All times Eastern.
• 6PM, Science Channel - How It’s Made: Escalator handrails; highlighters; guitar strings; wigs. (30 min)
• 6PM, Bravo - Harlem Nights (movie): Business partners sting a white mobster trying to take over their nightclub in 1930s Harlem. (180 min)
• 6PM, G4 - Ninja Warrior: Sasuke 9: Part 2 […]

Michael Jackson, the “Beer Hunter,” died yesterday in his home in London. More than any one man, Jackson brought the variety and excitement of real craft beer to the masses. As one of the first to send in their thoughts to Beer Town’s tribute page aptly noted, “Michael simply created the beer universe as we […]

The problem with selling underwear to men is that most men really don’t care about their shorts. It’s not like it’s a problem to see some dude wearing underwear in an ad or anything, but most of us don’t look like underwear models, nor do we think buying the very same pair will make us […]

I won’t pose and say I’m a huge John Peel fan. I’ve listened to plenty of the famous UK radio host’s live programs, but not a ton. But today was his birthday—he passed on three years ago—and I figure it’s as good of a time as any to dig into the nigh-on endless amount of […]

All times Eastern.
• 6PM, History Channel - Modern Marvels: World War I Tech. World War I is the first lethal combination of Industrial Age technology and war on a large scale. (60 min)
• 6PM, Science Channel - Hot Rocks: Salt. The crucial role of salt in geology. (60 min)
• 6PM, G4 […]

Susie and I have made a bit of a name for ourselves among our friends here in Brooklyn for being BBQ nerds. Which is fine—I make some great ribs; she has a killer pulled pork recipe. But we often try to explain to our friends as they cram meat down their gullets why BBQ is […]

I’ve been slowly picking my way through jackets in anticipation of the upcoming cold weather. In years past, I’ve always had one go-to jacket that I could throw over whatever shirt I had on with a pair of jeans. For a while it was a Navy-issue pea coat; later I had a leather biker jacket. […]

Hey giant inflatable falcon mascot, chill the f out.
[Via Deadspin]

As the owner of an easily-overheated dog who for some reason hates ice water, I’m intrigued by these new Yöghund frozen yogurt treats designed specifically for our smelly hair-pals. All organic, which is good—dogs are allergic to the most surprising things—and not even super expensive, as far as dog treats go: just $6, plus shipping, […]

Everytime I think I don’t ever want children, I’m reminded of the unique gift they bring: someone nearby who it’s always safe to laugh at.