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From Spring Cleaning to Spring Fashion, We’re Ready for the Season to Change

By Sam Slaughter Apr 21, 2021 6:42 AM

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What new bourbon are we pumped about? Which hiking trail are we exploring? Why is the next supercar so cool? The Manual is dedicated to helping men live a more engaged life. Each week, our editors and guests get together for a round-table discussion about what’s new, exciting, and unique in the men’s lifestyle world. So pop open your favorite brew, step into your man cave, and start streaming.

For this week’s episode of Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, the round-table — associate lifestyle editor Chase McPeak, food and drink editor Sam Slaughter, and the inimitable host, Greg Nibler — sit down to discuss all things spring.

With the coming of spring, it is a perfect time to engage in some spring cleaning. Instead of going about it willy-nilly or employing the Marie Kondo method, McPeak teaches the gang about Swedish Death Cleaning (complete with the requisite death metal-esque pronunciation). Turns out, it has nothing to do with Swedish death metal, but that doesn’t diminish how useful it is.

From there, once your closet is cleaned out, it’s time to fill it up again, and that’s where spring fashions come in. From the colors that are into the fabrics you’ll want to stock up on, McPeak gives us a thorough spring makeover.

If you’re looking to spruce up your wardrobe or you’re just looking for ways to clean it out, then this episode is going to be for you.

Stocking up on spring fashions and want to tell us which brands you’re loving? Know a spring trend that we should check out? If you have a question or comment for The Manual podcast crew, give us a shout at podcast@themanual.com — we’re always around! You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Make sure to subscribe and rate on your favorite podcast app, too!

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Gifts for men can confound even the best present buyers. Many men are impossible to shop for, either because they have picky tastes, or because it seems like they already have it all. On top of that, many men are reticent to ask for what they want. Whatever the case, you might find yourself at a loss when trying to choose that special something. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with a guide full of gifts for hard-to-buy-for men.

We’re not saying that the man you’re shopping for will love all of these, but the gift ideas span a wide range of tastes, so you should be able to find something among these options. On to the gifts!

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In a world where everybody with a microphone has their own podcast, there are certainly plenty of options to choose from, even when you’re looking at a specific category. There are plenty of great board game podcasts, but even inside the narrow topic area of Dungeons & Dragons, there’s a wide array of podcasts you can choose from. Those podcasts come in a range of styles and vary in length as well, but what may be even more important is whether you vibe with the personalities of the hosts.
There are plenty of intangible factors behind a good podcast, even beyond what looks good on paper. Some people like well-produced shows that are cleanly edited, while others are looking for something that’s a little bit looser and feels more like a natural conversation. Thankfully, there’s a podcast out there for you no matter what you like in a podcast and what you’re looking for in a D&D podcast in particular. Below, we’ll share with you our choices for the top D&D podcasts.

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