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<i>Speakeasy</i>: Doug Benson

Speakeasy: Doug Benson

In our latest episode, the star comic tells Paul F. Tompkins about the role of stuffed penguins in stand-up comedy, the magic of Super High Me and his experience being a background dancer in Michael Jackson’s Captain EO. Bottoms up! …

Online Video Action Stars

Online Video Action Stars

Our final Men of the Moment honorees are masters of modern media. Freddie Wong and Brandon Laatsch, the creative forces behind two popular video channels, explain how the entertainment landscape is changing—and what they’re doing to kick ass in it. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Rich Sommer

Speakeasy: Rich Sommer

The man best known as Harry Crane of AMC’s Mad Men pulls up to the bar, sips a Dark ’n’ Stormy and opens up about his fellow cast members, his character’s growing “douchebaggery” and his obsession with board games. Cheers! …

General Assembly Gets Smart

General Assembly Gets Smart

Our latest Men of the Moment honoree is out to boost your career. Meet Brad Hargreaves, co-founder of General Assembly, a global network of campuses that’ll keep you learning long past your college days. Sorry, no keg stands. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Aziz Ansari

Speakeasy: Aziz Ansari

Paul F. Tompkins sits down with the Parks and Recreation star, who talks about his Southern roots, the start of his stand-up career and his newfound passion for cooking at home. Put it this way: the guy knows his way around bib lettuce and pork butt. …

Bohemian Hall: NYC’s Oldest Beer Garden

Bohemian Hall: NYC’s Oldest Beer Garden

What is a Czech and Slovak brew lover’s paradise doing in Queens, New York? Find out when The Howard Stern Show’s Richard Christy visits Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden and discovers the history and craft suds behind this century-old institution. …

<i>Razor Tales:</i> Bolt Barbers

Razor Tales: Bolt Barbers

In our fourth and final episode, we explore LA’s Bolt Barbers. Whether you’re playing shuffleboard, jamming out to the jukebox or getting a shoeshine, you’ll love the ultimate guys’ barbershop. As founder Mohawk Matt says, “If you don’t like it, go to a salon.” …

Support Movember, Eat an Onion

Support Movember, Eat an Onion

When we released a video of Nick Offerman explaining Movember, we hoped it would encourage men to participate. But we didn’t expect our newly recruited Mo Bros to take up his challenge to eat a raw onion. …

Warby Parker Mixes Style, Vision

Warby Parker Mixes Style, Vision

Our first 2012 Men of the Moment honorees are pioneers of social entrepreneurship. Meet David Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal, co-founders of Warby Parker, an innovative designer eyewear company that does much more than sell cool frames. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Nat Faxon

Speakeasy: Nat Faxon

Paul F. Tompkins sits down with the multi-talented Ben and Kate star to discuss the show, surfing, shark attacks, ice hockey, improv and “slapping fives.” Oh, and winning an Oscar for co-writing The Descendants (guess that’s kind of a big deal). …

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