Mike Conklin

Mike Conklin is InsideHook's Editor-in-Chief. His interests include but are not limited to records, guitars, shoes, beer, whiskey and watches. He previously served as Deputy Editor at Gear Patrol and Digital Director at Men's Journal.

All Articles From Mike Conklin

Review: The Flint and Tinder 365 Cords Are Cool-Weather Must-Haves

Endlessly practical and timelessly cool. What could be better?

If You Act Fast, You Can Still Get Our Favorite Flannel Shirt in Time for Christmas

United By Blue's "Responsible Flannel" is the best we've worn in years

Six Key Black Friday Sales to Shop Right Now

Black Friday is a lot to sort through. These are the can't-miss sales.

The Best Running Clothes for Men

Long-Sleeve tees, pullovers, jackets and more

Welcome to The Goods 2.0, Our New Home for Product Coverage

Reviews, insights and discounts on the products that help you navigate the world a little more confidently

Review: The Pro-Ject Debut PRO Is the Best Turntable Under $1,000

A new souped-up version of Pro-Ject's Debut Carbon EVO has arrived. Is it worth the extra $400?

10 Kitchen Upgrades That’ll Make You a Happier Home Cook This Fall

Spice it up in the kitchen with some proper seasonal cookware

John Darnielle Loves Talking About Records Almost as Much as He Loves Making Them

The Mountain Goats singer holds forth on Bonnie Raitt, Depeche Mode and ... the Mountain Goats

15 Perfect American-Made Products to Remind You That Good Things Still Happen Here

On the off chance you were looking for something, anything, to feel good about

Another Funk and Soul Revival Is Upon Us — And This Time It’s on Vinyl

The Rare Sounds record club is giving listeners the chance to hear these '90s releases as they were intended

As High as the First Time: An Interview With the Hold Steady, the Best Rock Band of the 21st Century

Craig Finn and Franz Nicolay discuss the band's new album, "Open Door Policy"

Refurbished Bose 700s Are Over $150 Off Right Now

Plus, deals today on Adidas, The North Face and more

Save Big on a Great Turntable and Speaker Combo

The Pro-Ject Audio Debut Carbon DC and the PSB Alpha P5 will satisfy just about anyone

10 Products That Helped Make 2020 a Little More Bearable

When the going got tough, the tough got ... a Peloton