The Friend Zone
Don't panic if you're in the Friend Zone with someone you like. Or someone whose signals you totally misinterpreted. Casually Explained casually explains the best steps to get you out of the friend zone.
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Spider-Man 2: Marvel at Its Best
Over the last decade, Marvel has crushed the summer tentpole movie competition. With so many films, is it possible to pick one that stands above all others? Films & Stuff makes a convincing case for Spider-Man 2 being the cream of Marvel's crop.
Roadies Trailer 2
Cameron Crowe is returning to his rock roots with a new Showtime series. The Almost Famous director and producer J.J. Abrams go backstage to shine a light on the people that bring your favorite bands to a city near you. Luke Wilson and Carla Gugino lead the crew of unsung heroes as they travel the United States, one arena at a time. The ten-episode season is set to premiere June 26, 2016.
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Tandy NomNoms Protein Bites
Tandy flips the treat game with Protein NomNoms—bite-sized chocolate indulgences packed with 5g of protein, made from real chocolate and crafted with natural flavors. Choose from crave-worthy flavors like Salted Caramel Crunch, Peanut Buttery Peanut, or Chocolate Dipped Churro, each offering that sweet-salty or sweet-spiced vibe in a poppable, guilt-light format. The treats strike a rare balance: dessert feel without dessert regret, built on sustainable farming and designer snack engineering.
Presented by Tandy.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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Tilt-Shift Telstra 500
Australia's V8 Supercar racing series is known for its fire-breathing cars and colorful drivers. Sydney-based filmmaker Keith Loutit captures the final race of the series with a whole new perspective, giving it the appearance of miniature slot cars on an incredibly detailed diorama.
The Fundamentals of Caring Trailer
Jonathan Evison's 2012 novel is getting the live-action treatment. In this Rob Burnett film, writer turned caretaker Paul Rudd and his first client Craig Roberts bond over Slim Jims and Katy Perry during an impromptu road trip. Somewhere between the World's Biggest Bovine and the World's Deepest Pit, they meet up with runaway Selena Gomez. The indie road trip premiered at Sundance in January and will be released only on Netflix June 24, 2016.
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What Are You?
We like to think of ourselves as one person. But this one person is made up of billions of autonomous cells, dying, being replaced, and performing their various functions with no conscious input from you. You are not actually you. So what are you?
You Are Two
We may have one brain, but that one brain shows signs of having two — intelligences? Consciousnesses? Two distinct personalities? Originally a treatment for seizures, splitting the two hemispheres of the brain seems to release the right hemisphere from its speech-capable overlord.
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Caliber Fitness Coaching Program
Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
Presented by Caliber.
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Hairmax Ultima 12 LaserComb
The HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb is a drug-free, FDA-cleared device that uses low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote regrowth. In just 8 minutes per session, three times a week, it's built for ease of use while delivering fuller, denser results over time. Clinical studies suggest LLLT devices like this can improve hair thickness when used consistently.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Surfing Siberia
With it's subarctic climate, Russia's Siberian territory doesn't sound like the ideal surfing destination. These Russian surfers brave the frigid Arctic Ocean in search of some waves. Due to the glacial nature of The Far North, only a select few have taken on the challenge of surfing at this latitude.
Pong Project
Pong, Atari's 1972 tennis simulator, was one the first video games to reach the mainstream market and hanged arcades forever. Daniel Perdomo has taken the first sports simulation game from its humble 2D beginnings to a three-dimensional tabletop game that looks like an absolute blast to play.
