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Joe McGauley

Joe McGauley is managing editor for commerce at Thrillist. He lives in Brooklyn with his moderate-to-severe peanut allergy.

Joe McGauley’s Recent Articles

Oct 31, 2022

What's the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?

Spoiler: They're not the same vegetable.

Feb 15, 2022

Here's What the Green, Yellow, and Red Figure Skating Scoring Boxes Mean

We break down figure skating's colored scoring system to keep you in the know.

Sep 15, 2021

Harlem Haberdashery’s Sharene Wood on Building a Craft Liquor Brand & Her Go-To Glassware

"For us it's about collective thinking, being a part of a new wave of entrepreneurs that are uplifting and amplifying each other."

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Jul 27, 2021

What Do the Olympic Rings Actually Mean?

The rings aren't just for show. They're the logo for a reason.

Feb 5, 2021

The Ultimate Self-Care Starter Kit

Normally, choosing to stay in is a good way to restore tranquility and de-stress after a trying week, but the fact that most of us are now being encouraged to remain isolated at home indefinitely has itself become a major stressor.

May 19, 2020

Weird and Wonderful Live Streams to Transport You Out of Your Home

Productivity at Thrillist Travel was disastrously derailed recently when an editor dropped a brown bear live cam into a group Slack, sending us all into a tailspin of staring at a globe-spanning array of adorable animals before we clicked over to find ourselves in... space.

Apr 29, 2020

12 Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Every Mom on Your List

Mother's Day may be a little different this year, but that's all the more reason to make it count.

Apr 16, 2020

Everything You Need to Easily Make Your Own Calming Scented Candles

Looking for an inspiring afternoon project that'll chill you out? Pouring your own scented candles is soothingly simple.

Mar 17, 2020

Google Earth Has Virtual Tours of 31 National Parks in the U.S.

Ah, nature!

Aug 30, 2019

The Best Labor Day TV Deals to Take Advantage of Right Now

Whether you've hatched plans to spend Labor Day soaking up every last bit of sun at the beach or intend to feast on enough BBQ to ruin your beach body altogether, there's still something bittersweet about the perennial three-day weekend.

Aug 23, 2019

Today Is National Cheap Flight Day. Here Are the Best Deals to Watch Out For.

In many ways, it's never been cheaper to fly commercial.

Aug 10, 2019

The Year's Best Meteor Shower Is Here. These 6 Tips Will Help You Photograph It.

It's the time of the year stargazers anxiously await, readying themselves for a stretch of nightlong light shows in the sky.