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How Cool Is This?

How Cool Is This?

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

society & culture

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(70) Michael Sinatra: Feed The Polls

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2020/10/30

Michael’s the VP of Communications at The Infatuation. They’ve teamed up with The Migrant Kitchen to provide free food to people at polling places. Will this remove a barrier to voting and allow more people to exercise their sovereignty? And more importantly, is that cool? “The goal is to dole out 50,000 meals on election day. And the math for us is pretty simple. The more money we're able to raise, the more meals we'll be able to serve.” Learn more about Feed The Polls and donate at

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(69) Sean Morgan: QAnonFAQ.com

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2020/10/29

Sean believes a mysterious informant hasn’t been given enough credit. Does QAnon know what’s going to happen before it happens? Or is it a totally baseless conspiracy theory? More importantly, is any of this cool? “Which keyword has been attacked by mainstream media, more than any other? It's QAnon. Would the mainstream media, really expend so much effort to discredit QAnon if it was a merely a self-evident conspiracy theory?” We’re running daily episodes featuring your ideas about voting, democracy

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(68) April Smith: The Candidate Caution Letter

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2020/10/28

April created a form letter you can mail to your representatives to make sure they’re elected in free elections. But will notoriously untrustworthy people follow the rules? And more importantly, is that cool? “My idea is to enlist the help of those who may be most motivated and best suited to advocate for an accurate count – the candidates themselves.” Fill out April’s Candidate Caution Letter here and follow her on Twitter. We’re running daily episodes featuring your ideas about voting, democracy

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(67) Alex Kack: Tax Credits For Voting

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2020/10/27

Alex thinks Americans need a stronger incentive vote. Would cutting taxes for those who exercise their inalienable rights get more bodies to the polls? And more importantly, is that cool? “One of the most common things that I always hear in my work life and in my professional life, from people who don't vote regularly is why should I bother? How does this actually benefit me?” Follow Alex on Twitter. We’re running daily episodes featuring your ideas about voting, democracy and politics until the

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00:04:55

(66) Brian Reitz: Daily Episodes Until The Election's...

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2020/10/26

Inspired by Nick's joke suggestion on a recent episode, Brian recorded his own idea and talked to himself to evaluate just how cool it is. Brian's idea is that "How Cool Is This?" should air daily episodes until the 2020 General Election in the United States is resolved. "It is very possible that we will know [who wins] Tuesday, but if we don't, Nick and I are prepared to do daily episodes until we do know... which hopefully is not next year, but if it is, then we will keep going." Anyone can submit

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(65) Brandon Foster: The Exit Interview

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2020/10/12

Brandon thinks that whistleblowers need more protection, both legally and financially. What is there was a way for them to share their stories and have a financial safety net? And more importantly, is that cool? “What if there was just a website where somebody leaving a company who wants to speak out about a workplace environment, problem that, you know, they otherwise couldn't afford to do.” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at

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00:04:54

(64) Brian Carpenter: How To Escape An Insane Asylum

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2020/10/12

Brian wrote a book about his time in an insane asylum in southern California. Is this necessary preventative reading no matter your current mental faculties? And more importantly, is it cool? “I thought the title was funny. But it’s really about me being in Santa Barbara County and the doctors giving me meds that made me go insane.” Check out Brian’s book, podcast and more atwww.Immortalself.org. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at

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00:04:59

(63) Hanifah Sinon: Talk To Yourself

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2020/10/12

Hanifah thinks that having a conversation with yourself is important for mental health. Does that idea make for a good podcast? And more importantly, is that cool? “I was responding to my own thoughts and the way I was talking to myself as this big sister, always repeating those same steps. And I realized how crucial that had been for every success I had until that point.” Check out the Self Chat podcast athttps://sinonhanifah.wixsite.com/sinonmagazine/podcast. To get your idea featured on the next

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(62) Dustin Miller: The Polymath Polycast

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2020/10/12

Dustin believes that people can be more than a jack of all trades – they can be a master of them. Those are the types of people he likes to have on his show. Is that cool? “I'd always been multidisciplinary myself. I wanted to help others, who I knew were like me who are out there come together.” Listen to Dustin’s Polymath Polycast athttps://pod.co/polycast. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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(61) Priya Amin: Flexable, Virtual Child Care for...

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2020/10/12

Priya provides childcare to working parents. But after the pandemic hit, she transitioned to providing a new kind of care at home. Is that cool? “At the end of the day, what we're doing is helping parents to get time back because they're struggling and juggling so much right now between having to be a worker, a parent, a cook, a, Uber driver, all of it. And we're trying to take at least the one piece of childcare off of their shoulders.” Hear more from Priyaon CBS, YouTube,and her company's site

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(60) Laura Kagawa: Paw It Forward

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2020/09/11

Laura started a new business after she adopted a rescue dog and realized she needed someone to look after him when she was busy. “Paw It Forward creates communities and matches local pet owners to exchange petsitting on a pay-it-forward model.” Learn more at www.pawitforwardpets.com. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail.

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(59) Brenden Kumarasamy: MasterTalk YouTube Channel

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2020/09/11

Brenden launched a YouTube channel to help the world master the art of communication and public speaking. “Through these YouTube videos I’ve created over the years, I was able to democratize the information and hopefully create resources that anyone in the world can use to share their ideas with the world.” Get some of Brenden’s free public speaking advice by visiting MasterTalk’s Youtube Channel. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and

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(58) Ginger Johnson: How To Actually Connect With People

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2020/09/11

Ginger is a Human Connect Expert who has a few ideas to bring people closer together beyond the faux-connected feeling spawned from digital technologies. “That feeling, that emotion, of being connected with another person is so powerful, and it’s what we’re craving right now more than ever.” You can get in touch with Ginger at GingerJohnson.com. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail.

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(57) Arn Terry: Make Mistakes Or You’re Boring

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2020/09/11

Arn thinks people aren’t reaching their potential because they’re afraid of making mistakes. “It’s none of your business what people think about you.” Learn more about Arn’s perspective on life by visiting Freetownmindset.com. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail.

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(56) Kyle Clement: Hire-A-Karen

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2020/09/11

While the rest of the world criticized and maligned a specific group of women, Kyle and his brother-in-law saw a growth opportunity. “It’s basically a service where you hire a Karen to handle a dispute or some sort of confrontation on your behalf.” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail.

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(55) Adam Mendler: Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast

How Cool Is This? ·

2020/08/13

Adam has a podcast that can help you take your life to the next level. Can getting just thirty minutes of mentorship from pro athletes, tech founders and other great leaders really have an impact. And more importantly, is that cool? “Anyone and everyone can benefit from mentorship.” Listen to Thirty Minute Mentors at thirtyminutementors.com. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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(54) Beth Miller: Get The Monkey Off Your Back

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2020/08/13

Beth has a suggestion for finally getting the monkey off your back at work: focus on solving your own problems first. Is that cool? “If you keep solving other people’s problems, they’re never going to be able to solve their own.” Learn more from Beth at executive-velocity.com or find her on Twitter. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at 848-863-9917.

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(53) Abraham Lieberman: WeWork For Influencers

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2020/08/13

Abraham wants to open up a coworking space for influencers on the rise. But he wants it to be a little more professional than the TikTok mansions springing up around L.A. Is that cool? “Everything you need to be an influencer in one place.” Get in touch with Abraham at www.clickstalent.com. To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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(52) Ian Pauley: Cardens

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2020/08/13

Ian wants to turn unused car trunk space into gardens. Could planting a few trees in trunks help save the earth from the impending climate crisis? And more importantly, is that cool? “I have done quite a few calculations and I can tell you that this would completely offset carbon emissions and help us save the planet.” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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(51) Lauren & Andrea: Individualized Education For...

How Cool Is This? ·

2020/08/13

Lauren and Andrea think everyone will get a better education if we focus on making it more individualized. But as Covid-19 throws the future of education into question, how will that work? And more importantly, is that cool? “How do we make education more individualized when we have only 1 teacher for 30 kids?” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, leave a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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