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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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(156) @devonzuegel: Friend Matchmaking App

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2023/09/15

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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00:04:56

(155) @TheJackForge: UberEats for Homecooked Meals

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2023/09/01

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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00:04:48

(154) @yØbØbby: Twisted Tenders

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2023/08/25

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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00:04:56

(153) @lee_w18: Grocery GPS

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2023/08/18

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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00:04:50

(152) How Cool Are Music Festivals?

How Cool Is This? ·

2023/08/04

Lollapalooza, one of the original music festivals, is happening this weekend. Are music festivals still worth attending? And more importantly, are they cool? Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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00:04:52

(151) How Cool Is X?

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2023/07/28

An old platform has a new name. Will this rebrand result in the everything app that everyone uses? And more importantly, is that cool? Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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00:05:00

(150) ChatGPT: Podcasting, AI, and More

How Cool Is This? ·

2023/07/21

ChatGPT had some thoughts about our podcast. Do those thoughts even matter? And more importantly, is that cool? Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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(149) @dieworkwear: Matching Shirts and Pants Set

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2023/07/07

Derek thinks that men would dress better if they had coordinated shirts and pants. Would men actually wear this clothing line? And more importantly, is that cool? "I would capitalize on the hundreds of years of male renunciation in fashion by creating a clothing brand that numbered shirts and pants as sets so men know how to coordinate outfits." Check out more of Derek Guy's thoughts on Twitter @dieworkwear or at Put This On. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a

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(148) Bob LeMent: Dollar Scraps

How Cool Is This? ·

2023/06/30

Bob has a new way to make change that involves ripping up dollar bills. But would that work better than coins? And more importantly, is that cool? "So you'd just eliminate change and you just peel off a little bit of the dollar to be your change. You'd have a quarter section on each side. You'd have a dime section. You'd have a nickel section and you'd have penny sections that equal a dollar." Check out more ideas from Bob at staticradio.com. Have an idea you think

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00:04:56

(147) Bob LeMent: Can Tracker

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2023/04/21

Bob wants to attach something to every can that keeps track of where it ends up. Will that keep people from littering? And more importantly, is that cool? "Whenever you make the purchase, via your credit card or, via your phone or whatever it attaches you to that can. So then if you're a horrible person and drive down the road and throw it out the window, you can get a fined for littering." Check out more ideas from Bob at staticradio.com. Have an idea you think should be on the

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00:04:59

(146) Bob LeMent: Haunted Car Wash

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2023/04/14

Bob wants to open a car wash that scares you. But can severed heads and limbs clean your car? And more importantly, is that cool? "During Halloween time, they should make a haunted car wash where the brushes that scrub your car should be severed heads." Check out more ideas from Bob at staticradio.com. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. More @ howcoolisthis.show

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00:04:54

(145) Andrea Meharg: Cannabis Over Opioids

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2023/04/07

Andrea believes that cannabis use can help end the opioid epidemic. But can something natural be as effective as something made in a lab? And more importantly, is that cool? "Did you know that various constituents in the cannabis plant like CBD have been proven to be safe and efficacious in helping people reduce their use of opiates?" Learn more about Andrea's cannabis coaching here. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. More

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(144) Lashon Byrd: How to Terraform Mars

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2023/03/31

Lashon has a step by step plan to terraform Mars through completely natural means. But will that be enough to make it a habitable planet for humans? And more importantly, is that cool? "We have everything in check — oxygen, food, and water through a completely natural means not unnatural, like lasers." Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. More @ howcoolisthis.show

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(143) Tim Haft: Engaging An Aging Population

How Cool Is This? ·

2023/03/24

Tim thinks we should do a better job helping seniors better participate in society. But what's the best way to reach this still growing population? And more importantly, is that cool? "There are roughly 56 million people in the US that are 65 and older. 48 million are getting Social Security and untold millions are not really participating in our society in any meaningful way." Check out more ideas from Tim Haft on Instagram @two_tone_timmy. Have an idea you think should be on the

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00:04:49

(142) Hannah VanderPoel: The Storeys

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2023/03/17

Hannah thinks that brick and mortar businesses should be recognized for great window displays. Will that increase the amount of people that actually purchase items IRL? And more importantly, is that cool? "I was standing there sort of wishing that there was some way to let the rest of the world know, 'Hey, this nail place is doing a pretty good job at being an interesting store.'" Check out more cool stuff from Hannah @jelloteethstudio on Instagram. Have an idea you think should be on the show

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The 2023 Coolios Recap

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2023/03/03

If you missed the 2023 Coolios Live from Stand Up New York on Monday, 2/27, you missed it. But at least you get this recap. Thanks to everyone who showed up, presented, and performed: Skinny Dippers Hannah VannderPoel Alex Tragellis Can Can Lee Uehara Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. More @ howcoolisthis.show

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00:01:24

The 2023 Coolios Trailer

How Cool Is This? ·

2023/02/03

The Coolios is an annual awards show celebrating the coolest (and least cool) ideas and stories of the year. This year, they're happening live at Stand Up NY on Monday, February 27 starting at 8:00 pm EST. In addition to awards, the show will include standup comedy, live music & free pizza. Vote for the Listener's Choice Coolest Idea of 2022 here. Get tickets for the show here. Music: Enhanced Vision

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(141) Elon's Reply Guys

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2022/12/23

To wrap up 2022, we packed multiple ideas into one episode. Although they cover many different topics, they all have one thing in common: they were posted in Elon Musk's Twitter replies. Check out @danozzi's Twitter thread to see more Elon Reply Guy ideas. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. More @ howcoolisthis.show

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(140) Leslie Chen: Teassert

How Cool Is This? ·

2022/12/09

Leslie is a high-performance weight loss coach who helps high-achieving women all over the world get a head-turning body while ending food obsession and negativities. She suggests sipping tea between bites of sweets can reduce sugar cravings. Does that really work? And more importantly, is that cool? "It works extremely well in helping you stop sugar cravings on site. It's because the bitter taste in tea is scientifically proven to rewire your brain's response towards the sugar." To learn her work,

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(139) Taly Matiteyahu: Blink Date

How Cool Is This? ·

2022/11/18

Taly created a new dating app that doesn’t require the perfect profile to find a match. Is having a conversation without seeing someone the best way to find a match? And more importantly, is that cool? “One of the ways that we're different from other apps is that we don't show profiles or photos before people talk to one another. I know that sounds really crazy, but psychology actually shows that as we get to know each other, we become more or less attracted to people.” Download Blink Date on any

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