JakeBrowne
@jakebrowne.com
Denver’s side quest guy since '02. From pot critic to game show host to Chowdermeister. Now: Marketing Director at Gum Pop. XP in bad ideas that worked.
Are we sure they're nominating someone?
January 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Are we sure they're nominating someone?
The best part is the data was uploaded to an all timer of a url okstupid.lol which, sadly, is now down.
January 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The best part is the data was uploaded to an all timer of a url okstupid.lol which, sadly, is now down.
I cannot overstate how much better that makes this entire story.
January 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I cannot overstate how much better that makes this entire story.
Wait I swear I just heard about the guys getting absolutely demolished in a spouses poetry contest???
January 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Wait I swear I just heard about the guys getting absolutely demolished in a spouses poetry contest???
jk no tipping because people just get paid fair wages
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
jk no tipping because people just get paid fair wages
They look like they add a 25% tip when paying the 1
January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
They look like they add a 25% tip when paying the 1
The nice thing is that even showing up 95% of the way there is still fine. I need to be realistic about goals when it comes to this stuff.
January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The nice thing is that even showing up 95% of the way there is still fine. I need to be realistic about goals when it comes to this stuff.
Going to be even less active here as Lorwyn spoiler (read: preview) season starts, depending on how well these filters hold up. Opting out of previews has made it way more fun when I actually sit down with the cards for the first time. Feels like an old-school prerelease.
That’s all I can control.
That’s all I can control.
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Going to be even less active here as Lorwyn spoiler (read: preview) season starts, depending on how well these filters hold up. Opting out of previews has made it way more fun when I actually sit down with the cards for the first time. Feels like an old-school prerelease.
That’s all I can control.
That’s all I can control.
I fixed my camera stuff fwiw
January 5, 2026 at 2:06 AM
I fixed my camera stuff fwiw
Have struggled to meditate for a while. Trying to fix that. What's working this year:
Put in my good headphones
Lay down, no sitting
Close my eyes
Put on "It's Gonna Rain (1965)" by Steve Reich
Focus on my breathing
For whatever reason, my brain is eating it up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWN9...
Put in my good headphones
Lay down, no sitting
Close my eyes
Put on "It's Gonna Rain (1965)" by Steve Reich
Focus on my breathing
For whatever reason, my brain is eating it up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWN9...
It's Gonna Rain, Pt. I (1965)
YouTube video by Steve Reich - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Have struggled to meditate for a while. Trying to fix that. What's working this year:
Put in my good headphones
Lay down, no sitting
Close my eyes
Put on "It's Gonna Rain (1965)" by Steve Reich
Focus on my breathing
For whatever reason, my brain is eating it up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWN9...
Put in my good headphones
Lay down, no sitting
Close my eyes
Put on "It's Gonna Rain (1965)" by Steve Reich
Focus on my breathing
For whatever reason, my brain is eating it up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWN9...
Reposted by JakeBrowne
American Magic players: Mr. Menswear, how do I dress myself to play this card game?
European Magic players: This tournament requires a tailored suit or culturally meaningful attire and we play for expensive cutlery.
European Magic players: This tournament requires a tailored suit or culturally meaningful attire and we play for expensive cutlery.
January 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
American Magic players: Mr. Menswear, how do I dress myself to play this card game?
European Magic players: This tournament requires a tailored suit or culturally meaningful attire and we play for expensive cutlery.
European Magic players: This tournament requires a tailored suit or culturally meaningful attire and we play for expensive cutlery.
January 2nd and there's still no dates for Limited Championships
January 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
January 2nd and there's still no dates for Limited Championships
Reposted by JakeBrowne
Back in February, I was looking at some of the new Magic cards in Aetherdrift. I saw Whir of Invention and said, “oh, who did that? Brian Chippendale?"
Who is Brian Chippendale?
📽️: youtu.be/8S47ac9mKmc
Who is Brian Chippendale?
📽️: youtu.be/8S47ac9mKmc
December 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Back in February, I was looking at some of the new Magic cards in Aetherdrift. I saw Whir of Invention and said, “oh, who did that? Brian Chippendale?"
Who is Brian Chippendale?
📽️: youtu.be/8S47ac9mKmc
Who is Brian Chippendale?
📽️: youtu.be/8S47ac9mKmc
Your Casual Magic ep was great
December 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Your Casual Magic ep was great
I'm still an avid listener! Thanks for the piece of Magic-adjacent content I can always look forward to
December 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I'm still an avid listener! Thanks for the piece of Magic-adjacent content I can always look forward to
Out now on Substack. Hope you had a great year.
December 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Out now on Substack. Hope you had a great year.
Reposted by JakeBrowne
I don’t like directs as tournaments, but they’re a way to express skill at sealed and be materially rewarded, so I’ve been playing them more.
2025 results:
FIN: 15-6 (71.4%)
TLA: 104-53 (66.2%)
EOE: 180-99 (64.5%)
OTJ: 12-9 (57.1%)
NEO: 27-25 (51.9%)
Total: 352-204 (63.3%)
Thoughts below!
2025 results:
FIN: 15-6 (71.4%)
TLA: 104-53 (66.2%)
EOE: 180-99 (64.5%)
OTJ: 12-9 (57.1%)
NEO: 27-25 (51.9%)
Total: 352-204 (63.3%)
Thoughts below!
December 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I don’t like directs as tournaments, but they’re a way to express skill at sealed and be materially rewarded, so I’ve been playing them more.
2025 results:
FIN: 15-6 (71.4%)
TLA: 104-53 (66.2%)
EOE: 180-99 (64.5%)
OTJ: 12-9 (57.1%)
NEO: 27-25 (51.9%)
Total: 352-204 (63.3%)
Thoughts below!
2025 results:
FIN: 15-6 (71.4%)
TLA: 104-53 (66.2%)
EOE: 180-99 (64.5%)
OTJ: 12-9 (57.1%)
NEO: 27-25 (51.9%)
Total: 352-204 (63.3%)
Thoughts below!
They're really well made, so buying on the secondary market is fine - just make sure you're not getting a knockoff. FWIW, I was replacing a gaming chair every couple of years. This chair is going I think 7 years strong and needs minimal upkeep.
December 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
They're really well made, so buying on the secondary market is fine - just make sure you're not getting a knockoff. FWIW, I was replacing a gaming chair every couple of years. This chair is going I think 7 years strong and needs minimal upkeep.
Ahh man, I miss making shit.
December 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Ahh man, I miss making shit.
Wife got me a used Herman Miller from a company liquidation. My back pain and shoulder issues are completely gone. They're the real deal.
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Wife got me a used Herman Miller from a company liquidation. My back pain and shoulder issues are completely gone. They're the real deal.