MY WRITINGS
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What Trump, Fauci, Democrats, and Republicans All Get Wrong about Reopening Schools Next Month
August 7, 2020
All I need to know about the foundational problems with the way we talk about fixing our country I learned while working in an after-school program.
Things I Thought While Watching Donald Trump's Interview with Chris Wallace
July 31, 2020
I watched Trump's interview with Chris Wallace. These were my thoughts as it was happening.
Lockdown Lingo: A New Vocabulary for the New World We're Living In
July 24, 2020
I recently had a chance to contribute on a piece detailing some new lingo to help us navigate our new normal, from "maskstakes" to "quarantine coifs."
An Open Letter To Republicans Who Won't Wear Masks
July 3, 2020
A letter to a group that should be more pro-mask than anyone.
8 Common Coronavirus Mask Styles That Don't Actually Protect Against Coronavirus
June 30, 2020
Here are a few ways people are wearing their masks that really need to stop.
(warning: this link will direct you to an article on another site and away from JonathanKrieger.com)
8 maneras comunes de usar la mascarilla que no protegen contra el coronavirus
June 30, 2020
I just found out that telemundo translated my mask piece into Spanish. You may not care about this, but it makes me incredibly happy, so I'm posting the link here.
A Complete Retelling of Face/Off As I Saw It
June 19, 2020
I recently rewatched Face/Off. As far as I can tell, this is exactly what happened.
It's Going to Take an Army to Beat Coronavirus. Here's How We Can Build One.
June 12, 2020
One simple change that could make a big difference in our war on coronavirus.
More Than Just Tears
March 6, 2020
Dave passed away last week. This is a story about how I will remember him.
The Boy in the Giving Tree Is a Ruthless Monster Who Must Be Stopped
January 29, 2020
I know everyone loves this book, and it's a timeless classic, but that boy is a ruthless monster who's gotta be stopped. And here's why.
Boston's Straight Pride Parade: Something No One In Boston Is Proud Of
August 31, 2019
nbcnews.com's THINK section recently asked me if I wanted to write a piece mocking the people behind Boston's Straight Pride parade. My answer? Hell yeah!
(warning: this link will direct you to an article on another website and away from jonathankrieger.com)
Tilt, Bumhunting, and What Poker Can Teach Us about Building a Pro Sports Team
July 12, 2019
One former poker pro's thoughts on how to build a title contender
Splash
June 7, 2019
A piece about the beauty and grace that is Steph Curry on a basketball court.
The Most Frustrating Thing about Bad Finales
May 24, 2019
Game of Thrones just added another entry to the long list of bad finales capping off otherwise-great shows. And you want to know what makes that especially frustrating?
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The Inevitable
January 24, 2018
A piece about what it's like to root for Tom Brady when everything is on the line.
The Mess from the West
September 16, 2016
(fiction)
Catching up with the Mess from the West, a boxer who captured a neighborhood's hearts, if only for a moment.
Subtext
April 16, 2016
(fiction)
Because knowing what to text that girl you just met is hard.
If There's So Much Parity in the NFL, Why Do the Same Teams Keep on Winning?
August 18, 2016
The idea that the NFL has created a perfect ecosystem of parity is a myth we really need to stop spreading.
The Dying of the Still
June 15, 2016
A poem about those boxes from the future we all keep in our pockets.
I Like the Way My City Looks When She Is Sleeping
January 15, 2016
A piece about that moment when it's 4AM and the city is still sleeping.
How I Finally Got Myself to Eat Healthy, Work Out,
and Lose 25 Pounds
in Just 365 Days
December 15, 2015
We all know we're supposed to work out more and eat less cake. This piece is about how to get yourself to actually do it.
Marriage Equality
July 15, 2015
Why I support legalizing polygamy and you should too.
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The Era of the Unloved Megastar
June 29, 2015
Why does our generation always end up complaining about the greatest players of our time?
What You Missed If You Skipped Jurassic World
June 14, 2015
I saw Jurassic World this past weekend, and as far as I can tell, this is exactly what happened.
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I'm Tired of Feeling Deflated
January 26, 2015
When Deflategate happened last week, I felt bad. But now I'm over it, and I'm ready for some fucking football.
Stuff I Shout at the Television
December 2013- April 2014
One of my favorite jobs ever was writing recaps of the TV show Scandal for a website called BDC Wire. I called the series "Stuff I Shout at the Television," and each piece was basically me complaining about the mile-wide plot holes in that week's episode, of which there were plenty. This a collection of those recaps.
A Profile of Peter Sagal
November 2, 2013
In 2013, I got to interview one of my favorite radio hosts: NPR star Peter Sagal. This is the piece I wrote after.
(warning: this link will direct you to an article on another website and away from jonathankrieger.com)
Are You Okay?
April 16, 2013
When bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, there was only one thought we all had.