August 12, 2026
Everything Joyful Take published on this date: 2 main stories and 4 related reads.
Entertainment · Main story
Aaron Pierre Took the Long Way to Leading-Man Season
Before the green lights and galaxy-sized sets, there was a tiny theater audience, a school audition and one memorably brief turn shampooing hair.
4 min read
Sports · Main story
Meet the Other Max Muncy, Who Is Making His Own Name
The Athletics infielder shares a name, a birthday and an old organization with the Dodgers veteran. His own story has a backyard infield, a joyful phone call and a timely Fenway double.
4 min read
Entertainment · Related read
Why Aaron Pierre Chose John Stewart Every Time
Pierre's John Stewart casting has scale, history and one especially warm production detail: the traveling company began to feel like family.
2 min read
Entertainment · Related read
Aaron Pierre's Starfighter Role Is Still a Secret
Lucasfilm has confirmed the actor, the cast and the release date. It has not named his character, so the loveliest clues come from Pierre's memories of the set.
2 min read
Sports · Related read
No, the Two Max Muncys Are Not Related
They do share a birthday, a former organization and one hilariously matched lineup card. Baseball has produced a coincidence with excellent comic timing.
2 min read
Sports · Related read
Max Muncy's Fenway Double Finished a Two-Day Turnaround
The Athletics opened the weekend with a 13-1 thud. They left Fenway with two wins after Jonah Heim tied the finale and Muncy sent the deciding ball to center.
2 min read