I'm Palmer Haasch, a culture writer based in New York City.
My work has been published at Business Insider, Polygon, Thrillist, The Verge, IGN, and GLAAD. I'm currently an entertainment reporter at Business Insider. Right now, I primarily cover TV, film, and the Kardashian-Jenner family. I have extensive experience covering internet culture, particularly TikTok, and fandom, and also cover Korean entertainment and anime. Previously, I conducted original research into the significance of real person fanfiction in fandom. Read some of my work below. |
Reported Features |
Netflix canceled their favorite show. They mounted a global fan campaign to save it.
Business Insider, November 2023 How 'Pitch Perfect' overcame a tiny budget and an a cappella 'boot camp' that left most of the cast in tears to become a comedy classic
Business Insider, October 2022 A decade ago, Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Cumberbitches' ruled the internet. Where are they now?
Business Insider, March 2022 |
The streaming apocalypse is nigh. Some are preparing their storm shelters now.
Business Insider, November 2023 The realistic panic attack sequence in 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' is resonating with audiences — here's how the viral moment came together
Business Insider, January 2023 |
Essays |
Animation is taking the world's climate anxiety seriously
Polygon, January 2020 Frozen 2's 'Show Yourself' reads like the queer anthem fans want
Polygon, November 2019 |
Anime is for everyone in the joyful world of TikTok memes
Polygon, January 2020 Why fans think HBO's Euphoria crossed a major fanfiction boundary
Polygon, July 2019 'iCarly' is based on late 2000s social media culture, but it's more relevant than ever
Business Insider, March 2021 |
Reviews |
Adam Scott returns to TV in a creepy new workplace thriller that's worlds away from 'Parks & Recreation'
Business Insider, February 2022 Euphoria respects Gen Z teens and gets them better than anyone else
Polygon, August 2019 The Good Place Series Finale — 'Whenever You're Ready' Review
IGN, January 2020 |
Steven Universe: The Movie epitomizes Steven's inescapable saga of love and conflict
Polygon, September 2019 Studio Trigger's first film 'Promare' is a bright and bold must-see anime
Thrillist, September 2019 |
TV, Podcast, and Panel Appearances |
TikTok uses its power to bring 'Ratatouille: The Musical' to life
NY1, December 2020 |
Internet faces a new wave of wholesome frog content
All Things Considered, June 2020 Can the government ban TikTok?
Recode Daily (formerly Reset), July 2020 The Art of the Fancam
Woman With a Movie Camera Summit 2021 | British Film Institute |
Projects |
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Podcast
An unofficial recap podcast about the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, edited by me and co-hosted with Petrana Radulovic. |
maybe if you stanned
A formerly weekly newsletter about K-pop releases, news, and fan culture. |
Author profiles |