The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Cair...
Our expert demystifies towel shopping—from plush terry to spa-like waffle—and reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last. Guest: Staff senior writer Jackie Reeve Products We Recommend: Top terry cloth towels: Frontgate Resort Collection Bath TowelBudget terry cloth towels: Threshold Spa Plush TowelUpgrade terry cloth towels: Riley Spa Bath TowelBudget waffle towels: Casaluna Waffle Bath TowelUpgrade waffle towels: Onsen Waffle Bath TowelUpgrade peshtemal towel: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel Also great (cheaper) peshtemal towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel Jackie loves: Sugoi Mart Japan KitKat Variety Pack Additional Reading: The 5 Best Bath Towels of 2025 The 4 Best Beach Towels of 2025All My Houseguests Ask Me About My Towels by Daniela GornyMore about Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towels
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Love Your Mattress
An uncomfortable bed can screw up your sleep. We’re covering how to make your current mattress more comfortable–and how to shop for a new one. Guest: senior writer and podcast co-host Caira Blackwell Products we recommend: Memory foam mattresses we like: Leesa Original Mattress and Saatva Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm)A cheaper memory foam mattress: Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam MattressHybrid mattress we like: Leesa Sapira Hybrid MattressA favorite innerspring mattress: Stearns & Foster Estate PT Firm MattressAn innerspring mattress we like (that’s kind of a hybrid): WinkBed (Luxury Firm)A $75,000 mattress: Hastens 2000TA great cheap mattress: Zinus Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress Additional reading links:Pillows: The 5 Best Bed Pillows of 2025 Mattress Toppers: The 4 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025 Mattresses: How to Choose a Mattress for 2025The 24 Best Mattresses of 2025 The 4 Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) of 2025 The 3 Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2025The 5 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2025 The 4 Best Hybrid Mattresses for 2025The 4 Best Mattress and Pillow Encasements of 2025
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Valentine's For All
Skip predictable chocolates and roses this Valentine's Day. Our gift expert shares luxurious ways to delight loved ones—and pamper yourself. Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech Products we recommend:Sparkly Socks: Calzedonia Soft SoxSilk hair accessories: Lilysilk Perfect Silk Beauty Set For HairA simple gold chain: Laura Lombardi Mini Omega ChainFancy chocolates Recchiuti XOXO Box 16pcFlowers: UrbanStemsFancy cookies: Eugénie cookiesPaper flower bouquet: Unwilted Single Stems Additional ReadingThe 33 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her 202532 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him in 2025 24 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025The Best Online Flower Delivery Service of 202524 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 202537 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids of 202515 Exclusive Valentine’s Day Deals Just for Wirecutter Readers38 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25 of 2025Sign up for The Gift Newsletter
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Tell Us About Your Worst Stain!
We are working on a new episode about laundry—specifically, those stains that never seem to come out—and we need your help! Record a voice memo on your phone and tell us about the most irritating stain you’ve battled. How did you get it? What was the culprit? What did it stain? And what did you use to try and get it out?Try and keep it under two minutes and don’t forget to tell us your first name and where you’re calling from!Email your voice memo to thewirecuttershow@wirecutter.com and you might be featured on the show with advice from our laundry expert (aka stain doctor Andrea Barnes). Thanks!
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The Lube Episode
Personal lubricants make sex more fun–but not all of them are created equal. We’re covering how to find ones you’ll love and the ingredients to avoid. Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba Products we recommend: Best water-based lube: Aloe Cadabra Natural AloeBest thinner water-based lube: Coconu Water BasedBest silicone lube: ÜberlubeBest hybrid lube: Sliquid SilkBest oil-based lube: Coconu Oil BasedBianca recommends: Vuvla-shaped candle mold Additional reading :The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2025The 5 Best Vibrators of 2025 The Best Anal Toys How to Clean Sex Toys
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The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.