Tim Markel
(He/Him)
Covers:
Concerts, music, travel, food, recreational areas, national parks, hiking, vinyl records, albums, abandoned locations, musicians, artists, EDC, animals and pets.
Doesn't Cover:
Hunting, fishing, team sports
Owner/Founder Liquid Cartoon Sauces
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Some concert review for Skratch magazine. I believe it was Finch, or Saosin at The Glasshouse in Pomona, Ca.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes`
How is social media changing news?
I started answering this and then realized I am not given enough characters to answer the question.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Louis Theroux
What does it mean to be a journalist?
2 hours of fun. 5 hours of work.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
“Hey! It’s not Thrice, but do you want to cover ______?”
I will also accept “Do you want to cover Thrice on _____?”
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Sony Camera, Tamron Lenses, Snapseed for editing
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Dustin Kensrue, Rob McElhenney, Billie Joe Armstrong, Dave Attell, Ralph Garman
Why did you become a journalist?
2022
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Thrice, The Illusion of Safety shows (December 2022)
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Take notes or small video clips during the event you will later be reviewing.
When's the best time to pitch you?
At least 3 weeks before the event
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Thrice at House of Blues Anaheim
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Nope
What's your favorite drink?
Black tea for caffeine, root beer or coca-cola with meals
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On my phone, taking photos/videos, or fidgeting with pocket-knife
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
It used to be AbsolutePunk.net. Nowadays I tend to stick to articles that surface on Reddit
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I don’t want to misunderstand this question and answer incorrectly.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.