into the Unknown* producers meeting."  

 

 

There they are! Someone forgot to fill in Kevin's left shoe.  

 

 

 

And the left hand.  Steve Martin (behind Kevin) his legs (well, the left one anyway) are interesting looking.

 

 

 

See how long the middle finger is?  The coloring of the left hand doesn't even come close to the right - they're totally different.

 

As M&M sometimes has told this author:  Sometimes, the cover up is worse than the lie.  

  

So, the whole kick starter production and then posting photos from when the documentary project "first began", but the photo is manipulated?  That would seem to indicate, what?  A recreation of the beginning?

 

 "Now the film is finished, the Kickstarter is more than 150% funded, and hundreds of people have joined us along the way to help push it forward." - source

 

Oh, there's a documentary - always has been.  Remember, it was allegedly premiered at the SD Intntl Film Festival two years ago.  It had a trailer.  

 

The documentary and the EMS system as a whole has been dear to Randy's heart, especially.  

 

So we will look forward to seeing the finished product.  In a reply on the 06 10 26 Insta. post, "Into the Unknown documentary" says:

 

 

Randy is an excellent public speaker.  Here he was speaking in Washington D.C. towards the end of his and Kevin's participation in Project 51 which can be written about at another time because it was quite an incredible event and deserves more space.  But in this brief clip, Randy talks about the importance of our emergency medical personnel, how far the program has come, and why we should not take them for granted.  The date was May 16, 2000.

 

Starting at 2:42 timestamp:

 

 

 

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Complete change of subject and total lack of segue.   But currently, a number of readers have been reading "Behold the Emasculation Proclamation! The Outer Layer Stripping of the OTP Leader (Part 3 of 3)" and while glancing over it, this author noticed something interesting and wanted to mention what we believe to be a valid update to the whole concept.

 

The post talked about the events leading up to Jared Padalecki's "absence" at Jus in Bello 2015 due to an alleged mental/emotional breakdown.  The convention occurred May 15-17, 2015.  Prior to the convention, an article was published by Variety on March 12, just two months earlier, titled " 'Supernatural' star Jared Padalecki Talks Depression and Why You Should 'Always Keep Fighting' " which was quite the coincidence.  The article helped to set up the launch of Jared's 'Always Keep Fighting' campaign, but more importantly, helped to lay down the background for what would allegedly occur:  a "mental breakdown", thus prompting Jared's "needed" absence at JibCon.  His absence conveniently cancelled Jared totally from the weekend's events so that "Cockles/JenMish" could have center stage, ie Jensen and the Meard show. Some old-fashioned seeding going on in preparation for Jared's image shift.

 

Fast forward to 2026 and how this mind-clicked of a similar incident with Royals' rookie catcher Carter Jensen and was written about in "What is Going on With Kansas City Sports Teams and These Scandals Anyway?".  The alleged incident concerned Carter Jensen allegedly oversleeping on the morning of the ballgame vs. the Minnesota Twins on April 2.  

 

Prior to the incident, on February 14 during spring training, the Royals had posted their own set up video which was called, "How Many Alarms Do You Set to Wake Up" and Carter said "I need at least 6 to 8 alarms."  Again, what a coincidence.

 

I'm just sayin'.  Patterns.  Patterns that trigger our memory and brain.

 

 

 

 

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 Soooo... Narnia needs to make an argument on this theory.  Unless Shifty has been living her life according to Jakers' filmography, which of course, is not the case.

 

 

In June 2022, it was realized that this music video of Shifty's was based on Jake's films + a couple of real life events/clothing in his life, dating as far back as 2006 and the Jake/Austin Lakers game date night photos.  

 

There was nothing organic in that music video.  It is important to realize this.  And Dylan O'Brien and Sadie Sink have been rewarded for their participation and Shifty's fans continue to be deluded by the idea that 1) it's a film and 2) it's telling a story relating to her life with her merkin, Jake.

 

Oh, it's telling a story alright - on how to believe one is so clever that you could get away with this kind of swiping. 

 

It's all right here.

 

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On the subject of Shifty, Narnia is sitting back and watching the whole "wedding" pre-show.  

 

It's hard to imagine after all of the cooperation & enabling from their celebrity peers, family members, so much of the media, and NFL players (George Kittle, Narnia is looking at him, for one), that she and Travis aren't going to follow through with the fake nuptials.  But, it's always possible they will implode the whole thing in the eleventh hour for drama effect.

 

And while there is no denying who holds the most power (Shifty), what some are ignoring (purposely or not) is that yes, this whole contract has been about her music, her tour, her high profile, and yes, he has made a wheelbarrow full of money in sponsorships and a podcast ...

 

This fauxmance is about two gargantuan closets.  It isn't just a "PR stunt".  Yes, money is huge.  Yes, there are projects and rewards.

 

But for those who only look at it from Shifty's angle, you are missing the other very important purpose for the whole show.  He has a RL partner and no, I'm sorry, it is not Ross Travis.  The fact that there are accounts being allowed to bellow on social media about a former Chiefs teammate who was only on the team for two seasons (and the first season 2015 was spent on the practice squad) being Travis' boyfriend without interference, should be telling.

 

That this RL pairing in the highest profile sport needs two active meards right now to distract from them tells experienced observers of the closet what we know to be basic 101.  While everyone is looking at the Madison Square Garden chatter, the award shows, the attendance at TEU, the guest list and 1000 other topics; while all of this is going on, there has been a major separation going on of the parties of the real relationship.  And no, it's not hers.  

 

There is a lot at stake.  There are huge corporations and big names involved.   So it will not be surprising if these two 35+ year olds who have never been married that we know of, follow through with the faux nuptials, which would buy them the het cred stamp on their passport for "belonging" in one of Hollywood's elite clubs.  

 

When you see this endorsement?

 

 

Yes, Spielberg was already arranged to speak at her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction.  But as shown above, this tweet reflects two important points:  1) it's shared by TMZ and 2) the three faces in that photo includes one of the powerful in the elite of the entertainment industry.  Spielberg is a biggie.  

  

When you're receiving favors/enabling from someone like Spielberg?  You are very likely not planning on venturing off anywhere on your own, apart from the mother ship.  

 

 

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Speaking of Spielberg.  Narnia has always wondered about the alleged "Leo DiCaprio" visit at Arrowhead.

 

 

 

The above is a screen shot of a video, but the hinky technical behavior of what should be a simple clip, plus the head scratching of why Leo D (in a coat inside of the "Travis Kelce" suite 😏, no less) would have been at Arrowhead just didn't make sense.  

 

Leo was also a guest on Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast prior to this alleged Arrowhead appearance, in September of '25.  But he and "One Battle After Another" co-star Benico del Toro guested via zoom.  They weren't in studio.  The TPTB could certainly have done better with convincing us that Leo attended at Travis' invitation.

 

However, while looking at some past history of guests on Spielberg's yacht, who did we find but Blake Lively and Leo DiCaprio! Well, well, well.

 

There's the connection.  Blake Lively.  And here we were led to understand there was a rift between Shifty and Lively that was happening before that game ever occurred, hmmm.  Makes one wonder.  The six degrees connections never stop.

 

 

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And before we end this little potpourri of views from the rafters, Narnia has a few more questions and ponderings:

 

• This kind of live network telecast proof is what it takes.  Not hinky, potato cam "fan" videos, boomerang'ing Instagram videos (Patrick & Matthews, looking at you), or AI altered photos.  No side shots with ball caps hiding the face.  No back of the heads.  No sweeping, out-of-control video fixating on the sidewalk, someone's hand or pant leg, and skyscrapers.  No bulky coats, face masks, big sunglasses, headphones, plexiglass, glass coffee tables, and tall, obstructing drinking glasses or flower vases on tables .  Nope.  Those just don't work.  

 

These will work, though.  From Fox Sports network during the World Cup game between the U.S. and Turkey:

 

 

•  You've gotta love how someone must have felt that Tight End University (Travis, George Kittle and Greg Olsen's conference and fun fest for NFL tight ends) was becoming too much of a Bro Con and so in came the beards, wives and girlfriends, with Shifty leading the way.  The first couple of years of TEU were the best and it was a terrific idea.   R.I.P. TEU, we hardly knew ye!

 

•  One thing that we at Narnia are fully confident in our belief:  "Bear Payne" is not Liam's offspring.  The "relaysh" with Cheryl wasn't even a real one, so how could the offspring be real?  And if Liam knew what was to happen down the road, then this line in the fictional Just Jared write up on June 22 is doubtful.  Just Jared gave themselves an out by making sure to include "apparently". 

 

'He apparently did not have a will.' - Just Jared, June 22, 2026

 

Disclaimer:  This is Narnia's edit from the Just Jared post

 

And look who "obtained" the "new legal documents":  

 

"New legal documents, obtained by TMZ, reveal that the nine-year-old, who the late One Direction star shared with ex Cheryl Cole, will be awarded almost $28 million." - Just Jared, June 22, 2026

 

Of course.  TMZ.

 

They're trying to tell us that Liam Payne would not have already taken steps to take care of his family in the event of an untimely passing?  Did Liam really strike us as someone who wouldn't have thought about this?  Sure, it's possible, but how likely?  

 

On second thought - it's quite difficult to believe when you realize that a near $28 million dollars estate worth was at stake.   If "Bear Payne" isn't really Liam's offspring, then where or who is this estate supposed to be going to???   

 

What this story is about?  It's about cementing Liam's closet even further.  

 

Meanwhile ... what's really going on? 

 

Just one of many clues that fans need to be looking at and wondering what bigger story, what garlic-necklace-for-the-ages is being hidden here, and no, it's not "murder".

 

 

• Have Michelle and Busy been quietly trying to play keep-up-with the Gyllynichols???  😉

 

 

• Was that Tom Brady opening up a card shop in Kansas City and posing Royals players with jerseys bearing his name and #12?  We believe it was.  With his chief rival, QB1 Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs being a part-owner of the Royals ball club.  If it's not an intimidation move, then it sure looks like a tremendous imitation of one.

 

Get a load of this stunt by Brady:

 

photo credit:  MattFoster TV of TV5 Kansas City twit pic

 

 

Unbelievable.   

 

Although, it's rather fascinating and obvious to see that Patrick must still be making Brady a bit nervous about his records, huh?  For him to be pulling that move on Patrick's turf?   Wow.  👀  💅   Hard to imagine #15 being phased, though.  

 

Big thanks to an unnamed twitter account for noticing what we love about #9, Vinnie Pasquantino.  That guy wears his heart on his sleeve most of the time and manages to be a genuine deal in an entertainment and sports industry which can be brutal.  Narnia made our own edit of the known New York Jets fan, Vinnie.

 

 

 

And knowing how Mr. Brady works, Narnia won't be surprised if at some point in the future, Vinnie will have to make it clear in an interview that he was honored to participate in this photo.  You know ... like Patrick had to make it clear that Brady "stopped by" his locker room back in 2019, after the Patriots won over the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.  After he ignored Patrick on the field, not shaking his hand.  That was followed by Patrick going on a mini world tour, making sure everyone "knew" that Brady visited him in the locker room.

Aaah, good times, good memories!  😉 

 

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Okay, enough already!  lol

 

Apologies for the length of this post - hoping it doesn't take too long to upload.  😄  This author has her own punishment - to watch her poor baseball team try to climb up the hill that is getting-to-.500.

  

No one in this metro saw this disheartening season coming.  The talent and the outlook all seemed to be there, but something went horribly wrong - even before the injuries began piling up.

 

As the nicknames "Big Snooze" and "Big Sleep" continue to pop up now and then on social media by well-meaning, affectionate fans of catcher Carter Jensen, it's difficult not to wonder how things might have started for him and a couple of teammates had it not been for the "sleeping in" stunt imposed on Carter during the opening season home stand.  All done so that a veteran catcher could be elevated.  Did the organization even anticipate the extent of the damage that likely could be made?  Call it mere karma or subconscious psychological damage, Narnia continues to ask, what was the front office thinking? 

 

What a price to pay.

 

Regardless, time to wrap up this post and as always, thank you for stopping by and reading Narnia Dispatches.

 

Remember:   Resist the TPTB spoon feeding!  😉

 

 

pic and reference sources:  Just Jared, fraserhealth, Matt Foster and KCTV5, tenor,

                            Dribbble,  Giphy, Greay Magazine, Into the Unknown documentary, imgur,

                            You Tube, Fox Sports, 

our playlist:  Midnight - Alesso feat. Liam Payne

                     Waiting to See You - Dan Hartman

                     Photograph - Ringo Starr

                     Never Ending Story - Limahl

                     Take It Easy On Me - Little River Band

                     You Know the Rest - Til Tuesday