Staff Directory
Authors and contributors
Clive Pennington
Editor
Clive Pennington is the Editor-in-Chief of Hendo Loco and a self-proclaimed "pioneer of post-factual journalism." With over three decades of experience in the industry—most of which was spent typing on a typewriter that lacked the letter 'E'—Barnaby prides himself on delivering news that is "technically improbable, but emotionally resonant." When he isn’t hunched over his mahogany desk in the back of an abandoned bowling alley, Barnaby is likely busy debating the ethics of journalistic integrity with the empty chair across from him. A staunch advocate for the "if it sounds good, print it" school of thought, Barnaby has been banned from six local bake sales and holds a lifetime achievement award for "Most Creative Interpretation of a Municipal Meeting." He believes that in a world of boring facts, Hendo Loco is the only outlet brave enough to publish what might happen if the laws of physics took a long weekend.
Maximilian Void
Reporter
Maximilian Void is the lead investigative satirist for Hendo Loco, a position he accepted only because he found the concept of a career to be "existentially amusing." A graduate of the School of Hard Knocks (and a brief, confusing semester studying interpretive mime), Maximilian specializes in covering the stories that nobody else wants to touch—mostly because they aren't actually happening. When he isn’t staring blankly at his computer screen waiting for inspiration to strike, Maximilian can be found wandering the streets of town, notebook in hand, documenting the migration patterns of local pigeons or interviewing lampposts about their feelings on urban development. His writing style has been described by critics as "a frantic cry for help disguised as political commentary." He firmly believes that reality is merely a collective hallucination that he is doing his absolute best to disrupt, one nonsensical article at a time.
Victor Crumb
Reporter
Victor Crumb is the eyes behind the lens at Hendo Loco, tasked with documenting the town’s most inexplicable public spectacles. A man of few words and even fewer smiles, Victor approaches photography with the grim determination of someone trying to capture a haunting. He spent his early career as an insurance claims adjuster, a background that left him with a preternatural ability to identify exactly when someone is about to do something foolish, litigious, or wildly ill-advised. Victor doesn't believe in "the perfect shot"; he believes in "the incriminating shot." He famously insists on using a vintage 2004 flip phone to capture all his images, claiming that the low-resolution, pixelated results provide an "honest, grainy perspective" that modern cameras lack. Whether he is covering a high-stakes competitive dog-grooming gala or the mysterious late-night gathering of local suburban dads in a vacant lot, he maintains a steady, unflinching composure. His colleagues often wonder if he is actually recording the events or just staring through his tiny, glowing screen to avoid making eye contact with the absurdity of it all. He considers his flip phone—held together primarily by gaffer tape and sheer spite—to be his only true confidant.
Gideon Telltale
Sports
Gideon Telltale is the sports voice of Hendo, known for showing up anywhere a ball, puck, glove, or questionable referee call might appear. He reports with a mix of sharp detail and chaotic enthusiasm, turning even the slowest rec‑league matchup into a headline event. Gideon built his reputation on catching stories before they break, spotting hometown heroes before they get cocky, and never missing a chance to stir the pot when Hendo pride is on the line. When he’s not filing a report, he’s usually arguing with locals about stats nobody tracks and games nobody remembers.
Nora Scribbins
Reporter
Nora Scribbins is Hendo Loco’s resident truth‑hunter, known for turning everyday Hendo weirdness into must‑read stories. She’s the reporter locals spot everywhere — city meetings, back‑alley food truck debates, suspiciously competitive charity events — notebook in one hand, iced coffee in the other. Nora built her reputation on catching details everyone else misses, asking the questions people pretend not to hear, and filing reports that somehow manage to be both accurate and slightly unhinged. When she’s off the clock, she’s usually wandering Hendo collecting rumors, overheard arguments, and quotes nobody meant to say out loud.