Brennan Bestwick
@yrfrenbren.bsky.social
Poet. Birder. Prom king. He/Him.
https://awetheater.substack.com/
https://awetheater.substack.com/
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Spending more time here, so a brief reintroduction. I’m a poet, reader, hobby photographer, proud Kansan. Albums I love from this year are mui zyu’s “nothing or something to die for” And Brittany Howard’s “What Now”
Here’s some of my #poetry from an issue of Prairie Schooner a few years back.
Here’s some of my #poetry from an issue of Prairie Schooner a few years back.
First time seeing the northern lights, kinda nervous
#photography
#photography
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
First time seeing the northern lights, kinda nervous
#photography
#photography
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“We’re going to end carceral systems through constant state monitoring.” - tech CEOs for like the last month now.
in a long life filled with saying stupid shit this is may be the stupidest shit he's ever said
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“We’re going to end carceral systems through constant state monitoring.” - tech CEOs for like the last month now.
I think the US needs another run at Taskmaster. We just need a host and assistant with perfect comedic chemistry.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I think the US needs another run at Taskmaster. We just need a host and assistant with perfect comedic chemistry.
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Ghislane Maxwell is a person that should never be free again...
this account of Epstein and Maxwell victims is truly awful
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
this account of Epstein and Maxwell victims is truly awful
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ghislane Maxwell is a person that should never be free again...
this account of Epstein and Maxwell victims is truly awful
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
this account of Epstein and Maxwell victims is truly awful
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
I’ve had a lot of terrible and embarrassing representation as a lifelong Kansan and he’s truly one of the worst. As smug as he is cruel.
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I’ve had a lot of terrible and embarrassing representation as a lifelong Kansan and he’s truly one of the worst. As smug as he is cruel.
I’m working from the dealership while my car gets an oil change this Monday morning and “Blue” by Eiffel 65 is playing loudly over the speakers. God tests me.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’m working from the dealership while my car gets an oil change this Monday morning and “Blue” by Eiffel 65 is playing loudly over the speakers. God tests me.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
Geese covering New Radicals on BBC radio feels like it was for me specifically
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Geese covering New Radicals on BBC radio feels like it was for me specifically
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I honestly don't think the NY Times has been this bad in my lifetime, it's deeply shameful.
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I honestly don't think the NY Times has been this bad in my lifetime, it's deeply shameful.
Poem title “Some Day Soon They’ll Name The First Chill of Autumn That Tickles Your Neck After a Sports Betting Website”
October 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Poem title “Some Day Soon They’ll Name The First Chill of Autumn That Tickles Your Neck After a Sports Betting Website”
I say I’m not that into sports and then I watch the same Wemby highlight reel on repeat just to feel something
October 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I say I’m not that into sports and then I watch the same Wemby highlight reel on repeat just to feel something
“Watching the morning sun reflect off a lone miraculous dewdrop” brought to you by FanDuel.
“Cradling the last firefly of Summer in the palm of your hands as you peak inside at the corridors of your curled fingers glowing with light” now sponsored by DraftKings.
“Cradling the last firefly of Summer in the palm of your hands as you peak inside at the corridors of your curled fingers glowing with light” now sponsored by DraftKings.
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“Watching the morning sun reflect off a lone miraculous dewdrop” brought to you by FanDuel.
“Cradling the last firefly of Summer in the palm of your hands as you peak inside at the corridors of your curled fingers glowing with light” now sponsored by DraftKings.
“Cradling the last firefly of Summer in the palm of your hands as you peak inside at the corridors of your curled fingers glowing with light” now sponsored by DraftKings.
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very funny that JD Vance has so little to do with his time that he goes on podcasts to defend 30-year-old men for saying how much they love Hitler
JD Vance dismisses Young Republicans who in a group chat said "I love Hitler" and joked about slavery and rape as "a bunch of kids" who "told stupid jokes" and adds that "most of the stupid things I did when I was a teenager and young adult, they're not on the internet."
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
very funny that JD Vance has so little to do with his time that he goes on podcasts to defend 30-year-old men for saying how much they love Hitler
I’ve tired of social media, I yearn for the the inflatable star lab of old, that mysteriously appeared for one fleeting morning in the grade school gymnasium.
October 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I’ve tired of social media, I yearn for the the inflatable star lab of old, that mysteriously appeared for one fleeting morning in the grade school gymnasium.
A distinct memory I have from being a chronically ill child is my mother driving me home from school early on Halloween, sitting in the passenger’s seat dressed as a vampire.
October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A distinct memory I have from being a chronically ill child is my mother driving me home from school early on Halloween, sitting in the passenger’s seat dressed as a vampire.
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If ever there was a time not to normalize Trump’s authoritarian fever dreams, this is it.
This should be impeachable. ‘War ravaged’ Portland? He’s insane - & insanely power hungry. The script is set - call an imaginary group a terror group and then send in the troops.
This should be impeachable. ‘War ravaged’ Portland? He’s insane - & insanely power hungry. The script is set - call an imaginary group a terror group and then send in the troops.
September 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If ever there was a time not to normalize Trump’s authoritarian fever dreams, this is it.
This should be impeachable. ‘War ravaged’ Portland? He’s insane - & insanely power hungry. The script is set - call an imaginary group a terror group and then send in the troops.
This should be impeachable. ‘War ravaged’ Portland? He’s insane - & insanely power hungry. The script is set - call an imaginary group a terror group and then send in the troops.
A joy of getting older is a deepening appreciation for simple watches and nice umbrellas
September 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A joy of getting older is a deepening appreciation for simple watches and nice umbrellas
It’s not a poetry bit, I’ve been real into plums lately. A truly under-appreciated fruit.
September 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It’s not a poetry bit, I’ve been real into plums lately. A truly under-appreciated fruit.
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NEW: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding the agency release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read messages from encrypted chat apps www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract
404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.
www.404media.co
September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEW: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding the agency release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read messages from encrypted chat apps www.404media.co/were-suing-i...
Hell yea, brother
September 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hell yea, brother
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Looking at RFK's recent moves, including an attack on the hepatitis B vaccine and on painkillers for pregnant women.
The common theme: That all children's health problems are due to "bad" mothers.
This isn't about making kids healthy. It's misogyny.
www.salon.com/2025/09/22/r...
The common theme: That all children's health problems are due to "bad" mothers.
This isn't about making kids healthy. It's misogyny.
www.salon.com/2025/09/22/r...
RFK Jr's war on vaccines is about shaming women, not helping kids
The MAHA movement regards all childhood ailments as a sign that moms are failing
www.salon.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Looking at RFK's recent moves, including an attack on the hepatitis B vaccine and on painkillers for pregnant women.
The common theme: That all children's health problems are due to "bad" mothers.
This isn't about making kids healthy. It's misogyny.
www.salon.com/2025/09/22/r...
The common theme: That all children's health problems are due to "bad" mothers.
This isn't about making kids healthy. It's misogyny.
www.salon.com/2025/09/22/r...
Critics not liking Ocean Vuong’s latest novel is fine (maybe less weird vitriol?), but his poetry is so dear to me that I will forever ride for Team Vuong and no one can stop me.
September 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Critics not liking Ocean Vuong’s latest novel is fine (maybe less weird vitriol?), but his poetry is so dear to me that I will forever ride for Team Vuong and no one can stop me.