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I'm Palmer Haasch, a culture writer and critic 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. I review film and television, interview showrunners, actors, and filmmakers, and report features about the industry. Previously, I was a digital culture reporter at BI and have extensive experience covering TikTok and online culture. I also have experience writing about K-pop and anime. 

I'm a member of the Television Critics Association, as well as GALECA, the association of LGBTQ entertainment critics. 
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Read some of my work below. 

Reported Features
Hollywood keeps making, then re-making, then re-re-making beloved franchises. But what's in it for viewers?
​Business Insider, March 2024
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
A decade ago, Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Cumberbitches' ruled the internet. Where are they now?
Business Insider, March 2022
​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
K-pop stans have been heralded as digital heroes for fighting racists online, but Black fans are still getting left out of the conversation
​Business Insider, June 2020​​

Interviews
How a former data analyst turned his 14-year career at Riot Games into 'Arcane,' a beautiful, expensive Netflix hit
Business Insider, November 2024
Jason Schwartzman wasn't trying to become a star
Business Insider, August 2024
Kanye West's former security guard Steve Stanulis 'cannot escape' the tabloid drama, even 7 years later. So he made a tell-all documentary about it.
Business Insider, February 2023
These Mormon influencers turned their shocking scandal into a reality TV show. It's been good for business.
​Business Insider, September 2024
John Leguizamo turned himself into a leading man
Business Insider, May 2024
The voice of Tails in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' says she nearly cried when she finally met Jim Carrey — and explains why she's 'thrilled' they didn't cast a celebrity in her role
​Business Insider, April 2022

TV, Podcasts, and Panels
What do Gen Z's viewing habits mean for the future of film and TV?
BBC Radio 4 Front Row, February 2024
TikTok uses its power to bring 'Ratatouille: The Musical' to life
NY1, December 2020
How K-pop superfans are changing the world (with Palmer Haasch)
Refreshed with Ana Diaz, July 2020​
The Art of the Fancam 
Woman With a Movie Camera Summit 2021 | British Film Institute 
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

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. 
When not writing/reporting/talking, I also occasionally sing and arrange music. 
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