Brian McManus
Brian McManus is VICE's Director of Branded Editorial. In past lives he was our Special Projects Editor, the music editor at BuzzFeed and the Village Voice, a touring musician, and a professional chef.
A Definitive Guide to Fixers: Who They Are and What They Do
They are the motor oil in the engines that power certain parts of the world. Some legal. Others less so.
Incredibly Delicious Cognac Cocktails That Go Beyond the Sidecar or Sazerac
“You can take it more or less in any direction.”
Unique Gifts for People Who Love Telling Good Stories
We all have that friend who is impossible to shop for. (Until now.)
How Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Has Evolved
"We understand much more what's happening at a molecular level" than we did 15 to 20 years ago.
Does the Gig Economy Mean We're Going to Work Forever?
We asked Millennials how they feel about their finances, savings and the prospect of retirement. The answer is...bleak.
We Asked Experts How to Get Past Money Woes in a Relationship
One partner likes to save. The other loves to spend. How will this end?
Meet the People Turning Old Collectibles into Cold, Hard Cash
Trading cards! Action figures! Comics! Why "alternative assets" are heating up.
How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Reckless Spending
A majority of Boomers aren't prepared for retirement, and a good deal have no savings at all.
How to Stop Unexpected Expenses From Eating Into Your Budget
Our contestants on "$200 Island" find out!
Cooking on a Budget? Stretch a Dollar With Some Common Sense
On this episode of "$200 Island" our contestants face their first challenge!