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Kelsey McKinney
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Arts And Culture
Finally, History Endorses Tagging!
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Kelsey McKinney
November 29, 2022
Zillowing Out
A $1.3 Million Sanctuary Where We Can Be Haunted Forever
192
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Kelsey McKinney
November 19, 2022
Enter Our Raffle To Win A Visit And Home-Cooked Meal From Drew Magary
In 2022, we sent Cardboard Roth and actual Roth to our raffle winner's home. This year, we're sending Drew over, and he's cooking up a feast. Anyone who makes a contribution of at least $20 into our tip jar by Nov. 24 will be entered into the raffle.
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Collapses Under The Weight Of Patisserie Week
116
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Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
November 18, 2022
Capital
It Shouldn’t Be This Hard To Buy Concert Tickets
596
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Kelsey McKinney
November 16, 2022
TV
If You Don’t Come Back To 10,000 B.C. With Me, Your Family Can’t Go Home
291
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Kelsey McKinney
November 15, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Trips Into The Deep Fryer Of Pastry Week
101
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Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
November 11, 2022
NHL
Z Is For Zam- … Oh No! It’s Broken!
128
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
November 9, 2022
Politics
I Love That I Finally Have A Senator To Annoy
340
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
November 8, 2022
Zillowing Out
A $680,000 Home Where We Can Become Woodland Spirits
165
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
November 5, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Loses Its Cool In Custard Week
93
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
November 3, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Melts Under The Pressure Of Halloween Week
141
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Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
October 26, 2022
Podcasts
The Great Watchmaker In The Sky
70
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Kelsey McKinney
October 26, 2022
MLB
Adopt A Terrible Son Who You Love Very Much This World Series Season
155
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Kelsey McKinney
October 26, 2022
Zillowing Out
A Million-Dollar Home Where We Can Commune With Whales
272
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
October 22, 2022
Podcasts
The Science Behind Why We Gossip
32
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Kelsey McKinney
October 19, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Plays Fast And Loose With Dessert Week
152
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Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
October 17, 2022
Podcasts
The Great Hot Dog Mystery!
47
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Kelsey McKinney
October 12, 2022
This Is So Stupid
Did Emily Dickinson Have A Boston Accent? An Investigation
242
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Kelsey McKinney
October 11, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Ignores Mexican Week
345
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Chris Thompson
and
Kelsey McKinney
October 10, 2022
Podcasts
Drama On The Recreational Kickball Pitcher’s Mound
36
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Kelsey McKinney
October 5, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Conquers Bread Week
165
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Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
October 5, 2022
Podcasts
You Can’t Trust A Teen, But You Can Follow Their Gossip
48
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Kelsey McKinney
September 28, 2022
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Succumbs To Biscuit Week
270
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Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
September 26, 2022
Zillowing Out
A $315,000 House Where We Can Hibernate For Winter
299
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Kelsey McKinney
September 24, 2022
Podcasts
How Many Cats Is Too Many Cats?
70
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Kelsey McKinney
September 21, 2022
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