Consumerism: Austintown and Fitch
It seems strange that the purveyors of sexy clothes for relatively upmarket teenagers would want to be associated with a relatively downmarket spot. ...
Category "Consumerism"
Random Play: Vodka
Robin Monica Alexander drinks Stoli and devotes the last Random Play of 2010 to her favorite variety of booze....
Random Play: McRib
Pork, pickles, barbecue sauce and a bun: it's the McRib! And it's back! Robin Monica Alexander analyzes its mysterious appeal in the latest Random Play....
The Independent Storefront Versus the Digital Revolution
It is a muggy, overcast summer day, the kind of unsettled New Jersey weather that precludes long distance trips. Once, these were the kinds of days local shop owners dreamed...
Random Play: The Hostess Chocodile
Twinkie dipped in chocolate, or dessert of the gods? In her latest Random Play, Robin Monica Alexander sings the praises of the Chocodile....
Bourbon Street: Ezra B. Single Barrel
The bourbon section at my local BevMo is pretty good. They have higher end bourbons that sit locked in a case from which you can ogle to your heart’s content,...
Popdose Poken Giveaway!
What the heck is a Poken, and why do you want to win one for your very own? Read and learn....
Blueprint Cleanse: Cleansing Made Simple
Vegetarian, vegan, Weight Watchers, Sugar Busters, Slim-Fast, cabbage soup, Mediterranean, South Beach, Atkins, raw food… name the diet, I’ve tried it. So when I was offered a free Blueprint Cleanse,...
Urbanears Headphones: More Fashion than Function
A few months ago my husband managed to snag a free pair of Tanto headphones from the newly launched Urbanears line which I, of course, quickly claimed as my own....
Sugar Water: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Fired
Three weeks ago the New York Times reported that Mattel is producing Ken and Barbie dolls based on four characters from the hit TV series Mad Men to promote the...
Bourbon Street: “Short Notes on Four Bourbons”
Ted Asregadoo's been drinking a lot lately, but it's okay, because it's for work....
Product Review: Blue Microphones USB Snowball
I’ve always owned PCs, and have never had much of an interest in home recording, so when Dave, Jason and I started recording the Popdose podcast a couple of months...
Popdose Contest: DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Collection
Back in August, we here at Popdose were happy to run a contest sponsored by DKNY, featuring their DKNY Be Delicious fragrance. As I said back then, I love the...
The Great Gross-Off: Cupcake Pebbles
If you know anything about dessert, you know cupcakes are the hottest thing around, and have been for years. Wherever you look, cupcakes are huge — often literally, what with...
Product Review: Heritage Dr. Pepper
In his solo hit “Heart of the Matter,” Don Henley famously sang that “if you keep carryin’ that anger, it’ll eat you up inside.” While I’m all for forgiveness where...
Plump it Up: LipFusion XL
I love Sephora. It smells good, the staff is friendly and they sell almost everything you could wish for in the world of store-bought beauty. And best of all, they...
Bourbon Street: Corner Creek Reserve
I used to frequent a seedy bar on Market Street called The Top Hat. I don’t think it’s there anymore, but I would get $2 bourbon and Cokes while I...
Product Review: Obagi Nu-Derm System
We have an auntie in the family who is a true style icon, legendary for her ability to pair high-quality accessories with bargain clothing. She’ll wear a Chanel belt with...
Dw. Dunphy On… Playworld!
In his latest column, Dw. Dunphy wonders why some memories last longer than others -- and wonders which ones he'll eventually be left with....
Bourbon Street: Eagle Rare
“This is the most popular bourbon we sell,” said the clerk at my local BevMo. I guess I had “sucker” written on my face since I bought the bottle without...
Bourbon Street: (rī)1
Like my dear, esteemed colleague Ted Asregadoo, I’m fond of liquor, particularly the hard stuff. Unlike Ted, I tend to approach my drinking with a “seasons” philosophy; although bourbon is...
Bourbon Street: “Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1998″
Welcome to a new feature here on Popdose! Each month I’ll review a bourbon that, more often than not, is from a small batch and assign it a rating (between...
Popdose Contest: DKNY Be Delicious Fragrance
Tired of smelling like a sweaty gorilla's ass? Well, now you can Be Delicious -- for free! -- thanks to a new Popdose Contest sponsored by DKNY....
The Great Gross-Off: Taco Bell’s Bacon Cheesy Potato Burrito
Ever looked at a burrito and thought, "That could use some potatoes"? Taco Bell is one step ahead of you -- and Matt Wardlaw has braved its starchy depths....
Restaurant Review: Chrissie Hynde’s VegiTerranean
Chrissie Hynde: rock star, activist ... restaurateur? Ann Logue broke bread at Hynde's Akron, Ohio, eatery, VegiTerranean, and is back to tell us about it....
Product Review: Rosangel Tequila
It’s hard to say no to a free bottle of tequila. It’s even harder to write a review of that free tequila where you explain how the only way they...
Product Test: By Lauren Luke Makeup
Lauren Luke is the other British YouTube sensation. And unlike Susan Boyle, she hasn’t been hospitalized for exhaustion. Instead, Lauren Luke has gone from making videos in her bedroom showing...
The Great Gross-Off: Boston Cream Pie Toaster Strudels Edition
It’s long been claimed as the official dessert of Boston, but it was created by a French chef — so even if you’ve never actually eaten one, you know the...
Product Test: Coosh Earbuds
Just over a month ago, I received an out-of-the-blue e-mail from friendly fellow named Ryan, who works for a word-of-mouth marketing site called BuzzParadise. Ryan invited me to try out...
The Great Gross-Off: M&M’s Premiums Edition
Dear Everyone Who Ever Said I’d Never Amount to Anything: Suck it. Do you see what I have here? You do? Let me spell it out for you anyway: I...