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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

All Episodes

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(195) @brosaleigh: Morning Gigs

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2024/10/11

X user @brosaleigh thinks that more entertainment should happen in the morning. But is the morning the best time to be entertained? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @brosaleigh on X. Hear your idea on one of the last 5 episodes of How Cool Is This by leaving us a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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00:04:59

(194) @Jvanitypress: Roomba For Flossing

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/09/27

X user @Jvanitypress wants a robot to floss for him. But will this actually get dentists to stop complaining about our poor mental hygiene? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @JVanitypress on X. Want to be on one of the last 6 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

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00:04:57

(193) @andykreed: Weddings Should Have A Worst Man

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/09/20

Andy thinks weddings should have the opposite of a best man. But is that the best time to celebrate a bad guy? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Andy on X. Want your idea on one of the last 6 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at 848-863-9917. ⁠⁠howcoolisthis.show⁠⁠

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00:03:10

(192) @carterhambley - DIY emergency room

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/09/13

X user @carterhambly suggests that ER patients should have the opportunity to operate on themselves. Would this DIY emergency room be safe? And more importantly, is it cool? ⁠Get more for @carterhambley on X⁠. Want your idea on one of the last 7 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at 848-863-9917. ⁠howcoolisthis.show⁠

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00:04:54

(191) @aidankeeping: Blanket That Keeps You Cold

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/08/30

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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00:04:44

(190) @chi_urbanist: Chicago-style Hamburger

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/08/16

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. ⁠⁠howcoolisthis.show⁠⁠

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00:04:55

(189): @_hood_mona_lisa: Olympic Chili Cook-off

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/08/09

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 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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00:04:55

(188) @kinoyahh: Zero Day Work Week

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/08/02

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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00:05:00

(187) @keshbaby_34: Adults Only Airline

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/07/26

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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00:05:00

(186) @imaniems_: Municipal Budget Swap

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/07/05

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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00:05:00

(185) @RhythmdaddyJ: Long Term Temporary Tattoos

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/06/21

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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00:04:53

(184) @SirSethamusII: Machine That Works You Out

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/06/14

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...

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/06/07

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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00:04:59

(182) NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/05/22

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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00:04:59

(181) @just_fish_uwu_: Sleeping Fully Naked

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/05/17

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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00:04:42

(180) @thewontonshawn: Phone Breathalyzer

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/05/10

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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00:04:59

(179) Domino's Pizza: You Tip, We Tip

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/05/03

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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(178) AngryGF AI Argument Chatbot

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/04/26

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 voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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00:04:59

(177) @xsanti__: Mexican Buffet

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/04/19

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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00:04:59

(176) @peer_rich: Outbound Pizza Sales

How Cool Is This? ·

2024/04/12

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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