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Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Mechanic shares how to tell if you have found a good mechanic in a new city

‘No. 1 is Google reviews’: Mechanic shares how to tell if you have found a good mechanic in a new city

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

customer says she was a victim of Owala 'lid swapping

‘As a Target worker it’s a struggle’: Customer says she was a victim of Owala ‘lid swapping.’ What is it?

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

Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refused to eat it

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Driver suddenly notices her car only takes minimum 91 octane gas. She's been using 89 all this time

‘Why does it matter?’: G Wagon Driver suddenly realizes her car only takes premium gas. She’s been using 89-grade this whole time

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Former Walmart 'floor walker' reveals how they target up to 200 people a day

‘We follow you into the store’: Former Walmart ‘floor walker’ reveals how they target up to 200 people a day

Driver warns against Enterprise Rent-a-Car after they allegedly tried to scam her

‘I no longer rent from that company’: Driver warns against Enterprise Rent-a-Car after they allegedly tried to scam her

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Worker tries applying for a part-time shift at Amazon

‘Y’all got to stop ordering that same day shipping’: Worker tries applying for a part-time shift at Amazon. The schedule is 84 hours a week

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Homeowner says HOA increased her fees to build a park.

‘I’m pretty sure they got it on Facebook Marketplace’: Homeowner says HOA increased her fees to build a park. Then she notices what it is they built

Mechanic shows what your engine looks like when you don’t change the oil

‘Hemis are NOT build to idle’: Expert shows what your engine looks like when you don’t change the oil

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Popeyes worker reveals how the chicken gets seasoned

‘I just want to know why a two-piece cost $37.99’: Viewers divided after Popeyes worker reveals how the chicken gets seasoned

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Hotel worker issues 7 things you should never do when visiting a hotel

‘Don’t book Expedia’: Hotel worker issues 8 things you should never do when visiting a hotel

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

Driver reveals what he hates most about his 2024 Toyota Tundra

‘Who thought this was a good idea?’: Driver reveals what he hates most about his 2024 Toyota Tundra

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

Meme History: Roman Empire Memes

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

Adrienne Hunter

‘All it did was click’: Ford driver takes car to mechanic with unexplained engine issue. Too bad he can’t recreate it

Customer confronts restaurant workers after seeing what they got for $15.

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