This week, Cher and James get physical and investigate the current state of fitness tracking. Topics include: the Chicago Marathon, the popularity of Fitbit, and guilt-driven anxiety. During the after-show, Cher triggers nostalgia with an orchestral song, and James triggers nostalgia with the background muzak of a department store.
This week, Cher and James get physical and investigate the current state of fitness tracking. Topics include: the Chicago Marathon, the popularity of Fitbit, and guilt-driven anxiety. During the after-show, Cher triggers nostalgia with an orchestral song, and James triggers nostalgia with the background muzak of a department store.
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Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode
Conversation Notes:
Indigenous People Day vs Columbus Day
The Proclaimers - I Will Walk (500 Miles)
Stand Reminders on Apple Watch
Chicago Podcast Cooperative Shout-Out:
Blurry Photos: Blurry Photos humorously sheds light on the shadowy topics of the world. From cryptozoology and the paranormal to conspiracies and the unexplained, Dave and David want you to learn something weird.
Open Call: The After-show
Cher: Sleep - Eric Whitacre
James: Attention K-Mart Shoppers, archival tape from 1989-1993