Alex Sujong Laughlin
@alexlaughs.bsky.social
Tryhard | co-owner Defector
die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a jilted lover in an ephron film
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a jilted lover in an ephron film
We lost a diva
November 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We lost a diva
when they tell you publishing is slow they mean S L O W
i've been working on this for five years and we sold it six months ago but now i get to announce to the world! i'm writing a book! never say the word "talent" around me if you don't want a whole ass dissertation!!!!!
i've been working on this for five years and we sold it six months ago but now i get to announce to the world! i'm writing a book! never say the word "talent" around me if you don't want a whole ass dissertation!!!!!
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
when they tell you publishing is slow they mean S L O W
i've been working on this for five years and we sold it six months ago but now i get to announce to the world! i'm writing a book! never say the word "talent" around me if you don't want a whole ass dissertation!!!!!
i've been working on this for five years and we sold it six months ago but now i get to announce to the world! i'm writing a book! never say the word "talent" around me if you don't want a whole ass dissertation!!!!!
it's stunning what a rare and radical statement this is defector.com/five-years-o...
September 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
it's stunning what a rare and radical statement this is defector.com/five-years-o...
We've been working toward this day for NINE YEARS so allow me a moment of pride: IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THIS NEW PROFESSOR. The students at Franklin & Marshall are very lucky if I say so myself 🥹
August 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We've been working toward this day for NINE YEARS so allow me a moment of pride: IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THIS NEW PROFESSOR. The students at Franklin & Marshall are very lucky if I say so myself 🥹
Production-wise, Normal Gossip is a direct descendant of Another Round. These are the two most influential shows of my career and I'm honored that they've both been recognized by the industry as two of the top 100 podcasts of all time. www.leftofdialmedia.com/elp-normalgo...
August 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Production-wise, Normal Gossip is a direct descendant of Another Round. These are the two most influential shows of my career and I'm honored that they've both been recognized by the industry as two of the top 100 podcasts of all time. www.leftofdialmedia.com/elp-normalgo...
lmao i've discovered i was in the same sorority as tree paine
August 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
lmao i've discovered i was in the same sorority as tree paine
my biggest takeaway from the new heights ep was that it was VERY carefully edited to look off-the-cuff so i am not surprised to learn this iramadison.substack.com/p/is-travis-...
August 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
my biggest takeaway from the new heights ep was that it was VERY carefully edited to look off-the-cuff so i am not surprised to learn this iramadison.substack.com/p/is-travis-...
What a beautiful tribute to Thirst Aid Kit ❤️ And it was so nice to see all our names together again! www.avclub.com/podcast-cano...
July 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What a beautiful tribute to Thirst Aid Kit ❤️ And it was so nice to see all our names together again! www.avclub.com/podcast-cano...
LOOK AT THIS ADORABLE SHOW ART, CREATED BY LILLE ALLEN
LISTEN TO TRAILER AND SUBSCRIBE RIGHT NOW podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
LISTEN TO TRAILER AND SUBSCRIBE RIGHT NOW podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
LOOK AT THIS ADORABLE SHOW ART, CREATED BY LILLE ALLEN
LISTEN TO TRAILER AND SUBSCRIBE RIGHT NOW podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
LISTEN TO TRAILER AND SUBSCRIBE RIGHT NOW podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I've never heard a podcast credit a reporter like this in its billboard moment. Putting on my producer hat, my first thought is just that she was too busy to do the work of hosting. But given that she is credited with writing and reporting the whole thing, and again, is all over the tape, it's odd.
June 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I've never heard a podcast credit a reporter like this in its billboard moment. Putting on my producer hat, my first thought is just that she was too busy to do the work of hosting. But given that she is credited with writing and reporting the whole thing, and again, is all over the tape, it's odd.
Aside from the obvious issues with NYT's The Protocol, I find the framing of authorship on this podcast to be so bizarre.
It's almost as if the Times didn't want to put Azeen Ghorayshi's name front and center, even though this was clearly her project and she's all over the tape.
It's almost as if the Times didn't want to put Azeen Ghorayshi's name front and center, even though this was clearly her project and she's all over the tape.
June 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Aside from the obvious issues with NYT's The Protocol, I find the framing of authorship on this podcast to be so bizarre.
It's almost as if the Times didn't want to put Azeen Ghorayshi's name front and center, even though this was clearly her project and she's all over the tape.
It's almost as if the Times didn't want to put Azeen Ghorayshi's name front and center, even though this was clearly her project and she's all over the tape.
Ingrid Nilsen returned to YouTube to commemorate the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of her coming out video. This was so meaningful to watch today, as the original video was 10 years ago 🥹
June 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Ingrid Nilsen returned to YouTube to commemorate the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of her coming out video. This was so meaningful to watch today, as the original video was 10 years ago 🥹
dang it this blog is so good you've got crazy writing like this and also "yoinking" and "winklevii" -- patty can do it all!! defector.com/what-world-d...
June 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
dang it this blog is so good you've got crazy writing like this and also "yoinking" and "winklevii" -- patty can do it all!! defector.com/what-world-d...
Protools with trackpad is walking around barefoot
May 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Protools with trackpad is walking around barefoot
Nathan fielder ass YouTube survey
May 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Nathan fielder ass YouTube survey
I spent hours in airtable yesterday but ultimately went back to my emotional support google sheets which feels a little like doing algebra by hand or something
April 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I spent hours in airtable yesterday but ultimately went back to my emotional support google sheets which feels a little like doing algebra by hand or something
I have decided to let my Duolingo streak lapse and I’m posting about it to hold myself accountable. I am done being trapped under Duo’s thumb!! What does a streak mean! Why do I care so much?! I want the taste of sweet freedom!
March 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I have decided to let my Duolingo streak lapse and I’m posting about it to hold myself accountable. I am done being trapped under Duo’s thumb!! What does a streak mean! Why do I care so much?! I want the taste of sweet freedom!
It's funny writing about this stuff for the Defector audience who are not always uh, my target demographic (bless your hearts, love every one of you lawyers)
If you want to read about "day in the life" content or those weird AI history slop vids come play with me!!!
defector.com/taking-the-l...
If you want to read about "day in the life" content or those weird AI history slop vids come play with me!!!
defector.com/taking-the-l...
March 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's funny writing about this stuff for the Defector audience who are not always uh, my target demographic (bless your hearts, love every one of you lawyers)
If you want to read about "day in the life" content or those weird AI history slop vids come play with me!!!
defector.com/taking-the-l...
If you want to read about "day in the life" content or those weird AI history slop vids come play with me!!!
defector.com/taking-the-l...
jones on you "cathryn russel" the georgia lottery paid for my college tuition
January 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
jones on you "cathryn russel" the georgia lottery paid for my college tuition
i will never get sick of photos of creative women at work
January 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
i will never get sick of photos of creative women at work
Last minute entry for favorite book of the year!!!
December 27, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Last minute entry for favorite book of the year!!!
3. I don't know if there's a better term for this than "leather barrette with stick" but I got one of these at a maker's market this weekend and it holds all of my hair on top of my head without pulling at my scalp www.etsy.com/market/leath...
November 25, 2024 at 5:13 PM
3. I don't know if there's a better term for this than "leather barrette with stick" but I got one of these at a maker's market this weekend and it holds all of my hair on top of my head without pulling at my scalp www.etsy.com/market/leath...
some purchases i've made in the last week to help with my chronic neck/shoulder tension:
1. microwavable neck pillow (this one is *m*zon because i needed it quickly and i specifically wanted it to be cotton www.amazon.com/Microwavable...
1. microwavable neck pillow (this one is *m*zon because i needed it quickly and i specifically wanted it to be cotton www.amazon.com/Microwavable...
November 25, 2024 at 5:12 PM
some purchases i've made in the last week to help with my chronic neck/shoulder tension:
1. microwavable neck pillow (this one is *m*zon because i needed it quickly and i specifically wanted it to be cotton www.amazon.com/Microwavable...
1. microwavable neck pillow (this one is *m*zon because i needed it quickly and i specifically wanted it to be cotton www.amazon.com/Microwavable...