Steve created an app that helps you discover live streams from around the world. Can live streams help you discover something new from the comfort of your couch? And more importantly, is that cool?

“We're creating a really cool, unique live stream and social discovery feature on our app that we think is pretty amazing.”

Check out Neuwly here.

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An entrepreneur for more than 15 years, Matt has recently begun experiencing issues with the responsiveness of suppliers in China. Can a new strategy that Matt stumbled upon increase the efficiency of your supply chain? And more importantly, is that cool?

“It's really hard to get these suppliers and manufacturers to take you seriously.”

Get more tips from Matt and listen to his own podcast at rogueretirementlounge.com.

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Allison's facilitates an educational game designed to combat the climate crisis. Will their innovative approach lead to a cooler globe? And more importantly, is that cool?

“Imagine if you could take a complex scientific report that defines the problem of climate change and turn it into a game that makes the science easy to understand.”

Learn more about the game, developed by Cedric Ringenbach, at climatefresk.org.

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Brian and Nick have spent the better part of the last two years sourcing unique ideas and judging them on how cool they are. Have they figured out what it means to be cool, and more importantly, is that cool?

“For episode 100 we are getting a taste of our own medicine. We invited our girlfriends, who have been with us for all these episodes, to answer an extremely important question…how cool is How Cool Is This?”

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Trenton loves the taste and smell of coffee but has to think twice before drinking caffeine. Can the coffee he makes from date sees provide a healthier alternative? And more importantly, is that cool?

“I actually had a heart attack when I was 20 years old, and caffeine gives me chest pain.”

Learn more about KORMA Date Coffee at kormacafe.com. 

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Heather started a voice only dating service to help lonely people connect during the pandemic. Can trading only voicemails lead to a love connection? And more importantly, is that cool?

“I was just so amazed by the power of voice and the acceleration of intimacy that happened through my experiment.”

Listen to Heather’s podcast chronicling the experience, It’s Nice To Hear You, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Ryan thinks we should melt down statues of problematic historical figures and turn those raw materials into products you can buy. Is that the “win-win-win” that will satisfy all sides of the statue debate? And more importantly, is that cool?

“We should melt the statues rather than have them take up space and make everyone angry and use the space for something else.”

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This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between.

This 5 minute recap of the June 24 season finale covers:

We’re taking a short break from TWIC, but we’ll be back later this summer with more. Stay up to date with the show at howcoolisthis.show.

Music: "Le Hustle", Unknown Artist courtesy of Free Music Archive

This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between.

This 5 minute recap of the June 17 show covers:

Join the season finale of This Week in Cool live in Roomkey on Thursday, June 24, at 8:00 pm EST at howcoolisthis.show/watch

Music: "Le Hustle", Unknown Artist courtesy of Free Music Archive

Kay returns to the show with more information about episode 80, Kids Should Get To Learn Latin.

“The people who love classics… they’re not marketers. They’re not thinking like marketers. They’re thinking ‘because this has so much value, there is no need to market it to anyone.”

Kay has a Master’s in Latin from the University of Illinois and has developed a free resource for getting started with the language at latinforlife.com/whyyouareright.

This episode was recorded live in Roomkey on April 27, 2021.

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