Brian McGackin
MeetBrian McGackin
‪Poet Brian McGackin is the author of BROETRY and DEATH IN THE RICK. He lives in Los Angeles and drinks a lot of Guinness.‬

From the mind of Brian

Prompt Images

Brackets Busted: Why It’s Wrong to Gamble on March Madness

There’s a whole lot of excitement about March Madness gambling every year. But while you’re making a few hundo from your pool, college athletes get nothing.

Brian McGackin
March 19, 2018
Sports
Prompt Images

POETRY: All the Fireflies Are Dead

Why do we feel the need to capture the fireflies that glow with freedom? Open the jars. No more catch and release of these beautiful lights.

Brian McGackin
November 8, 2017
Prompts
Prompt Images

You’re Right. I Am a {Monster}.

I don’t want to donate to hurricane relief or to save the starving children and refugees. And if that makes me a monster, maybe you’re missing the point.

Brian McGackin
October 24, 2017
Politics, Prompts
Prompt Images

Seal Is Totally {Underrated}—Here Are His Top 10 Songs (that are not “Kiss from a Rose”)

Remember that voice? Pitch perfect and sultry and full of soul. He’s more than just a “Kiss from a Rose.” Seal is totally underrated.

Brian McGackin
October 18, 2017
Pop Culture, Prompts
Prompt Images

POETRY: In Case Of Death Giving It A Chance

In the context of another mass shooting, we’re left asking ourselves how we got to this point. Haven’t we given violence enough chances?

Brian McGackin
October 5, 2017
Prompts
Prompt Images

POETRY: House Guest

Sometimes, a man just needs his whiskey.

Brian McGackin
September 1, 2017
Lifestyle, Wildcard
Prompt Images

Poetry on {RIVALS}: Treaty

The world is noisy, violent, and relentless but for small moments like these. Take a breath, pause and reflect, because this artful peace will end.

Brian McGackin
August 30, 2017
Prompts
Prompt Images

POETRY for our {Comfort Zone} Prompt: Heir

Race. Class. Language. The uncomfortable spaces that divide us. A poem about exploring the feeling of differences and going beyond your #ComfortZone.

Brian McGackin
July 18, 2017
Prompts
Prompt Images

5 Directions Ron Howard Might Take the HAN SOLO Movie

Ron Howard was just hired to direct the new Han Solo movie. But we’ve got the inside scoop—or at least some creative ideas—on where it might go.

Brian McGackin
June 27, 2017
Pop Culture
About The Prompt
A sweet, sweet collective of writers, artists, podcasters, and other creatives. Sound like fun?
Learn more