PinnedJohn McDermottinMEL MagazineMy Disciplinarian Father, the DeadheadReconciling the hippie with the hardass21 min read·Jun 13, 2016--6--6
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.·9 min read·Jul 12, 2022----
John McDermottinOneZeroSnapchat’s Gender-Swap and Baby Filters Doubled Downloads of the AppBut can the company build on the momentum?·5 min read·Jun 11, 2019--2--2
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 shit4 min read·Jul 4, 2018--1--1
John McDermottinMEL MagazineNon-Alcoholic Beer Is Actually a Great Post-Workout Recovery DrinkDon’t believe me? Let’s ask a doctor.3 min read·Jun 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 classic7 min read·Jun 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 expected5 min read·Jun 27, 2018--2--2
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 issue4 min read·Jun 20, 2018--1--1
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 streaming7 min read·Jun 19, 2018--1--1
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 intervene4 min read·Jun 15, 2018----
