The Gear Patrol Podcast

Why Is Snoopy the Cartoon King of Watches? Know Your Stuff: Episode 2 Nov 15, 2024

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.

In this episode, our editors sat down to discuss the key milestones over the past century that helped vault Snoopy the Beagle into the most beloved animated character in watchmaking. To understand the trend, they talk through the surprising history of character watches in general before digging into how the beloved cartoon beagle Snoopy became intertwined with NASA's space program, which in turn spawned some of the most sought-after watches in recent years.

Guest(s):

Steve Mazzuchi, Managing Editor
Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/snoopy-watches/

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub and our about us page.

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Why Does America’s Favorite Craft Beer Style Refuse to Sit Still? Know Your Stuff: Episode 1 Nov 08, 2024

This is Know Your Stuff, a Gear Patrol podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.

In today's episode, associate editor Tucker Bowe asks executive editor and beer expert Jack Seemer to discuss a significant trend in the beer world. Along the way, they touch on the differences between East Coast and West Coast IPAs, explore the rise of hazy IPAs and discuss where the trend could be headed next.

Guest(s):

Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing Editor
Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub and our about us page.

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Introducing Season 1 of Know Your Stuff: A Gear Patrol Podcast Oct 24, 2024

What’s the deal with super shoes? Are CDs officially back? And why is Snoopy, everyone’s favorite cartoon beagle, always showing up on watches?
Come find out on Know Your Stuff, a new podcast miniseries from our team of product experts.

Over the course of eight episodes, our crew will unbox a wide range of trends changing the face of consumer culture through a series of informative, and deeply nerdy, conversations.

We hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing about ways to improve or new topics to cover. As always, thanks for supporting our work.

Filson Just Brought Back One of the Best Travel Bags Ever Built Aug 27, 2024

Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms at Gear Patrol reads Executive Editor Jack Seemer's coverage on the return of Filson's iconic Duffle Backpack Hybrid.

Every Wine Bottle Has This Feature But No One Knows the Real Reason Why Jul 24, 2024

Caitlyn Shaw, Gear Patrol's Director of Growth Strategy reads former Gear Patrol Associate Staff Writer Tyler Chin's piece exploring backstory behind the feature at the bottom of every wine bottle.

This Inflatable Camping Shelter Is Less Tent, More Tiny House Jul 12, 2024

Associate Editor Johnny Brayson tells us what we need to know about the four-season capsule which assembles in under five minutes, can sleep four, and fits into a backpack.

This Easy Tip Will Help You Save Big on Your Next Sonos Speaker Jul 12, 2024

Listen in as Tech Staff Writer Tucker Bowe shares how you can probably save big on your next Sonos purchase — including the Ace headphones.

Hoka’s New Hiking Shoe Has a Feature Never Seen on Trails Before Jul 05, 2024

Executive Editor Jack Seemer tells us about the new Hoka Anacapa 2 Freedom and its innovative features like the heel counter, rendering the shoe similar to a slip-on that goes on and off in seconds.

The Debate Is Over: Omega Makes the Best Everyday Watch Jul 05, 2024

Watch out, Rolex, the Aqua Terra is now more versatile than ever.

Introducing the OCTA, the Most Hardcore Land Rover Defender Ever – Live Photos Jul 03, 2024

Gear Patrol Founder Eric Yang was on site for the LA reveal of the Octa, Land Rover's fastest, most powerful Defender ever. But if you ask its creator, Jamal Hameedi, the impressive off-roader portends so much more.

Why Modern Hi-Fi Is Leaving This Classic Component Behind Jun 21, 2024

Associate Tech Editor Tucker Bowe tells us about why the power amplifier is an endangered hi-fi component.

Panerai’s New Dive Watch Blew My Mind. There’s Literally Nothing Else Like It Jun 21, 2024

Associate Editor Johnny Brayson tells us all about Panerai's newest dive watch.

Apple iOS 18 Major Messaging Updates Jun 14, 2024

Tech Editor Tucker Bowe shares what you need to know about all the major updates for messaging in iOS 18.

Is It About to Get Easier to Buy Your Dream Rolex? Jun 14, 2024

Associate Editor Johnny Brayson gives us the Crown's update on its big expansion plans.

The World's Best Portable Coffee Maker Just Got Even More Travel-Friendly Jun 07, 2024

Executive Editor Jack Seemer shares why if coffee lovers don't already own an AeroPress for brewing coffee on the road, the company's latest release may finally sway them.

Bellroy made an already-great travel bag even better with the Venture Travel Pack. Jun 07, 2024

Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares the details behind Bellroy’s new travel backpack with an ingenious feature perfect for airports.

The Sonos Ace Rock. But Not For The Reasons You’d Assume Jun 07, 2024

Tech Editor Tucker Bowe spent over a week testing the Sonos Ace headphones. They’re excellent but also full of surprises he didn’t expect.

Seiko Resurrects Its Forgotten Royal Oak Alternative from the 1970s Jun 07, 2024

Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares his thoughts on the Locomotive which was designed by the legendary Gérald Genta himself.

You Can Now Buy Exact Reproductions of Levi's Oldest Blue Jeans the 9Rivet May 24, 2024

Executive Editor Jack Seemer shares the inside track on Levi's 9Rivet Jeans.

Jim Beam Will Soon Release Its Oldest Whiskey Ever Bottled May 24, 2024

Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares the details behind Jim Beam's oldest whiskey ever bottled.

Big Green Egg’s Highly Collectible Outdoor Fireplace Is Back May 20, 2024

Executive Editor Jack Seemer reads his article "Big Green Egg’s Highly Collectible Outdoor Fireplace Is Back."

This Cult Miracle Cleaner Has Rescued My Couch More Times than I Can Count May 20, 2024

Gear Patrol's Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers reads his article titled "This Cult Miracle Cleaner Has Rescued My Couch More Times than I Can Count."

Is 2024 the Year of the Pink Watch? May 20, 2024

Gear Patrol's Associate Editor Johnny Brayson reads his article titled: "Is 2024 the Year of the Pink Watch? These Releases Seal It."

Gear Patrol Introduces Listen to the Article Feature May 20, 2024

We're launching a new feature called "Listen to the Article." Experience Gear Patrol content narrated by our Editors.

An Announcement About Future GP Podcast Episodes Jan 28, 2022

Genuinely–we want to hear from you. Email us at podcast@gearpatrol.com with all your thoughts, questions, and suggestions, and we'll do our damndest to make it happen.

That Time Tons of Kids Couldn't Sleep Because of Google Jan 21, 2022

Google Home updates cause (figurative) nightmares, Lamborghini is making an off-road Huracan, and Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion.

Navigation:

05:24 – Google Home's White Noise Update Wreaks Havoc

16:54 – Lamborghini Takes the Huracan Off-Road

27:15 – Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard

39:53 – Our Favorite New Gear Releases

Featured and Related:

Google fixes issue with the Assistant's white noise sound that had sparked user outcry – The Verge
Solved: Re: White Noise ambient sound has changed, is ther... - Google Nest Community
People are losing sleep after Google replaced the 'white noise' sound on Nest speakers – Engadget
Google Faces Backlash After Changing White Noise Ambient Sound – PCMAG
Google Assistant Changed Its White Noise Sound and People Are Pissed [Update – Gizmodo
Google Home, Nest Hub white noise ambient sound changes – 9to5Google
Lamborghini's Wild Off-Road Huracan Seems Bound for Production – Gear Patrol
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Spied As All-Terrain Supercar – Motor1
Lamborghini Turned Its Best Sports Car Into an Off-Roader – Gear Patrol
Now That We've Driven the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, Will It Be Built? – Motor Trend
Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica and Sterrato trademarks hint at send-off specials – The Drive
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Spied As All-Terrain Supercar – Motor1
Is Porsche Secretly Working on an Off-Road 911? – Gear Patrol
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion – Engadget
It’s Not Complicated. Microsoft Wants Activision for Its Games. – The New York Times
Is Microsoft building a gaming monopoly? – The Verge
Microsoft is buying one of the biggest names in games – Vox
Japanese Internet Reacts To Microsoft's $70 Billion Proposal To Buy Activision – Kotaku
A guide to Microsoft's Xbox game studios empire – The Verge
Microsoft deal to deliver $390 million payday for Activision's embattled CEO – CNN
GameStop stock sinks toward 11-month low as Microsoft-Activision merger poses 'walled garden' risk – MarketWatch

Can a Car Actually Be Vegan-Friendly? Jan 14, 2022

Which automakers produce the most vegan-friendly cars, a machine that projects aromas like speakers throw sound, and how COVID changed our shopping habits.

Navigation:

03:23 – Vegan-Friendly Cars: Which Brand Offers the Most Overall?

20:00 – What the Hell Is a Smell Speaker?

29:20 – COVID's Effect on Our Shopping Trends

Featured and Related:

Study Finds Out Which Are The Most Vegan-Friendly Automakers – CarScoops
Vegan Friendly Cars (original study post) – Dick Lovett
Vegan cars: how veganism and sustainability shape the latest models – Auto Express
Soft, warm and vegan-friendly, Volvo cars go leather-free – Reuters
The Complete Vegan Guide to Buying a Car – LiveKindly
Leather-Free Car Interiors Are Here, Thanks to PETA – PETA
Cruelty-Free Cars: A Guide to Making Vegan Car Choices – VEGWORLD Magazine
PETA and the Secret History of Vegan Leather Car Interiors – CleanTechnica
Skoda Could Use Biological Raw Materials In Its Vehicles' Interiors – CarScoops
Devon Turnbull: Old School Hi-fi Influencer - Resistor Magazine |
Devon Turnbull talks Ojas speakers with Steve Guttenberg the Audiophiliac | In Sheeps Clothing
The New Normal – Schema Design, Google Trends, and Axios
Today in Gear: 5 Products to Know Every Day – Gear Patrol
Garmin vívomove Hybrid Smartwatch ($180+)
Diemme x Hiking Patrol: Roccia Vet Orange Cordura ($445)
Hiking Patrol on Instagram
The Leica M11: A Masterclass of Digital Photography — And Restraint – Gear Patrol
Incense Holder – Craighill ($18)

We React to Your 2022 Gear Resolutions Jan 07, 2022

It's no surprise that Gear Patrol fans have great taste and lofty product resolutions for 2022. Also in this episode: F-150 Lightning popularity and the Library of Pursuits.

Navigation:

Featured and Related:

Ford's F-150 Lightning Electric Truck Is Shaping Up to Be Insanely Successful – Gear Patrol
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Markups Surprising Some Reservation Holders – Ford Authority
Meet the All-New, All-Electric 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV – Gear Patrol
The Four Biggest Myths of the US Economy - Plain English with Derek Thompson – The Ringer
Tesla Removes 2022 Cybertruck Production Date From Its Site – The Drive
Four Fitness Myths You Should Avoid in 2022 – Gear Patrol
Library of Pursuits: Sign up for GP Email Courses – Gear Patrol
5 Haircare Resolutions to Make in 2022 – Gear Patrol
5 Tech Resolutions to Tackle in 2022 – Gear Patrol
10 Watches We Hope to See in 2022 – Gear Patrol

Can 2021's Gear Trends Accurately Predict What's in Store for 2022? Dec 31, 2021

Electrification, memeification and sustainability take top prize.

Featured and Related:

This Year in Gear: the Most Notable Releases of 2021 – Gear Patrol
Gear Patrol (@gearpatrol) Instagram – Gear Patrol Reels + Reviews of TikTok Products
The 19 Coolest Electric Vehicles We Saw in 2021 – Gear Patrol
All the Coolest Weed Gear That Came Out in 2021 – Gear Patrol
Looking Back on 2020 and Forward to 2021 – Psychology Today
COVID economy in the United States – McKinsey
Sensibill's Barcode Report Recaps 2021 Spending Trends – Business Wire
Powerful Consumer Trends To Watch In 2021 – Forbes
Fairtrade America Reveals Top Consumer Trends for 2022 – Yahoo! Finance
The 7 Biggest Consumer Technology Trends In 2022 – Forbes

Can We Please Get More Affordable Collabs Like This G-Shock? Dec 17, 2021

Matter claims to weave together all your disparate smart home devices, Loro Piana is tracking wool origins, and John Mayer's second G-Shock collab drops.

Episode Navigation:

04:50 – Matter and the promise of a unified Smart Home

22:10 – Loro Piana customers can track its wool origins

34:49 – John Mayer x Hodinkee x Casio G-Shock = a very desirable, approachable collab

Featured and Related:

Gear Patrol's Best Gifts 2021 — Ideas for Christmas, Birthdays & More
Apple, Google, and Amazon have teamed up to fix the smart home with a new standard called Matter – The Verge
Here's how Amazon, Google, Apple, and Samsung plan to work with Matter (with podcast) – The Verge
Situation: there are too many competing smart home standards – The Verge
Matter homepage
Apple, Google, and Amazon are teaming up to develop an open-source smart home standard (2019) – The Verge
Do You Know Where Your Sweater Came From? – The New York Times
Traceable Cashmere: Discover Which Mongolian Goat Your Sweater Came From – Forbes
Nature Elevated – Sheep Inc ("naturally carbon negative knitwear") – Sheep Inc
Blockchain-Powered App Helps Mongolian Herders Trace Cashmere – Cointelegraph
John Mayer and G-Shock are Back at it with the Latest Hodinkee Limited Edition – Worn & Wound
Introducing: The Casio G-SHOCK Ref. 6900-PT80 By John Mayer – HODINKEE
John Mayer Is Back With Another G-Shock Collab – GQ
G-SHOCK Limited Edition DW6900JM21-7 Men's Watch (sold out)

The 10 Most Revolutionary Products of 2021 Dec 10, 2021

The winners of this year's GP100 include the 2021 Game Changers: products that represent a massive shift in their respective categories.

Episode Navigation:

00:00 – What Is a Game Changer?

06:41 – I/O MAG Imprint 3D Goggle from Smith

13:15 – Whoop Any-Wear

19:15 – KYX Sneaker Rental

27:46 – Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

37:47 – Dyson V15 Detect

44:32 – Fellow Drops

51:55 – Apple MacBook Pros

57:50 – Syng Cell Alpha Speaker

1:04:11 – Rivian R1T

1:11:11 – Bremont ENG300 Movement

Featured and Related:

Has BMW's Design Language Finally Jumped the Shark? Dec 03, 2021

Virgil Abloh's legacy, BMW's questionable new SUV, and LEGO makes.... wooden shelves?

Episode Navigation:

02:36 – Virgil Abloh's Legacy

20:14 – BMW's New XM Concept Design Is Questionable

33:52 – LEGO Makes Home Furnishings Now

Featured and Related:

Virgil Abloh, Path-Blazing Designer, Is Dead at 41 – New York Times
Virgil Abloh Fans Build Altar at Off-White Store – New York Times
Virgil Abloh's Life Celebrated In Louis Vuitton Runway Show – Vulture
Louis Vuitton Unveils Virgil Abloh Statue at SS22 Miami Presentation – Hypebeast
Into the Sky Above: Virgil Abloh Stages His Last Show for Louis Vuitton – Vogue
Remembering Virgil Abloh, Hip-Hop's Designer – Pitchfork
Virgil Abloh's Death: Reactions From Kanye West, BTS, Gucci – HighSnobiety
No One Loved Virgil Abloh More Than His Critics – Rolling Stone
project MAYBACH with virgil abloh: mercedes-benz unveils electric car as tribute to late designer – Design Boom
BMW Unveils the Insane-Looking XM Performance SUV – Gear Patrol
M1 Successor? BMW Previews 750-Horsepower XM Hybrid Concept – The Truth About Cars
BMW shows off its new XM hybrid concept vehicle – The Verge
BMW combines M legacy and rock star aesthetic into a quick V8 hybrid SUV – TechCrunch
BMW’s 750-HP Concept XM Revealed And It's Even Scarier Than We Imagined | Carscoops – discussion via r/cars
"Did BMS's Newest Car Design Just Leak?" – GP Instagram
LEGO Rolls Out a Collection of Wooden Home Accessories – Design Milk
Fill Your Home With Stackable Life-Size LEGO Furniture – Nerdist
LEGO Wooden Home Accessories Collection Launches - LEGO Bricks – House Beautiful
Book the ‘Home Alone’ House for One Night — Tarantulas and Booby Traps Included – Rolling Stone
This 3,955-Piece ‘Home Alone’ LEGO Set Doubles as an Advent Calendar – My Modern Met

Inspired by Terminator 2, CLIP is the Future of 3D Printing Nov 19, 2021

Continuous Liquid Interface Production is the next generation of 3D printing, and is equal parts SciFi and magic.

Featured and Related:

How 3D Printing Could Change the Future of Gear – Gear Patrol
The Promise of 3D Printing Fulfilled | Carbon (Home Page)
Joseph DeSimone: What if 3D printing was 100x faster? (video) – TED
The Gear Patrol Magazine Subscription • Gear Patrol Store
Today in Gear – GP's Daily Gear News Column
Sign Up for the Gear Patrol Dispatch Newsletter and Never Miss a Story – Gear Patrol
Fast Company's 2020 Innovation by Design Awards – Fast Company
adidas 4DFWD 3D Printed Running Shoes ($200)
NHL Will Now Use 3D Printed Helmets, Thanks to Carbon and CCM – 3dprint.com

Bad News: Earth Is Running Out of Coffee Beans Nov 12, 2021

Have we passed the "EV inflection point?" Will the coffee bean crisis kill your caffeine supply? Who is Netflix Games made for?

Episode Navigation:

03:06 – Ford F-150 Lightning: Are We Long-Last at an "EV Inflection Point"?

17:13 – The Coffee Bean Crisis: Why Cups of Joe Could Cost $20 Soon

37:08 – Netflix Games: Will Hardcore Gamers Go For It?

Featured and Related:

Today In Gear – Gear Patrol
Subscribe to the Gear Patrol Dispatch and Never Miss a Story
Tudor's Pelagos FXD Marine Nationale ($3,900)
Jack Daniel's Coy Hill High Proof
ZipCharge EV Power Bank
Consumer Reports Survey Shows Strong Interest in Electric Cars – Consumer Reports
Most Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be New To The Brand And EVs – CarScoops
International Survey Measures Consumers’ EV Concerns – Wards Auto
Today’s electric vehicle market: Slow growth in U.S., faster in China, Europe – Pew
Driving toward an electric future – Business North
New Research Shows Wireless Charging Could Accelerate Wide Scale Adoption of Electric Vehicles – Valdosta Daily Times
Coffee as we know it is in danger. Can we breed a better cup? – Vox
Rare Wild Coffee Species Has Arabica-Like Flavor, Greater Tolerance to Higher Temperatures – Sci News
Heinz debuts 'Marz' Edition ketchup made with tomatoes grown in Mars conditions – Space
New Heinz Marz Edition ketchup has implications that go far beyond flavor – CNN
Here's why there's a coffee shortage around the world right now – Tom's Guide
Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil (video) – WSJ
Why Brazil's Severe Weather May Lead to a Price Increase at Your Local Starbucks – Market Realist
Climate change will impact food crops by end of the decade, NASA says – Space
Arabica-like flavour in a heat-tolerant wild coffee species – Nature
Global Climate Change Impact on Crops Expected Within 10 Years, NASA Study Finds – NASA
Crops have a “drought memory” that prepares them for tough times – earth.com
Netflix Games is available on your iPhone and iPad – The Verge
All the news about Netflix’s gaming efforts – The Verge
Let the Games Begin: A New Way to Experience Entertainment on Mobile – Netflix
Fights, camera, action: the beginner's guide to streaming video games – The Guardian
Twitch and Beyond: The Best Video Game Live Streaming Services for 2021 – PC Mag

What Does The Perfect Wardrobe Look Like? Nov 05, 2021

Read the Series Below

• Men's Footwear Essentials
• Pants, Shorts and Sweats to Build Your Wardrobe
• The 8 Types of Tops You Should Own
• Accessories to Add Interest to Your Outfits

2022 Range Rover: Is the New $104,000 SUV Still King? Oct 29, 2021

The Winter Gear Awards, Land Rover redesigns the Range Rover, Urwerk reveals a (strange) $275K watch.

Episode Navigation:

03:56 – The Winter Gear Awards

25:23 – The 2022 Range Rover Is Expensive and Not "Beautiful

43:11 – Uwerk UR-112 Aggregat, a Wildly Weird New Watch

Featured and Related:

The 2021 Winter Gear Awards: Full List of Winners
The 2022 Range Rover Continues Land Rover's Legacy, But Forges Its Own Design Path – Gear Patrol
Range Rover home page – Land Rover
2022 Range Rover Offers a BMW V-8 and Up to 523 HP – Road & Track
2022 Land Rover Range Rover is sleeker than ever yet even more capable – Road Show
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Revealed: Smoother Looks, All-Wheel Steering (w/video) – Motor1
Why the New Range Rover Should Be the Best Driving Yet – Road & Track
2022 Range Rover Adds Third-Row Option, with Plug-In Hybrid to Come – Car and Driver
A fully electric Range Rover is coming in 2024 – Road Show
New 2022 Range Rover revealed – the Rolls Royce Cullinan’s nightmare reloaded – EVO India
The Most Unique Watch for Men? This New Sci-Fi Stunner – Gear Patrol
UR-112 “AGGREGAT” homepage – Urwerk
Introducing The New URWERK UR-112 Aggregat – Monochrome
Urwerk Unveils Limited Edition UR-112 Aggregat Watch – A Blog to Watch
Analysis: new Urwerk UR-112 Aggregat – technical virtuosity takes center stage – Deployant
Hands-On The Urwerk UR-1001 “TITAN” – Hodinkee

Is Bremont's New ENG300 Truly an In-House Movement? Oct 22, 2021

Apple's huge new slate of products, the Porsche 718 Cayman RS melts the 'Ring, and Bremont *may* have a new in-house movement.

The 31-mph VanMoof V Is the Brand's Fastest eBike Ever Oct 15, 2021

The 31-mph VanMoof V eBike, Sunglasses Made from Microorganism Poop, and Supply Chain Stress.

Episode Navigation:

02:45 – VanMoof V eBike
21:10 – Covalent AirCarbon Sunglasses
33:36 – Supply Chain Issues and Holiday Shopping Tips

Featured and Related:

VanMoof V dual-motor ebike will have a top speed of over 30 mph – New Atlas
VanMoof unveils 31 mph ‘hyperbike’ electric bicycle with two motors and full suspension – Electrek
VanMoof's New eBike Is Its Fastest Ever – The Verge
Believe it or not, this US-built fast e-bike hits 45 mph and 80 miles of range – Electrek
Fastest Electric Bike: We Review the Fastest E-Bikes for 2021 – biking.com
The future of biking might not be tandem – Morning Brew
The 12 Best E-Bikes of 2021 – Gear Patrol
Cake – Electric Motor Bikes
Carbon-Capturing Sunglasses Offer a View of Fashion's Future – WIRED
Covalent Fashion website
Newlight Technologies
AirCarbon on Twitter
Green Packaging & Shipping (Video) – Dell
Could this be the cure to our plastic problem? | Mission Ahead (Video) – CNN Business
What the Tech? Microorganism-Harvested AirCarbon Will Make Your Next Pair of Nikes – HypeBeast
INTERVIEW: Speculative capital offers growth opportunity for carbon market -- AirCarbon – S&P Global / Platts
'The amount of energy required by direct air carbon capture proves it is an exercise in futility' – Recharge
Will Direct-Air Carbon Capture Be Viable? – Green Tech Media
The war on fur: will other fashion industry giants follow Kering? – ScreenShot Media
AirCarbon x Nike: Newlight and Nike Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint – Cision
These Companies Are Making Physical Goods Out of Thin Air – VICE
Shake Shack tests AirCarbon carbon-negative straws and cutlery at 6 locations – Nation's Restaurant News
Can a Running Shoe Made From Sugar, Wool and Tree Crush Trails? – Gear Patrol
Store shortages could cause trouble for holiday shoppers: 4 steps to take now – TODAY
You Need to Start Holiday Shopping Early This Year, Experts Say. Here’s Why, and How to Save – TIME
Don't wait until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping. Here's why you need to shop now. – USA Today
How to Find Deals Like a Gear Patrol Editor – Gear Patrol
Military exchanges, battling supply chain issues, urge customers not to wait on holiday shopping – Military Times
The global supply chain nightmare is about to get worse – CNN Business
US bank chiefs confident supply chain disruptions are ‘transitory’ – Financial Times
Target Launches Black Friday Sales Early Amid Supply-Chain Crunch – Barron's
U.S. Retailers Deploy Creative Tactics In Battle To Win Global Supply Chain War – Forbes
Biden, Battling Supply Chain Woes, to Announce Port Will Operate 24/7 – NYT
Supply chain havoc is getting worse — just in time for holiday shopping – Recode / VOX
Grocery store shelves aren't going back to normal this year – CNN Business
Santa's Bag shopping/gift list and budgeting app – Apple App Store

Why Did Ferrari Hire Jony Ive? Oct 08, 2021

Ferrari hires Jony Ive, livestream shopping's rising popularity, and a biometric security dongle.

Episode Navigation:

02:41 – Ferrari Hires Jony Ive and Marc Newson

17:45 – Is Livestream Shopping... a Thing?

30:08 – Yubico's New Biometric Security Dongles

Featured and Related:

Former Apple design boss Jony Ive partners with Ferrari – Road Show
Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too – The Verge
Jony Ive and Marc Newson’s LoveFrom joins forces with Ferrari – Wallpaper
Ferrari to partner with Jony Ive’s new design firm on its first electric car – Fast Company
The Most Iconic Apple Products Designed by Jony Ive – Gear Patrol
Ford 021C Concept Car by Marc Newson
Is Live-Stream Shopping the Future of Retail? – WSJ
Livestream shopping is the next big thing in retail – Fortune
It’s showtime! How live commerce is transforming the shopping experience – McKinsey
Whatnot raises another $150M for its livestream shopping platform, evolves into a unicorn – TechCrunch
Op-ed: Live commerce’s secret sauce, decoded – Glossy
This Live-Stream Entertainment Shopping Company Wants to Bring Live-Host Commerce to the World – Investorideas.com
NTWRK - How Mobile Video Digital Shopping Is Shaping The Future Of Ecommerce – Forbes
New Global Start up Shopstream Rolls Out B2C Live Social Marketplace – Business Wire
New Yubico security keys let you use fingerprints instead of passwords – Ars Technica
Eric Limer weighs in via Slack
Best security key 2021: Protect your online accounts – ZDnet
Titan Security Key – Google Cloud
Fingerprint ID in YubiKey Bio security key helps banish passwords – CNET
Yubico’s new hardware key features a fingerprint reader for passwordless logins – TechCrunch
What are security keys, how do they work, and which is the best to buy? – Pocket-lint
How to use a two-factor security key – The Verge
The Best Security Key for Multi-Factor Authentication – Wirecutter

The Myth of Weightlifting and 'Getting Swole' Oct 01, 2021

Casey Johnston's Substack newsletter, "She's a Beast," the merits of Amazon's new Halo View fitness tracker, and a discussion of the Rivian R1T.

Episode Navigation:

05:02 – Casey Johnston, author of She's a Beast

34:37 – Amazon Halo View, Halo Fitness, and Halo Nutrition

47:03 – Reactions to... Reviews of the Rivian R1T

Featured and Related:

She's a Beast: a Swole Woman's Newsletter
Casey Johnston on Twitter
Casey Johnston on Instagram
Archive of "Ask a Swole Woman" Column – VICE
Recent She's a Beast newsletters:
- The myths of bodyweight training, part 3
- Instagram is essentially a weight-loss app, and Facebook is loving that for it
- Protein Oatmeal v2.0: Mush Reloaded
- Where to Even Begin With At-Home Workouts, and How to Keep Going
Everything Amazon Announced at Today's Big Hardware Event – Gear Patrol
Amazon reveals Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition programs for Halo subscribers – Tech Crunch
Amazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitter – The Verge
Do Fitness Trackers Actually Help You Get Fit? What the Science Says – Men's Journal
Science Says Fitness Trackers Don't Work. Wear One Anyway – WIRED
Should I buy a fitness tracker? – Tech Radar
Amazon's New Fitness Tracker Is Basically a Fitbit – Gizmodo
Amazon Halo View vs. Fitbit Inspire 2: How the new fitness band stacks up against Fitbit's affordable tracker – CNET
Amazon's Halo Fitness service could give Apple Fitness Plus some competition – CNET
Amazon's biggest innovation is being cheap – Engadget
Leaked Documents Show How Amazon’s Astro Robot Tracks Everything You Do – Motherboard/VICE
The Rivian R1T Is Everything You Hoped It Would Be – Gear Patrol
Rivian R1T Launch Edition driven: Full-electric pickup hits the trail (video) – Roadshow
2022 Rivian R1T first drive review: Electric pickup tackles the trail – Roadshow
First drive: Rivian delivers the electric truck we’ve been waiting for – TechCrunch
The Rivian R1T Proves That the Perfect Off-Roader Is Electric – Road & Track
Rivian is coming. Here’s why it matters – E&E News
Electric Pickup Trucks Are Coming: Who will buy them? – KBB
Automakers Are Going All In on Electric Pickups. Will Anyone Buy Them? – TIME
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers? – AP
Rivian files to go public at up to a reported $80 billion valuation – The Verge

What Will Autonomous Cars *Feel* Like? Sep 24, 2021

The future of mobility and "living rooms on wheels," plus: we ponder whether e-Readers are still relevant and discuss what to wear to the office these days.

Episode Navigation:

04:20 – Dalal Elsheik on Autonomous Vehicle UX and the Automotive Industry
35:03 – Are e-Readers Still Relevant?
42:50 – Lululemon Survey Indicates People Hope to Wear Comfy Clothes to the Office

Featured and Related:

A Ford Engineer Reveals 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Driving Cars – Gear Patrol
Self-Driving Cars? They're Still Not Here Yet – Gear Patrol
An Electric VW Bus Could Be Volkswagen's First Self-Driving Car – Gear Patrol
Self-Driving Cars FAQ: How Far Away Is Far Away? – Motor Trend
Opinion: You will not be traveling in a self-driving car anytime soon. Here’s what the future will look like – Market Watch
The Costly Pursuit of Self-Driving Cars Continues On. And On. And On. – NYT
Why we’re still years away from having self-driving cars – VOX, Recode
Elon Musk’s problematic plan for “full self-driving” Teslas – Vox, Recode
U.S. Safety Official Calls on Tesla To Fix 'Basic Safety Issues' Before Expanding its Full Self-Driving Mode – Hypebeast
Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite adds a bigger screen, longer battery life, and USB-C – The Verge
You can now preorder the new Kindle Paperwhite – The Verge
Amazon Just Introduced Three New Kindle Paperwhites – WIRED
Is it the end of the road for dedicated e-readers? – Good e-Reader
Why Dedicated E-readers Are Still Popular – Lifewire
Understanding the E-Reader Global Supply Chain – Good e-Reader
Ebooks Are an Abomination – The Atlantic
First Look at the Hisense Touch Music Reader – Good e-Reader
Onyx Boox Mira and Mira Pro Now Available for Pre-Order – Good e-Reader
lululemon global study shows how clothing impacts workplace performance, culture and experience in a new hybrid environment (Full Survey pdf) – Lululemon
Comfort Still in Style, Lululemon Survey Says – WWD via AOL
@bobby on twitter: "i have a question for people who wear cool outfits to work at home. what's your f**king problem"
You’re Finally Going Back to the Office. What Are You Going to Wear? – WSJ
- Redux of ^ WSJ article
- Excerpts from ^ WSJ article
12 comfortable back-to-work clothes for your return to the office – Today
Our WFH-Meets-Office Fashion Ideas For These Weird Hybrid Times – Refinery29
You can now wear what you want to work – Financial Times
Heading back to the office? Here’s how to dress for it – GQ UK
The New Rules of Office Style (2018) – Esquire

Apple's Latest News: Nothing Groundbreaking, Just 20% Better Sep 17, 2021

The biggest announcements from this week's Apple Event; the Michelin Uptis airless tire; Taco Bell wants to recycle your used empty plastic sauce packets.

Episode Navigation:

03:20 – Deconstructing the September Apple Event
36:50 – Michelin Uptis Airless Tire
49:20 – Taco Bell's Sauce Packet Recycling Program

Featured and Related:

Everything Apple Announced at Today's Big iPhone Event – Gear Patrol
Smartphones May Be Too Good – NYT
Michelin's airless passenger car tires get their first public outing – New Atlas
The TWEEL - radical new wheel technology (UPDATED) (2005) – New Atlas
Michelin homepage for airless tire concept – Michelin
UPTIS unveiled to the public (airless tire) – Michelin
UPTIS homepage – Michelin
The MICHELIN X Tweel Airless Radial Tire Family – Michelin
MICHELIN X Tweel Airless Radial Tire – John Deere
Why Airless Tires Are a Bad Idea – Valley Chevy Dealers
Look Ma, no air! Checking out Michelin's futuristic Uptis tires – Autoblog
Airless Tires – Bridgestone
Why GM and Michelin's airless Uptis is the future of car and truck tires (2019) – CNET Roadshow
GM and Michelin will bring airless tires to passenger cars by 2024 (2019) – Engadget
Taco Bell Wants Your Old Sauce Packets So They Can Be Recycled – NPR
TerraCycle website – TerraCycle
Taco Bell Recycling Homepage – Taco Bell
Don’t Let This Love Go To Waste. Give New Life To Taco Bell® Hot Sauce Packets Via Terracycle – Taco Bell
The Plastic Problem Isn't Your Fault, But You Can Be Part Of The Solution – NPR
VIDEO: Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? People On The Front Lines Say Maybe Not – NPR

Will Digital Driver's Licenses Be a Privacy Nightmare? Sep 10, 2021

Government IDs on your phone; trucks are finally getting smaller; and after 18 months of COVID WFH, what products have endured, and what do we really need now?

Episode Navigation:

03:10 – Apple's Forthcoming Digital Driver's Licenses

16:00 – Compact Pickup Trucks: A Welcome Automotive Segment?

27:20 – The "Logi Dock" and Our Relationship with WFH Products 18 M0nths post-COVID

Featured and Related:

The new digital driver’s licenses from Apple sound slightly creepy – VOX/Recode
You’ll soon be able to use your iPhone as ID at the airport – The Verge
New York’s Vaccine Passport Could Cost Taxpayers $17 Million – NYT
Pandemic gives boost as more states move to digital IDs – AP
How governments can deliver on the promise of digital ID – McKinsey & Company
Digital IDs Might Sound Like a Good Idea, But They Could Be a Privacy Nightmare – ACLU
Digital IDs Are More Dangerous Than You Think – WIRED
How National Digital IDs Benefit Both Citizens And Businesses – Forbes
Facebook admits "trust deficit" as it looks to launch digital wallet – Axios
The Technology 202: Facebook's latest attempt to build a crypto empire meets familiar skepticism in Washington – The Washington Post
The Mighty Pickup Slims Down – NYT
The Ford Maverick Is a Whole New Kind of Pickup Truck – Gear Patrol
Nissan Titan vs Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra vs Chevrolet Silverado – Nissan
Alpha Motors Wolf Electric Pickup Truck – Alpha Motors
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup is terrific, but who will buy it? – Detroit Free Press
Compact 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup Shows Its Size Next to Ranger, F-150 – The Drive
Stop Saying The Ford Maverick Is Small! It's Not – Jalopnik
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Second Drive: Truck-ish? – The Truth About Cars
The Unlikely Return of the Compact Pickup – Edmunds
The Comeback of the Compact Pickup Truck – Good Car Bad Car
America Needs More Compact Pickup Trucks Like the Hyundai Santa Cruz – Motor Biscuit
"Car Bloat" New Cars Are Heavier Than Ever, But Also More Powerful – The Drive
Logitech’s new dock is designed for a work from home world – The Verge
Discussion on the Logitech Logi Dock – Reddit
Consumer Brands Bet Working From Home Is Here to Stay – WSJ
All the WFH products that we now can’t live without – CNN
The Essential Gear You Need to Stay Productive While Working From Home – Gear Patrol, 2021
The Best Home Office Products of 2020 Made WFH Less Miserable – Gear Patrol
Future Of Work: What The Post-Pandemic Workplace Holds For Remote Workers’ Careers – Forbes
It’s time to reimagine where and how work will get done – PWC
Companies' Post-COVID Dilemma: Will the Rise of Remote Work Become a Permanent Pandemic Legacy? – Cision

Would You Trust a Robo-Taxi? Sep 03, 2021

IKEA's new buy-back-for-store-credit program, Spotify's latest product and feature launches, and the impending reality of autonomous taxis.

Episode Navigation:

2:35 – IKEA Buy Back Program Being Piloted in Pennsylvania

22:05 – Spotify Adds a Ton of New Features, Expanding its Market Dominance

32:30 – Hyundai Debuts its Ioniq 5 Robo-Taxi, Due Out in 2023

Featured and Related:

Ikea is launching a furniture buyback program – Fast Company
Buy Back program – IKEA
Inside Ikea’s plan to reinvent itself as a circular company – Fast Company
How Ikea plans to be climate positive by 2030 – Fast Company
Ikea’s Offering to Buy Back Your Old Furniture—If It Can Survive the Journey – Gizmodo
IKEA Is Now Selling a Hot New Product: Renewable Energy – Architectural Digest
IKEA Is Increasing Refunds on Returned and Unwanted Office Furniture by 50 Percent This Week – Concrete Playground
New Spotify Feature Will Make You and Your BFF a Playlist of Songs You'll Both Like – Gizmodo
Spotify is taking over Delta's entire in-flight audio section – Engadget
Philips Hue partners with Spotify to turn all your lights into a music visualizer – The Verge
How Spotify’s Newest Personalized Experience, Blend, Creates a Playlist for You and Your Bestie – Spotify
Spotify’s Podcasts Subscriptions service is now open to all US creators – Tech Crunch
In early 2020, Spotify accounted for 30% of global streaming service usage – Statista
Hyundai reveals self-driving Ioniq 5 'robotaxi' – Autocar
Autonomous Tech Developer Motional Unveils Hyundai Ioniq 5-Based Robotaxi – Forbes
Hyundai reveals the robotaxi it built for Lyft, and a version for its very own metaverse – The Register
Motional reveals its Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric robotaxi – Tech Crunch
Motional website
Waymo starts offering autonomous rides in San Francisco – The Verge
Waymo Is 99% of the way to self-driving cars. The last 1% is the hardest – Autoblog
Tesla Crashes Into Police Cruiser. Self-Driving Cars Have to Learn how to Drive. – Barron's
Volvo invests in Israeli developer of testing platform for autonomous vehicles – The Times of Israel
Rainbow road sign film would be easier for autonomous vehicles to read – New Atlas
Toyota pauses Paralympics self-driving buses after one hits visually impaired athlete – The Guardian

Why Does Elon Musk Want to Make a Tesla Robot? Aug 27, 2021

Tesla Robot, Jack Daniel's Tennessee 10-Year, and How to Shop on Social Media (Intelligently).

Episode Navigation:

01:31 – Tesla Robot

18:20 – Jack Daniel's 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey

30:30 – Navigating the World of Shopping on Social Media

Featured and Related:

Don’t overthink it: Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot is a joke – CNET
Elon Musk's 'Tesla Bot' Is a Shitpost – VICE
Tesla Promised a Robot. Was It Just a Recruiting Pitch? – WIRED
Elon Musk says Tesla’s latest beta self-driving software is ‘not great’ – Reddit/CNBC
Service Robotics Market worth $103.3 billion by 2026 – PR Newswire
The Robots Are Coming – Inc.
Share of US households using specific technologies, 1915 to 2019 – via Inc article
No More Mr. Nice Robot? – Slate
....Boston Dynamics' lifelike $75,000 Spot robot… – Business Insider
Invasion of the Robot Umpires – New Yorker
Is It Time to Take Jack Daniel's Whiskey Seriously? – Gear Patrol
An Overlooked Bottle of Jack Daniel’s Is One of the Best Whiskeys Nobody Is Drinking Right Now – Gear Patrol
Shelf Sleepers Archive: The best booze nobody is drinking right now – Gear Patrol
The Story Behind Genesis, The New Global Luxury Car Brand – Forbes
How MSCHF managed to dominate the internet — with fun! – The Verge
Mood Board to Moneymaker: How Instagram Pages Turn Into Brands – Gear Patrol
TikTok made me buy it – The Verge
25 TikTok Viral Products Available on Amazon During Prime Day – Teen Vogue
TikTok adds in-app shopping, in a partnership with Shopify – The New York Times
Will Everything On Social Media Be Shopping? – BuzzFeed News
Instagram Tests Ads for Shops – Yahoo!
The future of social media looks a lot like QVC – Quartz

$50 Dive Watches Made Just for Kids Aug 20, 2021

Dive watches for kids, Acura brings back a cult-classic, and your houseplants have a carbon footprint.

Episode Navigation:

0:10 – Parchie, Watches for Kids
16:30 – 2022 Acura Integra
33:00 – The Carbon Impact of Houseplants

Featured and Related:

Cara Barrett’s New Watch Brand For Kids Hodinkee

Parchie – Watches for Kids

Should New Dads Buy Birth-Year Watches for Their Kids?

Seiko Designed Affordable New Back-to-School Watches for Kids, But Adults Will Love Them Too

This Perfect Summer Watch Comes in Adult and Kid-Sized Versions

The Acura Integra returns for 2022

Acura Integra Returns in 2022 Acura

Market Watch: Acura Integra Type R Motor Trend

Original Integra Type R Auction Results Bring a Trailer

Nissan Reveals the Next-Generation Z

Are your houseplants actually good for the planet? Vox

Carbon Footprint Fact Sheet by the University of Michigan Center for sustainable Systems University of Michigan

EPA carbon footprint calculator EPA.gov

The Rebirth of the Lamborghini Countach Aug 13, 2021

Episode Navigation:

1:17 — Samsung Z Flip & Fold 3

17:08 — Lamborghini Countach

27:03 — Sunspel & Buck Mason's Athletic Collections

Featured and Related:

• Everything Samsung Just Announced At Its Big Unpacked Event — Gear Patrol

• Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV — Wired

• Lamborghini Countach LP1 800-4: This Looks Like It And It's Amazing — Jalopnik

• Lamborghini reports record profits in 2020, CEO teases electric future — CNBC

• The Trail Collection from Buck Mason

• Sunspel Activewear

• How did Athleisure Take Over American Fashion? — The Atlantic

What Makes a Car Timeless? Aug 10, 2021

Tyler explains what "influential" means in this context, how he selected the 50 cars and the top car of each decade, and why his list isn't of the 50 best cars.

Episode Navigation:

01:00 – Influential versus "Best"

08:15 – If You Change An Iconic Car, Is It Still The Same Car?

13:30 – The One Quality That Makes A Car "Influential"

16:30 – How Tyler Chose These 50 Cars

19:20 – Cars That Didn't Make The Cut

22:05 – The Most Influential Car On The List

Featured and Related:

The 50 Most Influential Cars

These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021

The Best New Cars, Trucks and SUVs We've Driven So Far in 2021

The Best Used Cars You Can Buy Right Now

These Are the 10 Best Cars to Buy Under $55,000

This Could Be Your Last Chance to Enjoy These Beers Aug 06, 2021

Episode Navigation

1:25 — Google's Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Plus

18:17 — Levi's x New Balance 992

30:35 — Molson Coors Kills Off Its Cheap Beer

Featured:

• New Balance x Levi's Authorized Vintage

• Marketing Dive: Molson Coors to Sunset 11 Economy Brands

• The Verge: Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro

• CBC: Recording of discussion of the Ice Beer Wars of the 1990s

Sorry, Car Companies: Car "Feature" Subscriptions Kinda Suck Jul 30, 2021

Will Price joins JD and Nick to discuss $99 AirPods Pro competitors, car "feature" subscriptions, and the Airstream x Pottery Barn collab.

Episode Navigation:

02:19 – Nothing Ear (1) ANC Earbuds

16:25 – Subscriptions to Unlock Car Features

32:58 – Airstream x Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer

Featured:

Vegan Chicken Nuggets? Impossible. Jul 23, 2021

Impossible Foods announces chicken nuggets, Peloton gets into the video game business, and Stone Brewing launches a "premium" hard seltzer that is anything but.

**In the initial version of this episode, it was incorrectly stated that Stone was fined by the TTB for trade practice violations. This is not true. Stone paid the TTB for tax violations as a compromise after making a mistake in their tax filings — not because of trade practice violations. We regret the mistake. — JD

Episode Navigation:

01:35 – Peloton Launches Video Games, Is Now a Full-Blown Media Company

19:00 – Impossible Foods Announces Chicken Nuggets, Coming This Fall

32:44 – Stone Brewing Buena Vida Hard Seltzer, and Why It's Shouldn't be Called "Premium"

Featured:

Via Hollywood Reporter: “The Netflix of Wellness”: Inside the Hollywoodization of Peloton

Via Engadget: Peloton launches its first exercise game for connected bike owners

Via ReviewGeek.com: Sigh… Peloton Wants to Gamify Exercise

Via Insider: People are hacking their Peloton bikes so they can watch Netflix and cheat the leaderboard ranking system

Via Bloomberg: Impossible Foods to Launch Nuggets Into Brewing Faux-Chicken Battle

Via The Beet: Impossible Foods Announces New Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Via Thrillist: What’s the Difference Between Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat?

Via Stone Brewing: Stone Brewing Announces Buenavida Hard Seltzer, Crafted for the Good Life

Houseplant's Gravity Bong, a MagSafe Battery Pack, and Hyundai Goes for Grins Jul 16, 2021

Upsides and downsides of Apple's battery pack, Hyundai swings for the fences with the Elantra N, and Houseplant releases yet another amazing smoking accessory.

Episode Navigation:

02:00 – Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

15:32 – Hyundai Elantra N

27:22 – Houseplant Gravity Glass

Featured:

The iPhone 12 is a Great Smartphone with Even Greater Promise

The Best MagSafe Cases for Your iPhone 12

The Best MagSafe Accessories for the iPhone 12

Should You Buy Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack for Your iPhone 12?

Seth Rogen's Weed Brand Made a Gravity Bong

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Is One of the Best Values in New Cars

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N: A Hot Hatch for Extroverts Who Love a Good Deal

Why You Shouldn't Wear Shorts to Work (Unless You Want To) Jul 13, 2021

As common as shorts are, there's still a lot to think about, like where they're appropriate to wear, and what length to buy.

Episode Navigation:

00:57 – What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Shorts
02:05 – Relying on Style Icons for Guidance
04:15 – What Styles Are Popular Right Now?
10:06 – Can I Wear Shorts to the Office?
12:15 – What About Length? What Inseam Do I Buy?
15:15 – What Sets Apart "Nicer" Shorts from "Normal" Shorts?
19:00 – Some Shorts Are Versatile, But Buy Single-Purpose Shorts
22:30 – Defining the "Standard" Men's Shorts
24:00 – Our Top Recommendations

Featured:

The Best Shorts to Wear This Summer

The 15 Best Gym Shorts of 2021 for Every Kind of Workout

The 10 Best Sweat Shorts to Wear All Summer Long

12 Great Board Shorts to Buy Now

The Best Swim Trunks for Summer Aren’t Just for Swimming

The Best Gym Shorts According to 6 Personal Trainers

Amazon's Latest Controversy, Och's & Junior's New Watch, and the Ford "Rattler" Jul 09, 2021

An exposé reveals Amazon UK destroys millions of goods to meet their bottom line; Ochs & Junior's new perpetual calendar; Ford trademarks "Rattler."

Episode Navigation:

01:50 – Amazon's Latest Controversy
17:30 – Ochs & Junior's New Perpetual Calendar Watche
32:30 – Ford Trademarks "Rattler" for Some Reason
42:30 – Products and News We're Obsessed With

Featured:

From Fast Company: Amazon is destroying millions of unsold goods, from smart TVs to laptops

From ITV: Amazon Destroying Millions of Items of Unsold Stock in One of Its Uk Warehouses Every Year, Itv News Investigation Finds

"Innovative Sustainability" – You Might Already Own the Most Disruptive Piece of Outdoor Gear

This Might Be the Weirdest Perpetual Calendar Watch You've Ever Seen

This Is How Calendar Watches Work

These Perpetual Calendars Are Some of the Best Watches from Patek Philippe

Ford's 'Rattler' Trademark Suggests Another Off-Roader Is Coming

The Ford Maverick Is a Whole New Kind of Pickup Truck

Is Ford Already Testing the New, Super-Powerful Bronco?

The Ram 1500 TRX, Driven: King of the Tyrant Pickups

12 New Gadgets to Have on Your Radar (inc. Canon EOS R3)

From PetaPixel: Canon EOS R3 Expected in September, Nikon Z9 in November

The Ordinary Skin Care Regimen

Brickit: LEGO Building AR App

What Are You Missing Out On When You Buy a Cheap Chef's Knife? Jul 06, 2021

Episode Navigation:

01:00 – What You Need to Know Before Buying a Chef's Knife
05:45 – Is There One Perfect Chef's Knife?
09:17 – Utility Knives vs. Chef's Knives, and Why You Shouldn't Purchase Knife Sets
12:50 – The Elements of a Chef's Knife You Need to Know
18:45 – Blade Materials: Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel (and Others)
27:32 – What Is Knife "Tang" and Why Does it Matter?
31:43 – Chef's Knife Handle Types
33:45 – Japanese vs. German Styles
37:36 – What Determines the "Quality" of a Knife?
39:11 – Knife Maintenance, Storage and Sharpening
48:55 – Will's Top Three Chef's Knife Recommendations

Featured:

Check Out ChefsKnivestoGo.com

The Difference Between Japanese and German Knife Styles

Bob Kramer Has Spent 25 Years Trying to Forge a Better Chef’s Knife

What's Really the Difference Between a $35 and $150 Chef's Knife?

The Best Places to Buy Japanese Kitchen Knives Online

Please Stop Storing Your Kitchen Knives in a Big Wood Block

Every Serious Home Cook Needs a Japanese Chef’s Knife. Here Are the 8 Styles You Need to Know

This Is Our Place's Biggest Release Since Its Always Pan

Jacques Pépin's Classic Omelette

Where Do Ideas for All-New Craft Beers Come From? Jul 01, 2021

Where does the initial inspiration come from? What factors are there to consider?

Navigation:

01:20 – How Does Burial Design a New Beer?
11:02 – How Alia Midoun's Latest Beer Came to Be
15:30 – How the Burial Team Decides What Works and What Doesn't
19:45 – Choosing Other Elements of a New Beer Recipe
22:45 – How Different Burial Staff Members Approach Beer
22:30 – How did Burial Navigate the Craft Beer Boom?
29:05 – How Alia Used the Craft Beer Boom to Inform Her Work
32:10 – Breaking Down the Burial x Gear Patrol Beer: "Pursuit" Lager
43:10 – Doug and Alia Recommend Their Favorite Burial Beers

Featured:

Burial Beer's Website

Visit Burial Beer's Forestry Camp in Asheville, NC

Burial Beer x Gear Patrol "Pursuit" Helles-Style Lager

Burial Beer x Gear Patrol "Pursuit" Beer Glass

14 Black-Owned and Black-Led Breweries You Should Know

The 22 Best Gifts to Get for a Beer Lover

The 6 Best Beers to Drink This Summer

10 of the Best Beers Brewed by Women

15 Delicious IPAs You Can Buy Almost Anywhere

The 25 Beers You Need to Try Before You Die

The 12 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers You Can Drink in 2021

The 10 Best Coolers of 2021

Is the Ford Bronco as Great as the Jeep Wrangler? Jun 29, 2021

Tyler Duffy joins to talk about how the new Ford handles highways and trails, and doesn't mince words about how well it stacks up against the Jeep.

Episode Navigation:

01:10 – Does the New Bronco Live Up to the Hype?
03:30 – A Brief Rundown of the Bronco's Storied Past
06:45 – A Top-Level Summary of the New Bronco
08:45 – Available Engines: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco
11:50 – "Bronco" As a Ford Sub-Brand
14:10 – On-Road Driving Impressions
19:50 – The Bronco's Manual Transmission, and Scope of Options Packages
26:12 – Off-Road Driving Impressions, and Ford's Off-Roadeo Driving Program
31:13 – What Are the Bronco's "GOAT Modes?"
35:00 – Interior/Tech Criticisms and Everyday Living Impressions
42:00 – Overall Cost and Current Wait Times May Be a Dealbreaker For Some
48:45 – Bottom Line: Is It Worth Buying a Bronco Now?

Featured:

Should You Buy a Pellet Grill and Smoker This Summer? Jun 24, 2021

Pellet grills have been around only since the mid-Eighties and feature precision computer controls: a super low-effort alternative to charcoal and gas grills.

Episode Navigation:

01:25 – What Is a Pellet Grill and Smoker, and What Are "Pellets?"
03:40 – The Complex Components That Make Pellet Grills So Simple to Use
07:30 – Why Pellet Grills Are the Most Precise of Grilling Options
09:15 – Pellets Aren't a Big Hassle, and These Are Set-It-and-Forget-It Devices
13:00 – Why Pellet Grills Are Also Smokers, and What They Cook Best
20:00 – Comparing Pellet Grills to Other Types
21:50 – Traeger, and the Genesis of Pellet Grills
23:15 – The Ecological Impact of Pellet Cooking
26:40 – The Surprisingly Low Prices of Pellet Grills
29:30 – A Rundown of Our Top Three Pellet Grill Picks
44:05 – What Is Will Grilling With This Summer?

Featured:

The Secrets To Getting A Haircut You Actually Love Jun 22, 2021

Whether you're getting a cut for the first time in a while or want to finally find a style that you're happy with, these tips will empower you in your search.

Episode Navigation:

01:04 – Why Is It So Difficult To Know What We Want from Our Hair?
03:35 – What Is the Key to Talking to Your Barber?
06:30 – Advice from Rob McMillen, Head Barber at NYC's Blind Barber
09:45 – Hair Care Terminology You Need to Know
15:27 – Talk to Your Barber About What Bothers You About Your Hair
18:50 – What About Hair Types and Face Shapes?
23:25 – Should You Bring a Photo of Celebrity Haircuts to Your Appointment?
28:05 – Hair Maintenance Between Haircuts
34:16 – What Hair Styles Are Popular Now, and What Timeless Looks Should You Consider?
39:48 – Evan's Best Hair/Haircut Tip

Featured:

Tips for Getting the Best Haircut This Summer

How to Significantly Improve Your Hair in 90 Days

Going to Cut Your Own Hair? Use These Barber-Approved Grooming Tools

The 12 Best Shampoos for Men

The 10 Best Conditioners for Men

5 Tips for Getting by Without Your Barber

Growing out Your Hair? Here’s How to Maintain It

How to Find the Right Hair Products for Men

The Best Hair Clippers for Men

What Should You Know Before Buying a Pocket Knife? Jun 17, 2021

Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden unloads his pocket knife knowledge and offers up a wealth of advice to inform your next EDC purchase.

Episode Navigation:

1:00 – Why Do People Love Pocket Knives?
3:45 – What Does a Person Need to Know Before Buying a Pocket Knife?
4:50 – Most Pocket Knives Are Folders
6:41 – Different Elements of Pocket Knife Form Factors
8:04 – Blade Types and Shapes
14:23 – How to Decide Which Shape Is Right for You
16:10 – Pocket Knife Brands to Know
21:21 – Types of Actions: the Mechanism That Opens the Knife
27:32 – Handle Types to Know
31:30 – How Pocket Knife Size Should Factor In to Your Decision
34:49 – Pocket Knife Maintenance
36:30 – Blade Materials: How Different Steel Types Affect Your Knife
44:40 – Our Top Three Pocket Knife Recommendations

Featured:

The Best Pocket Knives of 2021

The Best Knives and Multi-Tools to Give Dads This Father’s Day

Now You Can Customize One of the Best Pocket Knives for Camping and Hiking

Watch Now: The Pocket Knives Gear Patrol Staffers Keep at Our Desks

Everything You Need to Know About Pocket Knives

The Best New Knives and EDC of May 2021

Curious About Friction Folding Pocket Knives? This Is the One to Get

Pocket Knife Rules & Laws in the U.S. – Updated for 2021 (courtesy EDC Ninja)

What Exactly Is a Tactical Watch? Jun 15, 2021

Hartov explains the origin of the military wristwatch and talks about how far the category has evolved since the first World War.

Episode Navigation:

01:10 – What Is a Tactical Watch?
02:45 – Early Military Watches, WWI and Beyond
11:35 – G-Shock's Genesis and Rise to the Top of the Segment
17:00 – Defining Characteristics of a Tactical Watch
20:00 – Oren Discusses His Service and How it Affected His Relationship to Watches
22:35 – How Quartz and Digital Watch Advancements Affected the Military
25:00 – Other Modern Tactical-Style Watches
30:55 – What Is the Quintessential Tactical Watch

Featured:

These Are 10 of the Best Tactical Watches

21 of the Best Military Watches and Their Histories

The Ultimate Guide to Military Watches

We Field-Tested Two Military Watches in the Army and This is What We Found

What's the Most Legit Modern Military Watch You Can Buy?

Out of Iraq: The Story of an Issued Military Watch

The 10 Best Field Watches

The Fascinating and Humble History of the NATO Watch Strap

Want to Go “Low-Tech”? It Isn’t Easy – But Here Are Some Tips Jun 10, 2021

Tips for taking inventory of what tech you use and how you use it, and also the implications of cutting back.

Episode Navigation:

00:50 – Is There Anything You Can Do To Moderate Your Relationship With Tech?
02:45 – The Implications of Quitting Social Media and Other Tech
04:00 – Auditing Your Tech Usage, and Intentionally "Low-Tech" Devices
10:55 – How Planned Obsolescence Forces Us To Be Tech-Forward
13:45 – Nostalgia for Analog Devices Complicates Our Relationship with Technology
16:50 – How Tech Causes Privacy and Security Concerns
22:00 – Do Phones Listen To Us?
24:40 – Eric's Top-Level Advice for Low-Tech Hopefuls

Featured:

10 Google Chrome Settings You Should Change Right Now

How to Prevent the Internet from Tracking You

Light Phone Review: The Advantages of a “Smart” Phone That Can Never Have Instagram

@RobertGReeve on Twitter: "Your social media apps are not listening to you" (Thread)

All the Biggest Announcements from Today's Big Apple Event

Disable Amazon's Creepy New Echo Feature Before It Turns On

Why You Need a Password Manager (And Five to Try)

3 Best VPN Services to Make Sure Your Online Data Is Private

How to Make Your Online Passwords Ironclad

What's So Hard About Buying a Used Bike Online? Jun 08, 2021

Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden explains what's so difficult about buying used bikes online–and offers tips on making it much easier.

Episode Navigation:

01:20 – What's Hard About Buying Any Bike Online
05:10 – Why the Used Bike-Buying Process Is So Convoluted
07:20 – The Pandemic and Economic Issues Caused a Massive Bike Shortage
11:05 – Specific Elements That Complicate the Used Bike-Buying Process
12:10 – Some Dedicated Sites That Sell Used Bikes (And That You Can Trust)
13:30 – What You Should Know Before Starting Your Search
15:50 – Why Shopping Online for a Used Bike Is Harder Than Finding a Used Car
18:20 – Tips and Tricks for Buying Used Bikes From Different Websites
22:05 – How To Inspect a Used Bike In Person If You Aren't a Pro
24:10 – eBay-Specific Advice: Seller Ratings, Photos, and More
27:00 – Serial Numbers and How To Avoid Stolen Goods
29:30 – FatFingers.com May Help You Find Hidden Gems
32:35 – 'The Pro's Closet' Is The Best Way To Buy a High-end Used Bike
40:00 – Tanner's Most Important Advice: Ask Lots of Questions

Featured:

Shopping for a Used Bike? Here’s How to Get One on the Internet

The Internet Is the Best Place to Buy a Used Premium Bike

The Used Bikes We’d Buy Right Now Under $500

11 Awesome Bicycle Brands You Should Know

Complete Guide to Buying Your First Bike

Used Bike Marketplaces and Forums:

The Pro’s Closet

Pinkbike’s BuySell forum

Bicycle Blue Book

GearTrade

Serial Number Searches:

Bike Index

Project 529

Find Hidden Gems on eBay:

FatFingers

What Makes a Great Office Chair? Jun 01, 2021

Here's everything you need to arm yourself for a purchase, or at least to understand how your current chair is affecting your body.

Episode Navigation:

02:00 – Gaming Chairs Are Not Office Chairs
03:20 – Adjustability: What Makes an Office Chair Great
05:15 – Office Chairs Mitigate Pain
10:15 – Is There a Perfect Office Chair?
12:45 – Why are office chairs so expensive? Plus, our Top Three Picks.
22:25 – Ergonomics
25:00 – Should I Buy a Used Office Chair?
28:55 – Are Super Cheap Office Chairs Okay to Buy?
30:50 – Specific Office Chair Features and Extras (Pro Tip: Roller Blade Wheels)
35:15 – What Chair Does Will Use?
38:00 – Will’s Epic Rant Against Gaming Chairs
44:05 – What About Office Chair “Alternatives” Like Yoga Balls and Kneeling Chairs?
46:40 – Will’s Most Important Office Chair Buying Advice

Featured:

The 21 Best Office Chairs of 2021

6 Perfectly Fine Cheap Desk Chairs Available Under $250

Need a Better Office Chair? Just Get This

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Office or Desk Chair

Still Working from the Couch? Upgrade Your Home Office with These Deals

Why Are Cassette Tapes Making a Comeback? May 27, 2021

There's a lot more to the Cassette Boom that nostalgia alone.

Episode Navigation:

01:40 – Why are Cassette Tapes Making a Comeback?
04:00 – Cassette Audio Quality Is Different Than You Might Recall
05:45 – Memories of Cassette Tapes (and CDs) Are Powerful
08:45 – The Last Car With a Tape Deck, and Tapes in Current Pop Culture
10:45 – Current Artists Are Selling New Cassettes
12:00 – The Cassette Boom, by the Numbers
13:48 – Where Are We Supposed to Play Cassettes?
17:16 – Will Companies Make New Tape Decks?
18:25 – Companies Making New, High-Quality Cassette Tapes
20:00 – Where Do We Go Now (from MP3s)?
22:55 – Predictions: Will This Cassette Tape Trend Continue?
24:35 – Tucker's Advice for Aspiring Cassette Tape Collectors

Featured:

Classic Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback

Gear Patrol Magazine – Get an Annual Subscription for Just $39

Check out the Just Cassette blog and Instagram Profile

From Forbes – The Walkman And Cassette Tapes Are Making A Comeback

Buy New Cassette Players from Urban Outfitters ($30+)

Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 ($10)

Taylor Swift Evermore Album Deluxe Cassette ($13)

3 Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill This Summer May 25, 2021

Product recommendations and further reading to streamline your home energy usage.

Episode Navigation:

01:35 – The 3 Tips
03:38 – Most Important: Up-To-Date Appliances
04:30 – Saving Money Is Mostly a Longer-Term Goal
05:20 – Being Mindful of How You Use Tech, and "Energy-Saver" Modes
07:15 – Gaming Consoles: an Example of Big Power Drains
08:42 – Different Energy Saving Modes
09:25 – TV Settings to Modify for Energy Savings
10:34 – What Energy Star Certification Means, and New vs. Old Appliances
12:05 – Bonus Nerd Fact: Chest Freezers are Very Efficient
13:25 – Some Specific Product Recommendations: Streaming Sticks and More
17:50 – LED Light Bulbs, Smart Home Products (and Dumb Home Products)
20:55 – Vampire Loads and Why Surge Protectors Are Super Important
30:00 – Eric's Top Recommendation for Energy Savings

Featured:

How to Save Energy When Your A/C Is Draining It

It's Time to Check Your Surge Protectors

The Best Apartment-Friendly Smart Home Devices

The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Home Smart

The Best Smart Thermostats: Which Is Right For Your Home?

The Best Smart Plugs To Buy in 2021

Google Finally Announced a New Chromecast: Here's What You Need to Know

All the Reasons to Still Buy an Apple TV In 2021

Whiskey Lovers: It's Time To Start Drinking Rum May 20, 2021

Will Price gives us the download on why rum is finally having its moment.

Episode Navigation:

01:20 – Rum Is Excellent and Rum Is Complex
02:28 – Why Is This Rum's Moment?
04:40 – Has Good Rum Always Been As Prevalent As It Is Now?
07:40 – What Is Rum, Exactly?
08:39 – Light Rum vs. Dark Rum, and Other Varieties
12:28 – Isn't Rum Super Sweet Tasting?
14:55 – Why Will Considers Rum a "Loose Cannon"
17:25 – How Are We Supposed To Drink Rum? Neat? On The Rocks?
20:28 – The Fascinating Good and Dark History of Rum
21:25 – Why You Have to Buy Hampden Great House, "The Pappy of Rum"
24:05 – A Word on Age Statements, Rum Labels, and Prices
28:10 – How Will and His Team Picks Rums to Recommend
30:45 – Some Rums at Different Price Points That You Should Look Into
33:10 – Final Tips About Finding Interesting Rum Bottles

Featured:

Seasoned Whiskey Drinkers Are Switching to Rum. Why?

The 13 Best Bottles of Rums You Can Buy in 2021

From The Gear Patrol Archives – "A History of Rum"

The Best Sipping Rums from Around the World

Just Get This Rum if You're Tired of Bacardi-Induced Hangovers

A Rum That Tastes Like Dessert and 7 More Home and Design Releases

Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side? May 18, 2021

Zen Love reveals what that hole in your dive watch is, and discusses why watch enthusiasts are enamored by watches with "unnecessary" functions.

Episode Navigation:

1:50 – What is a Helium Escape Valve (HEV), and Where on Your Watch Is It
3:30 – Why Helium Escape Valves Are Needed
4:12 – HEVs Are Needed Specifically for Saturation Diving
8:54 – HEV Watches Aren't Actually Used That Often, Even by Sat Divers
12:48 – Manual and Automatic HEVs, How They Work, and Some Issues
17:10 – Why Buy a Watch With Unnecessary Features?
26:00 – Other Watch Brands that Feature HEVs, like Doxa
28:45 – Are Dive Watches the Pinnacle of Watch Style Statements?

Featured:

Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side? We Found Out

The Ultimate Guide to Dive Watches

The 12 Best Dive Watches at Every Budget

Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dive Watch

5 Dive Watches Worn By Professional Saturation Divers

Further Details: Ubiquitous but Overlooked Elements Hidden on Your Favorite Products

Your Vegan Shoes Aren't Sustainable. Here's Why. May 13, 2021

Tanner Bowden discusses why vegan shoes aren't sustainable–despite being marketed as such–and explains how eco-conscious shoppers can spot dubious marketing.

Episode Navigation:

01:15 – Vegan Shoes ≠ Sustainable Products
03:03 – Vegan Shoes, Plastic, and Harmful Chemicals
06:55 – Olukai's Statement About Vegan Shoes and Sustainability
09:35 – Why Patagonia is a Sustainability Champion
12:21 – Patagonia Wild Idea Work Boots
15:45 – Mushroom Leather and Other Sustainable Alternatives
20:10 – Tips For Finding (Actually) Sustainable Products
23:40 – Why You Should Look for "Climate Neutral" Certification
25:43 – Adidas and Allbirds Collaboration
28:20 – Your Best Bet Is to Buy Used Gear, and Where To Do It

Featured:

Streetwear Collabs Are More Powerful Than You’d Think May 06, 2021

Kyle Ng of Brain Dead has a philosophy about collaborations: that they should be vehicles for positive change.

Links:

This Tee Is Raising Money to Support Black Communities

Why Did the Best Female Rock Climber in the World Team up with a Streetwear Brand?

Introducing Gear Patrol Magazine: Issue Sixteen, The Summer Preview

Virgil Abloh-Designed Furniture and 7 More Home and Design Releases

You’ve Never Seen Carpenter Pants Like These

A Directory of Brands and Retailers That Have Spoken Out Against Racism

Episode Navigation:

What is Brain Dead, and Who is Kyle Ng? — 1:48
What is Streetwear? — 4:49
Describing Drop Culture — 9:40
Differing Types of Collaborations — 11:25
Brain Dead's Philosophy on Collaboration — 16:20
What Makes This Story Stand Out? – 21:14
How Brain Dead Flips Capitalism on Its Head – 24:10
Brain Dead's Focus on Building Community – 28:30

Asked & Answered: Is the Pan America 1250 the New Face of Harley Davidson May 04, 2021

The Pan America, which costs between $17,300 and $20,000 MSRP, is loaded with tech, and enters a segment where competition is fierce.

Why Are Bourbon Prices Climbing So Fast? Apr 30, 2021

Blame Whiskey Hipsters all you want, but the real culprit here is the Three-Tier System.

Chasing Whiskey: Bourbon Is Becoming Stupid Expensive. Why?

One Good Bottle:

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof (~$65)

Also mentioned:

"Shelf Sleepers" – bottles worth picking up, even after a price hike

Asked & Answered: The New Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid Apr 28, 2021

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review: the Best Wrangler, Whether You Care About Gas MIleage or Not

The Hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe: What You Need to Know

Rivian Will Copy One of Tesla's Smartest Features: Its Charging Network

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe (MSRP $47,995)

Introducing Issue Sixteen, Summer Preview 2021 Apr 27, 2021

Summer is coming whether you're ready or not. Wouldn't you like a preview?

Annual subscription to Gear Patrol Magazine (now $39)

Check out Issue Sixteen: Summer Preview 2021 on its own ($20)

Subscribers get a $15 gift voucher to The Gear Patrol Store each year of the subscription, plus early access to each print issue and more.

Our Reactions to Apple AirTags and Other New Apple Product Announcements Apr 21, 2021

Reactions to the biggest announcements from Apple Spring Loaded.

Show Notes

AirTags, iMac and More: The Biggest News From Apple's Spring Event

The iPhones That AirTags Will (and Won't) Work With

You Don't Need to Buy a New Apple TV to Get Its Best Feature

All the AirTag Accessories You Need to Know About

New Apple Products:

The All-New Apple AirTags (from $29; pre-order April)

The All-New iMac 24-Inch (from $1,299; pre-order April 30)

The New iPad Pro (from $799; pre-order April)

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, now in purple (from $699; pre-order April 23)

Apple TV 4K (from $179; pre-order April 30)

The New Rolex Explorer and Cartier Tank Must: Why Such a Big Deal? Apr 15, 2021

The annual Watches & Wonders show was chock-full of huge releases, but two announcements in particular really stood out.

Watches and Wonders 2021: All the News in One Place

You Can Now Buy a Two-Tone Rolex Explorer

The Cartier Tank Is Now More Accessible Than Ever: The New Tank

Like All Things in 2021, Rolex (and Your Other Favorite Watch Brands) Is Getting a Little Weird

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Is Getting Its Victory Lap After All

Purchasing Advice:

“My fiancee got a new job at a law firm and I want to get him a watch to celebrate — something he’d be proud to wear in the office — but won’t actually break the bank.” - Jon, Brooklyn

Just Get This: Tudor Black Bay 58

"I like the idea of changing my watch strap, but are there any “rules” to follow?" - Eric, Atlanta

The Complete Guide to Watch Straps

Kind Of Obsessed:

Zen Love:

Yema Speedgraf ($1,499)

Oren Hartov:

The New Cartier Tank Must

How Much Tech Is Too Much Tech? Apr 08, 2021

Does adding technology improve a product, and if so, to what point?

Note from Nick: I didn't acknowledge Tanner Bowden's proper title – he's a Senior Staff Writer at GP, not a Staff Writer as I said in this episode. Sorry, Tanner!

Mentioned in this episode:

Purchasing Advice:

Small-home workout gear on a $250 Budget – Maddie, Cincinnati

Beginner camping without a car – Doug, Brooklyn

REI Rental Gear (various)

Housewarming gifts for someone you've just begun dating – Kevin, Brooklyn

Kind Of Obsessed:

What Has Powered Tesla's Rise, and Can It Maintain Momentum? Apr 01, 2021

Tesla vs. other EVs, the Supercharger network, and a rant about April Fool's Jokes.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mercedes-Benz E63S Wagon

Hyundai Sonata N Line

Everything You Need to Know About the New Tesla Model S

Tesla’s Pickup Truck Is Here, and It’s More Insane Than We Ever Imagined

Tesla Has Strange Ideas about How to Shift, and Other News

Thinking About Buying an Electric Car? Here's What You Should Ask Yourself First

These Were the 10 Most Popular Used Cars in America in 2020

Gear Patrol's EV coverage, all in one place

Tesla Model 3 Vs. Amtrak's Acela Express: The Electric Future Acid Test

Would Tesla Be Better Off Without Elon Musk? Some Electric Vehicle Shoppers Think So

Headlines

VW Won’t Rebrand U.S. Unit as Voltswagen, Company Says

Lego bricks are terrible for the environment. These wooden alternatives biodegrade

Ship Is Freed After a Costly Lesson in the Vulnerabilities of Sea Trade

Kind Of Obsessed

2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Genesis GV80

Is Working Out From Home Here to Stay? Mar 25, 2021

Reflections on fitness during and after the pandemic, predictions of future fitness trends, headlines, and gear we're obsessed with.

Mentioned in this episode:

JaxJox DumbbellConnect

Peloton vs. Wahoo: Who Makes the Better Stationary Bike?

Can New Technology Help You Get Fitter at Home? (Tempo vs Tonal)

7 Awesome Kettlebell Alternatives You Already Have at Home

Apple's Fitness+ Is a Breeze to Use — And It Really Kicked My Ass

How to Build the Ultimate Home Gym, Three Ways

What Running Gear Should You Spend Your Money On?

These Amazon Kettlebells Will Save You a Fortune and Last a Lifetime

Angela Gargano Instagram Workouts

Riders for Black Lives

The 6 Best Mini Multi-Tools of 2020

Headlines

iOS (Old School) Gives Your Phone an 8-bit Apple Aesthetic

PopGrip and SOG Make a Mini Multi-Tool That Attaches to the Back of Your Smartphone

Made is a new, Crowd-funded Brand Making Made to Measure, High-End Outdoor Apparel

Kind Of Obsessed

Nemo Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat ($20)

Chrome Barrage Freight ($200)

Priority Bicycles Ace ($499+)

RIP, Apple HomePod – Why the Quirky Smart Speaker Failed Mar 18, 2021

What the now-discontinued Apple HomePod got right and what it got wrong during its short, three-year run.

Mentioned in this episode:

First Look: Apple HomePod

$100 Smart Speakers: Which Is Best?

The Best Multi-Room Wireless Speakers of 2021

The Complete Sonos Buying Guide

How to Use a Pair of HomePod Minis As Computer Speakers

Apple's HomePods Make a Sneaky Good Surround Sound System

More Gear Patrol Smart Home Coverage

Headlines

Rapper and Entrepreneur Travis Scott Launches Cacti, an Agave-Flavored Spiked Seltzer

It's Sleep Awareness Week

Crocs x Justin Bieber collection launched and promptly sold out

Gucci’s New Sneakers are $12 (But They Only Exist Digitally)

Kind Of Obsessed

Clairin Casimir Rum

Pro-Ject T1 Turntable

Schiit Audio Mani

LEGO, Masks, and Essentialism: One Year Into the Pandemic. Mar 11, 2021

Gear Patrol CEO and Founder Eric Yang talks about essentialism: "the purposeful decision to have less, and better," and how that idea quickly took over our purchasing habits over the past year of pandemic life. Deputy Editor Jack Seemer reveals his new golf "hobby," and, apparently, Eric has put together 36+ LEGO sets since last March.

As mentioned in this episode;

A Year of Pandemic Living

Headlines

Kind Of Obsessed

Introducing The Gear Patrol Podcast Feb 19, 2021

Behind every product is a new story. That story could be rooted in the values that drove its creation, or its materials, or origin. Those hidden details are why we're launching the Gear Patrol Podcast, a weekly discussion of not just products, but the ideas and culture that surround them and bring them to life.
Join our host Nick Caruso and a rotating cast of Gear Patrol staffers as we have a good time discussing and debating what we know best: products and product culture. We hope you'll tune in every Thursday, starting March 11th.