How Cool Is This?

Ryan thinks we should melt down statues of problematic historical figures and turn those raw materials into products you can buy. Is that the “win-win-win” that will satisfy all sides of the statue debate? And more importantly, is that cool? “We should melt the statues rather than have them take up space and make everyone angry and use the space for something else.” Have a cool idea you think shou...

Heather started a voice only dating service to help lonely people connect during the pandemic. Can trading only voicemails lead to a love connection? And more importantly, is that cool? “I was just so amazed by the power of voice and the acceleration of intimacy that happened through my experiment.” Listen to Heather’s podcast chronicling the experience, It’s Nice To Hear You , wherever you listen...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. This 5 minute recap of the June 24 season finale covers: Chaos at ‘Redneck Rave’ Fake Tuna at Subway BDSM Positive City Council Candidates and more We’re taking a short break from TWIC, but we’ll be back later this summer with more. Stay up to date with the show at howcoolisthis.show . Music: "Le Hustle", Unkn...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. This 5 minute recap of the June 17 show covers: Man Swallowed By Whale Juneteenth MacKenzie Scott Donates Billions and more Join the season finale of This Week in Cool live in Roomkey on Thursday, June 24, at 8:00 pm EST at howcoolisthis.show/watch Music: "Le Hustle", Unknown Artist courtesy of Free Music Arch...

Dani, winner of a 2020 Coolio, returns to the show with a response to episode 48, Illegal Comedy. “I’m not an anti-masker, but in my specific case, I believed you could produce shows in a safe way, which I believe we did.” While comedy venues in New York have reopened, Dani says a few pandemic innovations like Standup NY in the Park will remain. Catch a show at standupny.com . This episode was rec...

Ian returns to the show to talk about episode 52, Cardens. “We should look to expand this idea to more than just cars and trucks, and maybe think about… if you have a basket on your bike or scooter.” This rebuttal, which also touches on Episode 79, Pauley’s Pockets, was recorded live in Roomkey on April 27, 2021. Get your own custom pocket tee from Pauley’s Pockets at pauleyspockets.com . Visit ho...

Kyle, winner of a 2020 Coolio, returns to the show to talk about episode 56, Hire-A-Karen. “I’m trying to gauge interest, not necessarily for people to use the service, but are there people who self-identify as Karens that would be willing to be a part of this service plan?” This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on April 27, 2021. Visit howcoolisthis.show/watch to catch the next Roomkey show.

Kay returns to the show with more information about episode 80, Kids Should Get To Learn Latin. “The people who love classics… they’re not marketers. They’re not thinking like marketers. They’re thinking ‘because this has so much value, there is no need to market it to anyone.” Kay has a Master’s in Latin from the University of Illinois and has developed a free resource for getting started with th...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey Thursdays at 8:00 pm EDT. This 5 minute recap of the June 3 show covers: Meat Plant Hacked London Sky Pool Donald Trump Shuts Down Blog and more Guest appearances by Judy Reitz & Dana Ferruzzi. Learn more about This Week in Cool and Roomkey at howcoolisthis.s...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey Thursdays at 8:00 pm EDT. Nick was out this week but guest host and cool NYC comedian Molly Barrett joined in his place. This 5 minute recap of the May 27 show covers: CDC tells people not to kiss chickens Tinder adds new feature 'Unathletic' alligator escapes zo...

Gary thinks prepping seems harder and more expensive than it needs to be. Will his advice help more people be ready for an emergency situation? And more importantly, is that cool? “If you make it a habit, it can pay off in the long run.” Connect with Gary at http://www.gary-phipps.com/ Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

Amy is a tech entrepreneur who built a social and mindfulness app inspired by Post-It Notes. Can Daily Haloha inspire empathy and connect the globe? And more importantly, is that cool? “We ask a single thought-provoking question to the world every day. Everyone reflects on the question, answers it, gives it a mood color, and then sends it off into the world to be delivered randomly and anonymously...

Fiona developed a resource for children of separated parents. Will her new co-parenting journal and planner help keep things cool in potentially uncool situations? And more importantly, is that cool? “It's a physical book that combines the benefits of a planner and journal that always stays with the child as they go back and forth between houses.” See what Home Sweet Homes looks like and get more...

Charlie and Sam think LinkedIn can be improved. Can their new website ShlinkedIn.com provide a better networking experience? And more importantly, is that cool? “ShlinkedIn is a special place where you become an alter ego. You can become a Titan of Industry or a Thought Leader or a Disruptor.” Visit shlinkedin.com to start disrupting. Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a vo...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey Thursdays at 8:00 pm EDT. This 5 minute recap of the May 13 show covers: Jeff Bezos has a new yacht so big it needs a support yacht (ft. Kristian Mundahl) Million dollar lottery for people with COVID vaccinations Woman sneaks into high school for Instagram follow...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey Thursdays at 8:00 pm EDT. This 5 minute recap of the April 29 show covers: St. Vincent’s press kerfuffle The CDC’s new masking policy Animals that are too big and more Learn more at howcoolisthis.show/watch Music: "Le Hustle", Unknown Artist courtesy of Free Musi...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST. This 5 minute recap of the April 22 show debates the coolness of: The Mars Rover Sneaking into the IHOP mansion to throw a wedding Jeopardy and more Learn more at howcoolisthis.show/watch Music: "Le Hustle", Unknown Artist courtesy...

Our first three time guest, Kristian returns to the show with a response to episode 2, Brian Should Only Have One Podcast. “I think that if Brian's allowed to have another podcast, what's to stop him from podcasting, with a dog or a cat. It's a slippery slope, that's all I'm worried about.” This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on March 30, 2021. Attend the next How Cool Is This? Rebuttals in...

Sami returns to the show with a response to episode 3, The West Wing But With Vince Vaughn. “I think I would make a great candidate to play president in the show. And I know what you're thinking, Nick – ‘Oh, you know, you don't have any experience’, but I think that's what would make me so great.” This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on March 30, 2021. Attend the next How Cool Is This? Rebutt...

Ryan returns to the show with a response to episode 11, DMX On Broadway. “The pandemic has made a Broadway theater a little tough, but I'm holding out hope that, with vaccines out there now, maybe some possibilities will come to fruition this year.” This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on March 30, 2021. Attend the next How Cool Is This? Rebuttals in Roomkey on April 27 at 8PM EST. Learn more...

Eran returns to the show with a response to episode 77, Song Saga Game. “In our play testing groups in Australia, the first question everyone asks is ‘how do you play?’. But when we play tested it in America, the first question everyone asked us was ‘how do I win?’.” Enter to win a free copy of Song Saga at songsaga.com/podcast-contest . This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on March 30, 2021,...

Golda returns to the show with a response to episode 77: What’s Cookin’ App. “You put an offer to chat with people. They'll just schedule it with you and then you can have a 30 minute chat with somebody anywhere in the world.” Learn more about What's Cookin' and download the app at whatscookin.us . This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on March 30, 2021. Attend the next How Cool Is This? Rebut...

Rebecca returns to the show with a response to episode 85: Unity Is Strength Israeli/Palestinian Peace Forum. “When we said let's give peace a chance on this site, we are slowly allaying people's skepticism.” Check out the Unity Is Strength forum on Quora , Discord and Pateron . This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on March 30, 2021. Attend the next How Cool Is This? Rebuttals in Roomkey on A...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST. This 5 minute recap of the April 8 show debates the coolness of: Vladimir Putin Named Russias’ Hottest Man The Ketchup Package Shortage (featuring guest speaker Hannah VanderPoel) A New Particle Upending Laws of Physics and more RSV...

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST. This 5 minute recap of the April 1 show debates the coolness of: An Australian school banning mullets Chet Hanks’ “White Boy Summer” (featuring guest speaker Dana Ferruzzi) Lil Nas X’s new Satan Shoes and more RSVP here to join and...