Minh Tran

Minh Tran began his career in the literary department at ICM Partners before transitioning into late night television at Desus and Mero on Showtime. He now produces the podcast Victory Light with The Kid Mero, and writes the Substack "coulda been at the club."

All Articles From Minh Tran
Singer Brandon Flowers in a black suit with a bolo tie and rings, hand on his chest, singing into a microphone on a red-lit stage

Is Brandon Flowers the Male Lana Del Rey?

On The Killers, "An American Dream" and what we talk about when we talk about American Music

Modern restaurant interior with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city street, tables set with yellow flowers.

Scenes From the 64th New York Film Festival

From big-name world premieres to indie darling sleeper hits

Performers in bright neon outfits on a stage, holding up a large yellow Ramp Visa card.

Does Not Compute: Software Firm Stages Broadway Musical

B2B SaaS platform Ramp staged a one-night-only Broadway show starring Billy Porter, Jessica Vosk and Billy Zane, to mixed results

Five books with colorful, illustrated covers stand upright against a textured yellow wall, casting shadows.

Loose Tooth Press Subverts the Age-Old Literary Model

If a recent standing-room-only reading in Brooklyn is any indication, Maggie Kennedy and August Lamm's experiment is working

A screenshot of a tweet from Charli XCX featuring an image of a large group of young men in dark blazers and striped ties, one man in a white shirt stands out.

Why Is Everyone Copying This Yung Lean Music Video?

"Storm" immediately drew praise from fans ranging from Charli XCX to Josh Kushner. Then it entered the AI slop mill.

Two copies of Steven Hyden's book "Is This It" with The Strokes album art and band logo in the background.

How Do We Know The Strokes Won? You’re Wearing Their T-Shirt.

Steven Hyden, author of a new book about the band, talks about their everlasting appeal — even if they didn’t save rock ‘n’ roll

Blackjack table with cards displaying "Kalshi," "duel.," and "Stak" in white boxes.

We’ve Reached the Goonstate of Gambling Advertising 

Nazis, Andrew Tate, Bonnie Blue and the nadir of attention-grabbing content

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Finance Guys Are Trending, Again

Why are we so fascinated by the men behind the money?

White book, "Life of M" by Rachel Cusk, with a geometric illustration of eyes, on a blue background with a large eye.

Are We Tired of Autofiction?

Our culture editor surmises that the debate over Rachel Cusk’s new novel “Life of M” goes deeper than Natalie Portman

Anthony Bourdain taking a selfie with a cigarette in his mouth

Anthony Bourdain, The World’s Greatest Travel and Food Influencer

Would the icon have made it in today's world of vertical video creators who idolize him?