Can Fandom Change Society?
PBS Off Book is back with another awesomely informative segment taking on the boundary-stretching world of fanatics.
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Stuff Apple Fanboys Say
Whether you're an Apple fanatic or whatever else those other people use, we can all agree Apple should totally make iced coffee.
Martinez Cigars
Since 1974 Martinez Cigars has been hand-rolling the world's finest tobaccos from their midtown New York City factory. Now, 38 years later, Jesus Martinez honors his father's talents, skills, and memory by continuing the tradition of crafting elite cigars.
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MetMo Fractal Vise
MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
Presented by MetMo.
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Hoverboard Test Footage
Awesome pre-production test footage of the Back To The Furutre Part II stunt crew practicing Marty McFly's epic hoverboard chase sequence. With there being less than three years until 2015, we will take being hoisted up by strings with a skateboard taped to our feet too at this point.
Breaking Bad Illustrated
After showing Tim Burton some illustrated love, Martin Woutisseth gives the greatest TV show a graphic makeover.
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Every NFL Fan in 90 Seconds
NOC sums up every NFL fan in a single sentence, and they nailed it.
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Frasé Skincare Collection
Frasé Skin is an Australian men's skincare brand built for the guys most products overlook: tradesmen and outdoor workers dealing with sun, dust, and grime all day. The line keeps things simple with five essentials, from a hydrating cleanser and heavy-duty exfoliating scrub to a lightweight moisturizer, body wash for breakouts, and blackhead strips. Formulated with proven ingredients like salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and natural exfoliants, it focuses on real results without overcomplicated routines or luxury packaging theater.
Presented by Frasé Skin
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
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How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Part 2
Always remember, use your head and smash theirs. Even more tips on how to survive a zombie apocalypse.
John Clayton
After a long day of spreading his NFL knowledge, John Clayton just likes to let his hair down in the comfort of his mother's basement.
