How Cool Is This?

How Cool Is This?

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  • The 2022 Coolios: Trailer

    In 2021, How Cool Is This? released 54 new episodes highlighting 32 different ideas, 10 rebuttals, and 12 weeks of cool. The Coolios is an awards show celebrating the coolest (and least cool) parts of the year.

    Live on Twitch @ 8:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 3, Brian & Nick will award Coolios to

    • The Coolest Idea That Already Exists
    • The Coolest Rebuttal
    • Shrödinger’s Cool: The Idea That Simultaneously Cool And Uncool
    • The Least Cool Idea
    • The Coolest Idea That Doesn’t Exist Yet
    • Listeners Choice: The Coolest Idea of the Year (Vote by Feb 1)
    • Learn how to watch at howcoolisthis.show/coolios. 

      Music: YACHT, "Beam Me Up (Instrumental)" from the Free Music Archive 

      1 min
    • (112) University of Pleasure: Giving The Benefit Of The Doubt

      Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure believe that it’s cool to start from the assumption that others are trying their best.

      “A lot of conflict often arises out of people assuming mal-intent and assuming that other people are trying to cause harm, and often that's not the case.”

      University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They discussed a few ideas from the How Cool Is This? archive in their December 7 episode.

      Listen to University of Pleasure in the same place you listen to How Cool Is This?, and check out their website here.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (111) University of Pleasure: Ethical Porn Subscription Service

      Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure think there should be a website or service that allows consumers to subscribe to a collection of ethically-created pornography.

      “Ethical pornography is a type of pornography in which you can assure that everyone's over the age of 18, people are being paid fair wages, and that people there are consenting and doing it for their pleasure.”

      University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They discussed a few ideas from the How Cool Is This? archive in their December 7 episode.

      Listen to University of Pleasure in the same place you listen to How Cool Is This?, and check out their website here.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (110) University of Pleasure: One-on-Ones for Couples

      Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure think it’s important for couples to have regular 30 minute check-ins to talk about their relationship.


      “This is actually an assignment that I give a lot of couples that I see that are having struggles with communication, but I honestly think it's good for any couple.”

      University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They discussed a few ideas from the How Cool Is This? archive in their December 7 episode.

      Listen to University of Pleasure in the same place you listen to How Cool Is This?, and check out their website here.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (109) University of Pleasure: "I'm Sorry" Light For Cars

      Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure noticed that the anonymity of driving often leads to a lapse in communication between drivers.

      “If you had a ‘My Bad’ or ‘I'm Sorry’ button in your car that lit up on the back, people wouldn't hate so many people when they were driving.”

      University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They discussed a few ideas from the How Cool Is This? archive in their December 7 episode.

      Listen to University of Pleasure in the same place you listen to How Cool Is This?, and check out their website here.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (108) University of Pleasure: Starting Sex Ed Sooner

      Dr. Tera Jansen and Jeremiah James from University of Pleasure believe education about sex and relationships should be taught from a young age.


      “I think that this stuff should be just as important as math and science, and I think it would help us all in our friendships and our romantic relationships or sexual relationships.”

      University of Pleasure is a cool podcast about sex, relationships, and being happier. They discussed a few ideas from the How Cool Is This? archive in their December 7 episode.

      Listen to University of Pleasure in the same place you listen to How Cool Is This?, and check out their website here.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (107) Austin Thomas: Silent Restaurant

      Austin wants to open a restaurant where the soundtrack is complete silence. Do people really want to eat while alone with their thoughts? And more importantly, is that cool?

      “The rules are: there is no talking, there is no music, you cannot dine other people and cell phone use is strongly prohibited.”

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (106) Genny Kelley: Mean Muggin’ Ceramics

      Genny turned her passion for pottery into a business when she lost her job. Are mean mugs still nice to drink out of? And more importantly, is that cool?

      “I started doing it as a way to meet people and gain a new hobby. Once the pandemic hit, I kind of just looked at everything that I could profit off of in my life when I lost my job.”

      Check out Genny’s ceramics on Instagram @meanmuggin_ceramics.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (105) David Katz: swaggr socks, made from recycled materials

      David helped create more sustainable socks made from recyclable materials. Can what you put on your feet help make the world a better place? And more importantly, is that cool?

      “Everything we do is rooted in how it's gonna impact the environment. On top of that, the socks obviously are unbelievable.”

      Get your own pair of Swaggr Socks here.

      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min
    • (104) Erica Stanford: Crypto Curry Club

      Erica started a club where people can meet to discuss cryptocurrency over curry. Is a delicious meal a good way to build community? And more importantly, is that cool?

      “We have lots of food and drinks involved for it to be easier for everybody to get to know each other, feel comfortable talking, have a lot of fun and build relationships.”

      Join a Crypto Curry Club event here, and check out Erica's book "Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption" here.


      Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.

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      5 min

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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.