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I Was a Men’s Rights Activist
I Was a Men’s Rights Activist
One man’s journey from misogyny to feminism
As Told to MEL
6 hrs ago
Featured
Requiem for a DJ Superstar
Requiem for a DJ Superstar
Kevin Kerslake’s new documentary explores the life and times of DJ AM
Tierney Finster
2 hrs ago
25 Songs For Your Not-Cliché Funeral
25 Songs For Your Not-Cliché Funeral
On this week’s MEL mixtape
MEL
4 hrs ago
A Brief History of the Dick Slip
A Brief History of the Dick Slip
When a penis accidentally emerges on camera, it turns out the exposed dude rarely stays embarrassed for long
Tracy Moore
yesterday
Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Teetotaling Conservative Rebel
Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Teetotaling Conservative Rebel
Filmmaker Alex Winter discusses his new documentary on Frank Zappa, the least predictable man in the history of music
MEL Radio
yesterday
Trending
When a New Cell Phone Almost Ruins Your Relationship
When a New Cell Phone Almost Ruins Your Relationship
How do you save an inter-operating-system romance?
Caroline Moss
Apr 4
How Spotify Solved for the ‘Paradox of Choice’
How Spotify Solved for the ‘Paradox of Choice’
When it comes to discovering new music, less is more
John McDermott
Mar 16
My Unarmed Son Was Killed by Police
My Unarmed Son Was Killed by Police
A father searches for meaning in the wake of a wrongful death
As Told to MEL
Apr 7
Does the L.A. of O.J. Still Exist?
Does the L.A. of O.J. Still Exist?
Photographer Carlos Nuñez retraces the path of the O.J. Simpson trial to find the mark it left on Los Angeles
Zak Stone
Apr 8
MEL Radio
MELonMEL: Online Doppelgangers, Friendly Adversaries & The Power Of Astrology
MELonMEL: Online Doppelgangers, Friendly Adversaries & The Power Of Astrology
Episode 11, Hosted By Josh Schollmeyer
MEL Radio
Apr 6
What Am I Missing? How to Get Over the Fear of Poker
What Am I Missing? How to Get Over the Fear of Poker
Episode 2 of What Am I Missing?, hosted by Tim Grierson
MEL Radio
Mar 29
MELonMEL: Thrifty Living, Virtual Loving and the Terror of Dying
MELonMEL: Thrifty Living, Virtual Loving and the Terror of Dying
Episode 9 of MELonMEL, hosted by Josh Schollmeyer
MEL Radio
Mar 23
Tipping Tactics, the Cost of Driving and Subtweeting With Style
Tipping Tactics, the Cost of Driving and Subtweeting With Style
Episode 7 of MELonMEL, with host Josh Schollmeyer
John McDermott
Mar 10
Body And Mind
Bachelor for Life? Or Just a Shorter Lifespan?
Bachelor for Life? Or Just a Shorter Lifespan?
New studies suggest that single men lack the social support that may keep people healthier—particularly when they have cancer
Serena Golden
3 days ago
Self Help Patrol: Beddit
Self Help Patrol: Beddit
Can a sleep tracker actually improve your sleep?
Zak Stone
3 days ago
Welcome to FrampCamp
Welcome to FrampCamp
How Dwayne Frampton Jr. turned sprints and drills into a spectator sport
Peter Kiefer
3 days ago
Kill Me, Heal Me
Kill Me, Heal Me
MEL Films travels to Seoul, where everyone from corporations to cafes is working to lower the world’s highest suicide rate
MEL Films
4 days ago
Sex And Relationships
How I Learned to Love Dadcore
How I Learned to Love Dadcore
Embracing an ironic meme helped me overcome the FOMO that made being a dad so hard
Michael Richardson
2 days ago
‘Sex Is Never the Problem; Sex Is Always a Symptom’
‘Sex Is Never the Problem; Sex Is Always a Symptom’
Psychologist David Ley aims to bust the myth of sex addiction
Tierney Finster
4 days ago
The McMahons’ Family Drama Could Save Wrestlemania
The McMahons’ Family Drama Could Save Wrestlemania
The stagnant WWE is exploiting daddy issues and sibling rivalry to make its big annual event worth watching
Josh Schollmeyer
Apr 1
Why Are Adult Men So Bad at Maintaining Friendships?
Why Are Adult Men So Bad at Maintaining Friendships?
Relationships, professional expectations and a general lack of emotional labor means many men go through adult life alone
John McDermott
Mar 23
Entertainment
Misleading Men: Australia’s Biggest Export
Misleading Men: Australia’s Biggest Export
Paul Hogan was more than just Crocodile Dundee
Tim Grierson
yesterday
The Best Phil Collins Songs You’ve Never Heard
The Best Phil Collins Songs You’ve Never Heard
In other words: his top 10 non-hits
MEL
Apr 8
‘The Girlfriend Experience’ Is the Best Film About the 2008 Financial Collapse
‘The Girlfriend Experience’ Is the Best Film About the 2008 Financial Collapse
A look back at the 2009 film, with its TV adaptation already making waves
Tim Grierson
Apr 8
Written By Alan Dean Foster, Not George Lucas
Written By Alan Dean Foster, Not George Lucas
The king of the sci-fi novelization earns his byline
Tim Grierson
Apr 4
Digital Culture
App-Ed: Get Intimate With Miitomo
App-Ed: Get Intimate With Miitomo
Nintendo’s new app asks all the right questions
Christine Friar
2 days ago
Unfollowing for Dummies
Unfollowing for Dummies
‘Better Internetting’ is our etiquette column for a better (digital) you
Christine Friar
Apr 6
App-Ed: Ham App Does Only One Thing (and Does It Well)
App-Ed: Ham App Does Only One Thing (and Does It Well)
Me? I downloaded it
Lindsey Weber
Mar 31
YouTube’s Biggest Watchdog Grapples With His Popularity
YouTube’s Biggest Watchdog Grapples With His Popularity
Ethan Klein built his audience as a one-man crusade to keep YouTube honest
John McDermott
Mar 31
Job And Money
Why Do People Spend More Than They Make?
Why Do People Spend More Than They Make?
It’s not an issue of not earning enough money; it’s usually about not caring for your future self
John McDermott
Apr 7
In the NFL, It’s a Negative to Care About Anything Other Than Football
In the NFL, It’s a Negative to Care About Anything Other Than Football
A conversation with retired running back Rashard Mendenhall, who went from the NFL to the writers’ room of ‘Ballers’
MEL Radio
Apr 7
Trolling The Friendly Skies
Trolling The Friendly Skies
No, you’re not in Cleveland. Mark Gubin just wants you to think so
Pamela Hill Nettleton
Apr 2
Surviving Wedding Season With Your Wallet Intact
Surviving Wedding Season With Your Wallet Intact
You don’t have to spend a fortune on other people’s marital bliss
Rae Votta
Mar 24
Latest
Mercury Poisoning Nearly Ruined My Life
Mercury Poisoning Nearly Ruined My Life
And trying to find a cure was equally painful
MEL Radio
2 days ago
When Lying to Your Doctor Is More Advantageous Than Telling the Truth
When Lying to Your Doctor Is More Advantageous Than Telling the Truth
It’s no surprise people aren’t always honest with their doctors when it can save them money, embarrassment and more
devon maloney
4 days ago
What Is This? A Podcast For Ants?
What Is This? A Podcast For Ants?
Episode 5 of The Rewatch, featuring Matthew Zeitlin
MEL Radio
Apr 7
Scientists Are One Step Closer to Eternal-Sunshining Your Ex
Scientists Are One Step Closer to Eternal-Sunshining Your Ex
Neurologists have discovered a new key to forgetting
devon maloney
Apr 6
The Sons Who Didn’t Screw Up Daddy’s Family Business
The Sons Who Didn’t Screw Up Daddy’s Family Business
Heirs have a tendency to mess things up. Which ones bucked the trend?
John McDermott
Apr 5
Self-Help Patrol: The Deep Freeze of Cryotherapy
Self-Help Patrol: The Deep Freeze of Cryotherapy
Will freezing your body for three minutes heal your pain?
Zak Stone
Apr 5
Harlem Knight Fight
Harlem Knight Fight
A fun hobby for anyone into the occasional ax to the head
MEL Films
Apr 5
Medieval Fight Club
Medieval Fight Club
Wall Street consultant Damion DiGrazia smashes helmets with a mace in his free time — as captain of the New York Sentinels
Angelina Chapin
Apr 5
Take off Your Headphones and Listen
Take off Your Headphones and Listen
Wearing earbuds in the office could be hurting your company—and your own career
John McDermott
Apr 4
Is Postmates’ New Subscription Service Worth It?
Is Postmates’ New Subscription Service Worth It?
The “Amazon Prime for food delivery” is a good deal for very hungry and very popular people
John McDermott
Apr 1
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