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Sebastian Deken (he/him) is a writer and musician originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of <a href="https://bossfightbooks.com/products/final-fantasy-vi-by-sebastian-deken">Final Fantasy VI</a> (Boss Fight Books, 2021), a critical exploration of the music from the 1994 game of the same name. He received his BA in music and French language and literature at Washington University in St. Louis and his MFA in creative nonfiction writing from Columbia University. He currently lives in Queens, New York, with his husband and two cats.

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Sebastian Deken

It's a Wonderful Life - Jimmy Stewart with his arms spread open wide

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My Special Christmas Tradition Is Googling ‘Jimmy Stewart Dick Size’

Ethan Kaye (he/him) is a writer/editor/book hoarder. He is scared of the Loch Ness Monster.

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Ethan Kaye

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Pop Heist’s Gift Guide for Fans of the JFK Assassination

Brett White (he/him) is a pop culture journalist and editor-in-chief of Pop Heist. Prior to this, he was a senior reporter/producer for Decider for seven years. Prior to joining Decider, he covered pop culture for Comic Book Resources, Marvel.com, and MTV News. His areas of expertise include Marvel Comics, Star Wars, Drag Race, classic sitcoms, Sam Neill, unexpected thirst traps, and unlikely menswear icons.
In his spare time, he cohosts the podcast Must Have Seen TV and is writing his first book: a biography of <a href="https://www.haydenrorke.com/">Hayden Rorke</a>.
He also lives out his feminine fantasy as <a href="https://www.barbhardly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barb Hardly</a>, his drag queen alter ego.
His hobbies include spending way too much money on action figures, swimsuits, and fashion accessories. He currently lives in Queens with his handsome husband and two large, orange cats.

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Brett White

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Hallmark Hit or Miss: ‘Sugarplummed’ Is a Transcendent Celebration of All Things Hallmark

Ansley Pentz (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based woman. She bakes desserts, writes silly articles and cuts her own bangs.

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Meg Ryan peers through a window in "You've Got Mail," an ornament in her hands, and a Christmas tree in the foreground. Around the scene is a collage of stationery products — papers, confetti stars, glitter, and a paperclip.

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