Bradford Pearson
@bradfordpearson.bsky.social
executive editor @phillymag.com // THE EAGLES OF HEART MOUNTAIN (2021) // came in third on Jeopardy once but actually played pretty well
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Some thoughts on one of the best friends I ever had.
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Some thoughts on one of the best friends I ever had.
Just went to our homepage and felt this overwhelming sadness that Dan was the subject of our lead story instead of the one writing it. Truly one of one, the best to ever do it.
January 30, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Just went to our homepage and felt this overwhelming sadness that Dan was the subject of our lead story instead of the one writing it. Truly one of one, the best to ever do it.
ok I’m crying again
January 30, 2026 at 12:07 AM
ok I’m crying again
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I've spent the past month in awe of Minneapolis residents' courage, so I interviewed a few of them about how we might recreate that here in Philadelphia.
What Philadelphia Can Learn From Minneapolis’s ICE Resistance
“The main thing here is that we are just relentless in supporting our neighbors,” one Minneapolis resident said. “That's it. We don’t care where they came from originally.”
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I've spent the past month in awe of Minneapolis residents' courage, so I interviewed a few of them about how we might recreate that here in Philadelphia.
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“The main thing here is that we are just relentless in supporting our neighbors"
I've spent the past month in awe of Minneapolis residents' courage, so I interviewed a few of them about how we might recreate that here in Philadelphia.
What Philadelphia Can Learn From Minneapolis’s ICE Resistance
“The main thing here is that we are just relentless in supporting our neighbors,” one Minneapolis resident said. “That's it. We don’t care where they came from originally.”
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
“The main thing here is that we are just relentless in supporting our neighbors"
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Imagine one person teaching a whole city the size of Philadelphia how much joy, love, and strength we could find in laughing at ourselves together. That’s what I will miss the most. Rest in peace, Dan.
Dan McQuade Got Philly Like No One Else
The writer, who died Wednesday, was one of the most gifted chroniclers of the Philadelphia experience.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Imagine one person teaching a whole city the size of Philadelphia how much joy, love, and strength we could find in laughing at ourselves together. That’s what I will miss the most. Rest in peace, Dan.
“Without Dan’s voice, Philly Mag wouldn’t be Philly Mag. And, I’d argue, Philadelphia wouldn’t quite be Philadelphia.”
Dan’s editor here, Brian Howard, on what our friend meant to this magazine and, more importantly, this city.
Dan’s editor here, Brian Howard, on what our friend meant to this magazine and, more importantly, this city.
Dan McQuade Got Philly Like No One Else
The writer, who died Wednesday, was one of the most gifted chroniclers of the Philadelphia experience.
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:43 PM
“Without Dan’s voice, Philly Mag wouldn’t be Philly Mag. And, I’d argue, Philadelphia wouldn’t quite be Philadelphia.”
Dan’s editor here, Brian Howard, on what our friend meant to this magazine and, more importantly, this city.
Dan’s editor here, Brian Howard, on what our friend meant to this magazine and, more importantly, this city.
I've spent the past month in awe of Minneapolis residents' courage, so I interviewed a few of them about how we might recreate that here in Philadelphia.
What Philadelphia Can Learn From Minneapolis’s ICE Resistance
“The main thing here is that we are just relentless in supporting our neighbors,” one Minneapolis resident said. “That's it. We don’t care where they came from originally.”
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I've spent the past month in awe of Minneapolis residents' courage, so I interviewed a few of them about how we might recreate that here in Philadelphia.
The Verge is such an indispensable publication for this moment in history.
Best gas masks
“How did these people go out and get gas masks?” AG Bondi asked.
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The Verge is such an indispensable publication for this moment in history.
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Also remember this and have a laugh. I think it was Dan’s favorite thing that ever happened.
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Also remember this and have a laugh. I think it was Dan’s favorite thing that ever happened.
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We've revived the long-gone video that McQuade took of Hannibal Buress back in 2014, the video that literally changed history.
Hannibal Buress on Bill Cosby: 'You're a Rapist'
Comedian Hannibal Buress called Bill Cosby a rapist in a bit at the Trocadero on Thursday night. Cosby has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:41 AM
We've revived the long-gone video that McQuade took of Hannibal Buress back in 2014, the video that literally changed history.
Dan had the only truly necessary trait for a writer and that's curiosity.
Dan’s eagerness to explore an idea that seemed only a quirky thought to some was so cool. I remember mentioning an idea i had, he hopped in my DMs and said he wanted to explore the idea further, and asked if I had a problem with it. I dont remember the topic or what came of it. but no man, go for it
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Dan had the only truly necessary trait for a writer and that's curiosity.
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the kinship i felt w mcquade the moment this happened, that *thing* indescribable but tasting or smelling something newsworthy is happening or about to happen and you should hit record, damn to discover that somebody else had that too, out there
i hope you get to experience that yourself someday
i hope you get to experience that yourself someday
We've revived the long-gone video that McQuade took of Hannibal Buress back in 2014, the video that literally changed history.
Hannibal Buress on Bill Cosby: 'You're a Rapist'
Comedian Hannibal Buress called Bill Cosby a rapist in a bit at the Trocadero on Thursday night. Cosby has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:57 AM
the kinship i felt w mcquade the moment this happened, that *thing* indescribable but tasting or smelling something newsworthy is happening or about to happen and you should hit record, damn to discover that somebody else had that too, out there
i hope you get to experience that yourself someday
i hope you get to experience that yourself someday
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shout out to Dan McQuade, who took me up on an offer to see Hannibal Buress at the Troc, pulled out his phone to record the Bill Cosby joke, and through the butterfly effect of the internet sent Bill Cosby to prison and kickstarted the #MeToo movement. He was one of the kindest guys I’ve ever met.
January 29, 2026 at 1:49 AM
shout out to Dan McQuade, who took me up on an offer to see Hannibal Buress at the Troc, pulled out his phone to record the Bill Cosby joke, and through the butterfly effect of the internet sent Bill Cosby to prison and kickstarted the #MeToo movement. He was one of the kindest guys I’ve ever met.
Miss you, Dan.
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Miss you, Dan.
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"Everyone was incredibly nice — even when we’d switch costumes and go through the neighborhood again, which is when I created a 'Wolfman Eric Lindros' costume."
Why Philly Is a Great Place for Trick-or-Treating
Zillow named Philadelphia the best place to go trick-or-treating. We investigate.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:43 AM
"Everyone was incredibly nice — even when we’d switch costumes and go through the neighborhood again, which is when I created a 'Wolfman Eric Lindros' costume."
A couple of us at the magazine were just talking about this. Dan wrote funny blogs, yes, but he also literally changed the course of conversation for an American icon.
As @jenniferkates.bsky.social reminds me, it was Dan McQuade who was at Hannibal Burress's October 2014 show at the Troc when he said “You rape women, Bill Cosby,” happened to be recording it, made it go viral, and from then on no one ever could forget or deny who Bill Cosby was.
Hannibal Buress on Bill Cosby: 'You're a Rapist'
Comedian Hannibal Buress called Bill Cosby a rapist in a bit at the Trocadero on Thursday night. Cosby has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:18 AM
A couple of us at the magazine were just talking about this. Dan wrote funny blogs, yes, but he also literally changed the course of conversation for an American icon.
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Maybe this is maudlin but I feel like we need some type of Oscars montage for the posters we lost this year. Guys like Dan McQuade, Mike Fossey and Kaleb Horton contributed so much to online culture, but everything about it is so impermanent. People need to know who they were.
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Maybe this is maudlin but I feel like we need some type of Oscars montage for the posters we lost this year. Guys like Dan McQuade, Mike Fossey and Kaleb Horton contributed so much to online culture, but everything about it is so impermanent. People need to know who they were.
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This is the Philadelphia App and Dan *was* Philadelphia. Nobody else captured the weirdness (solemn to silly) of this region and its culture with such affection and respect. Everyone wear your stupidest Wildwood boardwalk tee in his honor. Be good, buddy.
January 29, 2026 at 1:14 AM
This is the Philadelphia App and Dan *was* Philadelphia. Nobody else captured the weirdness (solemn to silly) of this region and its culture with such affection and respect. Everyone wear your stupidest Wildwood boardwalk tee in his honor. Be good, buddy.
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Scrolling through Twitter, finding the ancient texts, discovered a quintessential Dan tweet.
January 29, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Scrolling through Twitter, finding the ancient texts, discovered a quintessential Dan tweet.
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I think about this a lot
Rest in Philly Dan
Rest in Philly Dan
Here’s How You Can Recreate Johnny Doc’s Look
Our reporter was easily able to emulate John Dougherty’s look from this morning’s FBI raid on his house. Now you can, too.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM
I think about this a lot
Rest in Philly Dan
Rest in Philly Dan
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Go Birds!
Hope Dan can hear me
Hope Dan can hear me
January 29, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Go Birds!
Hope Dan can hear me
Hope Dan can hear me
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Devastated to be seeing the news about Dan McQuade's passing. He was a great writer and great person, the best and most Philly person I've ever known. I was lucky to have read his work and to have been able to call him a friend. Love you @dhm.bsky.social, what a void you'll leave behind.
January 29, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Devastated to be seeing the news about Dan McQuade's passing. He was a great writer and great person, the best and most Philly person I've ever known. I was lucky to have read his work and to have been able to call him a friend. Love you @dhm.bsky.social, what a void you'll leave behind.
Dan McQuade was the lifeblood of Philly writers, a mensch whose gift for writing was only surpassed by his love of his country, Philadelphia. The city will never be the same without him.
January 29, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Dan McQuade was the lifeblood of Philly writers, a mensch whose gift for writing was only surpassed by his love of his country, Philadelphia. The city will never be the same without him.