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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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Bar Cart Bracket: The Best Whiskies for March Madness

Whether you’re toasting a perfect upset or coping with a completely busted bracket, these bottles have you covered.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Nick Offerman Wants You To Drink More Lagavulin

We caught up with the distiller’s number one fan to talk woodworking, craftsmanship, and the best way to enjoy Scotch.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Iceland Most People Don’t See

From glacier caves to fermented shark, a deeper dive into the island’s raw, ritual-filled world.

By Brandon Withrow
Entertainment
The Best Halloween TV Episodes

Ah the seasonal episode. There's something so charming (usually) when your favorite sitcom abandons its premise and celebrates whatever season is happening when the episode airs. My personal favorite iteration? The Halloween special. Across any TV show format, the Halloween special episode is perfect for visual gags, a spooky atmosphere,…

By John A. Paradiso
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5 Non-Horror Directors Who Should Make a Horror Movie

If there’s a better sign of horror’s vitality, popularity, and open-endedness in 2021 than David Gordon Green’s resuscitation of the Halloween series, then we haven’t seen it yet. Green got his start directing independent dramas like George Washington and All the Real Girls, taking occasional pit stops for the odd…

By Andy Crump
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The Best Halloween Horror Movies to Stream Right Now

Halloween is right around the corner. Last year, the spookiest of holidays was canceled due to COVID and godawful weather, which makes Halloween ‘21 a chance at redemption and a reason to double down on celebrating the season. Costumes. Decorations. Jack-o’-lanterns. Way too much candy. Scary movies. Not everyone likes…

By Andy Crump
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The Best Horror Video Games to Play Right Now

Horror video games and movies are a year-round fare. But, there is something pertinent about the spooky time of year. So, in honor of Halloween 2021 we're rounding up our favorite scary, terrifying, and creepy video games to play right now. The horror genre is vast and complex. From big-budget…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Corduroy Pants for Fall

There's no single piece of material or clothing that signals the transition to fall quite like corduroy. Whether you're setting off on an outdoor adventure, chopping wood or relaxing at home, the warm embrace of a pair of corduroy pants will make everything better. With its distinctive raised "cord" or…

By Cooper Fleishman
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