
Brian VanHooker
Brian VanHooker is a staff writer at MEL specializing in pop culture, food (especially pizza) and long form oral histories. He is the co-creator of the comic book "Barnum & Elwood" and "The Tramp," a comedy pilot starring John O'Hurley. He also hosts a TMNT interview podcast called "Turtle Tracks" and was once called a "Good Guy" by Mr. T.
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A Gentleman’s Guide to Talking on Planes
From small talk to flirting with your seatmate to FaceTiming with your bros, how to properly open your mouth at 35,000 feet
When Did Your Bathroom Become the Marker of How Nice Your Place Is?
Everything someone needs to know about your home can be discerned from how funky your bathroom sink is
How Does Seltzer Manage to Trick Your Brain?
A lot of people turn to sparkling water when kicking sugar or booze, and there’s a good reason for that — it works