PinnedJohn McDermottinMEL MagazineMy Disciplinarian Father, the DeadheadReconciling the hippie with the hardassJun 13, 20166Jun 13, 20166
John McDermottHow ‘Knees Over Toes Guy’ Cured My Lifelong Knee PainBen Patrick went from small town gym owner to internet fitness guru by helping thousands of people rehab their knees.Jul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022
John McDermottinOneZeroSnapchat’s Gender-Swap and Baby Filters Doubled Downloads of the AppBut can the company build on the momentum?Jun 11, 20192Jun 11, 20192
John McDermottinMEL MagazineHow to Set Off Fourth of July Fireworks Without Being an Asshole to Veterans With PTSDThose who have seen combat suffer through cold sweats, elevated heart rates and night terrors—all for your freedom to blow up loud shitJul 4, 20181Jul 4, 20181
John McDermottinMEL MagazineNon-Alcoholic Beer Is Actually a Great Post-Workout Recovery DrinkDon’t believe me? Let’s ask a doctor.Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018
John McDermottinMEL MagazineThis Guy Wrote and Recorded a Full-Length Album Based on ‘Tommy Boy’We chatted with Nashville rock critic Dave Paulson about ‘Sandusky, Ohio,’ his musical retelling of the Chris Farley classicJun 28, 2018Jun 28, 2018
John McDermottinMEL MagazineShort Shorts for Guys? Here’s How Women Really Feel About the Hot New TrendI showed a little leg and fished for compliments on a jaunt around L.A. It went worse than expectedJun 27, 20182Jun 27, 20182
John McDermottinMEL Magazine‘Gaming Disorder’ Is a Problem—But It’s Way More Complex Than You ThinkWhat is video game addiction, really? Experts disagree — and the World Health Organization’s announcement may be oversimplifying the issueJun 20, 20181Jun 20, 20181
John McDermottinMEL Magazine‘Gotti’ Isn’t the Only Travolta Movie Critics Hated but Audiences LovedHere’s the best of the worst—and what’s actually worth streamingJun 19, 20182Jun 19, 20182
John McDermottinMEL MagazineGym Bros Are in the Midst of a Footwear CrisisAmateur weightlifters are pumping iron in Chuck Taylors, toe shoes or—gasp—no shoes at all. We asked an expert to interveneJun 15, 2018Jun 15, 2018