How Cool Is This?

How Cool Is This?

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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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How Cool Is This?

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Society

Podcast website

howcoolisthis.show

Latest episode

Mar 31, 2025

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Episodes

(25) Victor Siu: Modular Home Development 13.03.2020

Victor is a real estate developer who's taking a new approach to homebuilding.  "Every home that you buy is so expensive, and it makes it very difficult for people to afford their own homes." If you've thought of a new product, movie concept, a way people should act, or something completely off the wall, submit your idea to How Cool Is This? at howcoolisthis.show . 

(24) Mary Ryder: Everyone Needs Something To Live For 06.03.2020

Mary cuts through the BS and shares a thought about making your purpose in life.  "Everybody has to have something that they focus on and feel feed by." Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show.

(23) David Niles: Street Light Food Lamps 06.03.2020

David thinks we aren't making the most of energy expenditures.  "The streetlights that are used to illuminate the streets at night can be used as a light source for growing things and potentially feeding wildlife." Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show.

(22) Demi Theoharis: Bib Plate 28.02.2020

Demi has an idea inspired by her granddaughter.  "The bib holds the food... so it doesn't go all the way down." Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(21) Jim Friedlich: Funding Local News 28.02.2020

Jim believes that better support for news and journalism can save our democracy.  "Newspapers all over the country are closing down and suffering from poor economics." Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(20) Jacqueline Goode: But What Do I Know? Podcast 28.12.2019

Jacqueline wants to start a podcast that crowdsources good dating advice.  “When it comes to dating, we crowdsource our friend’s advice. And I have not found this most effective.” Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(19) Kevin Lipscomb: Ashton Kutcher Makes Amends To The People He's Punk'd 28.12.2019

Kevin wants Ashton Kutcher to make amends for the pranks he made on TV.  "Perhaps the most dangerous show that's ever been made is MTV's Punk'd."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(18) Drew Combs: Burrito De Dinero 28.12.2019

Drew wants to open a drive-thru burrito restaurant in an old bank.  "You can pull up, order your burrito and they will shoot it through the tubing straight to your car."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(17) Logan Hepburn: Margarita Straws Made of Salt 02.12.2019

Logan thinks margaritas can be improved. "A margarita straw made of salt."

(16) Kristian Mundahl: BMX on Broadway 02.12.2019

Kristian saw a previous episode title which sparked a brand new idea. “It is long overdue that extreme sports showed their thrills and prowess on the Great White Way.”

(15) Ryan Pike: Fridgitas 02.12.2019

Ryan wants to run advertising on your refrigerator. “It can use a camera that looks into your fridge and can see what you’re missing or running low on and then serve you ads for those products.”

(14) Simon Shea: Flights on Flights 02.12.2019

Simon thinks the beverage options available when flying can be improved. “What if there were a way to bring craft beers onto flights?”

(13) Caitlin Sweica: Graduation Showers 29.10.2019

Caitlin wants to replace wedding showers with a celebration of graduation.  "Most of the things you put on your registry end up being things you don't need."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(12) Blake Greenwood: Doggy Day Spa 29.10.2019

Blake wants to pamper pets – with a twist.  "Sit back, crack a beer and watch the money pile up."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(11) Ryan Manganelli: DMX On Broadway 29.10.2019

Ryan wants to stage a musical chronicling the life and music of DMX.  "Some people might say 'Why give a man with such controversial takes and conduct a platform?' I say, let's air it out."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(10) Dana Ferruzzi: Hire Me 29.10.2019

Dana's looking for a new job. She made the logo for this show, but you can check out her other work at danaferruzzi.com .  "I'm not very complacent. I'm not looking to come in and just get a paycheck. I'm looking to really make an impact."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(9) Alex: Be The First Domain Squatter 19.09.2019

Alex wants to buy unused domains and sell them to people who want to build a business on that domain and then sell that domain to someone else.  "Think of me as the first person to pass the proverbial bag." Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(8) Cailey Pawluk: BYOC Coffee Shop 19.09.2019

Cailey wants to open a coffee shop where you can bring your own cup.  "A coffee shop with a bring your own cup situation."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(7) Joselyn Howell: Put One Of Each Flavor Twix In The Same Package 19.09.2019

Joselyn wants one peanut butter and one caramel Twix in the same package.  "I can't believe Twix hasn't done this yet. Kinda makes me angry."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(6) Liz Glander: An App That Rates Bars In Real Time 19.09.2019

Liz wants to launch an app that gives you bar details before you decide to go.  "It would rate on liveliness, ratio of guys to girls, are there a shit ton of interns..." Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(5) Pennifer Lanniston: How Awesome Is This? Podcast 22.08.2019

Pennifer wants to start a short-form podcast that's a platform for "awesome" ideas.  "There are studies on the internet that say associating the word "awesome" with the word "idea" is almost totally proven to make it successful."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(4) Hannah VanderPoel: EnterToinment Paper 22.08.2019

Hannah wants to make content filled toilet paper that keeps you entertained in the bathroom.  "Rest assured that when you are resting on the toilet, you will never find your mind idly wandering again."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(3) Sami Holder: The West Wing But With Vince Vaughn 22.08.2019

Sami wants to remake The West Wing but with Vince Vaughn playing the president.  "The West Wing is almost timeless, except for one thing – the cast."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show. howcoolisthis.show

(2) Kristian Mundahl: Brian Should Only Have One Podcast 22.08.2019

Kristian thinks that Brian should only host one podcast.  "Anything else, frankly, is immoral in my eyes. And in God's eyes."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show.  howcoolisthis.show

(1) Nick Holder & Brian Reitz: This Podcast 18.07.2019

Nick and Brian want to start a short-form podcast that's a platform for your ideas.  "We need your ideas or otherwise we'll be forced to continue sharing our ideas."  Do you have an idea? Any idea? Literally anything? Email your idea to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com to get it on the show.  howcoolisthis.show

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