no better man

Ever watch Drunk History and think, "I'd love this even more if the storyteller could maintain a train of thought, had more time to get into interesting details, and didn't need to pause to vomit repeatedly"? Then you'll LOVE No Better Man! Jacob Sidney takes you on a fascinating history tour of the Pacific Northwest while making you laugh and possibly changing the lens through which you may view much of American History.... full review

Jacob Sidney seemingly effortlessly guides the audience from the pre-colonial Pacific Northwest through the founding of Seattle and beyond in this tight, one-hour exploration of how history is distorted by the "victors," and what is lost along the way. ... full review

We knew Jacob Sidney was a strong actor with a pretty face – now we know he is also a formidable brain on the right side of history!... full review

Every place has history, this show takes us through the founding of Seattle by way of the story of Doc Maynard and somehow also wrapped in moment of 2025. Jake Sidney delivers the story with charm and finesse that kept me hooked. This is how learning about history should feel.... full review

Loved it. Jacob Sidney delivers a whirlwind charm-a-thon that is equal parts history lesson and salient current political critique. ... full review

This is some finely crafted theatre. I came into “No Better Man” with merely a traveler’s affection for both the present day city of Seattle and the natural wonder and mystery of the Pacific Northwest. Just under one hour later, I felt like I had taken a rollercoaster ride through many wild turns on a slippery wooden track which had been conveniently left covered up with the various "brushes" of history (both natural and whitewashed).... That is, until writer/director/performer Jacob Sidney stepped in with the axe and ambition of an enigmatic, contradictory and perhaps not-widely-known historical figure determined (like so many of us) to “head out west” to reinvent himself, while getting both caught up in (and sometimes being a direct cau... full review

Jacob Sidney takes you on a tour through Seattle’s history that's as clever as it is thought-provoking. No Better Man feels like a response to the lessons taught en masse in our education system. Lessons that, even when not explicitly a white-washed account, lack the nuance and complexity of all the people and cultures at play in our history.... full review

Great show! Go see this if you want a super deep dive on a piece of history you probably knew nothing about with absolutely stunning video design. ... full review

My favorite part was how Sidney made it seem like he was the center of attention with his dynamic and sophisticated performance. Impressive, well-executed projection and video design take the whole thing to a new level. Achieving a harmonious blend of intrusiveness and interactivity, it successfully engages the viewer. Juxtaposes humor and poignancy while compressing a complicated historical narrative into a short 60‑minute presentation.... full review

FNF Mods take the original Friday Night Funkin’ experience to a whole new level. They bring endless creativity, fresh music, and unique stories made by fans who truly love the game. Each mod feels like a new adventure — some funny, some dark, and some deeply emotional. The modding community has turned FNF into a platform for self-expression and innovation rather than just a rhythm game.... full review