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My Disciplinarian Father, the Deadhead

Reconciling the hippie with the hardass

Jun 13, 2016

My Disciplinarian Father, the Deadhead

Jun 13, 2016

How ‘Knees Over Toes Guy’ Cured My Lifelong Knee Pain

Ben Patrick went from small town gym owner to internet fitness guru by helping thousands of people rehab their knees.

Jul 12, 2022

Jul 12, 2022

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Snapchat’s Gender-Swap and Baby Filters Doubled Downloads of the App

But can the company build on the momentum?

Jun 11, 2019

Snapchat’s Gender-Swap and Baby Filters Doubled Downloads of the App

Jun 11, 2019

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How to Set Off Fourth of July Fireworks Without Being an Asshole to Veterans With PTSD

Those who have seen combat suffer through cold sweats, elevated heart rates and night terrors—all for your freedom to blow up loud shit

Jul 4, 2018

How to Set Off Fourth of July Fireworks Without Being an Asshole to Veterans With PTSD

Jul 4, 2018

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Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Actually a Great Post-Workout Recovery Drink

Don’t believe me? Let’s ask a doctor.

Jun 29, 2018

Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Actually a Great Post-Workout Recovery Drink

Jun 29, 2018

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This 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 classic

Jun 28, 2018

This Guy Wrote and Recorded a Full-Length Album Based on ‘Tommy Boy’

Jun 28, 2018

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Short Shorts for Guys? Here’s How Women Really Feel About the Hot New Trend

I showed a little leg and fished for compliments on a jaunt around L.A. It went worse than expected

Jun 27, 2018

Short Shorts for Guys? Here’s How Women Really Feel About the Hot New Trend

Jun 27, 2018

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‘Gaming Disorder’ Is a Problem—But It’s Way More Complex Than You Think

What is video game addiction, really? Experts disagree — and the World Health Organization’s announcement may be oversimplifying the issue

Jun 20, 2018

‘Gaming Disorder’ Is a Problem—But It’s Way More Complex Than You Think

Jun 20, 2018

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‘Gotti’ Isn’t the Only Travolta Movie Critics Hated but Audiences Loved

Here’s the best of the worst—and what’s actually worth streaming

Jun 19, 2018

‘Gotti’ Isn’t the Only Travolta Movie Critics Hated but Audiences Loved

Jun 19, 2018

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Gym Bros Are in the Midst of a Footwear Crisis

Amateur weightlifters are pumping iron in Chuck Taylors, toe shoes or—gasp—no shoes at all. We asked an expert to intervene

Jun 15, 2018

Gym Bros Are in the Midst of a Footwear Crisis

Jun 15, 2018

John McDermott

John McDermott

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Writer for Esquire, GQ | Bylines: NY Times, Politico, WIRED, Vice, Chicago Tribune | Twitter: @mcdermott

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