Lauren Theisen
@laurentheisen.bsky.social
editrix & blog girl @ defector dot com
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Lauren Theisen
@laurentheisen.bsky.social
· Jul 28
I write and edit blogs about sports and other interests on the website Defector. All of my stories are here: defector.com/author/laure...
I have a book about It's A Wonderful Life due out in 2026.
This is an evergreen post so I will also add: Congrats to the 2026 Super Bowl champion Detroit Lions.
I have a book about It's A Wonderful Life due out in 2026.
This is an evergreen post so I will also add: Congrats to the 2026 Super Bowl champion Detroit Lions.
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Hi! I wrote a thing about swimming and trans athletes and [*checks notes*] Santana for @defector.com, would mean a lot if you give it a read
What Does A Great Trans Athlete Deserve? | Defector
Once every week or two, I swim molasses-slow laps at the YMCA. I’ve been on something of a fitness journey this year, testing out different forms of exercise to see what sticks—what feels the least to...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hi! I wrote a thing about swimming and trans athletes and [*checks notes*] Santana for @defector.com, would mean a lot if you give it a read
"Teenage Wasteland" is maybe the best two-word phrase in rock history and frickin Pete Townshend had to name the song "Baba O'Riley"
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Teenage Wasteland" is maybe the best two-word phrase in rock history and frickin Pete Townshend had to name the song "Baba O'Riley"
Julie Kliegman in Defector on swimming, inclusion, and the "fairness" wedge. defector.com/what-does-a-...
What Does A Great Trans Athlete Deserve? | Defector
Once every week or two, I swim molasses-slow laps at the YMCA. I’ve been on something of a fitness journey this year, testing out different forms of exercise to see what sticks—what feels the least to...
defector.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Julie Kliegman in Defector on swimming, inclusion, and the "fairness" wedge. defector.com/what-does-a-...
for the first time in many years I think it's worth going out of your way to watch some San Jose Sharks games. defector.com/the-sharks-s...
The Sharks Smell Blood | Defector
The San Jose Sharks have been beneath your notice for years. As this formerly stalwart franchise has missed the playoffs in six straight seasons, they’ve existed as a total non-competitive nothing tha...
defector.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
for the first time in many years I think it's worth going out of your way to watch some San Jose Sharks games. defector.com/the-sharks-s...
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Connor McDavid broke the Blue Jackets: defector.com/connor-mcdav...
Connor McDavid Broke The Blue Jackets | Defector
Buying a ticket to an Edmonton Oilers game does not in itself guarantee you’ll see Connor McDavid do something so spectacular you’ll remember it for the rest of your life. From my personal…
defector.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Connor McDavid broke the Blue Jackets: defector.com/connor-mcdav...
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Lauren Theisen on how to watch hockey: defector.com/how-to-watch...
How To Watch Hockey | Defector
I’m writing specifically about the Edmonton Oilers at the St. Louis Blues on Sportsnet on Monday night, but in broad strokes that will apply to any game you’re watching. First Period The most…
defector.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Lauren Theisen on how to watch hockey: defector.com/how-to-watch...
Cyro Baptista put on a blast of a 75th birthday show and the crowd went nuts at the encore when special guest Trey From Phish busted out Tweezer Reprise
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Cyro Baptista put on a blast of a 75th birthday show and the crowd went nuts at the encore when special guest Trey From Phish busted out Tweezer Reprise
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Servicey! defector.com/how-to-watch...
How To Watch Hockey | Defector
I’m writing specifically about the Edmonton Oilers at the St. Louis Blues on Sportsnet on Monday night, but in broad strokes that will apply to any game you’re watching. First Period The most importan...
defector.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Servicey! defector.com/how-to-watch...
I transcribed my thoughts while watching a random regular season hockey game: defector.com/how-to-watch...
How To Watch Hockey | Defector
I’m writing specifically about the Edmonton Oilers at the St. Louis Blues on Sportsnet on Monday night, but in broad strokes that will apply to any game you’re watching. First Period The most importan...
defector.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I transcribed my thoughts while watching a random regular season hockey game: defector.com/how-to-watch...
heaven for the climate, hell for the New Jersey Devils
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
heaven for the climate, hell for the New Jersey Devils
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Changing light over Brooklyn
November 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Changing light over Brooklyn
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OH WAIT GIFT LINK here U go
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
OH WAIT GIFT LINK here U go
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I wrote an essay on @defector.com about my archival misadventures putting together the book that is Gendertrash From Hell. Many thanks to @laurentheisen.bsky.social it was really nice to *get* edited for once. Lauren u rule!
Unearthing The Hidden History Of A Singular Trans Punk Zine | Defector
I wasn't ready for how much it loved trans people.
defector.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I wrote an essay on @defector.com about my archival misadventures putting together the book that is Gendertrash From Hell. Many thanks to @laurentheisen.bsky.social it was really nice to *get* edited for once. Lauren u rule!
we've got @catfitzpatrick.net on Defector today! read this great blog about Gendertrash From Hell, punk zines, and trans community defector.com/unearthing-t...
Unearthing The Hidden History Of A Singular Trans Punk Zine | Defector
I wasn't ready for how much it loved trans people.
defector.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
we've got @catfitzpatrick.net on Defector today! read this great blog about Gendertrash From Hell, punk zines, and trans community defector.com/unearthing-t...
just saw the new production of Phantom and now we have a democratic socialist mayor. the early 90s are so back in NYC 👻 🍎
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
just saw the new production of Phantom and now we have a democratic socialist mayor. the early 90s are so back in NYC 👻 🍎
Andrew Cuomo doing the saddest "I'm going to Disney World" ever
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Andrew Cuomo doing the saddest "I'm going to Disney World" ever
last blog of the baseball season is about Max Scherzer, who connects me to a version of myself I otherwise barely remember defector.com/living-and-d...
Living And Dying With Max Scherzer | Defector
Eleven years ago, when I was a college sophomore in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I made an impromptu drive to Detroit with four friends for the express purpose of seeing Max Scherzer. It was his final home st...
defector.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
last blog of the baseball season is about Max Scherzer, who connects me to a version of myself I otherwise barely remember defector.com/living-and-d...
"baseball" has now concluded. congratulations to the los angeles dodgers for winning the last game ever.
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
"baseball" has now concluded. congratulations to the los angeles dodgers for winning the last game ever.
Touch 'em all, Bo
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Touch 'em all, Bo
the bank: initial here please
me: LNT
the bank: Lauren Nicole Theisen
my brain: Lauren Nose & Throat
me: LNT
the bank: Lauren Nicole Theisen
my brain: Lauren Nose & Throat
November 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the bank: initial here please
me: LNT
the bank: Lauren Nicole Theisen
my brain: Lauren Nose & Throat
me: LNT
the bank: Lauren Nicole Theisen
my brain: Lauren Nose & Throat
everyone on the street is saying that the regular early voting sticker is just as cool as the Halloween one
November 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
everyone on the street is saying that the regular early voting sticker is just as cool as the Halloween one
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Lauren Theisen on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s path to Game 4: defector.com/vladimir-gue...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is A Canadian Hero | Defector
A superstar slugger cannot be relied on like the take-over-a-game greats in other sports. You can’t get him the ball again and again. You can’t give him more minutes at the expense of the end of the…
defector.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Lauren Theisen on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s path to Game 4: defector.com/vladimir-gue...
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To my 7-8 followers, in sort of desperate straits. Looking to sublet a place in NYC close to transit for November and going forward. Any help/leads are appreciated. Thanks, bsky.
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
To my 7-8 followers, in sort of desperate straits. Looking to sublet a place in NYC close to transit for November and going forward. Any help/leads are appreciated. Thanks, bsky.
Reposted by Lauren Theisen
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian hero: defector.com/vladimir-gue...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is A Canadian Hero | Defector
A superstar slugger cannot be relied on like the take-over-a-game greats in other sports. You can’t get him the ball again and again. You can’t give him more minutes at the expense of the end of the…
defector.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian hero: defector.com/vladimir-gue...