How Cool Is This?

Evan had an epiphany about money in the shower. His breakthrough might change how society’s approach to finances, but is it cool? “We say we make more than we actually do: salary before taxes. And we say things cost less than they actually do: sticker prices before taxes.” Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-991. More @ howcoolisthis.show

While at the park soliciting strangers for ideas, we met Debbie Ciraolo who advocated that peace and harmony are both very cool. Is she right? “It's not cool to have war, but it's real cool to have peace.” Have a cool idea? Go to the park and tell people there. Or leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-991 to submit it to the show.. More @ howcoolisthis.show

Jesse wants to introduce a new dessert to the world that he hopes will get people to explore different options. It sounds delicious, but is it cool? “It’s like a moulded chocolate, and people put ganache fillings in it. I’m going to steep gulab jamuns… and then I’m going to use that cream, strained out, to make the ganache.” Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at...

Kunal and his team have created what could be the physical therapist of the future. This innovation will surely help mankind progress, but more importantly, is it cool? “If you have back pain or neck pain and you want to continue to exercise, our app will give you an assessment. You do an overhead squat, for example, and we'll basically look at your movement pattern and help you reduce your pain l...

Keyshawn provided some constructive criticism to the hosts of How Cool Is This? “Y’all gotta make an Instagram so people can know who y’all are.” Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or send your pitch through sayhi.chat/cool More @ howcoolisthis.show

Bernie approached How Cool Is This? with an idea that he said was not just cool, but cool for this podcast in particular. “telbee is a voice messaging platform. Podcasters use it to collect messages from listeners, guests, and other people.” Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or test out telbee by sending a message at sayhi.chat/cool

Suswati Basu is a multilingual disabled intelligence expert, journalist, mental health books show podcast host of How To Be..., and award-winning activist. “I believe reading is very important because it develops our thoughts and gives us endless knowledge and lessons while keeping our minds active.” Listen to Suswati’s How To Be... Podcast on Spotify, and find out more on the How To Be... Website...

With 50-70% of the workforce looking at remote or hybrid work setups in the next ten years, James has built a digital connection platform that allows for online team building games and fun virtual conference sessions. “I was sitting around on my 50th hour on a Zoom or Teams, or Google Meet call. And I just realized as much as I liked or loved the people I was talking to, I needed something beyond...

Ginger is a cosmetic chemist who developed a new lip balm inspired by an interaction with Shark Tank’s Daymond John. “I developed the best vegan lip balm, especially for speakers, people who talk a lot.” Get FanLoveBeauty lip balm here , and follow Ginger on Instagram here . Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or send your pitch through sayhi.ch...

In 2021, How Cool Is This? released 54 new episodes highlighting 32 different ideas, 10 rebuttals, and 12 weeks of cool. The Coolios is an awards show celebrating the coolest (and least cool) parts of the year, including: The Coolest Idea That Already Exists The Coolest Rebuttal Shrödinger’s Cool: The Idea That Simultaneously Cool And Uncool The Coolest Week of This Week in Cool The Least Cool Ide...

In 2021, How Cool Is This? released 54 new episodes highlighting 32 different ideas, 10 rebuttals, and 12 weeks of cool. The Coolios is an awards show celebrating the coolest (and least cool) parts of the year. Live on Twitch @ 8:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 3, Brian & Nick will award Coolios to The Coolest Idea That Already Exists The Coolest Rebuttal Shrödinger’s Cool: The Idea That Simul...

Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure believe that it’s cool to start from the assumption that others are trying their best. “A lot of conflict often arises out of people assuming mal-intent and assuming that other people are trying to cause harm, and often that's not the case.” University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They disc...

Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure think there should be a website or service that allows consumers to subscribe to a collection of ethically-created pornography. “Ethical pornography is a type of pornography in which you can assure that everyone's over the age of 18, people are being paid fair wages, and that people there are consenting and doing it for their pleasure....

Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure think it’s important for couples to have regular 30 minute check-ins to talk about their relationship. “This is actually an assignment that I give a lot of couples that I see that are having struggles with communication, but I honestly think it's good for any couple.” University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, a...

Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure noticed that the anonymity of driving often leads to a lapse in communication between drivers. “If you had a ‘My Bad’ or ‘I'm Sorry’ button in your car that lit up on the back, people wouldn't hate so many people when they were driving.” University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They discusse...

Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure believe education about sex and relationships should be taught from a young age. “I think that this stuff should be just as important as math and science, and I think it would help us all in our friendships and our romantic relationships or sexual relationships.” University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and be...

Austin wants to open a restaurant where the soundtrack is complete silence. Do people really want to eat while alone with their thoughts? And more importantly, is that cool? “The rules are: there is no talking, there is no music, you cannot dine other people and cell phone use is strongly prohibited.” Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcool...

Genny turned her passion for pottery into a business when she lost her job. Are mean mugs still nice to drink out of? And more importantly, is that cool? “I started doing it as a way to meet people and gain a new hobby. Once the pandemic hit, I kind of just looked at everything that I could profit off of in my life when I lost my job.” Check out Genny’s ceramics on Instagram @meanmuggin_ceramics ....

David helped create more sustainable socks made from recyclable materials. Can what you put on your feet help make the world a better place? And more importantly, is that cool? “Everything we do is rooted in how it's gonna impact the environment. On top of that, the socks obviously are unbelievable.” Get your own pair of Swaggr Socks here . Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave u...

Erica started a club where people can meet to discuss cryptocurrency over curry. Is a delicious meal a good way to build community? And more importantly, is that cool? “We have lots of food and drinks involved for it to be easier for everybody to get to know each other, feel comfortable talking, have a lot of fun and build relationships.” Join a Crypto Curry Club event here , and check out Erica's...

Steve created an app that helps you discover live streams from around the world. Can live streams help you discover something new from the comfort of your couch? And more importantly, is that cool? “We're creating a really cool, unique live stream and social discovery feature on our app that we think is pretty amazing.” Check out Neuwly here . Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leav...

An entrepreneur for more than 15 years, Matt has recently begun experiencing issues with the responsiveness of suppliers in China. Can a new strategy that Matt stumbled upon increase the efficiency of your supply chain? And more importantly, is that cool? “It's really hard to get these suppliers and manufacturers to take you seriously.” Get more tips from Matt and listen to his own podcast at rogu...

Allison's facilitates an educational game designed to combat the climate crisis. Will their innovative approach lead to a cooler globe? And more importantly, is that cool? “Imagine if you could take a complex scientific report that defines the problem of climate change and turn it into a game that makes the science easy to understand.” Learn more about the game, developed by Cedric Ringenbach, at...

Trenton loves the taste and smell of coffee but has to think twice before drinking caffeine. Can the coffee he makes from date sees provide a healthier alternative? And more importantly, is that cool? “I actually had a heart attack when I was 20 years old, and caffeine gives me chest pain.” Learn more about KORMA Date Coffee at kormacafe.com .  Have a cool idea you think should be on the show...

Brian and Nick have spent the better part of the last two years sourcing unique ideas and judging them on how cool they are. Have they figured out what it means to be cool, and more importantly, is that cool? “For episode 100 we are getting a taste of our own medicine. We invited our girlfriends, who have been with us for all these episodes, to answer an extremely important question…how cool is Ho...