Jay Kasten
MeetJay Kasten
A writer, actor, and director living in Los Angeles just waiting for anybody to let him do those things.

From the mind of Jay

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A Struggling TV Writer’s {Black Mirror} Spec Script

A promising TV writer takes a pass at the hottest new Netflix show, Black Mirror. Although, the twist in this version is definitely not what we were expecting. Like, at all.

Jay Kasten
January 30, 2024
Wildcard
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The 12 Stages of Being Rejected by Nickelodeon Animation Studios

As a lifelong fan, Jay was so excited about the prospect of working for Nickelodeon. Sadly, they shared his enthusiasm in the sickest way possible.

Jay Kasten
September 30, 2022
Lifestyle
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My First {Celebrity Crush} Was on a Cartoon Dog. Sigh.

Jay had a shocking realization. As a boy, he liked cartoons. Like REALLY liked cartoons. His celebrity crush started with animated ladies like Roxanne, Lola Bunny, and Misty.

Jay Kasten
March 15, 2019
Pop Culture, Prompts
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Jumanji: Benevolent or Malicious?

Jay Kasten isn’t sure Jumanji really has its players best interests at heart. Reckoning with a childhood obsession with some dark secrets.

Jay Kasten
April 26, 2018
Wildcard
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Actually, Net Neutrality is Overrated

All this muss and fuss about net neutrality got us thinking. Maybe all data SHOULDN’T be created equally anyway. You get what you pay for, after all.

Jay Kasten
December 19, 2017
Politics
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How the Shit Did the {Monstars} Lose That Game?

SPACE JAM may be a timeless favorite, but it sure does leave a lot of questions unanswered. You know, like HOW DID THE MONSTARS LOSE?

Jay Kasten
October 26, 2017
Pop Culture, Prompts
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{Pumpkin Spice} OUTRAGE: Everybody’s Talking about Lattes, but Where’s the Love for PolyStyrene Latex?

I mean, pumpkin spice coffee is fine, but HELLO! There’s a whole other PSL that makes the world go ’round. FINALLY. A fitting tribute to PolyStyrene Latex.

Jay Kasten
October 2, 2017
Prompts
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A Nearly Exhaustive List of {Robots} I Would Invent (*if I could invent {robots)}

A robot that could pick up my daughter from soccer practice? Now we’re talking. If you could invent robots, what else would they do for you?

Jay Kasten
September 6, 2017
Prompts, Wildcard
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{To Be or Not To Be} Silent: Why I Decided to Speak Out After Charlottesville

Like many, Jay didn’t want to talk about politics in his social media feeds. But after Charlottesville, he changed his mind. It’s time to talk about this.

Jay Kasten
August 17, 2017
Politics, Prompts
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