Phillip Mlynar

7/7/16

Vegans Can Barbecue, Too

I grew up as a vegetarian, and I still feel a little awkward when I’m invited to a barbecue. Despite happily eating…

5/12/16

How To Battle (And Beat) GERD

For the past few months, I’ve been engaged in a pesky war with my stomach. Whenever I’m considerate enough to send…

1/6/16

How To Move In With Your Significant Other

Forget your list of righteous resolutions for the new year—the best self-improvement commitment you can make is to…

12/9/15

How To Duck Social Obligations With Class

The holiday season is fully upon us. This means that by now you’ll have likely been bombarded with invites to…

11/24/15

How To Buy Lingerie For Your Girlfriend, Wife, Mistress, Or Whoever Else

There comes a point in every hetero relationship when a man considers treating his lady to some expensive…

11/23/15

Wu-Tang Clan Album Skits, Ranked

Prince Paul and De La Soul popularized the hip-hop skit, and Dr. Dre turned the concept cinematic, but the nine-man…

10/12/15

14 Times Jay Z Got Owned By Another Rapper, Usually On His Own Song

Sorry, but the Jay Z you all worship might not be as good as you think. Or maybe it’s just that he’s easily dwarfed…

9/28/15

EL-P On The New Cat-Rap Classic Meow The Jewels: "It's A Lonely And Strange Thing"

Embrace the moment: One of the most feverishly anticipated hip-hop
albums of the year is finally here, and it’s made…

9/1/15

Kool Keith's Relaxing Guide To Wine

Beloved as a hip-hop eccentric, Kool Keith is best known for traveling at the speed of thought with the…

7/20/15

How To Deal With Rude Neighbors

I used to live above a Chinese gambling den. The apartment was on 8th Avenue in the Sunset Park neighborhood of…

6/10/15

Bug-Proof Your Home Like A Pro

Imagine a future without bugs! Sure, some learned ecologist will probably claim that these eerie tentacled creatures…

5/14/15

How To Fight A Debt-Collection Letter

At some point in this unblemished modern world of ours, you’re going to receive a letter claiming that you owe…

4/28/15

Billy Joel And Rap: An Affair For The Ages

Here is an inclusive list of things rappers like to rap about: weed, money, luxury consumer goods, spending money on…

4/2/15

How To Get A Chill Cat

So you’ve decided to get a pet. Maybe you’re hankering for some furry companionship to perk up the lonesome…

3/3/15

Cat Wines, Ranked

Beer is the best drink. That has never been in doubt. But sometimes, you're forced to class it up for a date night…

10/31/14

Rappers And Cats: A Complete History

Meow the Jewels is a real thing. What started as a joke—with Run the Jewels, the acerbically bombastic rap duo of…

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