Jack Probst
@jackprobst.com
writer of sappy personal essays about music, comedy, and film. also writing a book about growing up with a rare bone disorder. it’ll be funny, i swear.
✍️: merry-go-round mag, paste, pitchfork, creem, nme, etc.
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Jack Probst
@jackprobst.com
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Surviving 24 Hours at Music Box of Horrors - Merry-Go-Round Magazine
Repertory, art house, and indie theaters across the country come alive during October with horror programming, especially the all night marathon. But what is it like to actually survive one? Jack Probst offers a full log of just that experience at Chicago's Music Box of Horrors!
merrygoroundmagazine.com
Two weeks ago, my buddy Jon and I attend a 24-hour horror movie marathon at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social. I wrote about my love for horror movies, lifelong friendships, and the experience of watching films in a theatre full of like-minded folks for @mgrmagazine.bsky.social.
Every so often I have to check in with the Life Aquatic to see if it really is my favorite movie and it still is.
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Every so often I have to check in with the Life Aquatic to see if it really is my favorite movie and it still is.
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If you’d like to support music writing, print media, America (good parts), God (pick yr poison), Geese, the other bands, rock AND roll, and a future where I don’t go back to tending bar or substack, subscribe to CREEM Magazine! Black Friday sale now! www.creem.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you’d like to support music writing, print media, America (good parts), God (pick yr poison), Geese, the other bands, rock AND roll, and a future where I don’t go back to tending bar or substack, subscribe to CREEM Magazine! Black Friday sale now! www.creem.com
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You should be able to order the edges of Detroit-style pizza like you would burnt ends
November 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
You should be able to order the edges of Detroit-style pizza like you would burnt ends
Accidentally punched the Baja Blast pie.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Accidentally punched the Baja Blast pie.
She put herself in baby jail.
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
She put herself in baby jail.
Half my sibs are here and my heart is full.
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Half my sibs are here and my heart is full.
Guillermo Del Toro’s Franksgiving. Is this anything?
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Guillermo Del Toro’s Franksgiving. Is this anything?
Spending Thanksgiving day with some ol’ pals. @jonahrayrodrigues.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Spending Thanksgiving day with some ol’ pals. @jonahrayrodrigues.bsky.social
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"With each passing scene, the giant birds taunt me. As Steve Martin races Kevin Bacon to the cab, I wonder, 'Why not hail an eagle instead?' As Neal furiously rants to the car rental lady, I'm reminded: 'All those fucks could've been avoided with an eagle.'"
Why Didn’t Eagles Just Fly Del and Neal to Chicago?
Every Thanksgiving, I watch the greatest comedy of all time: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It’s beautifully written, intelligently directed, and ...
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"With each passing scene, the giant birds taunt me. As Steve Martin races Kevin Bacon to the cab, I wonder, 'Why not hail an eagle instead?' As Neal furiously rants to the car rental lady, I'm reminded: 'All those fucks could've been avoided with an eagle.'"
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Thanksgiving implies the existence of Pleasetaking. Folks
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Thanksgiving implies the existence of Pleasetaking. Folks
Song of the year, some are saying. (I’m some.)
Country Girl by Greet Death on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 5:54
music.apple.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Song of the year, some are saying. (I’m some.)
Rolling - Soul Coughing
Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven
Everything In Its Right Place - Radiohead
Debaser - Pixies
Roundabout - Yes
Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven
Everything In Its Right Place - Radiohead
Debaser - Pixies
Roundabout - Yes
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Rolling - Soul Coughing
Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven
Everything In Its Right Place - Radiohead
Debaser - Pixies
Roundabout - Yes
Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven
Everything In Its Right Place - Radiohead
Debaser - Pixies
Roundabout - Yes
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Throwing it out there that I have a manuscript for my debut novel and am looking for an agent/publisher :)
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Throwing it out there that I have a manuscript for my debut novel and am looking for an agent/publisher :)
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I spoke to rap legend Curren$y about his love for the Sega Genesis & Ecco the Dolphin.
This is Part 1 of the 'Device That Made Me', my new editorial series for Back Market where the famous reflect on a life-changing electronic. Illustration: Hayley Wells
Read: www.backmarket.com/en-us/c/tech...
This is Part 1 of the 'Device That Made Me', my new editorial series for Back Market where the famous reflect on a life-changing electronic. Illustration: Hayley Wells
Read: www.backmarket.com/en-us/c/tech...
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I spoke to rap legend Curren$y about his love for the Sega Genesis & Ecco the Dolphin.
This is Part 1 of the 'Device That Made Me', my new editorial series for Back Market where the famous reflect on a life-changing electronic. Illustration: Hayley Wells
Read: www.backmarket.com/en-us/c/tech...
This is Part 1 of the 'Device That Made Me', my new editorial series for Back Market where the famous reflect on a life-changing electronic. Illustration: Hayley Wells
Read: www.backmarket.com/en-us/c/tech...
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If you make more money than Zach Braff, your salary will be "Braffled" going forward.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If you make more money than Zach Braff, your salary will be "Braffled" going forward.
I know this is a really controversial statement, but A Christmas Story is a Christmas movie.
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I know this is a really controversial statement, but A Christmas Story is a Christmas movie.
"Ah, cranberry sauce, a la Bart!"
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"Ah, cranberry sauce, a la Bart!"
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Any of my friends on here have something to promote ahead of holiday shopping? I’m making an indie-art gift guide for ECV.
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Any of my friends on here have something to promote ahead of holiday shopping? I’m making an indie-art gift guide for ECV.
Join me, won’t you? (I’m right in the middle!)
Mortalization at MaxFunHQ isn't forever, but forever ain't what it used to be.
We're a long way from running out of Post-its, so if you want in, grab a fiver and head to maximumfun.org/movingday
We're a long way from running out of Post-its, so if you want in, grab a fiver and head to maximumfun.org/movingday
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Join me, won’t you? (I’m right in the middle!)