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Sarah has a new enemy, and its electronic behemoth, Best Buy. Apparently they want to charge you to recycle your goods, and she ain't having it. Susie's having better luck with her appliances, and shares a hack for getting a free toaster (or something?). We hear about a brawl that broke out over a beach chair that left a man dead. Susie explains why Pittsburghers encourage "saving" your parking spot, but Sarah's not so sure she likes this idea. We learn about tech-bro-turned-longevity-bro, Bryan Johnson's surprising new diagnosis that might undermine his life's mission to live forever. Susie's cats have tapeworms. She is none-too-pleased. And a woman was given permission to keep a pet alligator, and we have to admit, it's adorable even though it's super weird and probably bad for the reptile.
00:00 - The Curious Case of Sarah J. Rice's Instagram
01:37 - Outrage Over Best Buy's Electronic Recycling Fees
13:36 - How to Get a Free Appliance Through Recalls
19:15 - The Deadly Brawl Over a Resort Lounge Chair
31:43 - Understanding Pittsburgh's Sacred Parking Chair Tradition
39:00 - Why Dumb Phones Create Problems for Others
49:38 - Bryan Johnson's Longevity Quest Meets Autoimmune Reality
58:25 - Dealing with Fleas, Tapeworms, and Childhood Worms
01:03:10 - The Adorable Story of Florida's Pet Alligator
01:07:03 - Thanks for Listening and Supporting the Show
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