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This September on Netflix is a whole different ball game from what subscribers are used to. For the first time since we started putting out this monthly series, there are so many good releases and debuts we honestly didn’t know where to begin. To give you an idea, here are…
After months of covering Amazon Prime Streaming’s new releases, we think we’ve finally figured out their angle. Every month, the team at Amazon puts together a pretty massive list of some rather intriguing titles that include a couple blockbuster hits, some solid original content, and a bunch of obscure documentaries,…
We’re mostly about utility here at Cool Material, but sometimes, we need a good pampering. We love a martini. We spend money on good clothes because it’s better to spend up front and keep something for awhile, and we write articles about downright obscenely expensive campers because they make us…
If you’re the kind of man who travels often—whether for business or pleasure—you know what we mean when we say jetsetting in style is no easy feat. Underwear and socks are easy to roll up and tuck away, but more difficult items like button downs, ties, and suits prove near-impossible…
The minute we got the itinerary for our trip to Mexico with the folks from Altos Tequila, we knew it was going to be memorable. Three days, from Arandas (North, in Jalisco) to Mexico City, with a bunch of fun stuff packed in between. We’d be hitting one of Mexico…
The world of medical and recreational marijuana has exploded over the last few years and if you think people are just rolling joints and ripping bong hits, you’re sadly, woefully mistaken. Edibles are a whole new genre of marijuana consumption gaining widespread use, and some people are finding they prefer…
We absolutely love cigars. If you’re an astute Cool Material reader, you already know this. Even though we’re preaching the good word about one of our favorite hobbies, we realize that cigar smoking isn’t necessarily the most easy to digest topic, and that there are many subtle nuances involved in…
Weighted blankets are being hailed as the cure for bad sleep—even better than your favorite smart mattress. Review after review swears that they’re here to completely revolutionize the way we catch Z’s, and that they’re a guaranteed way to reduce stress and keep us sleeping soundly. It seems too good…
August can be one of the dullest months of the year. Summer is on its way out, everybody has barbecued beyond their heart’s content, and we’re all ready to set our sights on the crisp relief of fall. Worst of all, pretty much nothing good is on TV. That is,…
August is a pretty boring month for TV, generally. Summer is practically over, school is going back into session, and nothing good comes on until the fall. In fact, the only thing we can think of that might keep things interesting in August is the McGregor-Mayweather fight. That is, unless…
Household footwear can be a tricky prospect. Some houses make you take your shoes off, some look at you weird if you do, and others have people wandering around in whatever they want. Whatever you choose is fine, but everything comes with its own pros and cons. You could be…
Grooming and maintaining a beard is no easy feat. It takes time, patience, and the right tools to keep your facial hair in check. One of the most important tools for any bearded – or stubbled – man is a beard trimmer. But with so many options available in the…
Good hygiene is essential for every man, and not just because no one wants to go get a drink with a guy who smells like the inside of a trashcan on a summer evening. Keeping one’s hair combed, odor in check, nails clipped, and shoes shined is classic cool. Of…
When people think charcoal, they don’t necessarily think of white—or whiter teeth, for that matter. In fact, they probably don’t think of health benefits at all. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any. Case in point: Charcoal toothpaste. It sounds gross, but the demand for charcoal toothpaste is growing,…
At this point, we’ve heard—probably literally—a million different ways to grill a steak. Char-grilled, flat top, cast-iron skillet… Hell, we’ve even heard about steak cooked in water. But a “new” method that’s popped up recently and making waves is the reverse sear. We use new in quotes because it actually…
