Existential Life Crisis Duck | Image: Amazon

Man of Many’s Staff Favourites – 18 January 2025

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With that, another week draws to a close. It’s been a whirlwind seven days, loaded with new watch releases, blockbuster gaming news and one very fancy jacket, but alas, it is all over. As we dip our feet in the fine waters of the weekend, we want to first share a little insight into ourselves. Come with us, if you will, on a journey of self-discovery as the Man of Many team attempts to unearth the latest and greatest finds on the planet. Who knows, maybe the real Staff Favourites were the friends we made along the way!

Sammy Piquant Non-Alcoholic Spritz | Image: Supplied
Sammy Piquant Non-Alcoholic Spritz | Image: Supplied

Sammy Piquant Non-Alcoholic Spritz

Nick Hall – Editor-in-Chief

It feels a little strange to admit, but this year was my first sober Christmas. While it’s been a little while since I felt the need to completely write myself off, Christmas has always been a time of year when I snuck in a few cheeky beers and maybe indulged in a breakfast shot or two. All that has changed. For the silly season this year, I stayed far away from the booze and instead opted to guzzle sparkling water and chugg BCAAs like they were going out of style, but when apperativo hour hit, I reached for the Sammy Piquant.

This new Aussie company has a range of delicious non-alcoholic drinks that feel innately more premium than other booze-free options I’ve had in the past. Spicy and botanical, Sammy Piquant’s collection of spritzes and cocktails is the perfect middle ground for those who want something fancy without the alcohol and I can attest that the ‘Jetsetter’ spirit is an absolute delight. A homage to the classic Mediterranean Spirtz, this bright red, bitter cocktail base is spiced with yuzu, gentian and cassia and tastes downright delicious.

If you are looking for a way to quit drinking while still keeping the party alive, you can find Sammy Piquant ready-to-drink canned spritzes and signature spirits online and at selected retailers across the country.

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Holafly E-Sim
Holafly E-Sim | Image: Supplied

Holafly E-Sim

Scott Purcell – Co-Founder

Working in a digital business means I always feel like I need to be connected. Typically this means a huge phone bill when I return from overseas with roaming charges. I’m probably super late to the game, but I’m currently travelling in the States and this was the first time I’ve tried out purchasing an e-sim. Shocking, I know, for someone in tech.

I did a quick search on Perplexity (which has become my go-to when searching for comparisons from real websites and users) and settled with Holafly. To be clear, this isn’t a paid endorsement; it is just a strong personal endorsement. While there were cheaper options, the main reason I chose it was that it had unlimited data and the whole experience was an absolute breeze to set up. For two weeks, it was around AUD$65, which is much less than the $10 per day roaming charges for bugger-all data. An e-sim has now become a must-have for me whilst travelling and I think it should be for you as well!

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Existential Life Crisis Duck
Existential Life Crisis Duck | Image: Amazon

Existential Life Crisis Duck

Harry Parsons – Senior Branded Content Manager

Secret Santa gifts can be hit and miss, but this year…this year my gift came in clutch. The affectionately named ‘Existential Life Crisis Duck’ is my new desk companion, originally designed for bed lights it makes a surprisingly effective desk lamp. Features-wise, there’s not much going on aside from it having three levels of brightness that you need to tap its backside to change, a 30-minute timer, and that’s about it. The duck provides ambience and in a sadistic kind of way, joy. A worthy desk companion in my opinion.

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Live It Up Super Greens
Live It Up Super Greens | Image: Live It Up

Live It Up Super Greens

Alex Martinez – Media Sales and Brand Partnerships

Cheeky health hack, anyone? Live It Up Super Greens is great for anyone looking to boost their daily nutrition effortlessly. Packed with over 20 natural superfoods, probiotics, and digestive enzymes, this greens powder supports gut health but also easily fills nutritional gaps (which I’m sure we all have). It contains all-natural ingredients and is free from sugar, gluten, dairy, and artificial additives. Most importantly, as someone who has dabbled in the Super Greens arena a bit, the Live It Up product to date has been the best tasting. It is slightly sweet in a way that makes you want to come back for more.

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Hommey Robe - Blueberry Stripes | Image: Hommey
Hommey Robe – Blueberry Stripes | Image: Hommey

Hommey Robe – Blueberry Stripes

Beatrix Boon – Social Video Producer

With Hommey rapidly expanding and taking over homewares with its iconic striped patterns, I thought I’d take a moment to rave about my robe. Purchased on a trip to Melbourne, my robe makes me feel like I’m on holiday whenever I wear it. It was probably one of the most out-of-touch things I bought last year, but I have no regrets!

This thing has a huge belt for a snug or loose fit and is built with a comfy, cozy, thick towel material. After much debate, I ended up with the ‘Blueberry Stripes’ pattern, which I’m very happy with. The colours on all of the robes are super vivid and rich.

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