The Great American Playground
The place where records are set and legends are made since the 1900s. The Downshift travels to the land of speed racing, the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Lonely Boy Spoons Cover
Watch our new best friend Deb 'Spoons' Perry rocking out to her cover of The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy" and feeding some kangaroos.
Lawless Trailer
Luckily for Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy playing a bootlegging gangster is enough to get us to see John Hillcoat's prohibition flick. Also starring Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Guy Pearce and Gary Oldman. In theaters August 31, 2012.
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Thrive Market
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Presented by Thrive Market.
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Nike Gato LV8
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup turns North America into the center of the football universe, Nike revisits a silhouette rooted in the culture that surrounds soccer. Originally designed for indoor play, the Gato LV8 transitions from the futsal court to everyday wear with a denim upper that brings a relaxed, lived-in character to the classic profile. A low-cut silhouette, foam midsole, and gum rubber outsole retain the comfort and traction that made the original a favorite among players, while its understated design fits naturally into modern wardrobes. Whether heading to a watch party, the stadium, or the neighborhood pub before or after the final whistle, the Gato LV8 carries the spirit of the game beyond the pitch and into life.
Presented by Nike.
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Obama Slow Jams The News
Nothing says second term like a Late Night slow jam.
World's First Asteroid Mining Company
Seattle-based company Planetary Resources plans to expand the Earth's resources by targeting resource-rich asteroids and mining them for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Backed by Google's Larry Page, Eric Schmidt and director James Cameron, the company is looking to start prospecting near-Earth asteroids in 2013.
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The Art Of The Title Sequence
It's the creators of title sequences' job to make sure you're sucked in from the very first second of a TV show or film. PBS Arts: Off Book sits down with the designers behind the sequences of Seven, Blue Valentine, and Mad Men to find out the secret behind their art.
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Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Presented by Lundi.
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Nike P-6000 Shoe
Before running shoes became lifestyle staples, they were built with one purpose: logging miles. Nike revisits that era with the P-6000, a silhouette inspired by the Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006 that brings early-2000s running design back into everyday rotation. Layered mesh, genuine leather, and synthetic overlays create the technical look that defined the period, while a foam midsole delivers the comfort expected from a modern sneaker. Underfoot, a durable rubber outsole provides dependable traction whether navigating city streets, airport terminals, or weekend coffee runs. The P-6000 captures the grit of early performance footwear while fitting naturally into today's wardrobe.
Presented by Nike.
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Mad Men Bowling
The Nerdist faced off against the Mad Men — plus two anomalous beards — in a game of All Star Celebrity bowling.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Rafa Nadal
Football and tennis collide for Nike in a hybrid battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafa Nadal.
