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How Cool Is This?

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How Cool Is This? is a 5-minute podcast about what’s cool. Each short podcast episode explores a new idea. Bingeable and perfect for a short commute from the bedroom to the kitchen, How Cool Is This? is like Shark Tank meets This American Life meets Humans of New York, except anyone can participate. Visit howcoolisthis.show to learn more. By Nick Holder and Brian Reitz
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Episodes

(40) Melissa Stern: Replace Electoral College with Popular Vote

With the most recent United States presidential election being won by a candidate who didn't have the highest number of total votes, Melissa believes it may be time to reevaluate how presidents are selected. “I think the electoral college is an outdated form of election rules” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 30, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 40

(39) Michael O’Neill: Draw Everyone in NYC

Inspired by the late Jason Pollen, Michael is on a mission. “I’ve decided to go around and meet some people and ask if I can draw them.” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 30, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 39

(38) Hannah Reich: Better Exams

Hannah has come up with an education solution she believes is better than the current model for evaluating learning progress. “Exams are a waste of time… especially multiple choice exams." To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 30, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 38

(37) Ashley: Alter Inner City School Curriculums

Ashley thinks education doesn’t work the same for everyone. “I’m interested in… making sure the students are getting the best learning experience possible” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 30, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 37

(36) Alex Hoffmann: Wayside App, like Robinhood for Marine Investing

Alex has an idea to make investing cooler and more fun. “It’s basically fractional ownership in marine finance.” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, call 848-863-9917 and leave a voicemail. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 30, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 36

(35) Nina Moran: Women Skateboarding

Nina thinks skateboarding is a great activity for women to feel empowered. “This is hard for a lot of women because it’s a male-dominated sport” To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, text or leave a voicemail @ 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 30, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 35

(34) Nora: Yelp For Women Seeking Men

Nora wants an app that ranks men based on how they've treated women in the past. "I just wish there was a review for this person I could have seen before I invited them over." To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, text or leave a voicemail @ 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 10, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 34

(33) Isaiah: Men Should Be Stronger

Isaiah thinks that when men are stronger, men are better. "Cause right now it's not looking too good for a man." To get your idea featured on the next 5-minute episode of How Cool Is This?, text or leave a voicemail @ 848-863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

Apr 10, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 33

(32) Jordyn: Be Yourself

Recorded in New York in February 2020, Jordyn has a message for anyone who's seen their identity morph with their digital presence.. "You can do trendy things, but don't let that tear you down and continue following your dreams." To get your idea featured on 5-minute podcast How Cool Is This?, text or leave a voicemail @ 848-863-9917.

Apr 03, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 32

(31) Steve: Put The Free Market In Charge

Recorded in New York on February 22, 2020, Steve has an idea related to resource allocation. "I'm curious why politicians deem themselves empowered to determine how wealth should be distributed.." To get your idea featured on 5-minute podcast How Cool Is This? , text or leave a voicemail @ (848) 863-9917

Apr 03, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 31

(30) Miguel Ortiz: Times Square Video Game

Miguel has a big idea for a new kind of video game, based on New York's famous Times Square. "Everything is live... robberies, people using, people doing good... everything live." If you have an idea you want featured on the show, visit https://howcoolisthis.show .

Mar 27, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 30

(29) Josh Cole: AirPods For Loud Places

Josh wants to use AirPod-like devices to have private conversations in loud public areas. "You can have a conversation and you can hear everybody in your little group." To learn how to get your idea featured on How Cool Is This? visit https://howcoolisthis.show

Mar 27, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 29

(28) Susan Isaacs: Clip-A-Cane

Susan's neighbor frequently drops her cane, and in doing so has inspired a new product. "Get some type of magentic hook or some type of clip that'll clip onto a table where you can take the cane and clip it on." To get your idea featured on the podcast, visit howcoolisthis.show

Mar 20, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 8

(27) Mike Reitz: Cruise Ship Hospitals

Thinking quickly in light of the quickly encompassing Coronavirus pandemic, Mike Reitz shares a solution for the imperiled cruise industry. "Floating hospital systems for different ports of entry." (Editor's Note: This episode was recorded one day prior to Carnival Cruises announcing they would make turn their ships into makeshift hospitals)

Mar 20, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 27

(26) Hannah VanderPoel: DXM on Broadway

Inspired by two previous How Cool Is This? episodes, DMX on Broadway and BMX on Broadway, Hannah shares a new kind of approach to The Great White Way. "This program would supply Broadway theaters with DXM-based products." (Editor's Note: The idea "DXM on Broadway" was submitted in January 2020, far before the Broadway Shutdown of March 2020) Share your ideas with How Cool Is This? via our website howcoolisthis.show .

Mar 13, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 26

(25) Victor Siu: Modular Home Development

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

Mar 13, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 25

(23) David Niles: Street Light Food Lamps

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

Mar 06, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 23

(22) Demi Theoharis: Bib Plate

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

Feb 28, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 22

(21) Jim Friedlich: Funding Local News

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

Feb 28, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 21

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

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

Dec 28, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 20

(18) Drew Combs: Burrito De Dinero

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

Dec 28, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 18

(16) Kristian Mundahl: BMX on Broadway

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

Dec 02, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 16

(15) Ryan Pike: Fridgitas

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

Dec 02, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 15

(14) Simon Shea: Flights on Flights

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

Dec 02, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 14

(13) Caitlin Sweica: Graduation Showers

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

Oct 29, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 13

(12) Blake Greenwood: Doggy Day Spa

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

Oct 29, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 12

(11) Ryan Manganelli: DMX On Broadway

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

Oct 29, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 11
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