Brianna Wellen

A brown penguin chick of some kind. It looks very much like a man in a suit. It is bedraggled and miserable

Made it to Friday but at what cost

Over 50% of game developers now think generative AI is bad for the industry, a dramatic increase from just 2 years ago: 'I'd rather quit the industry than use generative AI' The latest GDC survey also found that managers are more likely to use generative AI than their employees.

"Our standing rule is: If one of us brings up using GenAI in any of our work, then it's safe to assume we've been assimilated by The Thing and should be burned alive by Kurt Russell," said a game design consultant in the US.

Elmo in Grouchland Sent Mandy Patinkin to Therapy Mandy Patinkin’s most difficult project wasn’t ‘Homeland.’ It wasn’t ‘Criminal Minds.’ It was ‘Elmo in Grouchland.’ On his podcast, Patinkin talked about calling his therapist after a bad scene with Elmo.

Mandy Patinkin’s most difficult project wasn’t ‘Homeland.’ It wasn’t ‘Criminal Minds.’ It was ‘Elmo in Grouchland.’ On his podcast, Patinkin talked about calling his therapist after a bad scene with Elmo.

I also can’t get enough of going to the movies, does this mean I’m Gen Z?

You can now read my Nicole Byer profile online! It was, to quote the cover star, a treat and a dream!

They're kicking off right now!

You can watch on zoom too

Complete loser behavior

The very last of the ridiculously cute popcorn bag purses are on sale at the store! Act now, if you wanna grab one before (1) we are too deep into the holidays and (2) other people snap them up first....

My popcorn bag is my favorite accessory and I get SO MANY compliments, trust me, you want this.

What a great television era we're in with The Chair Company, Pluribus and I Love LA, three incredible shows that break my brain every week in completely different ways.

I don't need AI to help me overuse em dashes. I've been doing that on my own since middle school.

Cyber Monday is such a great day to unsubscribe from every email list.

Just digging through old emails on a regular Wednesday morning

The magazine you should be reading if you care about podcasting’s future.

The Threat Issue ships November 7. Pre-order now at goodtape.com/shop.

hearing ICE is in Edgewater, be careful out there

Gov. JB Pritzker tells President Donald Trump to 'f--- all the way off' in viral video The Democratic governor dropped an F-bomb in his criticism of Trump administration education policies last month before Illinois’ largest teachers union.

Gov. JB Pritzker tells President Donald Trump to 'f--- all the way off' in viral video chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

Surprise! I returned to journalism to talk with one of the best to ever do it. Issue drops November 7!

It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.

Cool Jobs Alert: The Mercury Is Hiring a Social Media Manager AND a Marketing Manager! Guys! The Mercury is bursting at the seams and hiring two new positions that you (or someone you know) might be interested in. Check out the job listings for both a Social Media Manager AND a Marketin...

The Mercury is hiring a social media manager and a marketing manager! These positions are more about helping us meet the readers where they are and less about repeating the problematic shock jock media of the early '00s. Actual deer encouraged to apply.

I love journalists so much

This is how you do it

“Becca’s editorial instincts, institutional knowledge, and ability to cultivate curiosity into content will continue to ensure Good Tape as a destination for sharp commentary about podcasting’s cultural impact.”

That's my best friend, so proud 🥹

Becca James Joins Good Tape as Managing Editor Former editor and writer for The A.V. Club, Thrillist, and Vulture to head podcast industry mag ahead of its third print edition.

Oh HELL YEAH, the podcast media landscape just got a whole lot better 😎 goodtape.com/magazine/bec...

Don’t be afraid to share your writing. There are six Sharknado movies.

LONG LIVE THE EM DASH

Features Editor WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...

WIRED is looking for a new features editor! This is a literal dream job—it was mine for three years. Work with some of the smartest, kindest editors in the business! Elevate writers and ideas you believe in! Put out a ~*~*~ PRINT MAGAZINE ~*~*~ condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...

🚨Journalism job alert🚨

We're hiring an investigative reporter to join my team at @wired.com. We're looking for someone who has both traditional and non-traditional reporting skills (coding/data work/OSINT, etc). Fit the bill? Come work with me! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers...

Wait THIS is Oz Perkins?!?!

📢 JOB ALERT: Block Club is hiring a full-time reporter to cover Beverly, Morgan Park + Mount Greenwood on Chicago's South Side!

Deadline to apply is 9/15: blockclubchi.co/417MIqG

‘Between Sky and Sea’ photo exhibit showcases the life of displaced Gazans: ‘Not just war and rubble’ Gaza in the photos of Palestinian photojournalist and filmmaker Ismail Abu Hatab is more than destruction and despair.

The life of displaced Gazans is the focal point of this free exhibit at the Walls Turned Sideways space in East Garfield Park. There's an ambient sound that plays overhead to supplement the viewing experience...drones, sounds of the sea, children. It's very moving.

Thurs-Saturdays through Aug. 23.