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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · 12d

It Happened To Me: I tried the Erewhon goth smoothie

Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · 17d

For Rolling Stone, I spoke with writer/director Mary Bronstein and Rose Byrne about the brilliant new A24 film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, a “punk-rock” must-watch about female rage.

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'It's a Punk-Rock Take on Motherhood': How 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Channels Female Rage

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' star Rose Byrne and writer-director Mary Bronstein talk about how the film depicts motherhood and channels female rage.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · 18d

For the LA Times, I spoke to lead singer Andrew McMahon about touring the 20th anniversary of Jack's Mannequin and 2005's 'Everything In Transit,' tying together all three of his projects (starting with Something Corporate), and much more

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As Jack's Mannequin tour launches in L.A., Andrew McMahon sketches a musical future

Andrew McMahon reunites Jack's Mannequin for 20th anniversary tour of 'Everything In Transit,' finished recording the same day he was diagnosed with leukemia.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · 26d

For the LA Times, I spoke to the always delightful Fred Armisen about making a sprawling sound effects album, his friendship with the late Steve Albini, and more.

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On '100 Sound Effects,' Fred Armisen resurrects the long-dead haunted mansion album

Fred Armisen releases '100 Sound Effects,' a catalog of hyperrealistic noises inspired by his nostalgia for haunted mansion albums of the past.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · 26d

In July, I had the chance to hang with the immensely talented (and deeply kind) Tate McRae for a TIME 100 NEXT story, out today! Read: time.com/7321459/tate...

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 19

For @RollingStone, I unraveled some of the best behind-the-scenes stories from the Lilith Fair doc, including how Missy Elliott managed to hitch a ride to the fest after her tour bus broke down.

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The Time Missy Elliott Hitched a Ride to Lilith Fair - and More Untold Stories About the Festival

Here's what we learned from the new documentary 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery — The Untold Story,' which premieres on Hulu Sept. 21.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 16

This sucks!!!! 💔

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · Sep 15

so are democrats really just going to remain silent as republicans target half of the country for retribution over a crime they didnt commit? im being serious, when do democrats call out this bloodthirsty rampage for what it is

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Sep 15

In a Hitleresque speech, JD Vance says there can be no unity with the left and vows to use the government to dismantle non-profit NGOs and liberal civil society who he says promote violence and terrorism.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 15

OK this is giving that line in Bring It On -- "This isn't about CHEATING. This is about WINNING. Everyone in favor of WINNING??"

billboard @billboard.com · Sep 15

AI Won’t Replace Artists — It Will Make Them Unstoppable: Lyor Cohen (Guest Column)

AI won't replace artists -- it will make them unstoppable, argues Lyor Cohen, global head of music at YouTube and Google, in a new guest column.

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Soraya Nadia McDonald @sorayanadiamcdonald.com · Sep 15

CBS officially the Walker Texas Touched By An Angel network. Right down to the news division.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 15

Winners are solid, but genuinely can’t believe I renewed my YouTube TV subscription for this Emmys

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 15

I never got into Nate Bargatze before this zombiefied mess, and I daresay now I never will

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Sep 15

This Emmys money/speech time nonsense is really terrible. CBS is quite happy to be state television.

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · Sep 15

Gotcha. I think the only thing scarier than lots of political speeches at an awards show is seeing Hollywood so beaten down that almost no one says anything.

TVMoJoe @tvmojoe.bsky.social · Sep 15

F Ice

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 15

Yes actually it’s great!

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hard to overstate what an unpleasant Emmy telecast this is so far. It feels like it’s being run with genuine hostility toward the people it’s supposed to be honoring.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · Sep 14

I've never thought there was a bad time to be honest about the fact that a horrible person is/was horrible. But after this week's whitewashing of Kirk by the media and political commentariat, it feels not just permissible but essential to fight both sentimentality and dishonesty at top volume.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 15

The vibes are absolutely off.

Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Sep 12

One tiny sliver of good news this awful week: Hulu appears to have finally added “I Don’t Want To Wait” back into the Dawson’s Creek opening credits. This is huge.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Aug 29

Where are brands (clothing brands in this case) getting the impression that consumers WANT AI-generated anything? Yes, I get that it saves money and capitalism rules all, but if it's AI, just assume that the buyer will figure that out and become royally turned off.

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J.Crew’s New Campaign Looks a Lot Like AI Slop

Blackbird Spyplane found a slew of glitches in the vintage-y images recently posted to the brand’s Instagram page.

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Aug 14

I kept thinking that the TS album art reminded me of something from the recent past and my brain managed to dig this up from the archives

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Life Of A Showgirl Who Took A Risk And Put Herself Out There Creatively

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Jul 23

If any editors out there need a total Dawson’s Creek freak for any future Katie Holmes / Joshua Jackson-related writing…. I’m here for you.

a man in a hawaiian shirt is smiling while sitting in a crowd of people .

ALT: a man in a hawaiian shirt is smiling while sitting in a crowd of people .

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · Jul 23

Delighted to have contributed to TIME's 100 Best Podcasts Of All Time list! Wrote up some of my faves (Who Weekly, This American Life, Planet Money) and gave what I hope is a well-reasoned take on Call Her Daddy.

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The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time

From pop culture and history to sports and more, these are the best podcasts ever made.

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Damon K @dadadrummer.bsky.social · Jul 18

They offered the classical music critic a job at the obituary desk
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Does the NYT Want Culture Writing or TikTok Videos?

Plus: Adams on Fox, what Trump and Epstein have in common, and other nefarious behavior to start your weekend off right.

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