allegra frank
@legsfrank.bsky.social
lost on the first question of who wants to be a millionaire. i work for The Atlantic or the weekend, depending on when you ask. (twt @legsfrank)
who’s the funniest person on here
December 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
who’s the funniest person on here
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I had the incredible honor of curating this list of the best podcasts of 2025 for The Atlantic. These are the shows and creators which give me hope in the medium.
Many thanks to my editor @legsfrank.bsky.social and the whole team at the publication, without whom this simply would not have existed!
Many thanks to my editor @legsfrank.bsky.social and the whole team at the publication, without whom this simply would not have existed!
Podcasting has suffered a series of blows the last few years—but this year’s standout programs reminded us that the listening experience isn’t going anywhere.
Ben Cannon shares the best podcasts of 2025:
Ben Cannon shares the best podcasts of 2025:
The 20 Best Podcasts of 2025
The shows that deserve a spot in listeners’ rotations
bit.ly
December 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I had the incredible honor of curating this list of the best podcasts of 2025 for The Atlantic. These are the shows and creators which give me hope in the medium.
Many thanks to my editor @legsfrank.bsky.social and the whole team at the publication, without whom this simply would not have existed!
Many thanks to my editor @legsfrank.bsky.social and the whole team at the publication, without whom this simply would not have existed!
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Timothée Chalamet becomes the first person to appear atop the Las Vegas Sphere - transformed into a giant ping-pong ball for ‘MARTY SUPREME’.
#MartySupreme #TimothéeChalamet #TheSphere
#MartySupreme #TimothéeChalamet #TheSphere
December 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Timothée Chalamet becomes the first person to appear atop the Las Vegas Sphere - transformed into a giant ping-pong ball for ‘MARTY SUPREME’.
#MartySupreme #TimothéeChalamet #TheSphere
#MartySupreme #TimothéeChalamet #TheSphere
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For fans of the “Avatar” franchise, the latest sequel will be delightfully familiar. But “the bad news for anyone not already on board: This film has no interest in you,” David Sims writes:
‘Avatar’ Wants to Please Only the Fans
“Fire and Ash” is a thrilling installment to a franchise that’s given up on attracting newcomers.
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For fans of the “Avatar” franchise, the latest sequel will be delightfully familiar. But “the bad news for anyone not already on board: This film has no interest in you,” David Sims writes:
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The TV shows that The Atlantic’s critics loved the most this year leaned into topical flashpoints, and demonstrated what can be done with serialized storytelling, ingenuity, and ambition.
See what made the list of best shows:
See what made the list of best shows:
The 14 Best TV Shows of 2025
The series that stood out in a year of noise
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The TV shows that The Atlantic’s critics loved the most this year leaned into topical flashpoints, and demonstrated what can be done with serialized storytelling, ingenuity, and ambition.
See what made the list of best shows:
See what made the list of best shows:
my therapist claimed she didn’t understand the appeal of listening to gossip about people you don’t know until i reminded her that listening to gossip about people you don’t know is basically her job
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
my therapist claimed she didn’t understand the appeal of listening to gossip about people you don’t know until i reminded her that listening to gossip about people you don’t know is basically her job
culling my friends based on who will agree to see five nights at freddy's 2 with me
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
culling my friends based on who will agree to see five nights at freddy's 2 with me
my live reactions to the super mario galaxy movie direct
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
my live reactions to the super mario galaxy movie direct
this side by side comparison is giving “before and after using proactiv“
October 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this side by side comparison is giving “before and after using proactiv“
who decided to put this jump scare on my route to the office
October 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
who decided to put this jump scare on my route to the office
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I interviewed Toby Fox again. :) You can read the conversation in both and digital and print (!!!!!) editions of Game Informer. We talked about the “stupid” way to make games and his new journey with Deltarune. Read to see our convo and some awesome fan art.
gameinformer.com/2025/09/30/i...
gameinformer.com/2025/09/30/i...
Inefficient And Laborious – The Ongoing Path To Making Deltarune
We spoke with Toby Fox about his “stupid” way of making games and the big leap from Undertale to Deltarune.
gameinformer.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I interviewed Toby Fox again. :) You can read the conversation in both and digital and print (!!!!!) editions of Game Informer. We talked about the “stupid” way to make games and his new journey with Deltarune. Read to see our convo and some awesome fan art.
gameinformer.com/2025/09/30/i...
gameinformer.com/2025/09/30/i...
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Happy Consume Me release day!
Play the game and then hear the story!
Play the game and then hear the story!
The award that changes the lives of its winners
Plus: a limited, hand-numbered launch poster by Sonny Ross
postgame.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy Consume Me release day!
Play the game and then hear the story!
Play the game and then hear the story!
every day i wish that they'd just bring back a standalone simpsons app so i can be free of this nonsense
BREAKING — Notices for the Disney+ price increase went out at noon ET today, confirming my scoop from last night. Details: www.vulture.com/article/disn...
September 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
every day i wish that they'd just bring back a standalone simpsons app so i can be free of this nonsense
i mean, i guess?
September 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
i mean, i guess?
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Some news: yesterday was my last at Rolling Stone. For now, I'm going solo, doing all my TV reviewing, recapping, etc., at my newsletter. I hope you'll consider subscribing. Many more details here:
Don't stop believing
Some news, as they say
alansepinwall.ghost.io
September 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Some news: yesterday was my last at Rolling Stone. For now, I'm going solo, doing all my TV reviewing, recapping, etc., at my newsletter. I hope you'll consider subscribing. Many more details here:
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The plan: we spend an entire award show promoting the Boys & Girls
Clubs, then give them a donation of a few thousand dollars
Clubs, then give them a donation of a few thousand dollars
September 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The plan: we spend an entire award show promoting the Boys & Girls
Clubs, then give them a donation of a few thousand dollars
Clubs, then give them a donation of a few thousand dollars
what does it say about me that i keep accidentally referring to my therapist as my “boss”
September 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
what does it say about me that i keep accidentally referring to my therapist as my “boss”
this has been SOLVED btw
if you can help me get tickets to see one battle after another in vistavision i will kiss you on the mouth
September 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
this has been SOLVED btw
if in the year 2026 nintendo wants me to play the virtual boy, i will play the virtual boy
Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics announced for Switch/Switch 2. Requires Virtual Boy accessory. Out Feb 17th. Accessory sold for NSO members in the future. Cardboard model also available
September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
if in the year 2026 nintendo wants me to play the virtual boy, i will play the virtual boy
me when my friend sends me an article that’s paywalled
September 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
me when my friend sends me an article that’s paywalled
baby waluigi and baby wario…i have prayed for this day
September 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
baby waluigi and baby wario…i have prayed for this day
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I got to spend 40 minutes on the phone talking to the one and only David Letterman about his days in morning TV, launching Late Night, his love for Mulaney, why his wife feels the need to explain his jokes, and, yes, CBS's decision to nuke LATE SHOW. Only on @vulture: www.vulture.com/article/davi...
David Letterman, Now (and Then)
As his NBC show comes to streaming, the comedian looks back at those early years — and ponders the fate of the late-night landscape he helped shape.
www.vulture.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I got to spend 40 minutes on the phone talking to the one and only David Letterman about his days in morning TV, launching Late Night, his love for Mulaney, why his wife feels the need to explain his jokes, and, yes, CBS's decision to nuke LATE SHOW. Only on @vulture: www.vulture.com/article/davi...
if you can help me get tickets to see one battle after another in vistavision i will kiss you on the mouth
September 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
if you can help me get tickets to see one battle after another in vistavision i will kiss you on the mouth
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Monday was my last day at Vox Media which, after 14 years, feels wild to say out loud. But here I am!
I'm looking for my next role, so if you think that may be with you please reach out! You can DM me here, or find me on LinkedIn, or email me (chrisgrant @ this domain).
I'm looking for my next role, so if you think that may be with you please reach out! You can DM me here, or find me on LinkedIn, or email me (chrisgrant @ this domain).
September 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Monday was my last day at Vox Media which, after 14 years, feels wild to say out loud. But here I am!
I'm looking for my next role, so if you think that may be with you please reach out! You can DM me here, or find me on LinkedIn, or email me (chrisgrant @ this domain).
I'm looking for my next role, so if you think that may be with you please reach out! You can DM me here, or find me on LinkedIn, or email me (chrisgrant @ this domain).