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
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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.
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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...
Weirdly kind of wish I had more meetings at work because that's when I actually do the most work while pretending to listen to whatever the meeting is about.
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Weirdly kind of wish I had more meetings at work because that's when I actually do the most work while pretending to listen to whatever the meeting is about.
Work: I promise this is on my radar to get to you soon.
Me: I promise that I don't care. It's almost 5:30, I'll send it in the morning.
Me: I promise that I don't care. It's almost 5:30, I'll send it in the morning.
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Work: I promise this is on my radar to get to you soon.
Me: I promise that I don't care. It's almost 5:30, I'll send it in the morning.
Me: I promise that I don't care. It's almost 5:30, I'll send it in the morning.
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Let’s stay mad and primary these sons of bitches.
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Let’s stay mad and primary these sons of bitches.
Saved the new Danny Brown for this AM and did not expect a Yes sample to start things off. You know I texted my dad immediately.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Saved the new Danny Brown for this AM and did not expect a Yes sample to start things off. You know I texted my dad immediately.
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I thought this group of millionaires would be different
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I thought this group of millionaires would be different
A whole week of feeling hope was nice. Oh well.
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A whole week of feeling hope was nice. Oh well.
We should go back to only using the word viral when referring to viruses.
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We should go back to only using the word viral when referring to viruses.
Grace is a brilliant writer, and I thought Indigo’s initial way of handling her disappointment in a thoughtful review—punching stuff on TikTok and attacking someone a lot of us consider a friend online to her fans—was huge loser behavior. Who knew she would find a way to be an even bigger loser?
A few months ago Indigo De Souza called Pitchfork “internet bullies” over a 6.6 review of her new album and asked her fans to tell the publication it was “whack”: “why not ONLY write reviews about art you LIKE?”
Last night she wore a shirt featuring the review onstage at Pitchfork Music Festival.
Last night she wore a shirt featuring the review onstage at Pitchfork Music Festival.
Indigo De Souza Played Pitchfork Fest In A Shirt Featuring Their 6.6 Review Of Her Album
Indigo De Souza released her new latest album Precipice back in July, and some drama ensued shortly thereafter. Stereogum contributor Grace Robins-Somerville reviewed it for Pitchfork and gave it a 6....
www.stereogum.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Grace is a brilliant writer, and I thought Indigo’s initial way of handling her disappointment in a thoughtful review—punching stuff on TikTok and attacking someone a lot of us consider a friend online to her fans—was huge loser behavior. Who knew she would find a way to be an even bigger loser?
Videos shouldn’t be longer than 15 seconds.
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Videos shouldn’t be longer than 15 seconds.
Elliott Smith - Figure 8 (2000)
November 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Elliott Smith - Figure 8 (2000)
Looking out the window? Underrated.
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Looking out the window? Underrated.
More reasons for me to not shop at Target. Eye contact? No thank you!
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
More reasons for me to not shop at Target. Eye contact? No thank you!
Tyler Perry’s Pyler Terry
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Tyler Perry’s Pyler Terry
Fuck around and find gout.
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Fuck around and find gout.
Have you ever walked out of a movie? If so, what was it and why?
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Have you ever walked out of a movie? If so, what was it and why?
It drives me crazy when I have to watch a commercial before a movie trailer, which is a commercial for a movie.
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It drives me crazy when I have to watch a commercial before a movie trailer, which is a commercial for a movie.
@mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social is one of the greats.
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
@mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social is one of the greats.
Enough, y'all, I'm craving sandwiches.
November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Enough, y'all, I'm craving sandwiches.
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Sweet Nobody's latest, DRIVING OFF TO NOWHERE, is their fullest sounding yet, a wonderful mix of summer bummer tunes that act as a meeting point between angsty '60s surf rock and cloudy 2010s internet indie pop. It's out tomorrow via @repeatingcloud.com but get an early listen below!
Your Car Stereo Has Been Waiting For Sweet Nobody's DRIVING OFF TO NOWHERE - MGRM
Sweet Nobody's third album, DRIVING OFF TO NOWHERE, is their fullest sounding yet, a wonderful mix of summer bummer tunes that act as a meeting point between angsty '60s rock 'n roll and 2010s interne...
merrygoroundmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Sweet Nobody's latest, DRIVING OFF TO NOWHERE, is their fullest sounding yet, a wonderful mix of summer bummer tunes that act as a meeting point between angsty '60s surf rock and cloudy 2010s internet indie pop. It's out tomorrow via @repeatingcloud.com but get an early listen below!
Anyone else on this app yet? It’s a bit like Letterboxd, but for music. Get on it!
Jack Probst's profile on Record Club
Jack Probst uses Record Club to track, rate, review and compile lists of their favorite music.
record.club
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Anyone else on this app yet? It’s a bit like Letterboxd, but for music. Get on it!