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Matthew Jackson

Matthew Jackson (he/him) is a writer, critic, podcaster, and nerd-for-hire who’s been writing about pop culture for more than 15 years. He lives in Austin, Texas, and when he’s not writing he’s usually counting the days until Christmas.

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Review: TV’s Best Show is Back

If you loved the first season, that love won't fade one bit.

January 8, 2026

‘Hannibal’ 1×13 Recap: I Could Use a Good Scream

Who would you turn to when you think you've eaten a person and then barfed up their ear?

January 6, 2026

‘Hannibal’ 1×12 Recap: The Last Victim

Some of Will's old instincts are creeping back in after his brain nearly boiled right out of his head.

December 30, 2025

2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 25: “I Like It When They Have a Good Time”

Instead of saying "Merry Christmas" or even "Happy Holidays," we'll leave you with this..

December 25, 2025

The Ultimate Christmas Crooner TV Special Playlist

These are the essentials, the ones that make the perfect starting point for this corner of Christmas pop culture.

December 23, 2025

2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 23: Christmas with the California Raisins

It's one of those weird combinations of '80s pop culture stuff that we'll probably never see again.

December 23, 2025

2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 21: Ho Ho Ho, Baby

Beloved SNL favorite "Dick in a Box" would not exist without this song.

December 21, 2025

‘Hannibal’ 1×11 Recap: A Thicket of Antlers

You know Hannibal is always living for drama among his friends and his enemies alike.

December 16, 2025

A Festive and Totally Reasonable Analysis of a Christmas Song That’s Slowly Driving Me Insane

How does one "hoop-dee-doo and dickory dock?" Andy Williams is dead and therefore cannot answer!

December 15, 2025