📚 Men-Who-Read kicked off the year together. Our first read of the year was Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer—and the verdict? Worth it. Smart, engaging, and a solid walk through how memory works, how we’re taught (or not), and why paying attention matters. A little eye-rolling at a few “bro club” moments, sure—but overall, a good book …
A romp through perfumes, memory, and a man I call Mr. Smells Good. What’s in a smell? A whole lot, it turns out. In this episode, I tell the story of Mr. Smells Good—a man whose daily fragrance choices made me rethink how powerful (and hilarious) scent can be. From lavender-triggered nostalgia to why some …
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A little shout out for Ashe Woodward’s gothic novella A Cemetery for Zooey, where a grave-digging Beast battles burnout, burials, and a rising epidemic of monsters. What do a crypt full of corpses, a freshly dead heiress, and your emotionally unavailable boss have in common? Probably more than you’d like to admit. In this episode, we’re …
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Ever fallen down a fragrance review rabbit hole and ended up… with a full bottle at your door? Same. In this video, I share my scent story about blind buying Leau Revel by d’hubert after reading rave reviews on Fragrantica. Why? Because many said it reminded them of Geranium Pour Monsieur by Frederic Malle—a scent I’ve sampled, swooned over, …
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Some books gently invite you into their pages, cradling your mind with soft whispers of wisdom. No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required by Brittany L. Hartley? Yeah, not one of those books. This one walks up, slaps you on the back, and says, “Hey! You ready to face some uncomfortable truths?” And honestly? I respect that. But before …
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1️⃣ The Dodger – flinching, praying, and reconsidering all life choices (me) 😬🏐💀2️⃣ The Predator – locked, loaded, and ready to annihilate (Mac) 😈🔥🎯3️⃣ The Zen Master – unbothered, untouched, and probably manifesting world peace (Derek) 🧘♂️☯️🍃 Which one are you? And don’t say “the balls”—we already know. 😏💦 #DodgeballDiaries #DuckDipDodge #BallsToTheFace
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the romantics, the cynics, and the ones still waiting for their meet-cute! Whether your love story is a swoon-worthy classic or a plot-twisting thriller, may today bring you the kind of drama that belongs in a novel—and not your dating life. (Unless you like a little mess… in that case, carry on. …
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Ever been at a party and suddenly realized… you’re over it? But instead of bracing yourself for the gauntlet of “Wait, you’re leaving?!” and “Oh my God I love you sooooo much”—you simply disappear? Congratulations, you’ve mastered the Irish Goodbye! 🏳️🌈✨ In this video, I explain why this is an elite move and why you should embrace …
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What if a movie had a signature scent? And what if a character did too? Mashing together my love for film and fragrance, I took on the challenge of assigning a scent to Abroad, the thriller I had the pleasure of acting in. Given the film’s North Shore setting—sweeping vistas, dense pine forests, and a hint …
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I recently picked up Uta Hagen’s Respect for Acting, and right from the introduction, something she said truly resonated with me. She makes it clear that the stage and the classroom are not the places to work through personal trauma—that’s what therapists and healthy coping mechanisms are for. Instead, she encourages actors to bring the best …
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