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2025: A year in which some stuff happened.
Plus, some things I'm excited about in 2026.
Dec 19, 2025
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FAHRENHEIT-182 is a #1 New York Times bestseller
Some book tour dispatches.
Apr 20, 2025
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A dozen or so good things you might've missed on the internet this week.
In case you were avoiding your phone for legitimate reasons.
Jan 11
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SELLOUT is out now.
Oct 26, 2021
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The world's most insane coffee drinker
Apr 11, 2020
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Did this random guy really write Green Day’s “Basket Case”?
Dec 13, 2024
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Every I Think You Should Leave Season 2 Sketch, Ranked
Aug 4, 2021
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I wrote a book and it's called SELLOUT.
Feb 18, 2021
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I watched 'Mallrats' for the first time in 20 years.
Nov 27, 2024
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Iconic venues are closing and it's bumming me out.
Remembering Chain Reaction, Bottom of the Hill, Music Hall of Williamsburg.
Jan 4
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A Look Back at Atom and His Package, the One-Man Band That Made Punk Uncool Again
From the archives.
Jan 2
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The Great Danzig Fridge Fiasco of 2025
One man's brave quest to photograph a refrigerator.
Dec 21, 2025
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ZERO CRED merch drop!
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Dec 12, 2025
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Tennesseein' Is Tennebelievin'
Postcards, t-shirts, Emo Cop, and more.
Dec 7, 2025
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Claim your ZERO CRED postcard!
Let the annual postcard mailing commence.
Nov 30, 2025
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Alphabetical Order: Indecision - 'Unorthodox'
The album that singlehandedly got me through four years of Catholic high school.
Nov 20, 2025
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Alphabetical Order: House of Pain - 'House of Pain'
A short story about burning CDs and being annoying.
Oct 28, 2025
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Alphabetical Order: Grade - 'Under the Radar'
A high school favorite that taught me that reunion shows will keep you trapped in the past.
Jun 30, 2025
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Alphabetical Order: Father John Misty - 'I Love You, Honeybear'
An album that deeply understands what it feels like to love at the end of the world.
Jun 3, 2025
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Alphabetical Order: Everclear - 'Sparkle and Fade'
How reflecting on the 30th anniversary of one of my favorite 90s albums made me realize nostalgia lies to us.
Apr 28, 2025
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interviews
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An Interview with Spiritual Cramp's Mike Bingham
Self-confidence, spirituality, and working well with others.
Oct 22, 2025
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An Interview with Jay Som's Melina Duterte
Touring with boygenius, fighting the algorithm, and taking a long break.
Oct 6, 2025
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An Interview with Whitmer Thomas
Talking to the actor/comedian/musician about 'Weapons,' doing sincerity online, and the comedic influence of blink-182.
Sep 4, 2025
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An Interview with Writer Lawrence Burney
Talking to the author of 'No Sense in Wishing' about the importance of documenting your local scene.
Jul 8, 2025
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An Interview with Everclear's Art Alexakis
The frontman reflects on the 30th anniversary of the band's breakout album, 'Sparkle and Fade.'
Apr 2, 2025
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rank your records
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Rank Your Records: Metric's Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw
Canada's beloved indie rock stalwarts play favorites with their deep catalog.
Oct 10, 2023
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Rank Your Records: Rise Against's Joe Principe
The bassist plays favorites with the long-running punk band's eight albums.
Jun 21, 2021
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Rank Your Records: Touché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm
In advance of the band's fifth album, 'Lament,' the frontman plays favorites with their previous work.
Oct 8, 2020
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Rank Your Records: Planes Mistaken For Stars' Gared O'Donnell
The frontman of the unclassifiable band plays favorites with their releases.
May 7, 2020
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Rank Your Records: Man Man’s Ryan Kattner
Upon the release of the first Man Man album in seven years, the frontman looks back at the band's catalog.
Apr 6, 2020
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