Morning.

Super Bowl LX is nine days away. And every year, the same thing happens: someone hosts, everyone shows up, and at least one guy spends the whole game squinting at a TV that was "fine" in 2018.

Don't be that guy.

Last week in Workshop Upgrade, we got the garage dialed in. Today we're making sure game day is locked — from the screen to the snacks to the draft beer situation that'll have your buddies asking why they ever go to sports bars.

Four deals. One hidden insider pick for referrers. All verified, all genuinely discounted, all built to last longer than your fantasy football grudges.

Let's make you host of the year.

TLDR: 📺LG C5 65" OLED (Save $1,300) | 🍺 Kegco Dual Tap Kegerator (Half Price) | 🍗 Ninja Foodi 10-Qt Smart Air Fryer (12% off) | 📡 Roku Ultra 2024 (22% off) | 🔒 Hidden deal for referrers at the bottom

PS: Trivia at the bottom - this one’s about the half-time show. Also — the referral program has now launched!

$2700 | $1399 at Best Buy | ($1300 off)

📺 The TV That Ends the "Is This 4K?" Argument.

The LG C5 is the TV that makes other TVs look like they're trying too hard. OLED evo technology means each of those 8.3 million pixels lights itself — no backlight bleeding, no "dark gray pretending to be black." When someone scores in a dimly lit stadium shot, you'll actually see it.

LG's α9 AI Processor Gen8 handles the upscaling, so even your buddy's sketchy streaming link looks respectable. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are built in, which means movie night gets the theater treatment without the $18 popcorn.

For the gamers in the house (or the kids who take over after the game), the C5 delivers 0.1ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support. Four HDMI 2.1 ports mean everyone's console fits.

Why It Wins:

The catch: This is 2025 inventory moving out as newer models arrive — stock is limited. The 65" is the sweet spot at this price; 55" and 77" aren't as heavily discounted. No major differences vs. last year's C4 for typical viewing.

🍺 Draft Beer at Home. Your Sports Bar Tab Just Filed for Bankruptcy.

The Kegco K309SS-2NK is a dual-faucet kegerator, which means two different beers on tap at the same time. Lager for the masses, IPA for the snobs — everyone's happy. Digital temperature control runs from 32°F to 75°F, so you can dial in the exact pour temperature for whatever you're serving.

The interior fits a full-size half-barrel keg, or you can run two sixtel kegs for variety. The "Deep Chill" function forces the compressor to run continuously when you need to cool down a warm keg fast — useful when someone shows up with a last-minute keg contribution. Includes everything you need: 5 lb. aluminum CO2 tank, dual-gauge regulator, D-system couplers, stainless steel tower, and all the lines and fittings. Converts to a regular fridge with included shelves when keg season ends.

The catch: It weighs 81 lbs empty — you'll need a friend to move it. CO2 tank refills run $20-30 at welding supply stores or homebrew shops. The stainless door looks great but shows every fingerprint.

🍗 Wings in One Basket. Fries in the Other. Done at the Same Time.

The Ninja Foodi DZ550 has dual 5-quart baskets, which means wings in one side and fries in the other — both finishing at the same time thanks to DualZone Technology. The built-in Smart Thermometer takes the guesswork out of chicken (no more cutting into wings to check). Six cooking functions cover air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate.

XL 10-quart total capacity handles up to 8 lbs of wings or feeds a full watch party without running batches. Baskets and crisper plates are dishwasher safe, which matters when you're cleaning up after 20 people.

The catch: Big footprint — needs dedicated counter space. Doesn't remember your last settings between uses (minor annoyance). This price is for the Cyberspace gray color only.

🔓INSIDER DEAL: YETI Tundra 45

You're seeing this because you referred a friend. Nice work

YETI is clearing out Firefly Yellow — the high-vis chartreuse that became a collector favorite. Once it's gone, it's gone. The Tundra 45 holds 54 cans or 37 lbs of ice, fits overnight provisions for four, and keeps ice frozen for days thanks to 3 inches of PermaFrost insulation and rotomolded construction that's literally bear-proof (IGBC certified).

The 5-year warranty is YETI's standard, but let's be honest — these coolers outlast marriages. T-Rex lid latches won't break, the NeverFail hinge system is actually never-fail, and the dry goods basket keeps your sandwiches out of the ice water.

The catch: Heavy at 23 lbs empty - this isn't a hiking cooler. Firefly Yellow only at this price; standard colors are still full MSRP. Some retailers add a $25 freight surcharge due to size/weight.

🔒INSIDER DEAL

There is a hidden deal right here. You just can’t see it.

Refer 1 friend to unlock The Insider Deal - in every newsletter. Sign up must be completed to gain access to the insider deal.

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Dad Trivia - Get 6 out of 8 monthly questions correct and you’re entered to win a $100 Lowe’s Gift Card.

This is our final question of the month - winner will be drawn in Wednesday’s newsletter! Good luck!

Coming Wednesday: Smart Home 🏠

We're getting into the gear that makes your house actually intelligent — not the stuff that stops working when your WiFi hiccups. Video doorbells that don't require subscriptions, smart locks with real security, and the automation that's genuinely useful vs. gimmicky.

See you then.

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