The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

Welcome to The Shortlist. Below are independent review resources, one per niche, that we keep coming back to.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

totaljerks.com covers rods, reels, bait, and the tackle that actually performs on the water. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.

Alien Council

UAP & disclosure news and analysis

Alien Council (aliencouncil.com) is an independent body of record tracking UAP and disclosure developments. Good fit if you're after latest UAP disclosure news.