I feel really silly weeping over the death of a man I never met, but still I am. I can imagine Jim showing great disdain. By coincidence we had much in common, he was 6 years older than me, we both had a long association with Portland, print media (his scorn for the loss of any objective standards in journalism spoke for me as did many of his views) both unplanned children of Catholic families with siblings 10+ older and more. I have missed seeing his writing but figured he just wanted to spend time with his family since like all of us he wasn’t getting any younger. RIP Mr. Goad you told the unvarnished truth and made us laugh along the way. No mean feat. I miss you so much already.
I read Jim’s stuff while I was at Screw, obviously, and edited him a coupla times at Penthouse Forum.
He was a nice guy, great writer, and real fun to talk to. His stuff needed very little work, which I liked. Always full of real good ideas, although I couldn’t use him a whole lot of times over the course of a year, and he could tell a great story.
Never had the heart to tell him I found a typo in Answer Me! (if you read it on the regular you know what I mean). 😅
I didn’t agree w everything he wrote but loved the balls it took to publish AM.
That whole scene was full of edgy mfers, and even though I didn’t socialize with him (I don’t socialize w many ppl, tbh), i’m glad I knew him.
Thank you Greg for a brilliant tribute to one of the funniest writers of our time. Jim’s observational humor was unmatched. George Carlin couldn’t hold a candle to him. He will be truly missed, and I look forward to seeing the tributes on Counter-Currents.
It raises a compelling philosophical question: Does the name find the person, or does the person dig into the name until they find a weapon?
In Goad's case, he took a monosyllabic, aggressive verb inherited by birth and used it to write himself into cultural history as the ultimate provocateur—for better and for worse.
Thank you for writing this. I’ve been periodically googling “Jim Goad” for over a year since he stopped writing and making appearances online. Coincidentally I did check his website this morning which like previous times told me nothing. And nothing could make me laugh more than reading a Jim Goad article. R.I.P. Uncle Jimbo.
That was lovely. I talked to Jim about my experiences in the entertainment industry, up to that point I was frustrated as most of what I had to share would have been judged by anyone else, cost me my livelihood & potentially my safety. He listened to what I had to say respectfully & intelligently. That is a relief. My husband & I got to know him a bit & I featured La Pantera Blanca in some creative stuff I do, he was funny & his writings are entertaining. I had enjoyed his work for years on Taki & through zines & his books. We never missed Hardballs either in our home. I appreciate his dedication to free speech & for being honest. Very sad he is gone & my heart goes out to his family. Please keep us posted on a memorial & where we can send flowers.
The best C-Note I ever spent was for a song request submitted to Jim for his rendition of Tompall Glaser’s classic “Put Another Log on the Fire” … of course Jim nailed it.
This is a very well-done piece. I was thinking about Taki Mag and Jim's columns a couple weeks ago and was wondering what had happened to him. I was saddened to read of Jim's death. I really enjoyed his work in Taki Mag. But, through his writing, I could sense quite a bit of trauma and angst in his past. I never knew he had such a tumultuous private life, which seems typical for so many writers. He deserved so much better than he got. I wish I had met him, he seemed like a good man and I'll miss his writing.
Well, this is truly sad...I had the privilege of meeting Jim at the Atlanta meet up and again in Fort Worth...I only spoke briefly with him as frankly, he was intimidating and I didn't want to come off as an ass...
I've read Jim's work for many years and have signed copies of shit magnet and the new church ladies. I first heard of Jim from Gavin McInnes, who said of Jim that he was one of the best ever American writers...
This one hurts, rest in peace Jim Goad, you will be missed...
I feel really silly weeping over the death of a man I never met, but still I am. I can imagine Jim showing great disdain. By coincidence we had much in common, he was 6 years older than me, we both had a long association with Portland, print media (his scorn for the loss of any objective standards in journalism spoke for me as did many of his views) both unplanned children of Catholic families with siblings 10+ older and more. I have missed seeing his writing but figured he just wanted to spend time with his family since like all of us he wasn’t getting any younger. RIP Mr. Goad you told the unvarnished truth and made us laugh along the way. No mean feat. I miss you so much already.
Don’t feel bad. Jim called himself “the Iron Marshmallow” because he had a soft, gooey side too.
I read Jim’s stuff while I was at Screw, obviously, and edited him a coupla times at Penthouse Forum.
He was a nice guy, great writer, and real fun to talk to. His stuff needed very little work, which I liked. Always full of real good ideas, although I couldn’t use him a whole lot of times over the course of a year, and he could tell a great story.
Never had the heart to tell him I found a typo in Answer Me! (if you read it on the regular you know what I mean). 😅
I didn’t agree w everything he wrote but loved the balls it took to publish AM.
That whole scene was full of edgy mfers, and even though I didn’t socialize with him (I don’t socialize w many ppl, tbh), i’m glad I knew him.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Thank you Greg for a brilliant tribute to one of the funniest writers of our time. Jim’s observational humor was unmatched. George Carlin couldn’t hold a candle to him. He will be truly missed, and I look forward to seeing the tributes on Counter-Currents.
That's an odd comparison, George Carlin died 18 years ago, different type of humor from a man from a different era.
So sorry
His ode to his brother is the deepest expression of fraternal love I have read. It takes goodness as well as talent to write such a thing.
Jim will be missed. He led one of the most interesting lives I've ever heard of, and it was always enriching to get his perspective on things.
It raises a compelling philosophical question: Does the name find the person, or does the person dig into the name until they find a weapon?
In Goad's case, he took a monosyllabic, aggressive verb inherited by birth and used it to write himself into cultural history as the ultimate provocateur—for better and for worse.
May he rest in peace!
Oh no…
That genuinely hurts.
He's a freaking hero.
Thank you for writing this. I’ve been periodically googling “Jim Goad” for over a year since he stopped writing and making appearances online. Coincidentally I did check his website this morning which like previous times told me nothing. And nothing could make me laugh more than reading a Jim Goad article. R.I.P. Uncle Jimbo.
I was just thinking about him a few days ago. What a loss. RIP Jim.
That was lovely. I talked to Jim about my experiences in the entertainment industry, up to that point I was frustrated as most of what I had to share would have been judged by anyone else, cost me my livelihood & potentially my safety. He listened to what I had to say respectfully & intelligently. That is a relief. My husband & I got to know him a bit & I featured La Pantera Blanca in some creative stuff I do, he was funny & his writings are entertaining. I had enjoyed his work for years on Taki & through zines & his books. We never missed Hardballs either in our home. I appreciate his dedication to free speech & for being honest. Very sad he is gone & my heart goes out to his family. Please keep us posted on a memorial & where we can send flowers.
Been wondering what became of Jim. Sad news indeed. Appreciate your insight, sir.
The best C-Note I ever spent was for a song request submitted to Jim for his rendition of Tompall Glaser’s classic “Put Another Log on the Fire” … of course Jim nailed it.
He was so awesome. What a loss. I hope he’s looking down on this gay earth now, laughing.
This is a very well-done piece. I was thinking about Taki Mag and Jim's columns a couple weeks ago and was wondering what had happened to him. I was saddened to read of Jim's death. I really enjoyed his work in Taki Mag. But, through his writing, I could sense quite a bit of trauma and angst in his past. I never knew he had such a tumultuous private life, which seems typical for so many writers. He deserved so much better than he got. I wish I had met him, he seemed like a good man and I'll miss his writing.
Well, this is truly sad...I had the privilege of meeting Jim at the Atlanta meet up and again in Fort Worth...I only spoke briefly with him as frankly, he was intimidating and I didn't want to come off as an ass...
I've read Jim's work for many years and have signed copies of shit magnet and the new church ladies. I first heard of Jim from Gavin McInnes, who said of Jim that he was one of the best ever American writers...
This one hurts, rest in peace Jim Goad, you will be missed...
I read a lot of Jim Goad pieces at Counter-Currents. There was literally never a bad one.
RIP King