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.
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.
Podcast 500, anyone? @easyallies.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Podcast 500, anyone? @easyallies.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!
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).
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.
Proud of Amanda for bringing several of her wacky animal voices to Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed, which is out on Netflix today. It is extremely not safe for kids. Maybe the raunchiest animated feature of the century. And what a beautiful accomplishment that is.
August 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Proud of Amanda for bringing several of her wacky animal voices to Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed, which is out on Netflix today. It is extremely not safe for kids. Maybe the raunchiest animated feature of the century. And what a beautiful accomplishment that is.
This was a pretty sweet flex at the time. No title. No cast. Logo and date.
August 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This was a pretty sweet flex at the time. No title. No cast. Logo and date.
We’re staying in a cabin up near Big Bear and I checked the board game cabinet and HIT THE JACKPOT, BABY!
August 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We’re staying in a cabin up near Big Bear and I checked the board game cabinet and HIT THE JACKPOT, BABY!
Well DAMN. Cynthia Erivo was ASTOUNDING. Her moments with Adam Lambert knocked me out. That Bowl was supercharged with electricity. I don’t think it’s possible to do that show any better. But best of luck to anyone that wants to try. 🤘🏻
August 4, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Well DAMN. Cynthia Erivo was ASTOUNDING. Her moments with Adam Lambert knocked me out. That Bowl was supercharged with electricity. I don’t think it’s possible to do that show any better. But best of luck to anyone that wants to try. 🤘🏻
Seated for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Bowl. The show that launched my love for musicals. My favorite venue in the world. I played Pilate my Junior year. I sang Pilate’s Dream for my college audition. I am ready to rock.
August 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Seated for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Bowl. The show that launched my love for musicals. My favorite venue in the world. I played Pilate my Junior year. I sang Pilate’s Dream for my college audition. I am ready to rock.
This week's free chapter on my Horrible Things Substack is called "Stick Around," and while it's about keeping yourself available when your friends are going through hard times, every time I see the title all I can think about is Predator. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-6-...
August 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This week's free chapter on my Horrible Things Substack is called "Stick Around," and while it's about keeping yourself available when your friends are going through hard times, every time I see the title all I can think about is Predator. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-6-...
Finally seated for Supes. LET’S GO.
July 30, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Finally seated for Supes. LET’S GO.
Chapter 5 of The Friend's Guide to Horrible Things is now free for all readers. It covers something I like to do, get on camera, and hopefully encourages other to do the same when their friends get lonely. Chapter 6 is also up to for paid subs. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-5-...
July 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Chapter 5 of The Friend's Guide to Horrible Things is now free for all readers. It covers something I like to do, get on camera, and hopefully encourages other to do the same when their friends get lonely. Chapter 6 is also up to for paid subs. horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-5-...
Chapter 2 of The Friend's Guide to Horrible Things, "Searching for Answers," is now free to read. Chapter 3 is also available for paid subscribers. Thanks to everyone who helped me jump to over 100 subs! We're #46 in Culture and rising! horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-2-...
July 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Chapter 2 of The Friend's Guide to Horrible Things, "Searching for Answers," is now free to read. Chapter 3 is also available for paid subscribers. Thanks to everyone who helped me jump to over 100 subs! We're #46 in Culture and rising! horriblethings.substack.com/p/chapter-2-...
You can read each chapter for free, every Friday, sub to get updates, or pay to chat, listen to audio versions, and get new posts one week early. Keep following me here for weekly updates, and let me know what you think!
July 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
You can read each chapter for free, every Friday, sub to get updates, or pay to chat, listen to audio versions, and get new posts one week early. Keep following me here for weekly updates, and let me know what you think!
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
July 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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
Today, Milo is 6! He is my hero, now and forever, facing more challenges than any kid his age should have to deal with. But he does it with bravery and humor, and inspires me to do the same. I love you, buddy, and wish you all the fast cars and marbles and happiness in the world.
June 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Today, Milo is 6! He is my hero, now and forever, facing more challenges than any kid his age should have to deal with. But he does it with bravery and humor, and inspires me to do the same. I love you, buddy, and wish you all the fast cars and marbles and happiness in the world.
Brian Wilson might not have been made for these times, but I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have lived through a fraction of them. As a SoCal boy, he wrote the score to my home, my youth, my hopes and dreams. A brilliant mind and a beautiful heart. RIP
June 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Brian Wilson might not have been made for these times, but I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have lived through a fraction of them. As a SoCal boy, he wrote the score to my home, my youth, my hopes and dreams. A brilliant mind and a beautiful heart. RIP
A film that takes place where you’re from.
April 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
A film that takes place where you’re from.
