Mark McDermott
@heymcdermott.bsky.social
Blogging about Chicago's beer scene at www.beeronaut.com. Scholarly writing on popular culture: Comics, Star Wars, MST3K, etc. Proud dad of a s/he🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🍻. http://www.markmcdermott.com
"How could the Kazon know that Tom was on that transport?"
Gee, I dunno. Maybe they were subscribed to "A Briefing … with Neelix." #allstartrek
Gee, I dunno. Maybe they were subscribed to "A Briefing … with Neelix." #allstartrek
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 AM
"How could the Kazon know that Tom was on that transport?"
Gee, I dunno. Maybe they were subscribed to "A Briefing … with Neelix." #allstartrek
Gee, I dunno. Maybe they were subscribed to "A Briefing … with Neelix." #allstartrek
Revolution's last Deep Wood releases for a while. Otherwise, a cold weekend, but the first without football for a while. #Beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/21/a...
A Chill Weekend with Beer Around Chicago, January 23-25 - Beeronaut
Revolution's last Deep Wood releases for a while. Otherwise, a cold weekend, but the first without football for a while. #Beeronaut
www.beeronaut.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Revolution's last Deep Wood releases for a while. Otherwise, a cold weekend, but the first without football for a while. #Beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/21/a...
Wasn't the whole idea that Vulcans don't LACK emotion, they're just disciplined to suppress them, first established in the Animated Series episode "Yesteryear?" #allstartrek
January 20, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Wasn't the whole idea that Vulcans don't LACK emotion, they're just disciplined to suppress them, first established in the Animated Series episode "Yesteryear?" #allstartrek
Riker: "What the HELL is going on!"
Drink ! #allstartrek
Drink ! #allstartrek
January 20, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Riker: "What the HELL is going on!"
Drink ! #allstartrek
Drink ! #allstartrek
Remember, statistically speaking, you only have a 1 in 50,000 chance of flying on a plane with supernatural oxygen failure. You're much safer on a haunted train. #HouseofSvengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Remember, statistically speaking, you only have a 1 in 50,000 chance of flying on a plane with supernatural oxygen failure. You're much safer on a haunted train. #HouseofSvengoolie
Sorry, kids. You're flying too low to join the Mile High Club. #HouseofSvengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Sorry, kids. You're flying too low to join the Mile High Club. #HouseofSvengoolie
Could that be the briefcase Marsellus wanted back in "Pulp Fiction?" #HouseofSvengoolie #svengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Could that be the briefcase Marsellus wanted back in "Pulp Fiction?" #HouseofSvengoolie #svengoolie
A passenger just died. Can I have his meal? #HouseofSvengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A passenger just died. Can I have his meal? #HouseofSvengoolie
On a scale of 1="Groovie Goolies" and 10= Blue Öyster Cult, I give that song a 1. #HouseofSvengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 1:51 AM
On a scale of 1="Groovie Goolies" and 10= Blue Öyster Cult, I give that song a 1. #HouseofSvengoolie
Oh, no! Alex Jones is a passenger! #svengoolie #HouseofSvengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Oh, no! Alex Jones is a passenger! #svengoolie #HouseofSvengoolie
Wife notes that one of the stewardesses is drunk. I said they're lucky Dean Martin isn't flying the plane. #svengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Wife notes that one of the stewardesses is drunk. I said they're lucky Dean Martin isn't flying the plane. #svengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Revolution Deep Wood releases, Dry January & Wet January events, and book club with beer around Chicago! #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/17/t...
This Week with Beer, January 19-22 - Beeronaut
Revolution Deep Wood releases, Dry January & Wet January events, and book club with beer around Chicago! #beeronaut
www.beeronaut.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Revolution Deep Wood releases, Dry January & Wet January events, and book club with beer around Chicago! #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/17/t...
Sorry. This blatant Fanboy service of Archer getting a face full of boobs is actually kind of annoying. #allstartrek
January 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Sorry. This blatant Fanboy service of Archer getting a face full of boobs is actually kind of annoying. #allstartrek
Spock does a Picard Maneuver AND calls Kirk "Jim." Drink! #allstartrek
January 17, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Spock does a Picard Maneuver AND calls Kirk "Jim." Drink! #allstartrek
Good thing T'Pring read the room. She could have picked McCoy to fight with Spock. #allstartrek
January 17, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Good thing T'Pring read the room. She could have picked McCoy to fight with Spock. #allstartrek
One of the cooler parts about the various #allstartrek shows is how alien officers & staffers ENJOY observing our little human quirks.
January 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM
One of the cooler parts about the various #allstartrek shows is how alien officers & staffers ENJOY observing our little human quirks.
Noon Whistle turns 11, Haymarket is 15, RIPH is 13! Bell's Hopslam. NA Beer tastings. Taps on Tour around Lisle. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/14/a...
Another Bears Playoff with Beer! January 16-18 - Beeronaut
Noon Whistle turns 11, Haymarket is 15, RIPH is 13! Bell's Hopslam. NA Beer tastings. Taps on Tour around Lisle. #beeronaut
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January 15, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Noon Whistle turns 11, Haymarket is 15, RIPH is 13! Bell's Hopslam. NA Beer tastings. Taps on Tour around Lisle. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/14/a...
Noon Whistle turns 11, Haymarket is 15, RIPH is 13! Bell's Hopslam. NA Beer tastings. Taps on Tour around Lisle. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/14/a...
Another Bears Playoff with Beer! January 16-18 - Beeronaut
Noon Whistle turns 11, Haymarket is 15, RIPH is 13! Bell's Hopslam. NA Beer tastings. Taps on Tour around Lisle. #beeronaut
www.beeronaut.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Noon Whistle turns 11, Haymarket is 15, RIPH is 13! Bell's Hopslam. NA Beer tastings. Taps on Tour around Lisle. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2026/01/14/a...
Anyone reminded of that time Will Robinson and Dr. Smith went inside a giant Robot to fix it? #allstartrek
January 15, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Anyone reminded of that time Will Robinson and Dr. Smith went inside a giant Robot to fix it? #allstartrek
O'Brien seems to be concerned about getting smaller. #allstartrek
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 AM
O'Brien seems to be concerned about getting smaller. #allstartrek
"My God! What have I done??"
That's a "DRINK!" for ANY movie or TV show! #allstartrek
That's a "DRINK!" for ANY movie or TV show! #allstartrek
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 AM
"My God! What have I done??"
That's a "DRINK!" for ANY movie or TV show! #allstartrek
That's a "DRINK!" for ANY movie or TV show! #allstartrek
Be'Lanna's appealing to get treatment for this robot starts to sound like those sad doggy commercials. #allstartrek
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Be'Lanna's appealing to get treatment for this robot starts to sound like those sad doggy commercials. #allstartrek
Avery Brooks was nominated for a Saturn Award and an NAACP Image Award for this episode (which he also directed). But geez, how was this performance totally overlooked for a frickin' Emmy?! #allstartrek
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Avery Brooks was nominated for a Saturn Award and an NAACP Image Award for this episode (which he also directed). But geez, how was this performance totally overlooked for a frickin' Emmy?! #allstartrek
It looks like none of Benny' friends tried to visit him in what was no doubt a "colored" hospital. #allstartrek
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 AM
It looks like none of Benny' friends tried to visit him in what was no doubt a "colored" hospital. #allstartrek