Jane Espenson
@janeespenson.bsky.social
TV Writer: Buffy, Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Gilmore Girls, Once Upon a Time, Artful Dodger, Foundation, Fallout...
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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We're SO excited to announce Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff will be the guest bad guys on the fourth and final show of this run. In addition to that, Trace and Frank will be cowriting this episode along with the RiffTrax gang. We're over the moon!
February 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
We're SO excited to announce Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff will be the guest bad guys on the fourth and final show of this run. In addition to that, Trace and Frank will be cowriting this episode along with the RiffTrax gang. We're over the moon!
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WORD FACT
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
WORD FACT
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Taking a page from the @janeespenson.bsky.social book and going to do a WRITING SPRING at the quarter hour. Come join in about ten minutes for one hour of uninterrupted writing on whatever project(s) you've got going on.
#scriptsky #writingsky
#scriptsky #writingsky
February 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Taking a page from the @janeespenson.bsky.social book and going to do a WRITING SPRING at the quarter hour. Come join in about ten minutes for one hour of uninterrupted writing on whatever project(s) you've got going on.
#scriptsky #writingsky
#scriptsky #writingsky
I have taken to politely encouraging new contacts to please "remind of this interaction in our future emails," and it seems to really be helping.
February 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM
I have taken to politely encouraging new contacts to please "remind of this interaction in our future emails," and it seems to really be helping.
I was thinking that - yes, exactly. We've got this solved.
February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I was thinking that - yes, exactly. We've got this solved.
I feel like they'd benefit from larger/heavier equipment.
February 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I feel like they'd benefit from larger/heavier equipment.
I figured. Because having zip code based opinions is pretty normalized, I think.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I figured. Because having zip code based opinions is pretty normalized, I think.
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Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
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The cat videos will continue until morale improves
February 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The cat videos will continue until morale improves
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The media should be PRAISING these athletes who know and understand the importance of public health. These articles should be about how they are setting an example for EVERYONE. And how we should all take their lead.
Instead their positioning is: “look at these fucking weirdos”
Instead their positioning is: “look at these fucking weirdos”
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy. n.pr/4akK70l
Olympic Covid restrictions are gone, but some athletes still self-quarantining
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy.
n.pr
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 AM
The media should be PRAISING these athletes who know and understand the importance of public health. These articles should be about how they are setting an example for EVERYONE. And how we should all take their lead.
Instead their positioning is: “look at these fucking weirdos”
Instead their positioning is: “look at these fucking weirdos”
I hope you're right it won't happen, but I'm not lolling. It's not a lol thing. no lol
February 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I hope you're right it won't happen, but I'm not lolling. It's not a lol thing. no lol
Order like you're 2 people.
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Order like you're 2 people.
WRITING SPRINT COMPLETE! Great work!
February 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
WRITING SPRINT COMPLETE! Great work!
WRITING SPRINT COMMENCE! 1 hour of focused work starts now! It'll fly by. Go go go!
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
WRITING SPRINT COMMENCE! 1 hour of focused work starts now! It'll fly by. Go go go!
My last post got caught in the tubes, so the WRITING SPRINT is actually 7 minutes away! Holy cow! Are you ready for some focused writing so soon?
February 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM
My last post got caught in the tubes, so the WRITING SPRINT is actually 7 minutes away! Holy cow! Are you ready for some focused writing so soon?
Shall we do a WRITING SPRINT?! Starts in 25 mins at the top of the hour. 1 hour of really focused work on any task - doesn't even have to be writing. Jump in if it would help you!
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Shall we do a WRITING SPRINT?! Starts in 25 mins at the top of the hour. 1 hour of really focused work on any task - doesn't even have to be writing. Jump in if it would help you!
Ugh - all the colors are some kind of red
February 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Ugh - all the colors are some kind of red
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It was a good read in high school! I haven't looked at it since, but it had an impact at the time.
February 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
It was a good read in high school! I haven't looked at it since, but it had an impact at the time.