1 Year Update on 10 Products! (Update 38)

Here are recaps and updates on my 371st through 380th product reviews from September-October 2021. Below are links to the original reviews.
371. Unnecessary Gadgets: • 3 Unnecessary Gadgets....
372. Magic Broom: • Does This "Magic" Broo...
373. Wine Gadgets: • Can These Wine Gadgets...
374. Moon Pod: • Moon Pod Review: A $30...
375. Sleep Pod: • Sleep Pod Review (Shar...
376. Heinz Packet Roller: • Heinz Packet Roller Re...
377. Ray-Ban Stories: • Ray-Ban glasses with a...
378. Handy Heater Pure Warmth: • 5 Years on KZbin! Ha...
379. Ball Aluminum Cups: • Ball Aluminum Cups Rev...
380. Nectar Mattress: • Nectar Mattress Review...
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0:00 Intro
0:21 Unnecessary Gadgets
2:54 Magic Broom
4:46 Wine Gadgets
7:13 Moon Pod
9:13 Sleep Pod
10:55 Heinz Packet Roller
12:46 Rayban Stories
15:15 Handy Heater Pure Warmth
17:36 Ball Aluminum Cups
18:51 Nectar Mattress
21:05 Conclusion
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[@993ti]

The only channel that shows products after a year of use (even if they're crappy) and reviews them again! That's dedication and thorough! Keep it up!

[@tleeg74]

It's basically just for clicks and revenue.

[@claymcdonald8787]

@tleeg74 maybe ...but it's more than just a compilation like most would do.

[@goodtogo27b]

@@tleeg74 Most of the videos are for views and revenue. That doesn't take away from him taking time to update us on the how useful the products are after a year. I haven't seen any other youtubers, i watch, do that and it's appreciated by most of us.

[@bmffafo5004]

​@@tleeg74 Isn't that every video 🤦

[@tleeg74]

@@bmffafo5004 yea...and? I was just answering the question. Don't get all butt hurt.

[@robylove9190]

I slept on a mattress I don't like for over a year so I can give this review. Now that is dedication, James. Get yourself a comfortable mattress. You deserve it!

[@BarryMcCawkiner]

He owns a purple mattress that he seemed to really enjoy. He probably would've gone back to that one had he not dedicated a year to the nectar mattress. After watching his review on the purple mattress, I decided that I may give it a try after the warranty is up on my temper pedic.

[@ItsJustLisa]

The Nectar might be in his guest room.

[@kriscynical]

@@BarryMcCawkiner I'm considering it, too, once I have the money for a new mattress. I have pretty severe back problems (I blew out one of my lumbar discs in 2017 and the vertebrae above and below are basically bone on bone now) that I see a pain management doctor and chiropractor for, so my mattress is important for obvious reasons. I also have degeneration in my hips so sleeping on a mattress that's too firm is very painful. How have you liked your Temper Pedic? Do you get overheated in it? When I asked my chiropractor for mattress recommendations she suggested either a Temper Pedic or Sleep Number mattress because of the ability to adjust the firmness on the fly to what my back is needing at the time. She also said she can write me a prescription for one so if I get it direct from the manufacturer, I won't have to pay sales tax which will be a little over $100 savings. (Just as an FYI to anybody else who might be interested in knowing that's even a Thing when shopping for a mattress!)

[@lkayh]

I’d hate that mattress.

[@kimberlymorgan7629]

One thing about the ketchup packet squeezer. As someone with really bad arthritis, that thing would be amazing! I usually can't open those packets at all and the squeezing can hurt my hands too. Just for a different perspective for you. 💕

[@sandybruce9092]

That’s a very,good,point. I don’t have arthritis but sometimes I find those packets a Royal pain to open. I’ve squirted my fingers quite a few times (maybe I’m holding them too firm???). But - as a female for a nice spacious purse, I always carry a small pair of scissors!

[@luciferfaust]

Carpal tunnel too. Squeezing can sometimes cause.pain to shoot up my arms

[@TheDeathLove]

But that problem can be easily solved with a scissor though right? Without using a miniature tool

[@kimberlymorgan7629]

@@TheDeathLove yeah, but the squeezing part... That's what I'm really loving... Those little packets hurt my fingers so much to try and squeeze anything out of

[@MrMega200]

@@TheDeathLove You keep full size scissors on you daily?

[@stalkholm5227]

That paper towel dispenser would be a godsend for me, I've got cats.

[@andrewzach1921]

That’s what I was thinking. I must have saw the review a year ago but it didn’t strike me as necessary and I forgot about it. Now a year later one of our cats has decided that the paper towel roll is the bestest toy ever and we will find small pieces of paper everywhere if we forget to put the roll away. Now this product seems like a great idea. May buy one if the wife agrees.

[@cruztastrophe]

I don't have any mobility issues, but I often struggle with opening those tiny packets. I really like that gadget for having a small solution to a little problem.

[@judywright4241]

That paper towel holder would have been great when we had neighborhood socials outside. I sure had to chase plain rolls falling off and then rolling while unwinding in the grass! Great video💕

[@MaxPowerzs]

I bought the take-a-roll after seeing him review it and he is right that it's a situational item, but for what it does it does it well. I've used it a bunch of times anywhere food is to be had outdoors such as camping, barbecues, picnics, etc. The more frequently you do something like that the more use you'll get out of it.

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

I'm buying it now. I think it's a great 💡

[@Glmorrs1]

@@MoDavI-sl7iy I’m buying one now to store the roll of paper towels I keep in my truck. No more throwing out half used rolls that get wet or dirty

[@franktrinidad142]

funny enougth, this could also be very usefull for toilet paper roll, you can stack multiples of them on to each others and use 1 (the bottom one), they dont roll around and they all stay in the same spot so no need to search for them.

[@peppers8489]

The Take-a-Roll is great for keeping a roll of paper towels in the trunk or back of the suv.

[@debdownes9116]

I imagine it would be good to keep my kitty from shredding rolls of paper towels. You would think they were infused with catnip, the way she attacks them!

[@trublgrl]

The Take-A Roll might be a good gadget to have if you want to keep Paper Towels in your car. I like to have a roll in there for emergency clean ups and such, and I found a tin from the Tanqueray Gin company fits perfectly. If you just throw a roll into your trunk, it unfurls, it gets wet, and messy, and having something form-fitting to keep it in preserves it.

[@Glmorrs1]

I’m about to buy one just for that reason! I like to keep a roll in my truck, but they always get wet and dirty and I have to throw them out. This looks like a pretty good solution to this problem.

[@barbarathompson1993]

I have Reynaud's as well. I use a microwaveable "bean bag" to keep my hands warm when I'm using my computer.

[@Freakinreviews]

Interesting. I have an electronic hand warmer but I like your solution too!

[@susan-fd4kv]

Adding a topper to the mattress and a quilted mattress cover helps memory foam in my opinion 😉

[@jnb756]

I like the aluminum cups a lot. I don't know why but soda tastes so much better out of them than glasses and plastic cups and they do last quite a while - even in the dishwasher

[@bcgrote]

I don't remember that Take A Roll, but as someone who camps and picnics and pool parties, it has value!

[@Glmorrs1]

Yeah, I’m about to buy one to keep paper towels in my truck clean. It’s always handy to have a roll on hand, but sometimes the roll gets wet or dirty and this looks like a great solution.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Camping or motor homes was what that roll keeper made me think of too.

[@missyroades4533]

And horse shows.....great idea to keep them usable!

[@njnoiser7079]

I would definitely take it camping

[@cyberi4a]

Hahaha Nectar mattress was the ad that played before the video started. They are having a 33pct off sale right now, and it's the best mattress the guy in the ad has ever used.

[@Freakinreviews]

Now that is pretty funny!

[@ItsJustLisa]

@@Freakinreviews, I got it at the end of this video! Nope, still not going to buy one. But Hubby and I need to look at replacing our Sleep Number bed since it’s 16 years old now.

[@youshimimi]

I can't imagine sleeping on a mattress I don't like for a year! You have my respect

[@kristys7172]

The paper towel roll protector might protect it from my cat... Doubtful though.

[@kayhenry6293]

Dream on! I haven’t found anything yet that could stand up to my cats. 😁

[@kristys7172]

@@kayhenry6293 our cat Gizmo sees paper towels and toilet paper as her mortal enemy, thou sha be destroyed upon sight!

[@LuckyStone888]

Used the Nectar mattress for a year to give a proper review and hated it the whole time, now that's true dedication to his fans.

[@dlschgo]

I have Raynaud's, too. Look into heated wristbands. The wrist is the key to warm and pain-free fingers.

[@courtneyroberson9617]

I personally wanna see more dog reviews like fresh pet vs farmers dog, different snuffle mats, or puzzle toys.

[@KittyMama61]

I could use the take a roll to solve my coreless trash bag problem. I order them in bulk, so this should come in handy. Thanks!

[@ItsJustLisa]

That’s a good idea!

[@christianbowlin]

I feel like the take a roll would be better suited for family camping

[@foxXxymoron]

I just found your channel and I'm already addicted. Highly entertaining! You are a very charming host - easy to watch, pleasant voice. I'm on my fourth or fifth video now and I can see not getting anything done for the rest of the day... so thanks a lot, jerk.

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

Lol. I love his channel. I've been subscribed for years now.

[@storey662]

Welcome to the cult! 😂 I don’t think I’ve ever purchased a single thing he’s reviewed, but I still can’t stop watching! Edit: I take that back! I bought one of those over-the-neck light thingies! And I love it!

[@whiteperson1742]

The take a roll is pretty useful when camping in the PNW or other places that has a lot of rain

[@laurallewien2165]

James! James! He's our man , if he can't review it, no one can! Go get em tiger 🐅 great video as always 👍

[@JohnDoe-hb2ge]

These updates are invaluable

[@franktrinidad142]

1 year? No way... really? damn that was a fast year :O

[@crunchyfrog555]

The nut/seed bowl would be immensely improved if they got rid of the swoopy upper bowl. Then divided the whole thing top to bottom in two vertically. One side for shells, the other for the whole nuts. And you can still sit the phone on it. They didn't think that one through and went qwith style over any use.

[@jovalleau]

Or it almost feels like the nuts show go in the bottom part. Seems like it could "work" for any type of crunchy snack like that. Just gotta throw stuff in the garbage instead of use the thing itself.

[@crunchyfrog555]

@@jovalleau Yup, I mean it's easy enough to use two bowls, really or just a bowl and something else for the trash. But it just made me laugh how they went with design that wrecks the whole point and purpose.

[@charrussell5774]

an elderly neighbor got that bed and it'd end up with him on the floor by morning atleast twice a month. if he didn't have anyone checking in on him that mattress eventually would have caused him permanent harm

[@Freakinreviews]

That does not sound like a good situation!

[@oserus999]

As a cat owner, I can really see a use for the "Take-a-Roll"... would be cool to have a similar cover for the toilet paper roll.

[@pirogerargott]

Love your one year updates 😁

[@AwkwardSquirrel13]

Yay it must be a year since I found you! Magic broom was recommended to me on YT and I've loved the past year of watching and supporting you James!!!!!

[@LasnaLerry]

The reviews are so thorough it’s actually insane. Love ya James !

[@MrWackyfunster]

I love your reviews brother; they're very interesting. Half of this stuff I've never heard of, but I find interesting none the less.

[@NewYears1978]

That paper towel thing is kinda legit if used for like outdoor parties and picnics.

[@daylemullaney8164]

I love and watch all of your reviews. The updates are in between a bonus round and a remember when round. Keep up the good work!

[@annerohrbacker6097]

You are my Go-To channel for product reviews so thank you for all your hard work, James! 😃

[@AlextheguitarFreak]

James, true respect for the dedication to using that mattress that you don't like for a whole year! I hope you sleep better now that you can go back to your mattress of choice! I'm assuming that's the purple mattress that you reviewed before...

[@jenniferhunt9971]

I feel like the take a roll would be good if you go camping a lot

[@brendahennesseereger8609]

I love my pistachio bowl. Of course my daughter gave it to me so I use it and brag on it.

[@blueoceanvalley45465]

I really like your videos, not sure why, I think it’s your passion for what you do. Keep it up!

[@robinbrowne5419]

The Nectar Mattress is like most products. Some people swear by it and some people swear at it.

[@Freakinreviews]

Exactly!

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

Seen an ad for the nectar mattress right before your Ray-Ban stories segment 😆

[@Freakinreviews]

Funny! Nectar is not a bad mattress, just not for everyone.

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

@@Freakinreviews I don't think it would be a right fit for me since I have the fear of falling and hate the sensation of being on the edge of a cavern.

[@lkayh]

Love the aluminum cups. If they can make them as affordable as plastic we need to start pushing fast food joints to switch over.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Always love these updates😍

[@texbecks6682]

These yearly updates were really what hooked me to your channel, as I basically won't buy any of it lol. Really great videos, love the personality and humor you share!

[@tarobug2560]

I know the nectar mattress isn’t for everyone, but your reviews have sold me. It absolutely seems like something I would absolutely love! I sleep like a corpse. Once I’m out I’m out! I may have to snag one for myself once I start re-doing my room’s layout!

[@galaxywanderer]

I bought 2 boxes of the Ball Aluminum cups for 20¢ each on the clearance rack at Kroger a few months ago. They are pretty good. I didn't really need them but I remembered your review so I figured that 40¢ for 2 boxes of them wasn't a total waste of money.

[@shrewdcritic83]

Gotta love these reviews frfr

[@10S4U2]

Had no idea you had lived in Warner Robins! Sweet! Nice reviews btw! Big fan.

[@beccac6451]

That broom was an epic fail lol. I really enjoy your videos. I just found you a few weeks ago so I have been binge watching lol.

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

I know I’m in the minority here… but I seriously can’t believe these were only a year ago….. like it feels like this was 3 years ago I watched these videos. Insane how slow time moves by for me. I’m thankful for that though because you only live once so time moving slowly really helps me get the most out of life. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 crazy though so much in life has changed since I watched these. I remember the type of day it was when I watched the sleeping bag video. It was cold out but sunny. I was in a completely different house. My son was too small to even walk. Like remembering all of the detailed of every video I watch really makes it feel like so much time has passed when it’s only been 1 year.. mind blowing.

[@jerecostanza2984]

I love the update videos!

[@alimfuzzy]

That sleep pod would make an excellent sleeping bag liner

[@jonathanlogan1414]

Hey! I want to recommend you try the Nolan original mattress. It’s the best mattress I’ve ever used and is nothing like the nectar. I move around like you and it conforms to my body’s itch out be feeling restricted. Have a good day!

[@jonathanlogan1414]

*Nolah

[@courtneyroberson9617]

I love you and your videos (: thank you for uploading!

[@Grabehn42]

I've always loved that you even talk about the crappy products on these.

[@freexhuggs]

You should do ikea contraption reviews! They have a bunch

[@neecee_90]

Thanks for your videos! So helpful. Love Baily ❤️

[@LasnaLerry]

I love the update videos the most !

[@JFH-te4lu]

I bought the magic broom (before your review) and despaired. But after a year of hiding it, I tried it again and immediately noticed what you may be doing...like me, you pressed it down too hard. A light touch works better! But I will probably donate it when I move.

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

I bought the Take A Roll after seeing your review. It's out on our patio as I type, saving paper towels from high winds, rain, and the dogs. I love it.

[@kbaker9804]

You review of the sleep pod was hilarious!

[@Freakinreviews]

Thanks! I'm still not sure if that product is completely serious.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thanks, James!

[@barackmycat9448]

Good job. I agree with all your updates.

[@isaacgame7304]

The magic broom never fails to always disappoint. So funny to watch that every now and then.

[@ConRodsAndRustedBods]

“A dirty phone next to your nuts” That’s never a good situation.😅

[@catw6998]

I can just imagine how those prank calls start

[@carolskinner7411]

Your review on the sleep pod had me LOL. I almost peed my pants. If I really need to laugh I will re-watch this episode. Thanks🤣

[@RebeccaRaven]

Oh, that "Take a Roll" is going to be great in my car.

[@jencrochetingradtech5913]

Cheers to the most dedicated product reviewer on any platform. Sleeping on a mattress you dislike for an entire year is dedication to the max

[@amai_zing]

11:26 I love that you used the Heinz ketchup packet roller to only open McDonald's and In-and-Out ketchup and Arby's sauce, and just did the Heinz packet by hand!!! rofl

[@MartinezFITGroup]

You are the man. Sleeping on something you didn't like for us; a whole year!!! That is a real soldier. Crazy commitment and cool moment for you. Congrats.

[@ChristyMurphyWriter]

This is a brilliant series.

[@wvw000]

I love the update videos!!

[@Goddessa39Tia]

That ketchup gadget would be great to keep in a vehicle for when you went to eat fast food. You might have luck with those tiny portion sauce packets, but I do not.

[@nevermore0]

That is some serious dedication with the Nectar. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@silly447]

That’s so neat that you went to school in Warner robins!! I live an hour south of it!!

[@bigbongtheory4222]

i dont even like review channels but i watch ur stuff for some reason. best one out there

[@DaaviidGee]

I got an ad for the nectar mattress at the end of the video. Nice!

[@cathoderaytube7497]

After I got done watching this video, an ad for the Nectar mattress came on😃.

[@kevinmccarthy1076]

I bought 3 of the wine openers after seeing your review. I kept one and gave away the others as gifts. Everyone loves it and uses it on a regular basis.

[@mst3kanita]

oh i forgot about that cup holder. such a good idea if your cats or little kids mess around too much around your desk.

[@jeffp7368]

I love the fact that the main ad I got with this video was for the Nectar mattress

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

Thank you for your videos.

[@JonBaca91]

What’s really great is I kept getting Nectar ads in the video and a banner ad right below this video too 😂

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

$300 for a bean bag, no way. And that sleep pod would be claustrophobic; rather you than me .

[@smantatzis1]

Hello from Greece! James, I have a suggestion about a review for you. The Bosch freshup. I have seen only a handful of reviews on youtube, although it is a product that really works! Anyway, thank you and keep up the good work!

[@Freakinreviews]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not familiar with this product but I'll check it out!

[@aillsnichole]

Just happened to scroll down ti comments as you were talking about the mattress just to see the add for the mattress 😂😂

[@malagastehlaate230]

Have you ever tried the Helix mattress? I bought one a few years ago and I have to say I still love it.

[@sheilalopez3983]

The packet squeezer is good for people with arthritis, healthy people aren't the only ones in the world.

[@carolynv8979]

That looks awful fiddly for someone with arthritis. Do you actually know someone with arthritis who uses one? Because most of my patients wouldn’t have the fine-motor dexterity to crank that.

[@Super_Nova739]

​@@carolynv8979i was gonna say the same thing. You have to do far more with the packet squeezer than just opening and squeezing a packet and people with arthritis wouldn't be able to do those things. I feel like their comment is a tiny bit virtue signaling.

[@sallylambert1576]

I would HATE that sleep pod! It doesn’t take much for me to get claustrophobic.

[@T.S.FM.S]

I was around on your original website for reviews. Got busy with life And like 2 years ago I found you on KZbin

[@jozefbols4386]

Just discovered your videos today and really like them a lot!!! I would love to buy such a 'take-a-roll' papertowl-holder but can not buy it in Belgium (would cost to much for us), sadly enough ;-( so bad luck. Cause I really could use it. Love from Belgium, Pinkie

[@caterinacetrangolo9191]

I was laughing so hard at the sleep pod review😂

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

14:27 the sun glasses not being waterproof isn’t an issue at all. There is absolutely no situation where if it’s raining you’d need sun glasses on anyway.. 😂😂😂

[@carolynv8979]

The take a roll sounds good for camping

[@traceybradshaw6558]

I have a Mueller and I love it. It works great ! I actually gave away my kettle because it took so much longer to boil the water. I use my Mueller Kettle every day.

[@bozardio]

Man, you know I've always wondered if I have Raynauds. My hands and feel are cold most of the time. Even though I will feel comfortable, a lot of my skin will be cold to the touch compared to most people

[@catw6998]

Same here. Cold hands, warm heart. Dx’d young as hypoththyroid, but had recently been told that I wasn’t even tho I show with symptoms including cold extremities. Florida or the west where it’s warm sounds good but can’t with all those creepy crawlers. I have my fave blankets to get me through the cold though.

[@bozardio]

@@catw6998 Wow. I’m in FL and can’t imagine living up north like this

[@Freakinreviews]

It's mostly my fingers, but it doesn't take much to make them feel like ice cubes.

[@tmango78]

I also have Raynaud’s. Haven’t been able to find a pair of gloves that aren’t snow gloves that work well. Any suggestions for an everyday glove/mitten that keeps your fingers nice and toasty?

[@ryokufox]

Dang! Wished I knew you were in and from warner Robin's! I work on base and live in byron! You should do some camera testing at the museum of aviation!

[@RennyChuggs]

I have never really understood why americans use so many of those red plastic cups when glasses are available? I can understand them for parties but i have seen them used as replacements for home use!

[@atlasmoon5497]

5:34 The most perfect unintentional sponsorship