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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 15 Best Podcast Episodes of All Time

Did you know that every day one of your family members starts their own podcast? Yeah, it's a lot. There are enough podcasts to make the first-time listener feel fairly overwhelmed about dipping their toes into the podcast pool. Where do you start? Which shows are worth your time? How do you…

By Mike Newman
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72 Hours in Mexico City: What to Do in Mexico’s Capital

Of all the places we’ve traveled in this great big beautiful world of ours, Mexico City (known affectionately as CDMX) has to be one of our absolute favorites. Aside from everything being incredibly cheap (seriously, name another place in the world where you can get three tacos for a buck,…

By Maxwell Barna
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15 Short Story Collections You Need to Read

While there are plenty of incredible novels we want to get around to, many of them require a commitment that's not easy to make (looking at you, City on Fire). The short story does not. Short stories are built for subway rides and waiting rooms. And when done well, they're like a compressed spring—compact and powerful. Need…

By Mike Newman
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8 Upcoming Films That Could Win Best Picture at the Oscars

Cinemas have been saturated with incredible and compelling films this year. That trend looks to continue into awards season, as a slew of great movies make their ways to theaters, many of which should be in Oscar conversation. Which of these should you put on your calendar? These are the potential…

By Maxwell Barna
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The 25 Best Menswear Shops in America

Clothing is inherently difficult to buy online. Between guessing on sizes and worrying about quality, getting it right takes as much luck as it does research. The good news is this country is littered with fantastic menswear shops you can visit. Regardless of where you live, there's at least one…

By Mike Newman
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