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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Asher Elbein is <a href="https://www.asherelbein.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.asherelbein.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712179533443000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CJ0U-vHMdK0s6sOdzlGGF">a journalist and fiction writer</a> based in Austin, Texas. Among other places, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, Undark Magazine, Audubon, and Texas Monthly.

Asher Elbein

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The Judgment Of Magneto

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I Am Obsessed With This Clay Pot

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2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards – Arrivals

When You Eat Poison Long Enough, It Starts To Taste Good

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2023 PEN America Literary Gala – Inside

PEN America Chooses The Most Cowardly Words

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The Recording Academy Honors 2007

Rico Wade And Organized Noize Were The Architects Of Southern Rap

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The Forbidden Worlds Of Toshiko Takaezu

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‘The Sympathizer’ Is In Good Hands With Park Chan-Wook

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‘Shōgun’ Is The Best And Most Human Show On TV

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‘The Kid Detective’ Is Too Good To Be Forgotten

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

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China Film Marketing

It’s Not Who Plays The Next Bond, It’s How You Write Him

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The Defector Guide To Making A Celebrity Sports Documentary

Jerrod Carmichael accepts Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for "Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel" onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Surreal Life Of ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’

Kevin Koczwara is a writer, reporter and dad in beautiful Worcester, Mass.

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Kevin Koczwara

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Víkingur Ólafsson Plays The Familiar And Makes It His Own

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What Comes After The Argument?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Beyonce leaves the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2024 in New York City.

Celebrity Sightings In New York City – February 13, 2024

Beyoncé’s New Album Is Just Fine And That’s OK

Dan Gentile is a writer, editor, and DJ based in San Francisco by way of Austin, TX. He works as the culture editor at SFGATE and has freelanced for publications like The Ringer, Rolling Stone, Texas Monthly, Wax Poetics, and more. Find more of his work at <a href="http://dangentile.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://dangentile.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1711040620694000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XTZa73tUKo0JIWhdqylUa">dangentile.net</a> and on that <a href="https://twitter.com/Dannosphere" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Dannosphere&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1711040620694000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3jvqFxajyG27FDs81Ssg-S">terrible social media site</a>.

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Dan Gentile

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A Journey Through The Process Of Making And Talking About Art

Guy Ritchie speaks onstage during the Special NY Screening of "The Gentlemen" at the Alamo Drafthouse on January 11, 2020 in New York City.

Special NY Screening Of “The Gentlemen” At The Alamo Drafthouse

Guy Ritchie Is The Least Appreciated Director In The World

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Only You Can Find Your Best Color

TV Personality Jonathan Van Ness attends the Build Series to discuss his new book "Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love" at Build Studio on September 25, 2019 in New York City.

Celebrities Visit Build – September 25, 2019

Of Course My Favorite TV Host Is An Asshole

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The Creators Of ‘The Octopus Murders’ Are Still In Its Grasp

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EPCOT in Disney World

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A Disney World Pervert’s Take On: The Existential War Of Investor Aggression

Singer Kim Gordon performing a song on stage at a concert at the Astra in Berlin, Germany in 2002

Kim Gordon Performs In Berlin

Kim Gordon Rides The Thin Line Between Hip And Gimmick With ‘The Collective’

Christopher Nolan, winner of the Best Picture award for “Oppenheimer”, poses in the press room during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

96th Annual Academy Awards – Press Room

Welcome To The Christopher Nolan Era

Sydney Sweeney at the world premiere of "Madame Web" held at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

“Madame Web” Premiere – Red Carpet

Why Can’t People Be Normal About Sydney Sweeney?