1048: Beach Brawl, Dumb Phones, & Longevity Fail
Summary
Sarah and Lou discuss the absurd fees for recycling electronics in Colorado, sharing a tip about finding free replacement appliances through manufacturer recalls. They debate the etiquette of reserving resort lounge chairs, recounting a fatal altercation between two men over a seat, and critique the trend of wealthy individuals using dumb phones while offloading the inconvenience onto their partners. The episode also touches on the health risks of obsessive biohacking and the anxiety of undiagnosed medical symptoms.
Topics discussed
Intro and the mystery of Sarah's Instagram name
The absurd struggle of recycling a broken TV
Why people don't recycle batteries and paint
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The right to repair and winning a free toaster
Resort etiquette and the lounge chair death
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Reactions to age-gap celebrity relationships
Dumb phones, digital detox, and the need for leisure
The biohacking guy who got an autoimmune disease
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Mr. T's cancer diagnosis and childhood tapeworms
The Florida woman with her pet alligator
Outro and Patreon promotion
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