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Eric Alt

Eric Alt

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As a writer, editor and producer, Eric's work has appeared in publications such as Men's Journal, NBC, Popular Science, Mental Floss, Nylon and Cosmopolitan. He has also curated and created brand voices for companies as diverse as Tommy Hilfiger, Flaneur, Alamo Drafthouse, and more. From celebrity profiles to film review to to gear and gadget reviews, he has covered a lot of ground in his long career. Eric lives in Torrance, California, with his wife and two children.

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