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Brian Stack

@brianstack153.bsky.social

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Writer, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Formerly at “Conan”, The Second City-Chicago, other stuff.

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Brian Stack·Jun 8

Posted by our dear friend, the wonderful Suzy Nakamura.

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Brian Stack·Mar 19

Even on the worst days, it helps to remember that on “Hey Ladies” the Beastie Boys rhymed “tomfoolery” with “Chuck Woolery”.

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Brian Stack·Sep 13

Just thought I’d re-post this old photo of our late, much-loved dog Darby being too lazy to get up when the mail was dropped on him through the door-slot.

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The Flaming Lips, “Do You Realize”, live on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in costume on Halloween in ‘02. If you watch closely you’ll see Jon Glaser pretending to tune a bass and hear Conan laugh and tell Jon, “You’re an asshole”. youtu.be/k57oxFwS1kQ?...

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The always incredible Philip Seymour Hoffman as the late, great rock critic Lester Bangs in Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous”. Crowe is on “Colbert” tonight btw. youtu.be/HpISLkb5L5E?si… via @YouTube

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Whenever I think about how future generations will look back on Trump, this always comes to mind.

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Another “Gravid Water” show tonight at UCB-NY. Please join us if you’re so inclined.

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“Frankenstein Wastes A Minute Of Our Time”on “Conan” years ago with a very special guest. #FlashbackFriday youtu.be/lSOIZ8fKnhM?si… via @YouTube

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Brian Stack·Oct 23

Holly seems less than thrilled with her Halloween costume 🎃🐾🐭

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Brian Stack·Oct 21

Wilco - “Sunken Treasure”, live at The Vic in Chicago, 11/27/1996. I was lucky enough to be at this incredible show myself and walked home in the falling snow afterwards. Jeff Tweedy is on “Colbert” tonight btw. youtu.be/wJHf2lNfQI4?si… via @YouTube

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Brian Stack·Oct 16

Bob Mould's scorching live version of his Husker Du classic "New Day Rising" with Dave Grohl, Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster in LA back in 2011. Happy Birthday, Bob Mould. @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social @jasonnarducy.bsky.social @jonwurster.bsky.social youtu.be/XHjHBojMsRs

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Brian Stack·Oct 14

The original “Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker” sketch at The Second City in Chicago in ‘90 with Chris Farley, Jill Talley, Bob Odenkirk, Holly Wortell and Tim Meadows. Killed every single night. Tim is on “Colbert” tonight by the way.

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Brian Stack·Oct 14

12 years sober today. Thanks to all the people who’ve inspired me along the way. I think some of you know who you are. 😉

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