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Mickey Rapkin

Mickey Rapkin is a journalist and screenwriter whose first book, Pitch Perfect, inspired the film series. Previously a senior editor at GQ, he has written for The New York Times, WSJ, and National Geographic. He lives in Los Angeles.

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My Brother Died From Cancer at 51. What’s the Out-of-Pocket Cost for Peace of Mind?

I revved up my longevity protocols and sought out the latest predictive screenings. Was I seizing control of my health or driving myself crazy?

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Just Who Does Steven Bartlett Think He Is?

The Diary of a CEO podcast host has conquered social media with his provocative interviews focusing on mental health. What he wants next: more.

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We’ve Reached Peak (Peak) Protein. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

Big Food is pushing the muscle-building nutrient in more products than ever before. But is protein-ified everything really good for us?

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Do You Even Maxx, Bro?

Chewing-gum workouts for sharper jawlines. Specialty products for feathered bangs. So. Much. Cologne. Exploring the extreme self-care trends shaping a generation of young men.

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Is Jake Paul Entering His Post Problem-Child Era?

How the societal menace and serial disrupter is trying to change the sport of boxing, influence influencer culture, and, gulp, maybe change the world, too.

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The Bed of Your Dreams

Inside Hästens, the family-run factory in Sweden, where they make $80,000 mattresses loved by Drake, Beyoncé, and Vladimir Putin. But even in our sleep-obsessed world, is this kind of investment worth it?

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Zack Snyder's Deepest Cuts

The moviemaker has had to deal with family tragedy, professional setbacks, red-pill bro fans, and all those memes. Now he’s back with Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child of Fire on Netflix.

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Carl Nassib Is Done Hiding

In a rare interview, the first openly gay player in the NFL talks about fighting for his job, coming out, and smashing stereotypes.

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How Chris Pratt Became the People's Chris

Blockbuster movie star. Beloved coworker. Stand-up dad and all-around good hang. So why is Chris Pratt the subject of so many Twitter pile-ons? He has some theories.

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What It's Like to Train with a Real-Life Ted Lasso

Could an aw-shucks running guru break me out of a life and workout rut?

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Flex Your Emotional Fitness at This New Gym for Mental Health

There may be more ways than therapy to help your mind get healthier.

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