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12/28/2021
18 : 54

With astrological signs, Capricorn is the GOAT

If you know someone with a birthday in between Xmas and NYE, give 'em some special love. Us holiday sandwich babies have lived a life of deprivation filled with consolidated presents & missed
12/22/2021
18 : 54

The best newsletters I wrote this year

1️⃣ Tech. Comedy. Music. Politics. Language. Wellness. The best essays I wrote in 2021. 2️⃣ Jokes about Joe Biden & Sex and the City. 3️⃣ Quotes re: Ben Affleck, Jeffrey Epstein, white guilt, &
12/15/2021
16 : 44

The weirdest holiday gift guide ever

The holidays are corporations donning the mask of religious ritual in order to celebrate the only thing we truly worship in our culture: PROFIT. So here's EXACTLY what to buy this year. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
12/7/2021
17 : 44

Spotify Wrapped is way outta hand this year

Vibe check? Skincare routine? Two truths and a lie? 2021 Wrapped is bonkers. Also: A lengthy interview with moi, a killer app idea, and a great parody. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
11/30/2021
17 : 44

15 lessons on creativity (and life) from The Beatles

"Get Back" shows what the creative process really looks like. Also: Jack leaves Twitter, why good moms are the worst audience members, superhero movies, why doxxing is weird, and more. ‌ ‌ ‌
11/26/2021
21 : 24

Give the gift of The Rubesletter

Black Friday means bring on the email shilling so… ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
11/23/2021
20 : 4

America's new game show: “Tribalist or nah?”

What your take about the Rittenhouse case reveals. Also: Buddha, Jesus, Lin Manuel, eclipses, fedoras, WWII, weed, Lennon/McCartney, comedy pitches, David Sedaris, Milton Glaser, & Bob Dylan. ‌ ‌ ‌
11/16/2021
21 : 14

Q&A about my comedy journey, creativity, standup advice, and more

Also: My Korean Dad, jean style, the black lady therapist trope, David Byrne, etc. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
11/9/2021
19 : 14

Attacking the "woke mob" is getting tiresome. Here's a better way.

On Aaron Rodgers, the anti-woke brigade, and how to discuss cancel culture and young people in a way that offers aspiration instead of condemnation. Also: Web3, NFTs, mission statement creep, etc. ‌ ‌
11/4/2021
8 : 24

The #1 question I get asked about ayahuasca

“Do you throw up?” The answer is yes (sometimes) and it's actually pretty great. Here's why. Also: my Misguided Meditation live show, color palettes, Bukowski, the Velvet Underground, and more.
11/4/2021
8 : 24

Who cares if it’s true? As long as it’s trending!

Zero accountability meets zero attention span • Chappelle, the identity of comedians, & why we act the way we do. • How words like cancel culture, woke, and CRT became meaningless. • And more... ‌
11/4/2021
8 : 24

Just when you thought it couldn't get Metaworse

Facebook pistol whips itself. Also: The unlearned lessons of sci-fi, Succession similarities, going Gonzo, Doug Stanhope on cops and the military, and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌