Jack Probst
@jackprobst.com
writer of sappy personal essays about music, comedy, and film. also writing a book about growing up with a rare bone disorder. it’ll be funny, i swear.
✍️: merry-go-round mag, paste, pitchfork, creem, nme, etc.
✍️: merry-go-round mag, paste, pitchfork, creem, nme, etc.
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Jack Probst
@jackprobst.com
· Nov 1
Surviving 24 Hours at Music Box of Horrors - Merry-Go-Round Magazine
Repertory, art house, and indie theaters across the country come alive during October with horror programming, especially the all night marathon. But what is it like to actually survive one? Jack Probst offers a full log of just that experience at Chicago's Music Box of Horrors!
merrygoroundmagazine.com
Two weeks ago, my buddy Jon and I attend a 24-hour horror movie marathon at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social. I wrote about my love for horror movies, lifelong friendships, and the experience of watching films in a theatre full of like-minded folks for @mgrmagazine.bsky.social.
They have Kirby plate covers at Kyra Revolving Sushi rn.
January 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
They have Kirby plate covers at Kyra Revolving Sushi rn.
when they say that something has a 1,300% increase, it sure makes it seem like they made it up. you're pulling numbers out of the air.
January 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
when they say that something has a 1,300% increase, it sure makes it seem like they made it up. you're pulling numbers out of the air.
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You can tell the federal government what gender-affirming care for youth means to you and your family RIGHT NOW, as there is public comment currently open on their plans to functionally illegalize it.
Comment here:
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
Comment here:
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
January 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
You can tell the federal government what gender-affirming care for youth means to you and your family RIGHT NOW, as there is public comment currently open on their plans to functionally illegalize it.
Comment here:
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
Comment here:
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
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On this week’s SCOTT HASN’T SEEN, we watch WHAT’S UP, DOC? starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. Joining us is actor, improviser and writer Ele Woods!
Available exclusively at @cbbworld.bsky.social - subscribe for a year and get two months free!
Available exclusively at @cbbworld.bsky.social - subscribe for a year and get two months free!
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
On this week’s SCOTT HASN’T SEEN, we watch WHAT’S UP, DOC? starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. Joining us is actor, improviser and writer Ele Woods!
Available exclusively at @cbbworld.bsky.social - subscribe for a year and get two months free!
Available exclusively at @cbbworld.bsky.social - subscribe for a year and get two months free!
This is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have access to the entire run of Jon Glaser Loves Gear? Is it just gone now?
January 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM
This is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have access to the entire run of Jon Glaser Loves Gear? Is it just gone now?
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We see you @hiltonhotels.bsky.social
We have cancelled ALL Hilton hotel reservations on our Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy & Friends US tour. We do not support masked unidentified violent thugs terrorizing American communities and the corporations that support them.
We have cancelled ALL Hilton hotel reservations on our Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy & Friends US tour. We do not support masked unidentified violent thugs terrorizing American communities and the corporations that support them.
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
We see you @hiltonhotels.bsky.social
We have cancelled ALL Hilton hotel reservations on our Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy & Friends US tour. We do not support masked unidentified violent thugs terrorizing American communities and the corporations that support them.
We have cancelled ALL Hilton hotel reservations on our Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy & Friends US tour. We do not support masked unidentified violent thugs terrorizing American communities and the corporations that support them.
Which one's playing Carol Kaye?
Amazon has released the trailer for Prime Video's January action film The Wrecking Crew, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. #TheWreckingCrew #PrimeVideo
Amazon has released the trailer for Prime Video's January action film The Wrecking Crew, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. #TheWreckingCrew #PrimeVideo
Amazon has released the trailer for Prime Video's January action film The Wrecking Crew, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista.
dlvr.it
January 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Which one's playing Carol Kaye?
Has anyone actually seen Kevin Pollack and Alaskan Pollack in the same room together? Really makes you think.
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Has anyone actually seen Kevin Pollack and Alaskan Pollack in the same room together? Really makes you think.
they keep saying "federal agents" like those words still mean something.
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
they keep saying "federal agents" like those words still mean something.
"I could climb out and break free / I would open doors, let this all off, let go"
Exit Cycle by Truth Club on Apple Music
Song · 2023 · Duration 4:47
music.apple.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"I could climb out and break free / I would open doors, let this all off, let go"
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periodic reminder that your creative and artistic work has ripple effects beyond your field of view, and that it's good for your soul and happiness, and yes that's important. please keep going, keep making and sharing, especially when it's grim. don't ever stop, we need you
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 AM
periodic reminder that your creative and artistic work has ripple effects beyond your field of view, and that it's good for your soul and happiness, and yes that's important. please keep going, keep making and sharing, especially when it's grim. don't ever stop, we need you
abolish ICE
(we don't need this) fascist groove thang (electric lady sessions) by LCD Soundsystem on Apple Music
Song · 2018 · Duration 4:05
music.apple.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:28 PM
abolish ICE
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In addition to announcing our upcoming showcase on 2/13, we're also premiering a new single from Mac Luster today! "Waiting Game" is early '80s The Replacements with some gauzy new wave'y influence (think The Cult or Killing Joke). Hear it early today!
Track Premiere: Mac Luster's "Waiting Game" - Merry-Go-Round Magazine
Mac Luster premiere their new single "Waiting Game," with Merry-Go-Round Magazine.
merrygoroundmagazine.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
In addition to announcing our upcoming showcase on 2/13, we're also premiering a new single from Mac Luster today! "Waiting Game" is early '80s The Replacements with some gauzy new wave'y influence (think The Cult or Killing Joke). Hear it early today!
Hello, old friend… My reason I asked for a PlayStation for Christmas…
Rapping dog PaRappa the Rapper, ‘90s PlayStation game character, in Tokyo
January 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Hello, old friend… My reason I asked for a PlayStation for Christmas…
I really love the French band Hoorsees. Such a fun band. Just makes ya wanna hang out with your best pals. Don’t worry about what he’s actually saying.
Blue Pants by Hoorsees on Apple Music
Song · 2022 · Duration 3:16
music.apple.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I really love the French band Hoorsees. Such a fun band. Just makes ya wanna hang out with your best pals. Don’t worry about what he’s actually saying.
I love Carrie Coon’s speech at the end of The Leftovers. I also love Carrie Coon.
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
I love Carrie Coon’s speech at the end of The Leftovers. I also love Carrie Coon.
Threw my back out bending over to pick up a 10 lbs puppy with one hand.
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
😅
😅
January 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Threw my back out bending over to pick up a 10 lbs puppy with one hand.
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This morning on the way to work I saw a broken down garbage truck being loaded onto a huge hauler, and I was like man, a two year old would love this
January 6, 2026 at 1:18 PM
This morning on the way to work I saw a broken down garbage truck being loaded onto a huge hauler, and I was like man, a two year old would love this
Definitely email. Lots of email.
I haven’t had to think about work for 2 weeks. Tomorrow I go back and have to remember what it is I do exactly. Something with email? I think?
January 5, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Definitely email. Lots of email.
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One of my favorite projects from last year is finally out today! I wrote this video and song for Wizards Of The Coast and the Jim Henson Company - two great companies that taste great together! So much fun to work with so many great artists.
youtu.be/TG1mJ7zpi10
youtu.be/TG1mJ7zpi10
Return to the Land of Light and Shadow | Lorwyn Eclipsed Debut
YouTube video by Magic: The Gathering
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
One of my favorite projects from last year is finally out today! I wrote this video and song for Wizards Of The Coast and the Jim Henson Company - two great companies that taste great together! So much fun to work with so many great artists.
youtu.be/TG1mJ7zpi10
youtu.be/TG1mJ7zpi10