Barry Petchesky
@barryp.bsky.social
Deputy editor, Defector.com
Really humiliating to get to Trader Joe’s before it opens and have to mill about outside. “Please sir, mightn’t I have access to your treats?”
February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Really humiliating to get to Trader Joe’s before it opens and have to mill about outside. “Please sir, mightn’t I have access to your treats?”
I would give my life for Cory and Korey
February 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I would give my life for Cory and Korey
Curling is so good as high-volume, always-on background viewing. Way better than the endless swimming events in the Summer Games.
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Curling is so good as high-volume, always-on background viewing. Way better than the endless swimming events in the Summer Games.
this is what happens when the Patriots finally face a real team
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
this is what happens when the Patriots finally face a real team
Children today will never know the thrill of the Bud Bowl. I swear there were years I cared about the outcome more than that of the actual Super Bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Children today will never know the thrill of the Bud Bowl. I swear there were years I cared about the outcome more than that of the actual Super Bowl.
Yeah, definitely was useful entry-level metal for younger me. Great sound though.
February 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Yeah, definitely was useful entry-level metal for younger me. Great sound though.
Gojira was pretty much the highlight of the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony; I would not be opposed to seeing some of Milan's own Lacuna Coil tonight.
February 6, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Gojira was pretty much the highlight of the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony; I would not be opposed to seeing some of Milan's own Lacuna Coil tonight.
Reposted by Barry Petchesky
i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll
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xikipedia.org
February 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll
xikipedia.org
xikipedia.org
Reposted by Barry Petchesky
What we loved about Dan McQuade:
What We Loved About Dan McQuade | Defector
Today is Dan McQuade’s funeral. To celebrate our friend, we wanted to give the people he worked with a place to explain what they loved so much about him. If you would like to support Dan’s widow Jan,...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
What we loved about Dan McQuade:
For those of you who asked if there was any way to help out Dan's family:
It's been really lovely reading all the tributes to Dan. Many people have asked if they can contribute to support his wife and son. You can do so here: everloved.com/life-of/dan-...
February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
For those of you who asked if there was any way to help out Dan's family:
Very important news: new bodega cat. I remember when the last one disappeared, I asked where Linda had gone, and the deli owner said (still enigmatically) “she got married.”
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Very important news: new bodega cat. I remember when the last one disappeared, I asked where Linda had gone, and the deli owner said (still enigmatically) “she got married.”
I reject this. They’re real robots, and they’re alive, and they’re my friends.
February 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I reject this. They’re real robots, and they’re alive, and they’re my friends.
Also remember this and have a laugh. I think it was Dan’s favorite thing that ever happened.
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Also remember this and have a laugh. I think it was Dan’s favorite thing that ever happened.
I think the key that unlocks Dan was his desire to share the things he loved with other people. Wouldn’t be the worst way to honor him if we make the effort to do that for the things we love, too. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his diag...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:06 AM
I think the key that unlocks Dan was his desire to share the things he loved with other people. Wouldn’t be the worst way to honor him if we make the effort to do that for the things we love, too. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
When the prairie dog habitat at the zoo has the clear plastic domes to pop your head up in >>>
January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
When the prairie dog habitat at the zoo has the clear plastic domes to pop your head up in >>>
Pareene!
I have a great idea for retraining ICE agents: defector.com/i-have-a-gre...
I Have A Great Idea For Retraining ICE Agents | Defector
The several thousand federal agents currently running rampant in the Twin Cities have so far achieved little in the way of legitimate law enforcement objectives, but they have been rather more…
defector.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Pareene!
Unless the Patriots win in which case it’ll be because they played four frauds in a row
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Unless the Patriots win in which case it’ll be because they played four frauds in a row
All right I’m finally sold on Sam Darnold.
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 AM
All right I’m finally sold on Sam Darnold.
Reposted by Barry Petchesky
I remember an interview with Adams last summer where he said it was brand new to work with a quarterback who asked for input or had any consideration for anyone around him. Sounds like Aaron Rodgers was the worst teammate imaginable.
It's crazy how much better Davante Adams looks with Matthew Stafford than he did with Aaron Rodgers....
January 26, 2026 at 1:54 AM
I remember an interview with Adams last summer where he said it was brand new to work with a quarterback who asked for input or had any consideration for anyone around him. Sounds like Aaron Rodgers was the worst teammate imaginable.
Patriots still haven't faced a real team
January 25, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Patriots still haven't faced a real team
Terrible football, hilarious game, regrettable outcome
January 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Terrible football, hilarious game, regrettable outcome
Drake Maye make playe
January 25, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Drake Maye make playe
That’s not just ANY gas.
January 25, 2026 at 10:17 PM
That’s not just ANY gas.