How Cool Is This? is a 5-minute podcast about what’s cool. Each short podcast episode explores a new idea. Bingeable and perfect for a short commute from the bedroom to the kitchen, How Cool Is This? is like Shark Tank meets This American Life meets Humans of New York, except anyone can participate. Visit howcoolisthis.show to learn more. By Nick Holder and Brian Reitz
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Finally I'm back with more unscripted ramblings for your listening pleasure. Questionable Content is recorded in a 2005 Saab 9-3 during a 7-8 minute commute. New episodes daily... on weekdays... if I'm working... and haven't left my headset at home. That's like ten new episodes each week! On a good week. Ok, so more like several new episodes each week. Usually more than two though, but I'm not making any promises. NB: This Podcast is in no way affiliated with the webcomic Questionable Conten ...
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How to serve God and work for ”the man.” Join Paige C. Clark as she talks to the normal people who work everyday jobs, but still faithfully serve God. Learn how to make the most out of your commute, how to overcome office gossip, what you have the right to say in your workspace as a Christian, and so much more!
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The Dramatic ProgCAST – 'Prog' CAST, geddit? – takes a music industry related subject each week, talks about it in depth, and relates it to the Dramatic Prog style. Michael Jerome and New Pod City's, Frank Sasso are solid presenters with relaxed styles and the two often crack each other up often with listener-wide private jokes, current events, and also have interesting voices in there too, such as business reporters and other figures in the music industry. It’s only half an hour so it’s pre ...
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(191) @aidankeeping: Blanket That Keeps You Cold
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X user @aidankeeping wants the comfort of a blanket without the heat. Would that be a good way to sleep? And more importantly, would that be cool? Get more for @aidankeeping on X. Want your idea on one of the last 8 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(190) @chi_urbanist: Chicago-style Hamburger
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X user @chi_urbanist_ proposes a new type of burger. Would the Chicago-style Hamburger have too many ingredients? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from @chi_urbanist on X. Get your idea on one of the last 10 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or sending an email to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com. …
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(189): @_hood_mona_lisa: Olympic Chili Cook-off
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X user @_hood_mona_lia wants a new type of competition added to the Olympics. Would a chili cook-off be too big of a departure from the essence of Olympic Games? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @_hood_mona_lisa on X. Get your idea on one of the last 11 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or s…
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X user @kinoyahh wants the work week to be less than five days. Would that work with our work culture? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from kino on X. Get your idea on one of the last 11 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show
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X user Keshia wants an airline for adults only. Would that make for a better flying experience? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Keshia on X. Get your idea on one of the last 12 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or sending an email to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com. howcoolisthis.show…
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X user @imaniems_ thinks local libraries deserve to take the budget of local cops. Would that make our communities better? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @imaniems_ on X. Want to get your idea on one of the last 14 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(185) @RhythmdaddyJ: Long Term Temporary Tattoos
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X user @RhythmdaddyJ wants tattoos that last two years and then fade away. Is that any better than a regular, permanent tattoo? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more for @RhythmdaddyJ on X. Want to get your idea on one of the last 15 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(184) @SirSethamusII: Machine That Works You Out
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X user @SirSethamusII imagines a world where working out is easier. Would a machine that works you out work out? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from Sir Sethamus on X Get your idea on one of the last 15 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(183) @SaoirseNS: Ice Cream That Gets You Full After Two Bites
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X user Saorise wants ice cream that satisfies in smaller quantities. But does that defeat the point of ice cream? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more for Saoirse on X. Get your idea on one of the last 17 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(182) NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks
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Brian and Nick's favorite NBA teams are playing each other in the Western Conference Finals. Will the outcome of the series affect the rest of the podcast? And more importantly, is that cool? Get your idea on one of the last few episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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X user @just_fish_uwu_ exposes the world to an idea for sleeping fully naked. Do people feel comfortable sleeping without clothes? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from "fish" on X Get your idea on one of the last 20 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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X user @thewontonshawn thinks there should be a way to keep you from making bad decision on your phone while drunk. But would people actually use that? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Shawn on X. Get your idea on one of the last 20 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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Domino's Pizza thinks they can encourage higher tipping by rewarding the tippers. Will that actually get delivery drivers more money? And more importantly, is that cool? Learn more about You Tip, We Tip. Get you idea on one of the last 21 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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AngryGF thinks that an AI chatbot simulating an upset partner will help men get better at diffusing arguments. But will fighting an AI girlfriend help you keep a real one? And more importantly, is that cool? Read about AngryGF in Wired. And learn more about the app here. Want to get your idea on the last 22 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a …
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X user @xsanti___ wants to know why no one has ever created a Mexican buffet. Is it a bad business model? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from @xsanti__ on X. Have an idea you want to get on the last 23 episodes of the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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Peer thinks more pizza places should be proactive about selling pies. Would that actually be effective? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Peer on X. There are only 24 chances left to get your idea on the show. Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917 or forever forget your idea.…
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We've reached a milestone. But what's next? And more importantly, will it be cool? Have a cool idea? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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Alexandra thinks there should be a way to easily scale recipes. But does anyone actually follow the instructions when cooking? And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from Alexandra on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.…
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Dana thinks we should have the technology to take better pictures of the moon. But should we even be taking pictures of the moon at all? And more importantly, is that cool? Follow Dana on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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(173) Lashon Byrd: The Art Tenet of the Theater Principle
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Lashon think that you can turn something bad into something positive. Is suffering the only way to create good art? And more importantly, is that cool? "You can either choose to wallow in misery or pick up that paintbrush, dip it in the palette, and paint your canvas into something beautiful." Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us …
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X user @allahliker thinks someone should make a board game about January 6. Would that actually be a fun thing to play? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @allahliker on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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Josh wants somebody to invent a warm version of cold brew. But isn't that just coffee? And more importantly, is that cool? Follow Josh on X for more. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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New York City has a new phone number where you can text Mayor Eric Adams. But will he actually respond? And more importantly, is that cool? Send Eric your own text at (917) 909-2288. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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A lot of things happened this year. But which things are worth remembering? And more importantly, were they cool? Get more cool news by signing up for our Substack at coolnews.substack.com. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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(168) @stripedtshirtz: Tote Bag That Stays On Your Shoulder
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X user @stripedtshirtz has requested a modification to the ubiquitous, but often inconvenient, tote bag. "Can someone invent one tote bag that stays on your shoulder in 2024 please" Get more @stripedtshirtz on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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Liv thinks we've got enough already. But do we really need to stop building things? And more importantly, is that cool? "Unpopular opinion: stop building things. we have too many entrepreneurs and far too many things." Get more from Liv on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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Dave has a topical idea to improve NYC's infamous SantaCon pub crawl. Would replacing Santa with an ousted Congressman reinvigorate this social event? And more importantly, is that cool? "Santos Con and it’s a bar crawl where people dress like George Santos" Check out more from @DaveMcNamee3000 on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Le…
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(165) @rosielanners: Spotify Wrapped Exemptions
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Rosie thinks your Spotify Wrapped shouldn't reflect an unusual period in your life. But is there any shame in using music to get through a break up? And more importantly, is that cool? "u should get to be exempt from spotify wrapped after u break up with someone. Frankly i don’t need to know all that" Check out more from Rosie on X. Have an idea yo…
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(164) @chloemalv: Quitting Your Job By Writing Your Own Obituary
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Chloe desperately wants to quit her job. But is the work involved in writing her own obituary worth it? And more importantly, is that cool? "Thinking of elaborate ways of putting in my two week notice, right now my top idea is writing an obituary. Inquiries welcome" Check out more from Chloe on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave…
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Maddie envisions a world where Taylor Swift fans never miss a new song or a new version of an old song, even after death. Will her idea for a cemetery that always plays Taylor Swift music keep the Swiftie spirit alive for eternity? And more importantly, is that cool? "Somebody should create a cemetery only for swifties where they constantly play th…
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Joe thinks he has an unpopular opinion about the new Sphere is Las Vegas. Is what he's saying against conventional wisdom? And more importantly, is that cool? "The $2.3 billion MSG Sphere is one of the coolest things the US has built in a long time." Check out more from @JoePompliano on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a vo…
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(161) Matthew Perlman: Artishouse, Collaborative Art Studio
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Matthew created a collaborative, co-working studio space for artists. Will Artishouse provide refuge for artists looking for community in the heart of Manhattan? And more importantly, is that cool? "Artists don't just find their creative style and their artistic style out of thin air. They are looking at other artists, and they're looking at other …
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Joel thinks we need to make it easier to distinguish between "O" and "0". Is 0̷ the solution? And more importantly, is that cool? "When you enter a password and you never know if you're putting in the O or the zero, this would solve that." Check out Joel's writing on The Simpsons and buy his new book The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football whe…
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(159) @davidn927: Doorbell that says "FBI open up"
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X user @davidn927 wants to reimagine the experience of communicating that you are at someone's front door. Would this cause unexpected issues? And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from @davidn927 on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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Lashon, a local mad scientist, thinks we should be afraid of an AI revolution. But will we have the legal structures to contain it? And more importantly, is that cool? "There will be an AI revolution. And they'll become a new species. All it takes is one mad scientist and an influx of capital." Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us…
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Octavio is starting a crypto exchange that makes it easy for crypto users to give to charity. Will this actually help do good? And more importantly, is that cool? "We are trying to get every business, small and large, to donate a percentage of their profits to a verified non profit or charity." Learn more about Crypto GIE here. Have an idea you thi…
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X user @devonzuegel wants an app that helps you set up your single friends. Would that lead to more long-lasting relationships? And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from @devonzuegal on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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9 to 5 Faith host Paige C. Clark welcomes special guest Ryan Wiggins, an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing expert with a deep commitment to integrating his faith into the world of business. The episode explores the intersection of faith, work, and personal growth, offering valuable insights for listeners seeking to navigate their careers whil…
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In this episode of Nine to Five Faith, Paige Clark interviews Kemir Baker, the founder and CEO of J Intelligence Networks. Kemir shares how her faith has influenced her work as a nonprofit leader, and how she strives to create a workplace where people feel loved, dignified, and respected. She also talks about the importance of integrity in business…
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(155) @TheJackForge: UberEats for Homecooked Meals
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X user @TheJackForge thinks there should be an app where you can order homecooked meals. But can homecooked meals be delivered? And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from @TheJackForge on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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In this episode of Nine to Five Faith, Paige Clark interviews Gena Anderson, a family nurse practitioner and Christian author. Gena shares her journey of finding her faith in nursing, and how she uses her work to point others to Christ. She also talks about the importance of living out your faith in the workplace, and how God can use even the most …
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X user @yØbØbby wants chicken tenders that could get you drunk. How would that work. And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from @yØbØbby on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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In this episode of 9 to 5 Faith, Paige C. Clark interviews Katie Axelson, a digital content project manager and host of the Hopewell Travel podcast. Katie shares her journey of integrating her faith into her work, and how she finds ways to honor the Lord in her secular job. She also talks about the importance of being transparent about her faith, e…
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Lee wants a better way to find what you're looking for in the store. Would that actually make shopping easier? And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from Lee on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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Paige C. Clark and Mark David Pullen discuss Mark's life as a full-time building maintenance worker, father, husband, and aspiring author. Mark describes his job as being different every day, which he enjoys. He and his wife carpool to and from work, and they try to spend as much time as possible with their children in the evenings. They are new me…
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