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
Sparks, smoke AND fire on the bridge. But I think being in battle is an extenuating circumstance in the #drinkinggame #allstartrek
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Sparks, smoke AND fire on the bridge. But I think being in battle is an extenuating circumstance in the #drinkinggame #allstartrek
Is this our first 'timey-wimey" TNG episode? #allstartrek
November 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Is this our first 'timey-wimey" TNG episode? #allstartrek
"Are you saying it IS and ISN'T there?"
"Yes, Commander. It must be the U.S.S. Schrödinger."
#allstartrek
"Yes, Commander. It must be the U.S.S. Schrödinger."
#allstartrek
November 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"Are you saying it IS and ISN'T there?"
"Yes, Commander. It must be the U.S.S. Schrödinger."
#allstartrek
"Yes, Commander. It must be the U.S.S. Schrödinger."
#allstartrek
You, know, for a soul-eating succubus, she's actually giving good advice on writing. #allstartrek
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
You, know, for a soul-eating succubus, she's actually giving good advice on writing. #allstartrek
Pre Thanskgiving and Black Wednesday/Friday beer events. Plus many makers markets around Chicago. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/19/w...
What's Up with Beer before Black Friday: November 21-23 - Beeronaut
Pre Thanskgiving and Black Wednesday/Friday beer events. Plus many makers markets around Chicago. #beeronaut
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November 20, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Pre Thanskgiving and Black Wednesday/Friday beer events. Plus many makers markets around Chicago. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/19/w...
Q's fallen! And he can't get up! #allstartrek
"This is no laughing matter, Dr. Crusher! I've got a weak back!"
"How long have you had this?"
"About a week back!"
"This is no laughing matter, Dr. Crusher! I've got a weak back!"
"How long have you had this?"
"About a week back!"
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Q's fallen! And he can't get up! #allstartrek
"This is no laughing matter, Dr. Crusher! I've got a weak back!"
"How long have you had this?"
"About a week back!"
"This is no laughing matter, Dr. Crusher! I've got a weak back!"
"How long have you had this?"
"About a week back!"
Just because the Earps are figments of the imagination doesn't mean Kirk can't run the whole Kirk-Fu playbook at him. #allstartrek
November 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Just because the Earps are figments of the imagination doesn't mean Kirk can't run the whole Kirk-Fu playbook at him. #allstartrek
Black Wednesday and Black Friday Barrel-Aged beer releases around Chicago! #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/18/b...
Black Wednesday & Friday Beer Events - Beeronaut
Black Wednesday and Black Friday Barrel-Aged beer releases around Chicago! #beeronaut
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November 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Black Wednesday and Black Friday Barrel-Aged beer releases around Chicago! #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/18/b...
Even the Hirogen know that when Janeway drops her voice to a whisper, it's time to STFU. #allstartrek
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Even the Hirogen know that when Janeway drops her voice to a whisper, it's time to STFU. #allstartrek
Clearly, Starfleet security personnel in the TNG era have NOT had Kirk-Fu training. #allstartrek
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Clearly, Starfleet security personnel in the TNG era have NOT had Kirk-Fu training. #allstartrek
Bingo, Book Clubs and beer dinners during the week around Chicago. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/15/c...
Chicago Area Beer Events, November 17-20 - Beeronaut
Bingo, Book Clubs and beer dinners during the week around Chicago. #beeronaut
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November 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Bingo, Book Clubs and beer dinners during the week around Chicago. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/15/c...
A year or so back, we discovered D'Capos Authentic Italian Cuisine, a pop-up restaurant in a gas station near us on Odgen Avenue. Turns out they couldn't get a license for sit-down service there, so they decamped to the Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club, doing carry-out & catering.
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A year or so back, we discovered D'Capos Authentic Italian Cuisine, a pop-up restaurant in a gas station near us on Odgen Avenue. Turns out they couldn't get a license for sit-down service there, so they decamped to the Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club, doing carry-out & catering.
Archer making up in spades for not getting the chance to do Kirk like fight scene before. #allstartrek
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Archer making up in spades for not getting the chance to do Kirk like fight scene before. #allstartrek
again I say unto you: Why is a people traveling hundred's of light years to kidnap humans and make them slaves another hundred light years further out. We have household robots NOW! #allstartrek
November 15, 2025 at 5:26 AM
again I say unto you: Why is a people traveling hundred's of light years to kidnap humans and make them slaves another hundred light years further out. We have household robots NOW! #allstartrek
Archer deflects a case of harassment, just like we learned in the training videos. #allstartrek
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Archer deflects a case of harassment, just like we learned in the training videos. #allstartrek
"…SECOND in Command of a starship!"
"Deanna. You love Deanna!"
Ooooh, Kid Psycho just went there TWICE! Riker will not let that stand.
#allstartrek
"Deanna. You love Deanna!"
Ooooh, Kid Psycho just went there TWICE! Riker will not let that stand.
#allstartrek
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"…SECOND in Command of a starship!"
"Deanna. You love Deanna!"
Ooooh, Kid Psycho just went there TWICE! Riker will not let that stand.
#allstartrek
"Deanna. You love Deanna!"
Ooooh, Kid Psycho just went there TWICE! Riker will not let that stand.
#allstartrek
Got the feeling the Ferengi just stalk Picard and show up whenever they have a chance to yank his chain. #allstartrek
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Got the feeling the Ferengi just stalk Picard and show up whenever they have a chance to yank his chain. #allstartrek
"Caldonian! Caldonian!
What make your big head so hard? 🎶
I love you, love you just the same 🎵
I'll always love you baby 'cause Caldonia is your name!"
#allstartrek
What make your big head so hard? 🎶
I love you, love you just the same 🎵
I'll always love you baby 'cause Caldonia is your name!"
#allstartrek
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 AM
"Caldonian! Caldonian!
What make your big head so hard? 🎶
I love you, love you just the same 🎵
I'll always love you baby 'cause Caldonia is your name!"
#allstartrek
What make your big head so hard? 🎶
I love you, love you just the same 🎵
I'll always love you baby 'cause Caldonia is your name!"
#allstartrek
Beer this weekend: Goose Island's Prop Day, Revolution Deep Wood, Morton Arboretum Illumibrew and Hop Butcher's 3rd anniversary. #beeronaut
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Beer Events for the Weekend: November 14-16 - Beeronaut
Beer this weekend: Goose Island's Prop Day, Revolution Deep Wood, Morton Arboretum Illumibrew and Hop Butcher's 3rd anniversary. #beeronaut
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November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Beer this weekend: Goose Island's Prop Day, Revolution Deep Wood, Morton Arboretum Illumibrew and Hop Butcher's 3rd anniversary. #beeronaut
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"He-e-e-e-e-ere they come spinning out of the turn!” #allstartrek
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM
"He-e-e-e-e-ere they come spinning out of the turn!” #allstartrek
Is Harry "Ensign Eager," or "Eager, Young Space Cadet?" #allstartrek
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Is Harry "Ensign Eager," or "Eager, Young Space Cadet?" #allstartrek
Revolution Deep Wood and Old Irving Krampus presales. Anniversaries for Alter and Hop Butcher. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/09/t...
The Week with Beer in Chicago, November 10-13 - Beeronaut
Revolution Deep Wood and Old Irving Krampus presales. Anniversaries for Alter and Hop Butcher. #beeronaut
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November 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Revolution Deep Wood and Old Irving Krampus presales. Anniversaries for Alter and Hop Butcher. #beeronaut www.beeronaut.com/2025/11/09/t...
Every couple of episodes, there's that moment where Clark takes off his glasses, saying "I knew it would come to this," and ALMOST reveals himself as #MeTVSuperman. And these earlier episodes are more fun when Jimmy isn't being a total boob.
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Every couple of episodes, there's that moment where Clark takes off his glasses, saying "I knew it would come to this," and ALMOST reveals himself as #MeTVSuperman. And these earlier episodes are more fun when Jimmy isn't being a total boob.
Despite Lois' always calling Clark a coward, he always keeps cool even with a gun pointed at him. #MeTVSuperman
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Despite Lois' always calling Clark a coward, he always keeps cool even with a gun pointed at him. #MeTVSuperman
November 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM