Stephen Rubino

2 weeks ago | substack.com | Stephen Rubino

In my six-ish years of performing and writing comedy, I only finished two pilots: one about a girl writing for late-night TV in an underground post-apocalyptic city, and a mystery pilot of a hippie accidentally killing his cult-leader neighbor. Unfortunately, it turns out that a pilot on its own is also ~worthless.

Mar 3, 2025 | thrillist.com | Stephen Rubino

San DiegoTravelSponsorPartner Content FromClassic cars, horse races, and Comic-Con are just part of the fun. Partner Content FromSan Diego Pride | Courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority San Diego Pride | Courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority Thanks to perfect weather, a diverse culinary scene, and a welcoming culture, there's basically no bad time to visit San Diego.

Nov 26, 2024 | polygon.com | Stephen Rubino

Gifting can be tough when someone is obsessive about Magic: The Gathering. If you play it yourself, you probably know which packs to get them, which accessories they’re missing, and which boosters they need to round out their collection. If you don’t play, well, learning to play might be a gift on its own. For the rest, dig into our suggestions for what to get them, including the latest Magic sets, apparel, and gear:What’s better than spreading the love of Magic: The Gathering with someone new?

Oct 17, 2024 | thrillist.com | Stephen Rubino

LifestyleAdvertiser Content FromDon’t let your favorite holiday get stale. Advertiser Content FromKelly Millington/ThrillistKelly Millington/ThrillistFriendsgiving is the neo-holiday we didn’t know we all needed. With the ability to pick your own guest list and design your own menu, it offers a pretty clear upgrade over the traditional Thanksgiving, which offers tiptoeing around political topics and recipes that haven’t been updated in 60 years.

Sep 30, 2024 | thrillist.com | Stephen Rubino

There are many ways to approach a visit to San Diego. You could organize your trip by neighborhoods, attempting to try the best foods in each corner of the city. Or you could get even more specific, sampling only the best, say, rooftop bars or wellness activities. But these itineraries risk missing out on some of the best year-round events, festivals, and celebrations that the city has to offer. Since temps rarely go below 60 degrees, that means the city can stay happening all year long.