Jack Probst
@jackprobst.com
writer of sappy personal essays about music, comedy, and film. also writing a book about growing up with a rare bone disorder. it’ll be funny, i swear.
✍️: merry-go-round mag, paste, pitchfork, creem, nme, etc.
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Jack Probst
@jackprobst.com
· Nov 1
Surviving 24 Hours at Music Box of Horrors - Merry-Go-Round Magazine
Repertory, art house, and indie theaters across the country come alive during October with horror programming, especially the all night marathon. But what is it like to actually survive one? Jack Probst offers a full log of just that experience at Chicago's Music Box of Horrors!
merrygoroundmagazine.com
Two weeks ago, my buddy Jon and I attend a 24-hour horror movie marathon at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social. I wrote about my love for horror movies, lifelong friendships, and the experience of watching films in a theatre full of like-minded folks for @mgrmagazine.bsky.social.
She’s five apples tall.
Hello Kitty, if the data is to be believed, has out-grossed Spider-Man. What can you tell me about Hello Kitty, except that she wears a bow?
December 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
She’s five apples tall.
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Don’t forget to leave a brick out for Ben Folds this morning
December 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Don’t forget to leave a brick out for Ben Folds this morning
I think they need to add more awkward and boring monologues and speeches to these new episodes of Stranger Things.
December 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I think they need to add more awkward and boring monologues and speeches to these new episodes of Stranger Things.
James Cameron writing Fire & Ash: “Hmm… I’m going to introduce a completely badass new villain… but she should quickly stop being interesting in favor of becoming the girlfriend of the bad guy from the last two. I’m so brilliant.”
December 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
James Cameron writing Fire & Ash: “Hmm… I’m going to introduce a completely badass new villain… but she should quickly stop being interesting in favor of becoming the girlfriend of the bad guy from the last two. I’m so brilliant.”
Wild to see Jerry Only star in Avatar Fire & Ash.
December 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Wild to see Jerry Only star in Avatar Fire & Ash.
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It's 10am. Do you know it's Christmas time at all?
December 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It's 10am. Do you know it's Christmas time at all?
“They’re the Fleetwood Mac of cold weather and they’re the #1 band alphabetically of all-time.”
ABBA Christmas - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“They’re the Fleetwood Mac of cold weather and they’re the #1 band alphabetically of all-time.”
Happy Holidays from my old friends Colourmusic! 🧡
Snowflakes
YouTube video by Colourmusic - Topic
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Happy Holidays from my old friends Colourmusic! 🧡
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Merry Christmas
Comedy Bang Bang - Scott Aukerman vs Santa Claus & Ho-Ho
YouTube video by Drue Langlois
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Merry Christmas
Good morning. Spock opened all the dog presents by himself. Very proud papa.
25th December by Everything But the Girl on Apple Music
Song · 1994 · Duration 4:03
music.apple.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Good morning. Spock opened all the dog presents by himself. Very proud papa.
A couple of holiday essays from Xmas past. First, a collection of stories featuring why my mother told us about Santa so young.
The Bargain Bin: A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS 1 - 3 - Merry-Go-Round Magazine
Santa Clause. Divorce. YAHOO BUCKAROO! Smashing Pumpkins. A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS. It's a tale from the bargain bin.
merrygoroundmagazine.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
A couple of holiday essays from Xmas past. First, a collection of stories featuring why my mother told us about Santa so young.
Tonight you’ll be visited by three spirits
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Tonight you’ll be visited by three spirits
When they ask me what radicalized me.
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
When they ask me what radicalized me.
Four Christmases? In this economy?!?
December 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Four Christmases? In this economy?!?
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it's been difficult to be laid off during the holidays and sadly it looks like running antics is what's keeping me from being interviewed for jobs at major publications because of a non-compete. if your publication is hiring full-time or part-time, please lmk! my portfolio: www.tatianatenreyro.com
Tatiana Tenreyro
www.tatianatenreyro.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
it's been difficult to be laid off during the holidays and sadly it looks like running antics is what's keeping me from being interviewed for jobs at major publications because of a non-compete. if your publication is hiring full-time or part-time, please lmk! my portfolio: www.tatianatenreyro.com
Overheard at the Christmas Market:
Dad talking to his child: You’re right! They are having a disco party!
Dad talking to his child: You’re right! They are having a disco party!
December 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Overheard at the Christmas Market:
Dad talking to his child: You’re right! They are having a disco party!
Dad talking to his child: You’re right! They are having a disco party!
I didn’t publish much writing in 2025, but I just received a thank-you note from a wonderful indie artist for the “thoughtful piece” I wrote about their record early in the year, and it made my day.
December 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I didn’t publish much writing in 2025, but I just received a thank-you note from a wonderful indie artist for the “thoughtful piece” I wrote about their record early in the year, and it made my day.
We had a surprise ride on the CTA Christmas train today, and I want to know why all the trains don’t smell like cinnamon year-round.
December 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We had a surprise ride on the CTA Christmas train today, and I want to know why all the trains don’t smell like cinnamon year-round.
please to enjoy volume one of my greatest hits. this covers some of my high school years.
greatest hits, vol. 1 by Jack Probst on Apple Music
Playlist · 25 Songs
music.apple.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
please to enjoy volume one of my greatest hits. this covers some of my high school years.
It’s not a problem if you forget everything about the first two movies because you only watched each once in the theater and never thought about them again.
The end of Avatar: Fire and Ash looks a lot like the end of Avatar: Way of Water. Here's why that's a problem.
Avatar: Fire and Ash has a Death Star problem
The end of Avatar: Fire and Ash looks a lot like the end of Avatar: Way of Water. Here's why that's a problem.
www.polygon.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It’s not a problem if you forget everything about the first two movies because you only watched each once in the theater and never thought about them again.
Do you think there wasn’t a third Home Alone movie with Kevin McCallister because his family learned from their mistakes and never went on vacation ever again?
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Do you think there wasn’t a third Home Alone movie with Kevin McCallister because his family learned from their mistakes and never went on vacation ever again?
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I'm in shock. Are you telling me the Chicago Bears aren't the parents of the Chicago Cubs? I do not get you sports people at all.
December 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I'm in shock. Are you telling me the Chicago Bears aren't the parents of the Chicago Cubs? I do not get you sports people at all.
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Parents of trans kids: if you are freaked out about continuity of care, the Campaign for Southern Equality’s Trans Youth Emergency Project is providing assistance with accessing doctors, including by telehealth.
southernequality.org/tyep/
southernequality.org/tyep/
Trans Youth Emergency Project: Supporting Families of Trans Youth
Supporting families of trans youth nationwide through the logistical and financial burdens of navigating bans on gender-affirming care.
southernequality.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Parents of trans kids: if you are freaked out about continuity of care, the Campaign for Southern Equality’s Trans Youth Emergency Project is providing assistance with accessing doctors, including by telehealth.
southernequality.org/tyep/
southernequality.org/tyep/
I'm in shock. Are you telling me the Chicago Bears aren't the parents of the Chicago Cubs? I do not get you sports people at all.
December 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I'm in shock. Are you telling me the Chicago Bears aren't the parents of the Chicago Cubs? I do not get you sports people at all.
One day of work left before 2 weeks of freedom.
December 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
One day of work left before 2 weeks of freedom.