{"id":33007,"date":"2019-02-01T14:07:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T21:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=33007"},"modified":"2019-02-01T15:44:43","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T22:44:43","slug":"steven-leckart-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/steven-leckart-writer\/","title":{"rendered":"Steven Leckart, Writer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our guest this week is <a href=\"http:\/\/stevenleckart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven Leckart<\/a>. Steven is a writer, director, and investigative journalist. He has written a handful of documentaries, including SILICON COWBOYS, and has contributed to various magazines including Wired, Esquire, Men\u2019s Health, Maxim, and Popular Science. His <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagomag.com\/Chicago-Magazine\/February-2019\/Bicycle-Bank-Robber-Tom-Justice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> most recent story<\/a> is featured in the February issue of Chicago Magazine. Steven is also the co-author of Cabin Porn, a New York Times bestseller about hand-built architecture.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/568661451&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/cool-tools-show-and-tell\/id605920446?mt=2\">Subscribe to the Cool Tools Show on iTunes<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/feedpress.me\/cooltoolsshow\">RSS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cT0qhLom4H726yNWuhme2b3Qq4cy6_0d-b9aFKjFfK0\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transcript<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.feedpress.it\/link\/7810\/11035775\/568661451-cool-tools-160-steven-leckart.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download MP3<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/tag\/cool-tools-show\/\">See all the Cool Tools Show posts on a single page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Show notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33011\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2019\/02\/Woodbackroller-e1549054795816.jpg\" alt=\"Woodbackroller\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2t0sr5V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wood Back Roller<\/a> ($28)<br \/>\nI have a <a href=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/thera-cane\/\">theracane<\/a> which is wonderful for self-massaging shoulders, as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/trigger-point-foam-roller\/\">trigger point foam roller<\/a> for legs\/hips. This roller is ideal for performing myofascial release along your entire back: It features two ridges that are intended to be situated on either side of your spine. You just lay on top of it and roll slowly, using your own body to control the pressure. My pilates instructor first turned me onto this, and now I do it every few days. It\u2019s 15-inches long, so I can travel with it. There are other versions, but this one features rubber rings on both ends, which prevents slippage and scratching hardwood floors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31969\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2018\/08\/Trint-e1549054823626.jpg\" alt=\"Trint\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trint<\/a><br \/>\nThis automated transcription service uses AI to generate a rough transcript in a matter of minutes. The rough transcript populates an online page akin to a Google Doc with time code. You can click on any phrases that don\u2019t look correct, and the audio will instantly play. If the text is wrong, you can amend it on the fly. The service is not super accurate throughout, but it\u2019s ridiculously fast and super cheap. Fifteen dollars for 60 minutes of audio, which is a fraction of what a professional human-based service will charge. I used to pay $60 for 60 minutes, which felt like a good deal. Also, if you hear yourself conducting interviews, you will improve. This requires you to listen but reduces the effort and time necessary to self-transcribe an entire file.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2019\/02\/patagoniablackholeduffel-e1549054843915.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33009\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2019\/02\/patagoniablackholeduffel-e1549054843915.jpeg\" alt=\"patagoniablackholeduffel\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia.com\/product\/lightweight-black-hole-duffel-bag-45-liters\/49080.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patagonia Black Hole Duffel<\/a> ($99)<br \/>\nSince 2015, I\u2019ve traveled around the globe with this 45-liter backpack\/duffel for as long as 27 days at a time. Plenty of pockets. Comfy shoulder straps. Made from sturdy ripstop polyester. Water resistant: I\u2019ve walked through downpours and my gear stayed dry. Small enough that I\u2019ve never once had to check it on any size plane: Always fits under the seat if not the overhead bin. I chose all black, but there are brighter bolder colors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33008\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2019\/02\/contigomug-e1549054860307.jpg\" alt=\"contigomug\" width=\"368\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MKvYOP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Travel Mug<\/a> ($15)<br \/>\nHot coffee that stays hot for a long time is a boon especially while traveling, which is why I can\u2019t believe more folks don\u2019t pack a good vacuum insulated mug. After four-plus years of abuse, my 16-ounce mug is dented and the paint is chipping, but it still keeps coffee hot for hours at a time. It\u2019s never leaked. It fits in most cup holders on planes, trains, busses, and rental cars. I chose black, but color options abound. Worth noting: Newer entries in this space are intriguing. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2sZYhj7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zojirushi\u2019s SM-SA mug<\/a> reportedly offers superior heat retention, but it\u2019s also more expensive than my Contigo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also mentioned:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve published a nearly 10,000-word <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagomag.com\/Chicago-Magazine\/February-2019\/Bicycle-Bank-Robber-Tom-Justice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narrative magazine feature in the February issue of Chicago Magazine<\/a> about a serial bank robber who was once an Olympic hopeful track cyclist. Over a four-year period, he robbed 26 banks in 3 states \u2014 and always used a bicycle as his escape vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><em>We have hired professional editors to help create our weekly podcasts and video reviews. So far, Cool Tools listeners have pledged $400 a month. Please consider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cooltools\">supporting us<\/a>\u00a0on Patreon. We have great rewards for people who contribute! If you would like to make a one-time donation, you can do so using this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/paypal.me\/cooltools\">https:\/\/paypal.me\/cooltools<\/a>.\u2013 MF<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cool Tools Show 160: Steven Leckart<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13684,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1559],"tags":[1555,1472],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33007"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13684"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33007"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33017,"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33007\/revisions\/33017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}