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56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?

Thoroughly Considered · 4 Dec 2019 · 49m · Episode 56

What this episode covers

Hosts Mike Curley, Tom Gerhardt, and Dan Provost of Studio Neat present a holiday gift guide featuring nine products they have owned and used for over a year. The episode covers a diverse range of physical goods, including the Sage Barista Express coffee machine, Nipex pliers wrench, Kai scissors, Bridge keyboard, Zenni Optical glasses, Patagonia Nanopuff hoodie, James Brand Folsom knife, Instant Pot, and a Slim Fold Micro Soft Shell Wallet. The hosts discuss the specific engineering, material choices, and user experience of each item, emphasizing durability, repairability, and long-term value.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Breville, Seiko, Nipex, Kai, Zenni Optical, Warby Parker, Patagonia, James Brand, Studio Neat, Relay FM
Products
Sage, Bridge Keyboard, iPad Pro, Folsom, Instant Pot, Slim Fold Micro Soft Shell Wallet

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