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Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

‘Ford brought back the steam engine?’: Mechanic warns this can happen to Ford Bronco engine after only 17,000 miles

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Family with 4 kids gets locked out of vacation rental late at night. They can’t believe Airbnb’s response

‘Are y’all nuts?’: Family with 4 kids gets locked out of vacation rental late at night. They can’t believe Airbnb’s response

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

‘Why would I get a real job?’: DoorDash driver says he pays less in taxes than average person

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Man looking at camera(l+r), Hand holding phone with uber app(c)

‘I don’t need to go this way. I need to go the other way’: Uber driver gets mad at customers since ride is not on her way home

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Man talking(L+r), Hotel concierge giving hotel key(c)

‘This is why some people are afraid to travel’: Guest asks for special room at hotel, is shocked by what they give him

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

‘We can play Starbucks in 7/11 now’: Customer reveals trick to making an iced macchiato at 7-Eleven

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

‘Please don’t do this‘: Woman says server questioned her decision to order a mocktail while she was 7 months pregnant

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

‘The siren would not turn off’: Walmart customer says self-checkout machine started blaring after item didn’t scan properly

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘But really what do I say’: Worker takes off afternoon for ‘appointments,’ gets hair colored, realizes she didn’t think that through

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

WOman talking(l+r), Police car with lights on(c)

‘How?’: Woman drives next to police officer. Then, she gets a DM from a private Instagram

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Mechanic 1 talking(l), Mazda sign(c), Mechanic 2 talking(r)

‘Mazdas stepped up their game dramatically since they left’: Mechanics reveal the cars that provide most ‘bang for your buck’

Woman posing(l), Aldi(c), Behind someone on check out line(r)

‘Wouldn’t let me go in front with only milk’: Woman gets revenge on Aldi customer ‘with 100 items’ who wouldn’t let her check out first

Woman talking(l+r), Groupme app on phone(c)

‘I got fired for that’: Worker calls out boss for firing her by kicking her out of their GroupMe

‘PLZ explain‘: Woman orders ‘extra vodka sauce’ through Uber Eats. Restaurant gives her a shot of vodka

Woman talking into phone(l+r), Walmart(c)

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