Brandon Jones
@trailerjones.bsky.social
Writer. Substack: The Friends Guide to Horrible Things. My kid's book (Read it Again!) and debut novel (Whirly World) are on sale now. Co-Founder: EasyAllies, GameTrailers. He/him.
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Today I’m launching a Substack called The Friend’s Guide to Horrible Things. It’s a series of short lessons focusing on how to care for friends and family experiencing life’s unpredictable disasters. Check it out, or pass it on if you think it might help somebody. horriblethings.substack.com
Thought of no one other than @michaelphuber.bsky.social as I downloaded this to my phone immediately upon seeing the ad. It’s probably awful but my curiosity alone will hold me for a few days.
November 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thought of no one other than @michaelphuber.bsky.social as I downloaded this to my phone immediately upon seeing the ad. It’s probably awful but my curiosity alone will hold me for a few days.
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Last night we launched the brand new easyallies.com
It may look familiar, but it's been rebuilt and modernized by @isaiahsmith.dev with a few extra features.
Go take a look, and learn more in our announcement post here: www.patreon.com/posts/new-we...
It may look familiar, but it's been rebuilt and modernized by @isaiahsmith.dev with a few extra features.
Go take a look, and learn more in our announcement post here: www.patreon.com/posts/new-we...
Easy Allies
An independent group of experienced writers and video producers who love playing video games, analyzing the games industry, and interacting with the community.
easyallies.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Last night we launched the brand new easyallies.com
It may look familiar, but it's been rebuilt and modernized by @isaiahsmith.dev with a few extra features.
Go take a look, and learn more in our announcement post here: www.patreon.com/posts/new-we...
It may look familiar, but it's been rebuilt and modernized by @isaiahsmith.dev with a few extra features.
Go take a look, and learn more in our announcement post here: www.patreon.com/posts/new-we...
I think they look good. Hard to get a whole vibe from just pictures. Thankfully this series can survive a weird story because they’re all “legends” and can stand apart. The big mistake will be if they suggest “this is how the Master Sword reeeeally blah blah blah.”
First photos of Link and Zelda in The Legend of Zelda live-action movie released www.vooks.net/first-photos...
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I think they look good. Hard to get a whole vibe from just pictures. Thankfully this series can survive a weird story because they’re all “legends” and can stand apart. The big mistake will be if they suggest “this is how the Master Sword reeeeally blah blah blah.”
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The extended cut of EPISODE 500 is now up for patrons. Walk down memory lane with us and get our thoughts on the GTA VI delay, ARC Raiders, and more.
www.patreon.com/posts/extend...
www.patreon.com/posts/extend...
November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The extended cut of EPISODE 500 is now up for patrons. Walk down memory lane with us and get our thoughts on the GTA VI delay, ARC Raiders, and more.
www.patreon.com/posts/extend...
www.patreon.com/posts/extend...
Podcast 500, anyone? @easyallies.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Podcast 500, anyone? @easyallies.bsky.social
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Tomorrow is episode 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ of The Easy Allies Podcast!
We’ll be joined by former host & special guest:
🌟 @trailerjones.bsky.social 🌟
as we look back on nearly 10 years of podding!
Got a podcast memory to share? Share it below and it might just end up on the episode!
www.patreon.com/posts/142282...
We’ll be joined by former host & special guest:
🌟 @trailerjones.bsky.social 🌟
as we look back on nearly 10 years of podding!
Got a podcast memory to share? Share it below and it might just end up on the episode!
www.patreon.com/posts/142282...
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Tomorrow is episode 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ of The Easy Allies Podcast!
We’ll be joined by former host & special guest:
🌟 @trailerjones.bsky.social 🌟
as we look back on nearly 10 years of podding!
Got a podcast memory to share? Share it below and it might just end up on the episode!
www.patreon.com/posts/142282...
We’ll be joined by former host & special guest:
🌟 @trailerjones.bsky.social 🌟
as we look back on nearly 10 years of podding!
Got a podcast memory to share? Share it below and it might just end up on the episode!
www.patreon.com/posts/142282...
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This Thursday marks 🌟500🌟 episodes of The Easy Allies Podcast!
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
two men are sitting on a couch with one holding a bottle of soda
ALT: two men are sitting on a couch with one holding a bottle of soda
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November 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This Thursday marks 🌟500🌟 episodes of The Easy Allies Podcast!
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
My free Substack post this week is called "Masks," a theme I selfishly picked when I noticed it'd go live today. And you can sub now to get this week's chapter: Fear. May your Halloween festivities be otherwise free of horrible things. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-19...
October 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My free Substack post this week is called "Masks," a theme I selfishly picked when I noticed it'd go live today. And you can sub now to get this week's chapter: Fear. May your Halloween festivities be otherwise free of horrible things. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-19...
Happy Halloween, friends! Stay spooky! Stay safe!
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy Halloween, friends! Stay spooky! Stay safe!
I can’t be the only one that didn’t know PowerWash Simulator 2 launches in 4 days. I checked for release date info so many times this year, lol. Spread the word, washers! youtu.be/RrFexXPbVuM?...
PowerWash Simulator 2 | Release Date Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by FuturLab
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October 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I can’t be the only one that didn’t know PowerWash Simulator 2 launches in 4 days. I checked for release date info so many times this year, lol. Spread the word, washers! youtu.be/RrFexXPbVuM?...
I just experienced my first drive-by barking while taking my nightly walk with Sophie. Small dog, too. I wonder if they took a different way home or that dog just needed to go for a spin and work some stuff out.
October 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I just experienced my first drive-by barking while taking my nightly walk with Sophie. Small dog, too. I wonder if they took a different way home or that dog just needed to go for a spin and work some stuff out.
My interest in season 4 was low but I figured I’d made it this far, might as well see it through, and when I got into it I WAS HOOKED. So it’ll take a bit to drum up my interest again but I imagine it will be worth the journey. It’s always fun when a show tries to wrap it all up.
All episodes in the final season of ‘STRANGER THINGS’ will be over 1 hour
• Between 90 to 120 minutes each
• Budget per episode is $50M-$60M
(Source: puck.news/can-peter-fr...)
• Between 90 to 120 minutes each
• Budget per episode is $50M-$60M
(Source: puck.news/can-peter-fr...)
October 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My interest in season 4 was low but I figured I’d made it this far, might as well see it through, and when I got into it I WAS HOOKED. So it’ll take a bit to drum up my interest again but I imagine it will be worth the journey. It’s always fun when a show tries to wrap it all up.
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Today is Bandcamp Friday wherein artists get 100% of the cold hard cash! So if you wanted to pick up any of my music or other artists you like today is a good day. islananette.bandcamp.com/track/fictio...
Fictional Individual, by Isla Nanette
track by Isla Nanette
islananette.bandcamp.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Today is Bandcamp Friday wherein artists get 100% of the cold hard cash! So if you wanted to pick up any of my music or other artists you like today is a good day. islananette.bandcamp.com/track/fictio...
The last chapter of my Substack resonated with people more than most, and I think that's because it's more of a window into the stuff I handle on a daily basis with Milo. Some of these require a lot of research, and some just come from the heart. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-15...
October 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The last chapter of my Substack resonated with people more than most, and I think that's because it's more of a window into the stuff I handle on a daily basis with Milo. Some of these require a lot of research, and some just come from the heart. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-15...
HAPPY OCTOBER, BLUESKY!
October 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
HAPPY OCTOBER, BLUESKY!
Positively jolly chatting with @islahinck.bsky.social for this month's interview on my Substack. Since she is "skilled at grief," she has a lot to share about turning pain into art, and finding the right salve for each person's hurt. horriblethings.substack.com/p/interview-...
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Positively jolly chatting with @islahinck.bsky.social for this month's interview on my Substack. Since she is "skilled at grief," she has a lot to share about turning pain into art, and finding the right salve for each person's hurt. horriblethings.substack.com/p/interview-...
Sometimes I do something funny for Milo, and I know I’m asking for it because he’ll love it and tell me to do it over and over and over. Anyway, here’s Dad Mummy (or Dad Darkman).
September 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Sometimes I do something funny for Milo, and I know I’m asking for it because he’ll love it and tell me to do it over and over and over. Anyway, here’s Dad Mummy (or Dad Darkman).
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
I'm in a really good place right now where I have games in my backlog, but I'm not currently playing anything specific, so I can focus on my writing. I'm super productive at the moment but I know whenever I decide to start up something new I'm TOAST. (stares at Death Stranding 2 in fear)
September 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I'm in a really good place right now where I have games in my backlog, but I'm not currently playing anything specific, so I can focus on my writing. I'm super productive at the moment but I know whenever I decide to start up something new I'm TOAST. (stares at Death Stranding 2 in fear)
This week I wrote a few chapters in a book I haven’t really touched since early this year. I’ve been doing other exciting stuff instead but hoo boy it felt good getting back to it. Hoping to finish draft 1 by 2026. 📖
i wrote this post in july two years ago when blue sky had around 200,000 total users and i thought i would ask again
tell me what u are doing
be proud of what u do and share it here
tell me what u are doing
be proud of what u do and share it here
tell me what u are doing
be proud of your work and share it here
be proud of your work and share it here
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week I wrote a few chapters in a book I haven’t really touched since early this year. I’ve been doing other exciting stuff instead but hoo boy it felt good getting back to it. Hoping to finish draft 1 by 2026. 📖
It makes me happy to see multiple references to Sneakers today on BlueSky, in the wake of Redford’s passing. I used to think it was a niche film, a fun spy caper only a few knew about, but its excellence seems well documented on this platform. If you haven’t seen it, today’s a good day to fix that.
September 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It makes me happy to see multiple references to Sneakers today on BlueSky, in the wake of Redford’s passing. I used to think it was a niche film, a fun spy caper only a few knew about, but its excellence seems well documented on this platform. If you haven’t seen it, today’s a good day to fix that.
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We’re live for Day 2 of Easy Chillin’ with ✨special guest✨ @trailerjones.bsky.social !
🎨 FIRST UP: Mario Paint Contest
🟡 THEN: Blue Prince, Ultrakill, Vampire Survivors, & Resident Evil in @CrowdControl!
⭐️ LATER: Fall Guys & Mario Party!
twitch.tv/easyallies
🎨 FIRST UP: Mario Paint Contest
🟡 THEN: Blue Prince, Ultrakill, Vampire Survivors, & Resident Evil in @CrowdControl!
⭐️ LATER: Fall Guys & Mario Party!
twitch.tv/easyallies
September 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We’re live for Day 2 of Easy Chillin’ with ✨special guest✨ @trailerjones.bsky.social !
🎨 FIRST UP: Mario Paint Contest
🟡 THEN: Blue Prince, Ultrakill, Vampire Survivors, & Resident Evil in @CrowdControl!
⭐️ LATER: Fall Guys & Mario Party!
twitch.tv/easyallies
🎨 FIRST UP: Mario Paint Contest
🟡 THEN: Blue Prince, Ultrakill, Vampire Survivors, & Resident Evil in @CrowdControl!
⭐️ LATER: Fall Guys & Mario Party!
twitch.tv/easyallies
GET. IN. THAT. WAR. SUIT. OMG. HYPE.
September 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
GET. IN. THAT. WAR. SUIT. OMG. HYPE.
Honored to have @stevenspohn.bsky.social as this month's interview subject for my Substack. He's the maestro of deflecting online bullying, so I asked him to share his experience using wit and wisdom to stand up for himself and others. Thanks, Steve! horriblethings.substack.com/p/interview-...
Interview - Steven Spohn
Disability advocate and bully diffuser.
horriblethings.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Honored to have @stevenspohn.bsky.social as this month's interview subject for my Substack. He's the maestro of deflecting online bullying, so I asked him to share his experience using wit and wisdom to stand up for himself and others. Thanks, Steve! horriblethings.substack.com/p/interview-...
The EZA Podcast Producer credits list is so deeply embedded in my brain that any time a new name is added it rings like a bell. It warms my heart any time someone decides to support the Allies or up their pledge. Shout out, Patrons! L&R!
a man with long hair and a beard is giving a thumbs up and saying `` many thanks '' .
ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is giving a thumbs up and saying `` many thanks '' .
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August 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The EZA Podcast Producer credits list is so deeply embedded in my brain that any time a new name is added it rings like a bell. It warms my heart any time someone decides to support the Allies or up their pledge. Shout out, Patrons! L&R!