The Cold Open at Spinfuel
In January 2015, Spinfuel introduced The Cold Open, a short video format built around conversation, personality, and the work of a small independent magazine. The inaugural post featured publisher John Manzione and Jacob, Spinfuel’s Scottish Fold mascot.
A New Editorial Format
The series reflected a period when Spinfuel was experimenting beyond the written review. Video gave the publication another way to show its working atmosphere and bring the people behind the magazine closer to its readers.
What Has Been Removed
The original named particular products, made purchase-related claims, embedded a third-party video, promoted a giveaway, and asked readers to subscribe. Those elements have been removed. They should not be understood as current product information, an endorsement, or an invitation to enter a promotion.
Why Preserve It?
This small announcement documents a creative turn in Spinfuel’s history: the effort to build an on-camera voice alongside its reporting and editorial work. It belongs in the record of how the magazine grew and tried new ways to reach its audience.
Originally published January 2015. Revised archive edition, September 2026.
