Rosie Guerin

So now things are starting to look empty.

This series was reported and hosted by Christine Cyr-Clessette.

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by me, Rosie Guerin, and produced by Abigail Keel.

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Engineering support from Maddy Mazziello and Nick Pittman.

Our interview with Gregory and Mike was recorded by Tim Moore at York Recording in Los Angeles.

Original music for this series by Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, Alisha Baetube, Rowan Nemisto, Katherine Anderson, and Pat McCusker.

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When you're thinking about these affordable gifts, you want to be thinking about, would the person think this cost $25 or does it seem like it would cost a lot more than $25 to get something this great? That is a good sign.