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Brett McCabe

Los Angeles
As seen in: Stereogum, Hard Drive, The Hard Times, Plot Twist
Covers:  satire, music, video games, labor
Doesn't Cover: The 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros. film. I do NOT want to talk about it!!!

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Brett McCabe’s Biography

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Self-taught brain surgeon. Corporate lobbyist for Big Pussy. Disgraced parachute factory manager.

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The Warring Depeche Mode Tribute Bands Of Los Angeles

The Warring Depeche Mode Tribute Bands Of Los Angeles

"Attn Talent Agents, Promoters, Venues, Clubs, and fans: Devotional Dave is no longer with Strangelove The De…

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Spotify Employee Gets Raise of $0.00437

Spotify Employee Gets Raise of $0.00437

Spotify employee Diego Valenzuela received an unprecedented raise of $0.00437 for single-handedly rebuilding …

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I Stuck This Jade Egg Up My Bussy And My Toxins Are Gone (I Think) - Egobaby

I Stuck This Jade Egg Up My Bussy And My Toxins Are Gone (I Think) - Egobaby

A happy life is something we all want, but seems to elude so many of us. Turns out, the answer to a happy lif…

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Punk in 30s Relieved to See Cops End Show Early

Punk in 30s Relieved to See Cops End Show Early

Tired, aging 31-year-old punk David Kresner was relieved when police broke up a show last night, prematurely …

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Heartwarming! This Politician is Dead

Heartwarming! This Politician is Dead

A politician dropped dead in Des Moines Iowa Sunday night, delivering an entire community all of the feels.

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QUEEN DESSA & KING PARI CHARM & CHUCKLE THE LODGE ROOM IN HIGHLAND PARK - Get Some Magazine

QUEEN DESSA & KING PARI CHARM & CHUCKLE THE LODGE ROOM IN HIGHLAND PARK - Get Some Magazine

The ingredients to a Dessa Darling concert consist of heart, humor, and stir-fried honesty.

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Warped Tour Releases 2026 Lineup With Redacted Names To Protect Victims

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By Brett McCabe
| The Hard Times
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The eagerly anticipated 2026 lineup for Warped Tour was released with a number of the band names redacted to protect victims, to the chagrin of fans. “None of these matters have been taken lightly,” said tour organizer Kevin Lyman. “The reason some names have been expunged is to protect the identities of bands that still play the Warped Tour as well as fans who have fallen prey to cancelled pop punk and emo frontmen.
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Gamer Settles in After Long Day at Work to Watch Game Install Files

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By Brett McCabe
| Hard Drive
BIGFORK, Mont. — After working a full day shift at his pet food tasting job, resident Bartleby James likes to unwind by microwaving a TV dinner, resting on the couch, and watching a necessary update download and install on his PlayStation.
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Giant Anvil to Be Dropped on Looney Tunes Building

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By Brett McCabe
| Hard Drive
LOS ANGELES — Vultures are circling above the studio formerly known as Termite Terrace after word spread that Warner Bros. Discovery is demolishing the original Looney Tunes animation bungalow. “Eh-the eh-the eh-the eh-the eh-that’s all really devastating to hear,” said Porky Pig, former studio mascot.
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Why did you become a journalist?

The pay $$$

What's the best pitch you ever got?

75 MPH but I caught this one.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

it was about 80 MPH and hit me in the noggin