Wes Eichenwald
@wese.bsky.social
Writer who likes music a bit too much, remarried widower, dad of two Gen Z-ers, unknown celebrity, reluctant American. Very demure, very mindful.
On Threads: @pogoer512
I blog at weseichenwald.substack.com
On Threads: @pogoer512
I blog at weseichenwald.substack.com
I only like Christmas songs that are about how much Christmas sucks, and/or how much of a pain in the ass that holiday is to anyone over the age of seven.
Oh, and there's this one. Don't judge me, it's the holidays.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQPu...
Oh, and there's this one. Don't judge me, it's the holidays.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQPu...
The Rescignos - Santa's Penis
YouTube video by TheRescignos
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December 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I only like Christmas songs that are about how much Christmas sucks, and/or how much of a pain in the ass that holiday is to anyone over the age of seven.
Oh, and there's this one. Don't judge me, it's the holidays.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQPu...
Oh, and there's this one. Don't judge me, it's the holidays.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQPu...
I've been doing a bit of writing lately, which I enjoy doing. Here's a post about books and reading. It only SEEMS like a sedentary activity. If you like what you read, consider subscribing!
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/reading-list
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/reading-list
Reading List
So many books on the table...so many.
weseichenwald.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I've been doing a bit of writing lately, which I enjoy doing. Here's a post about books and reading. It only SEEMS like a sedentary activity. If you like what you read, consider subscribing!
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/reading-list
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/reading-list
New blog post, link in bio.
December 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New blog post, link in bio.
The way things have been going this weekend, this is the next headline I expect to read:
"MALIBU -- Beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke finally snaps, gets hold of an AK-47 and slaughters 51 people, injuring another 22, at his 100th birthday party."
I know, I know. Sorry.
"MALIBU -- Beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke finally snaps, gets hold of an AK-47 and slaughters 51 people, injuring another 22, at his 100th birthday party."
I know, I know. Sorry.
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The way things have been going this weekend, this is the next headline I expect to read:
"MALIBU -- Beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke finally snaps, gets hold of an AK-47 and slaughters 51 people, injuring another 22, at his 100th birthday party."
I know, I know. Sorry.
"MALIBU -- Beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke finally snaps, gets hold of an AK-47 and slaughters 51 people, injuring another 22, at his 100th birthday party."
I know, I know. Sorry.
Signing petitions is the liberal atheist's version of praying. It gives the illusion of doing something tangible to achieve a goal, although the actual results are likely negligible.
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Signing petitions is the liberal atheist's version of praying. It gives the illusion of doing something tangible to achieve a goal, although the actual results are likely negligible.
I'm fascinated by the Elaine May bio that @carriecourogen.bsky.social put out last year and I'm plowing through right now. She was known before that, but so much was forgotten. If a Nichols & May biopic happens, I'm picking Aubrey Plaza to play Elaine. For Nichols, Michael Cera maybe?
October 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I'm fascinated by the Elaine May bio that @carriecourogen.bsky.social put out last year and I'm plowing through right now. She was known before that, but so much was forgotten. If a Nichols & May biopic happens, I'm picking Aubrey Plaza to play Elaine. For Nichols, Michael Cera maybe?
I know it's really hard for musicians to make a living these days, but setting up a merch table at a relative's funeral is a bit much.
October 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I know it's really hard for musicians to make a living these days, but setting up a merch table at a relative's funeral is a bit much.
New Substack post about the time I started Austin Freecycle. weseichenwald.substack.com/p/memories-o...
Memories of the Austin Freecycle Network
Adventures in civic engagement: About a time when I saw a need in my newly adopted community and did something about it, for real
weseichenwald.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New Substack post about the time I started Austin Freecycle. weseichenwald.substack.com/p/memories-o...
Just leaving this here. @theprochoicewitch.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Just leaving this here. @theprochoicewitch.bsky.social
We so need a new episode
September 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We so need a new episode
I'm convinced that Jeffrey Epstein was Anthony Bourdain's evil twin.
September 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I'm convinced that Jeffrey Epstein was Anthony Bourdain's evil twin.
This Substack post is about the strangest conversation I ever had, with a brief diversion about the Queen of Vaudeville.
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/talking-ab...
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/talking-ab...
Talking about the weather with Nina Hagen
and a few other things, with a brief digression about the Queen of Vaudeville
weseichenwald.substack.com
August 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This Substack post is about the strangest conversation I ever had, with a brief diversion about the Queen of Vaudeville.
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/talking-ab...
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/talking-ab...
New blog post, on the mysteries of (artistic) creation. Link in bio.
August 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
New blog post, on the mysteries of (artistic) creation. Link in bio.
I've always thought "Idlewild" is a GREAT name for an airport. It's a shame it's no longer in use. If you have to idle, do it wildly!
August 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I've always thought "Idlewild" is a GREAT name for an airport. It's a shame it's no longer in use. If you have to idle, do it wildly!
There's a lot to be said for blocking out the surface noise and tending your own garden.
August 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
There's a lot to be said for blocking out the surface noise and tending your own garden.
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/how-to-tal...
New blog post, about Long Island's favorite son and whether he can ever be considered "punk rock." Seriously. Or maybe not so much. #billyjoel
New blog post, about Long Island's favorite son and whether he can ever be considered "punk rock." Seriously. Or maybe not so much. #billyjoel
How to Talk to Your Children About Billy Joel
OK, I admit it, I like him. Do I have to hand in my Punk card now?
weseichenwald.substack.com
August 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/how-to-tal...
New blog post, about Long Island's favorite son and whether he can ever be considered "punk rock." Seriously. Or maybe not so much. #billyjoel
New blog post, about Long Island's favorite son and whether he can ever be considered "punk rock." Seriously. Or maybe not so much. #billyjoel
Certain people sure pivoted quickly from "Gun control NOW!" to "Shoot all the millionaires and CEOs, it's a cool thing! Free Luigi! Oh, and globalize the intifada!"
July 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Certain people sure pivoted quickly from "Gun control NOW!" to "Shoot all the millionaires and CEOs, it's a cool thing! Free Luigi! Oh, and globalize the intifada!"
There ought to be more regular-person superheroes. What’s wrong with the Adequate Four, the Acceptable Legion of People, the Credible Hulk, Community College Woman, or Captain Passable?
July 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
There ought to be more regular-person superheroes. What’s wrong with the Adequate Four, the Acceptable Legion of People, the Credible Hulk, Community College Woman, or Captain Passable?
Did anyone who watched the last episode of The Gilded Age catch that nod to the Godfather movies in the final scene?
July 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Did anyone who watched the last episode of The Gilded Age catch that nod to the Godfather movies in the final scene?
I'd like to see Mel Brooks rewrite The Producers, only this time the poison-pill musical is about Hamas and Gaza. Call it Springtime for Sinwar!
July 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'd like to see Mel Brooks rewrite The Producers, only this time the poison-pill musical is about Hamas and Gaza. Call it Springtime for Sinwar!
New Substack (by me) just dropped
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/and-someti...
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/and-someti...
And Sometimes When You're On...You Might Even Save Someone's Life
Rilo Kiley's greatest hit, music as salvation, and talkin' 'bout someone else's generation
weseichenwald.substack.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
New Substack (by me) just dropped
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/and-someti...
weseichenwald.substack.com/p/and-someti...
Globalize the intimate wedding venue 🥂
July 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Globalize the intimate wedding venue 🥂