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For Tuesday, August 25th

Celebrity men are turning blonde … should you? Reclaiming your attention span and 2026's top Rolex releases.

Bleach Boys

Bleach is back … Gosling, Alcaraz, and a growing roster of guys are going blonde, and the internet has opinions. Should you try it, too?

Read at GQ

Lights, Camera

Mental Floss ranked the best action movie from every year of the 2000s—a decade that somehow gave us both Transformers and The Dark Knight.

Read at Mental Floss
What It Takes to Reclaim Your Attention Span

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On social media (ironically), many people express a desire to “heal” their attention spans from the damage they feel technology has done.”

What It Takes to Reclaim Your Attention Span

Read at The Atlantic

Power Moves

Turning off lights is table stakes. Men's Journal went deeper, asking home energy experts which structural upgrades actually move the needle on your power bill.

Read at Men's Journal

Crown Jewels

Rolex doesn't reinvent itself often, but 100 years of the Oyster case is a worthy occasion. Breaking down the five releases worth knowing about.

Read at Esquire
 
Podcasts to Queue Up Now
Talking Dateline
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Talking Dateline

From NBC

Out now

NBC’s long-running true crime franchise gets a refreshed companion podcast featuring behind-the-scenes stories and analysis from correspondents. In this latest episode, Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her episode, “The Mushroom Mystery.”

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Life, Automated
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Life, Automated

From NPR

Out now

This new podcast explores how to live, work and make decisions in a world increasingly shaped by machines. Through thoughtful conversations with researchers, practitioners and artists, the hosts make sense of how technology is changing—and how it is changing us.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Feedback
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Feedback

From Ira Madison

Out now

Ira Madison’s weekly deep dive into culture is always a great time. In a recent episode, Ira sits down with former Harper's Bazaar editor Chrissy Rutherford and fashion commentator John Villa to break down what's happening in the fashion streets and why we still need magazines.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

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For Wednesday, October 21st

Remix your tux, Hodinkee’s affordable automatic dive watch and Virgin Galactic Blue Origin Axiom ticket price showdown.

Black Tie, Remixed

The nine tuxedo moves worth stealing from Hollywood: wider trousers, a statement shirt standing in for the whole jacket, and sequins done right.

Read at GQ

Baggage Claim

Away just dropped new colors and sizes for its aluminum luggage lineup. Making the case for why it's the carry-on that separates real travelers from the rest.

Read at InsideHook

“

The clearest nod to the Fifty Fathoms is the bezel, which is made with domed sapphire crystal over a gray lacquered ring.”

This Affordable Automatic Dive Watch Revives a Beautiful Vintage Dial Feature

Read at Gear Patrol

Vroom

Avis charged a Toronto man $4,200, claiming he drove 18,000 miles in a week. Road & Track did the math and that's 107 mph, every hour, including sleep.

Read at Road & Track

Space Race

Quartz breaks down what Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and Axiom are actually charging per seat in 2026. The price gap is wilder than you'd expect.

Read at Quartz
 
Fellow’s Mixology Set

Fellow’s Mixology Set

Available now

Fellow has already mastered the art of making everyday rituals feel a little more luxurious. The brand makes arguably the best electric kettle on the planet, one of the sexiest drip coffee makers and an award-winning espresso machine. Now, it's bringing that same design obsession to cocktail hour. Its new eight-piece mixology set combines sleek, sculptural good looks with the precision and functionality serious home bartenders demand. It’s the kind of barware you’ll actually want to leave out on display.

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For Tuesday, October 20th

The best vintage-inspired bars, Zegna unveils first fragrance collection in twenty years and Greek island-hopping itinerary secrets.

Last Call

The Takeout mapped the best vintage-inspired bars in every state, from Prohibition speakeasies to '90s dives. Find your nearest time-travel drinking experience.

Read at The Takeout

Bulk Rate

Volume eating (loading up on high-fiber, high-water foods to feel full on fewer calories) is blowing up on TikTok, but experts urge some skepticism.

Read at GQ
Scent and Memory Are at the Heart of Zegna’s First Fragrance Collection in Twenty Years

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Fragrances are probably the first moment anyone in the world can feel the brand, very quickly and with a lot of emotion.”

Scent and Memory Are at the Heart of Zegna’s First Fragrance Collection in Twenty Years

Read at Men's Health

Vroom

Mercedes-AMG crammed 1,153 hp into an electric SUV. Here’s why the new GT63 might be the most capable hauler ever built.

Read at Robb Report

Island Time

Skip Santorini. InsideHook makes a convincing case for Naxos, Paros, and Ios — and a resort called Calilo that alone justifies the flight.

Read at InsideHook
 
Nonfiction
The Third Eye
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The Third Eye

By George Harrison

Out now

The Third Eye collects more than two hundred photographs George Harrison took of the Beatles, most never published—rehearsals, hotel rooms, downtime. No press pool framing, just a guitarist with a camera.

Buy at Amazon

A Dead White: An Argument Against White Paint
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A Dead White: An Argument Against White Paint

By Wendy S. Walters

Out now

It’s hard to identify a material that takes up more sensory space and has received less critical examination than white paint. This book is an impassioned, boundary-pushing work of criticism traversing an array of subjects, from fine arts to design to architecture.

Find at Amazon

Emperor of Nothing
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Emperor of Nothing

By Blake J. Harris

Out now

You could say that this biography is “pretty, pretty good”. From Seinfeld to Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David has built a comedy empire on candid observations, endless self-deprecation, and an endearing brand of selfishness. But who’s the actual man lurking behind this legendary television persona?

Find at Amazon

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For Monday, October 19th

Performance chef Dan Churchill’s Ironman training secrets, how LeBron created the billion dollar blueprint and ultra‑aged American sparkling wine challenges champagne.

Eat to Compete

Chris Hemsworth’s performance chef is training for an Ironman and sharing his pre-dawn routine, his recovery power bowl and how caramelizing garlic triggers his flow state.

Read at InsideHook

Fly Rights

Airlines are counting on you not knowing your rights. Here’s exactly what you're owed when flights go sideways.

Read at Quartz
How Lebron Created the Billion-Dollar Blueprint

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In 2003, an 18-year-old high school senior from Akron, Ohio, was handed a $10 million check by one of the biggest shoe companies in the world. He said no.”

How Lebron Created the Billion-Dollar Blueprint

Read at Men's Journal

Open Book

Joe Manganiello spent a decade quietly managing a dangerous autoimmune disease while keeping up appearances. He's finally telling the full story on Men's Health's new podcast.

Read at Men's Health

Pop Quiz

American sparkling wine is getting serious. There are California producers aging their bottles on the lees for up to 20 years—with results complex enough to make you rethink your go-to.

Read at Robb Report
 
Vintage Lighters

Vintage Lighters

You don’t have to smoke to appreciate a beautiful vintage lighter. From classic American Zippos to elegant Dunhill Rollagas, they offer a satisfying mix of craftsmanship, history and old-school cool for your desk or coffee table. Start with a vintage Zippo, then explore Dunhill and S.T. Dupont models on eBay. Look for original finishes, working mechanisms and honest patina. Then light up your candle or incense like a boss.

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For Friday, October 16th

Anatomy of the perfect dress shirt, Jacob’s Pardon Bourbon origin story and the ultimate hotel sleep.

Collar Aware

Esquire breaks down the anatomy of a proper dress shirt using 100Hands as the benchmark: rotated sleeves, high armholes, hand-cut pattern matching, and a collar that takes up 40% of total production time.

Read at Esquire

Hit the Road

Storyteller's new Mode Sprinter lets you build the van around your gear, not the other way around.

Read at Gear Patrol
The Wild Prohibition History Behind Jacob’s Pardon Bourbon

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This is not an old-fashioned bourbon. This is not Old Crow or Jim Beam white label. This is much more contemporary.”

The Wild Prohibition History Behind Jacob’s Pardon Bourbon

Read at Men's Journal

Vroom

Porsche's Mission S concept ditches the screens entirely. Your phone is the display now.

Read at Jalopnik

Rest Stop

Hotels are now building entire experiences around circadian lighting, acoustic design, and on-site sleep coaches to deliver rest that your bedroom simply can't.

Read at Quartz
 
On the Big Screen
You Can See Everything
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You Can See Everything

By Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim

Out now

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim on Elizabeth Holmes. Fielder made The Rehearsal and Nathan For You; Oppenheim made Ren Faire, the best documentary series of 2024. Two filmmakers who treat self-delusion as a formal problem, pointed at the most documented fraud of the century.

Misty Green
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Misty Green

By Chris Rock

Out now

Chris Rock writes and directs again, his first feature since Top Five — the one that proved he could build a film around conversation rather than punchlines. The story follows a fictional, former Emmy-winning television actress named Misty Green (played by Rosalind Eleazar) who tries to make a comeback in Hollywood.

Whalefall
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Whalefall

Brian Duffield

Out now

Brian Duffield adapts Daniel Kraus's novel about a diver swallowed by a sperm whale with an hour of air.

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For Thursday, October 15th

Ethan Hawke shows why you should consider a corduroy suit, the next Corvette and James Bond casting is finally confirmed.

Wale of the Town

Ethan Hawke wore a Brooks Brothers corduroy suit he originally bought as a Halloween costume. GQ breaks down why it works, and why corduroy is fall's easiest style signal.

Read at GQ

Still Got It

At 53 and 210 pounds of muscle, Bryan Krahn proves gains don't expire. These are his smarter rules for training and recovery after 50.

Read at Men's Health
The Next Corvette Is Coming. Its Top Engineer Told Us What It Can’t Be

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A story as old as time. V8s. Manual transmissions. America.”

The Next Corvette Is Coming. Its Top Engineer Told Us What It Can’t Be

Read at The Drive

First Class Problems

Delta just dropped $1 billion on its first cabin overhaul in 30 years. Wagyu burgers and a $200 bottle of wine at 30,000 feet are just the start.

Read at Fast Company

Bond. James Bond.

A new James Bond has officially been cast. Just not the one you’re thinking …

Read at Men's Journal
 

Keep Your White Tees Fresh

A dingy or pit-stained T-shirt is the mark of a man who's given up. Thankfully, there’s an easy, expert method to keep them clean and bright.

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For Wednesday, October 14th

Redefining a ‘lake house’, Zuckerberg’s pint spill fuels Guinness PR bonanza and TAG Heuer’s best watches of the year.

Shore Thing

Dezeen has a closer look at how a Chicago architecture firm turned a lakefront lot into something sharp and stylish.

Read at Dezeen

Smoke Show

Pitting seven smokeless fire pits against one another to find out which ones actually delivers.

Read at Popular Mechanics
Mark Zuckerberg Fumbled a Pint on Camera. How Guinness Won Millions in Free PR Without Lifting a Finger

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When a billionaire tries to look relatable and the internet pounces, the only brand that comes out ahead is the one that never tried.”

Mark Zuckerberg Fumbled a Pint on Camera. How Guinness Won Millions in Free PR Without Lifting a Finger

Read at Inc.

Peat Couture

Bruichladdich's cult-favorite Octomore 17 series is back, and the rare .4 bottling is finally returning to U.S. shelves.

Read at Men's Journal

Telling Time

TAG Heuer is having a serious 2026. Gear Patrol's running roundup of the Monaco, Carrera, and Formula 1 Solargraph updates is the cleanest way to get current.

Read at Gear Patrol
 
An All-American Leather Jacket

An All-American Leather Jacket

Available now

Nashville’s imogene + willie has teamed up with legendary New York leather maker Schott NYC on a jacket that trades the usual motorcycle hardware for something considerably more understated. Cut from specially-selected cowhide leather, the delivery-style silhouette features a clean zip front and a utilitarian shape that feels more like your favorite work jacket than a traditional Perfecto. It’s rugged without being aggressive, which makes it surprisingly easy to wear with faded denim, chinos or even tailored trousers. At $1,295, it’s an investment, sure. But it's also the sort of jacket that should look even better after a decade of wear.

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For Tuesday, October 13th

A tech founder's velvet clad treehouse, 2027’s top travel spots and Midleton Very Rare chestnut barrel aged whiskey.

Home Base

Quizlet founder Andrew Sutherland's Berkeley ‘treehouse’ renovation includes a velvet conversation pit facing a dry-erase board.

Read at AD

Vroom

McLaren drove its 1,258-hp W1 to a Ferrari-owned circuit 75 miles from Maranello. Road & Track got behind the wheel, and the results are absolutely unprintable.

Read at Road & Track
The 25 Best Places to Visit in 2027, According to Lonely Planet

“

450 authors worldwide have selected travel experiences together with the editorial team that have moved them personally.”

The 25 Best Places to Visit in 2027, According to Lonely Planet

Read at Business Insider

Fall In

Fifteen minutes, one kettlebell, and a military fitness coach breaks down the circuit soldiers actually use to build full-body strength. No gym required.

Read at Men's Journal

Barrel Aged

Midleton Very Rare spent nearly a decade experimenting with Irish sweet chestnut barrels to create this limited release. Only six trees made it possible.

Read at Robb Report
 
Worth a Listen
The Hard Truth
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The Hard Truth

By Wynonna

Available now

Wynonna Judd's first for ANTI-, the label that made late-career records for Tom Waits and Mavis Staples sound essential rather than obligatory. The Hard Truth bets on that instinct: a voice built for big rooms, finally recorded small. Worth a listen even if country isn't your lane.

Spotify | Apple Music | Website

She’s the Best
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She’s the Best

By Troye Sivan

Available now

Sivan’s fourth studio album mixes high-octane, club-ready dance bangers with subdued, earnest tracks. Unlike his previous introspective and hypersexual work, She's the Best focuses outward as a love letter to the feminine energy and women in his life.

Spotify | Apple Music | Website

Press Play
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Press Play

By Lisa

Available October 23

The first extended play by multi-hyphenate rapper, actress and Black Pink member. Lisa describes the project as her most personal work yet, drawing heavily from her upbringing and roots in Thailand.

Spotify | Apple Music | Website

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For Friday, October 9th

World’s 50 best bars, Finland outdrinks Italy in coffee consumption and Lululemon's weather-defying outerwear collection.

Last Call

Bar Leone in Hong Kong claimed the top spot on Robb Report's World's 50 Best Bars list for the second year running. New York placed four bars on the ranking, and Paris quietly dethroned London.

Read at Robb Report

Vroom

Rivian built a fully operational Ghostbusters Ecto-1 from an R1S, complete with sirens and a roof-mounted radar dish. R1S owners also get a Ghostbusters Halloween Mode starting on October 9th.

Read at The Drive
From Finland to Italy: the World's Biggest Coffee Drinkers

“

Italy ranks high among European coffee markets, but it reaches that level through many small servings rather than large ones.”

From Finland to Italy: the World's Biggest Coffee Drinkers

Read at Quartz

Making Scents

If 'fougère' has always been a mystery on fragrance labels, Esquire breaks down the classic scent family and picks the 10 best bottles worth wearing now.

Read at Esquire

Layer Up

Lululemon's new outerwear collection, reviewed by Highsnobiety, uses 900-fill-power down and PrimaLoft Gold to make winter feel like a non-factor.

Read at Highsnobiety
 
Weekend Streams
Phony
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Phony

From Hulu

Out October 20

This is a coming-of-age mystery from Nick Paley, with Sam Nivola among the White Lotus graduates filling out the cast. Paley's a largely untested creator, so this rides on the young ensemble and whether the hook holds past the pilot. Worth a look.

Streaming on Hulu

Carrie
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Carrie

From Prime Video

Out now

Mike Flanagan has built a career on King adaptations that take the source seriously—Doctor Sleep, Gerald's Game—and now he's stretching Carrie into a limited series for Prime Video. More room for the small-town cruelty that makes the book land.

Streaming on Prime Video

Cupertino
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Cupertino

From Paramount+

Out now

Michelle and Robert King — the pair behind The Good Wife and Evil — turn their satirical aim on Silicon Valley's founder class. Their track record is dialogue that moves fast and institutions rendered as absurd from the inside. Cupertino should be the tech send-up that actually lands.

Streaming on Paramount+

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For Thursday, October 8th

A Murphy bed transforms this camper van’s vibe, Jaguar unveils an EV grand tourer and unforgettable chain restaurant lobster rolls.

Home Away

This cool camper swaps a fixed bed for a Murphy, turning the same square footage into a full lounge, dining area, or near-king-sized sleeping quarters depending on the hour.

Read at Robb Report

Shoulder Check

Reach overhead without your back arching and you'll know your shoulders are good. Men's Health explains why less bench press and more rows might be exactly what your posture needs.

Read at Men's Health
Jaguar Type 01 Launches Electric Era With Four-Door Grand Tourer

“

Jaguar’s challenge is to use recognizable elements of its past without allowing heritage to become the entire design language.”

Jaguar Type 01 Launches Electric Era With Four-Door Grand Tourer

Read at designboom

Telling Time

Shinola shrunk its dive-inspired Duck to 38mm and finally gave it an automatic movement. Here’s why smaller just became the smarter choice.

Read at Men's Journal

Get Crackin'

The lobster roll has officially left the coast. The Takeout found 11 chains, including Luke's Lobster and Mason's Famous, doing the classic justice no matter where you live.

Read at The Takeout
 
Fix Your Sleep

Fix Your Sleep

Most self-improvement efforts fail quietly, not because the ideas are wrong, but because the foundation is unstable. The real levers to fix your sleep are simpler and less marketable than fancy products. Just light, timing and repeatable habits.

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For Wednesday, October 7th

Loewe reverses prep style in Paris, what Amazon knows about your body and riding the rails in style.

Prep School

Prep was everywhere at Paris Fashion Week (Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu, Valentino all flew the Nantucket red flag) but Loewe did it best by doing it backward.

Read at Highsnobiety

East Meets West

Beams raided REI's archives, pulled out a forgotten expedition parka, and rebuilt it with the kind of considered Japanese craftsmanship that makes the original look like a rough draft.

Read at Gear Patrol
‘Has Flat Buttocks,’ ‘Cusses When Scared’: Amazon Keeps Shockingly Specific Customer Profiles. Here’s How to Find Yours

“

Has flat buttocks.”

Amazon Keeps Shockingly Specific Customer Profiles. Here’s How to Find Yours

Read at Fast Company

Flex Appeal

Performance denim has evolved. Outside tested the best stretchy, sweat-wicking jeans built to handle a hike, a bike commute, or whatever else your day throws at you.

Read at Outside

All Aboard

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is adding a Paris-to-Monte Carlo route in 2027. Think 1920s carriages, a Bar Car and Côte d'Azur coastline views over breakfast.

Read at Robb Report
 
Porsche Design × Hodinkee

Porsche Design × Hodinkee

Out now

Hodinkee and Porsche Design revive the legendary military Chronograph 1 with a lightweight titanium case and a newly developed movement inspired by the Lemania 5100. Limited to just 350 pieces, the all-black watch balances vintage military appeal with modern engineering, resulting in a rugged, purpose-built chronograph that feels remarkably current.

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