How Cool Is This?

How Cool Is This?

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  • (92) Anina Net: Wireless Charging Wallet

    Anina designed a stylish solution to a un-stylish problem. Can her wallet charge your phone and look good at the same time? And more importantly, is that cool?

    “I have often found myself having very long days. And just as I'm going to call an Uber or Lyft, my phone is out of battery and I'm left standing on the street in a beautiful gown.”

    Get one of Anina’s wireless charging wallets at anina2049.com, see her other projects at anina.net, and catch replays of the Digital Fashion Online Summit she mentioned 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
  • (91) Ian Ross: The Daily Dilly

    Ian created a tool to help local businesses promote daily specials. Can the Dilly help consumers discover what’s cool in their community? And more importantly, is that cool?

    “[It’s] special information that's posted only by local merchants. They can share something much like they would share on Instagram, but what they share is something special that's happening that day.”

    Get your daily Dilly 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
  • (90) Lee Uehara: Dog Poop Droop Scoop

    Lee has an idea that helps dog owners collect hard to pick up dog poop. Can cardboard squares help keep sidewalks clean? And more importantly, is that cool?

    “I came up with the idea of cardboard little squares to help pick up those droopy poops. I use cereal box tops, but how cool would it be if you could just buy them in the store?”

    Check out Lee’s podcast House of Lee NYC here.


    She’s also a co-founder of the Asian American Podcasting Association and The NYC Podcasters Network.

    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
  • (89) Terry Tucker: How to Be a Winner

    Terry thinks the only thing keeping us from victory is having the right mindset. Can embracing the uncomfortable help you lead an extraordinary life? And more importantly, is that cool?

    “I believe everyone is destined to live an uncommon and extraordinary life. We are not all born with the same gifts and talents, but we all have the ability to become the best person we're capable of becoming.”

    Get more winning advice from Terry at Motivational Check and check out his book “Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life” on Amazon.

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

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  • This Week in Cool presented by Roomkey (March 25)

    This Week in Cool is a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between. The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST.

    This 5 minute recap of the March 25 show debates the coolness of:

    • Krispy Kreme giving free donuts to vaccinated people
    • Meat Loaf’s new dating show
    • Paying Employees in Pennies
    • and more
    • RSVP here to join and participate in the next This Week In Cool.

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

      5 min
    • This Week In Cool presented by Roomkey (March 18)

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

      The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST.

      This 5 minute recap of the March 18 show debates Elon Musk naming himself the Technoking of Tesla, a mom deepfaking her daughter’s cheerleading rivals, an arctic walrus popping up in Ireland, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong announcing a run for President of the United States, and more.

      RSVP here to join and participate in the next This Week In Cool.

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


      5 min
    • This Week In Cool presented by Roomkey (March 11)

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

      The full 30 minute show happens live in Roomkey every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST.

      This 5 minute recap of the March 11 show covers British Royalty, NFTs, Burger King, Eagle Scouts, stimulus payments, and more.

      RSVP here to join and participate in the next This Week In Cool.

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

      5 min
    • This Week In Cool: Trailer

      Introducing This Week in Cool, a weekly look into what’s cool, what’s not, and nothing in between, brought to you by the hosts of How Cool Is This?, Brian Reitz & Nick Holder.

      Learn more about Roomkey in episode 88 of the show. 

      RSVP for This Week In Cool here. 

      Download the app here. 

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

      1 min
    • (88) Don Stein: Roomkey

      Don developed a new way to virtually recreate the serendipitous connections we have IRL. Can a virtual platform ever replace getting together in person? And more importantly, is that cool? 

      "This allows you to go up to somebody, move around the room, sit next to them and recreate those moments of serendipity that happen in real life." 

      Check out and download Roomkey here.  Learn more about how to join us in the app here. Have a cool idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show

      5 min
    • (87) Jill Schuller: Sundayy, The Mindful Social Network

      Jill created an app that helps you reverse the negative effects of every other app. Can technology with limited functionality help you be more mindful? And more importantly, is that cool? 

      "It really represents spending time away from feeds and thinking deeper about our days so that we can share what actually matters with the people who actually matter to us." 

      Learn more about Sundayy 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

    About 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.