erikshilling
Erik Shilling
erikshilling
News Editor at Jalopnik. 2008 Honda Fit Sport.

This is a question only Raph knows the answer too, but he has so far refused to tell us.  Read more

I think I can speak for everyone in saying that someone on staff, at any given time, is plotting a way to make that happen. Read more

Sadly yes meh car is on hiatus, but who knows what the future brings. Read more

It’s probably Aaron Brown, our social media editor. That man can not get enough karaoke.  Read more

We were in contract negotiations with Univision which lasted for months, and it was a sign of solidarity. But, good news! We got a new contract with a lot of protections we didn’t have before! Everything should be going back to more or less normal now. Read more

I’ve been experimenting with different seltzers, but haven’t landed on one yet that I don’t totally hate, or hate myself for liking. Read more

We’re all pretty music nerdy but I would say myself, Torch, and PG are the music nerdiest.  Read more

I agree! Which is why I bought a $9,000 car with a loan, because I needed something reliable and didn’t have the capital for repairs on a beater. Public transportation wasn’t an option. Everyone’s situation is different, of course, but I still say avoid a loan if you can. If you can game the system and get a low Read more

this blog is wrong and the wheels are ugly and bad. thanks Read more

I used to have a job where I needed it, and now since I’ve paid it off (with the help of my girlfriend, who now owns half of the car) it makes sense to keep it. These calculations get very specific in NYC I’ve found! Read more

We all got here in somewhat circuitous ways, but as the only one (I think) who went to graduate school for journalism, I can safely say, never go to graduate school for journalism. You’d be better off lighting $120,000 on fire. Instead, read as much as you can, write as much as you can, and pitch stories early and Read more