Brendan Hay
@bhay.bsky.social
Writer/Executive Producer of GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH (now on MAX!), plus many other TV shows, comics (most recently EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #8), and articles for SPIN. Here for horror movie, comic book, & punk/power pop recs. He/him, 🩷💜💙
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For years, advertising has been how Stereogum made money to pay its writers. While we made progress moving away from that model, Google AI search has decimated the business almost overnight. Today we relaunch with a greater focus on subscription. We’d love your support: stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
For years, advertising has been how Stereogum made money to pay its writers. While we made progress moving away from that model, Google AI search has decimated the business almost overnight. Today we relaunch with a greater focus on subscription. We’d love your support: stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions landed on a solid metric for determining who’s worthy: is your best known song so good that even Twenty One Pilots can’t completely ruin it?
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions landed on a solid metric for determining who’s worthy: is your best known song so good that even Twenty One Pilots can’t completely ruin it?
Snocaps is the indie supergroup I didn’t realize I needed right now, but am loving.
November 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Snocaps is the indie supergroup I didn’t realize I needed right now, but am loving.
If you’re pro-Trump, you’re pro-starving Americans. I didn’t make the rules, the Supreme Court did, and they’re also pro-starving Americans.
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 AM
If you’re pro-Trump, you’re pro-starving Americans. I didn’t make the rules, the Supreme Court did, and they’re also pro-starving Americans.
Damn. The Supreme Court didn’t even say let them eat cake.
November 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Damn. The Supreme Court didn’t even say let them eat cake.
Tomorrow, Sat. 11/8, a murderer’s row of talented comic book creators will be signing at REVENGE OF COMIC BOOK BLOCK PARTY! I’ll be there 1-2pm, but folks will be signing ALL DAY! Comics! Pinball! Live interviews! It’s gonna be a blast. Way better than your other plans (sorry, your other plans).
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Tomorrow, Sat. 11/8, a murderer’s row of talented comic book creators will be signing at REVENGE OF COMIC BOOK BLOCK PARTY! I’ll be there 1-2pm, but folks will be signing ALL DAY! Comics! Pinball! Live interviews! It’s gonna be a blast. Way better than your other plans (sorry, your other plans).
Presence is a clever take on a haunted house movie. I dug it, and give it extra credit for a great use of the song “Covet” by Basement.
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Presence is a clever take on a haunted house movie. I dug it, and give it extra credit for a great use of the song “Covet” by Basement.
Current war criminal in the White House makes me nostalgic for former war criminal in the White House.
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Current war criminal in the White House makes me nostalgic for former war criminal in the White House.
I love Bruce Springsteen, but the super-niche 80s rocker goes lo-fi movie I want is the night Paul Westerberg got drunk enough to write and record “If Only You Were Lonely.”
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I love Bruce Springsteen, but the super-niche 80s rocker goes lo-fi movie I want is the night Paul Westerberg got drunk enough to write and record “If Only You Were Lonely.”
THIS SATURDAY AT 1PM, come see me and all of these amazing talents at Revenge Of’s annual Comic Creators Block Party! Comics and pinball! If you want more, you’re being unreasonable!
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
THIS SATURDAY AT 1PM, come see me and all of these amazing talents at Revenge Of’s annual Comic Creators Block Party! Comics and pinball! If you want more, you’re being unreasonable!
Cold take for a niche audience: Kiff is a delightful cartoon and the comedy bridge from Bluey to Bob’s Burgers.
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Cold take for a niche audience: Kiff is a delightful cartoon and the comedy bridge from Bluey to Bob’s Burgers.
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Nike's ad for the Dodgers win featuring Kendrick Lamar
November 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Nike's ad for the Dodgers win featuring Kendrick Lamar
Diversity just won the World Series for the city that fought fire and ICE this year. I love it.
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Diversity just won the World Series for the city that fought fire and ICE this year. I love it.
Want to go, Dodgers!!! And way to go Dodger post-game interviews for making me tear up with how much they’re all raising each other up!!!
Also, that Nike “Squabble Up” commercial was a chef’s kiss.
Also, that Nike “Squabble Up” commercial was a chef’s kiss.
November 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Want to go, Dodgers!!! And way to go Dodger post-game interviews for making me tear up with how much they’re all raising each other up!!!
Also, that Nike “Squabble Up” commercial was a chef’s kiss.
Also, that Nike “Squabble Up” commercial was a chef’s kiss.
Professor X on his worst day — AND PROFESSOR X HAS HAD MANY WORST DAYS - is better than Gov. Greg Abbott on his best.
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Professor X on his worst day — AND PROFESSOR X HAS HAD MANY WORST DAYS - is better than Gov. Greg Abbott on his best.
It’s a given that Texas governor Greg Abbott is a garbage human, but him using A.I. to dress up as one of the X-Men:
a bald man says " i took that personally "
Alt: Kegan Michael Key as Michael Jordan saying “I took that personally.”
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It’s a given that Texas governor Greg Abbott is a garbage human, but him using A.I. to dress up as one of the X-Men:
Saw 50+ Rumis, dozens of Zoeys, a smattering of Miras, and whole groups of Saja Boys at my kids’ school’s Halloween parade today. It’s great, and I plan to wield them all as evidence the next time some animation studio opts for yet another reboot instead of an original idea.
November 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Saw 50+ Rumis, dozens of Zoeys, a smattering of Miras, and whole groups of Saja Boys at my kids’ school’s Halloween parade today. It’s great, and I plan to wield them all as evidence the next time some animation studio opts for yet another reboot instead of an original idea.
HALLOWEEN PLUG: Tales From The Crypt was my personal gateway to horror, so I am THRILLED to have stories in these two anthologies - EC Comics’ Epitaphs From the Abyss Vol. 2 and DC Horror Presents - both available NOW at your finest comic shops!
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
HALLOWEEN PLUG: Tales From The Crypt was my personal gateway to horror, so I am THRILLED to have stories in these two anthologies - EC Comics’ Epitaphs From the Abyss Vol. 2 and DC Horror Presents - both available NOW at your finest comic shops!
Need a family friendly Halloween watch? ALL of GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH is available on HBO Max, but especially check out our fantastic haunted house episode - “Never Get Out of the Truck” - featuring guest stars John Glover and Laraine Newman!!!
October 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Need a family friendly Halloween watch? ALL of GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH is available on HBO Max, but especially check out our fantastic haunted house episode - “Never Get Out of the Truck” - featuring guest stars John Glover and Laraine Newman!!!
One of my fave albums of the year, Again by The Belair Lip Bombs, comes out today, and if you want to know why I dig it, check out my review over at @spinmag: www.spin.com/2025/10/the-...
The Belair Lip Bombs Are Ready to Explode
Pulling back the curtain for a moment, one of the perks of reviewing albums is that when you fall in love with a new album, you have an outlet to shout about it
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October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of my fave albums of the year, Again by The Belair Lip Bombs, comes out today, and if you want to know why I dig it, check out my review over at @spinmag: www.spin.com/2025/10/the-...
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Here's something scary to read for Halloween: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way
Our election system is reaching a breaking point.
www.theatlantic.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Here's something scary to read for Halloween: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
To all rushing to finish their 11th hour costume pivot their to Madeline from Lily Allen’s new album… you got this.
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 AM
To all rushing to finish their 11th hour costume pivot their to Madeline from Lily Allen’s new album… you got this.
Playlist reminder:
“Zombie” by The Cranberries is NOT a Halloween song due to subject matter.
But “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys IS a Halloween song due to 90s Monster Mash music video.
“Zombie” by The Cranberries is NOT a Halloween song due to subject matter.
But “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys IS a Halloween song due to 90s Monster Mash music video.
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Playlist reminder:
“Zombie” by The Cranberries is NOT a Halloween song due to subject matter.
But “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys IS a Halloween song due to 90s Monster Mash music video.
“Zombie” by The Cranberries is NOT a Halloween song due to subject matter.
But “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys IS a Halloween song due to 90s Monster Mash music video.
I love bi Halloween, where I have ten costume ideas, but procrastinate and end up wearing cuffed jeans and a Gremlin mask from 10 years ago.
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I love bi Halloween, where I have ten costume ideas, but procrastinate and end up wearing cuffed jeans and a Gremlin mask from 10 years ago.