How much does the average American spend  on streaming service:

• New research from CNET finds that the average U.S. adult is paying $1,080 per year for subscriptions.
  
• That has 61% second-guessing their subscription spending and 26% have already canceled at least one.
• We’re paying for all kinds of subscriptions, but the most popular ones are for streaming services (61%), followed by e-commerce, like Amazon Prime (37%) and music (33%).

Can we go back to cable?

Airport moves costing you money:

• Park It Smart
  
• Weight your checked bag
  
• Bring a water Bottle 
  
• Skip duty free
  
• Know what can go in Carry-On 
  
• Use travel rewards
  
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• Don't buy snacks on the flight
  
• Rent a car away from the airport
  
• Be a Public Transpo Pro
  

Virtual Birthday and still wants gifts: 

• A mom in a parenting advice forum was very confused when her child got an invitation to an online birthday party, except there’s no actual party.
• The invitation explained that gifts can be sent to the birthday child’s address and even included a list of suggestions and said “or you can Venmo her money.”
• So, basically, this mom is skipping the party for her kid, but still wants everyone to send presents, and the commenters call it out as rude and tacky.

Second Date Update: Lisa and Ross are both movie lovers, so that's what they do on their date. Did something happen in the theater that caused him to ghost?

Great comebacks to use when someone is out of line:

• "What a strange thing to say out loud."
  
• "I’ve been using 'I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you' a lot lately."
• “Let’s normalize keeping some thoughts to ourselves.”
• "When someone interrupts me, I like to say, 'Your turn!'"
• “You brighten every room you walk out of.”
• “That makes sense when you don't think about it.”
• "I'll say, 'You look like the type,' and then let their insecurities take over from there."
• “When someone interrupts me, I say, 'Oh, I'm sorry, did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours?'"
• "'I wasn’t insulting you, I was describing you…'"
• "When someone comments on someone else's social media to say 'I'm unfollowing you now because (insert: whatever reason),' I'll comment back, 'This isn’t an airport, you don’t have to announce your departure.'"
• “I bet your parents change the subject when you get brought up.”
• "You're doing your best. And that's embarrassing."
• "Just because you don’t like the answer doesn't mean it’s not the answer."
• "Sometimes, I just side-eye my friend but without any subtlety."
• "That’s so brave of you!!"
• "I'll say, 'Do you think?' and then stop there. But you gotta say it as if more is coming after it."
• “I’d love to agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong.”
• “That’s a choice!”

Wedding guest rules, now that we are in wedding season:

• The number one “don’t” as a wedding guest? 
  
• Skipping the ceremony 
  
• Never bring a plus one unless it’s written on the invitation 
  
• Don’t overdo it at the open bar
  
• Follow the dress code on the invitation
  
• And always get the couple a gift 
  

One in 7 would ditch their partner to help their dog live longer:
According to a new survey of 19-hundred U.S. dog owners, 52% say their dog’s health is “just as” important as their own, and another 41% take it further, saying it’s even more important than their own. Half of owners would clone their dog , and 10% admit there’s “no limit” to what they’d pay to do it. Many dog parents would give up their favorite things in life if it meant their dog would live three years longer. Gen Z would gladly say goodbye to their favorite meals, Gen Xers would cut out coffee forever, and baby boomers would be willing to have all their entertainment spoiled for them.

Second Date Update: Shawn calls us about Cassie. He really liked that they both really were into basketball. But is he too much of a fan?

These habits are tanking your metabolism:

• Not eating enough 
  
• Waiting too long before eating 
  
• Sitting too much 
  
• Not prioritizing strength training 
  
• Not sleeping enough 
  
• Always feeling stressed
  
• Not getting enough protein
  

Weird street names: 

• Toad Suck Road in Conway, Arkansas 
  
• Farfrompoopen Road in Fannie, Arkansas 
  
• Windy Butte Way in Las Vegas 
  
• Tootin’ Hill Road in West Simsbury, Connecticut 
  
• Booger Hollow Road 
  
• Zzyzx [[Zizicks]] Road in Zzyzx, California 
  
• Haviture Way in Eagle Mountain, Utah
  
• Psycho Path in Traverse City, Michigan 
  
• My Way, Which Way, Right Way, That Way, Straight Way, and Same Way in Houston, Texas 
  

Are you a biter, licker or nibbler when it comes to ice cream? A new survey of 2-thousand adults finds that 63% prefer to lick theirs, while 39% bite their scoops. But what does that reveal about them? 

• People who go at it with their teeth and bite their ice cream are more “fearless,” “confident” and “impulsive.” She explains, “Biters are very in-the-moment, they are probably extroverts and like instant gratification.”
• Those who lick their ice cream tend to be “methodical” and “relaxed,” as they patiently enjoy their scoop. “Lickers prefer delayed gratification,” Hemmings says. “They crave the dopamine hit, the brain’s reward, that they get from extending the eating process.”
• As for those who nibble, they’re more likely to be “cautious,” “gentle” and “thoughtful,” but possibly a little controlling at times. “Nibblers are good emotional self-regulators, though they may be prone to anxiety because of their enthusiasm for attention to detail,” the ice cream analyst explains.

Second Date Update: Mandy met Steve on Hinge. She thought he was really into her. Now, he's ghosting. She might have turned him off by doing one thing.

Boomers and Gen Z both agree these things need to go: 

1. Spam calls and texts
2. Hidden fees
3. Monthly subscriptions
4. Influencer content
5. Overpriced concert tickets
6. Clickbait headlines
7. Pointless meetings
8. Micromanagers
9. Shame around changing careers
10. Overpriced airport food
11. QR code restaurant menus
    

The Tinkerbell Effect: The gist? Belief itself can make things real. In the original tale, Tinker Bell only survives if people believe in her.
Psychologists have borrowed this idea to explain how belief can shape our reality…not just in Neverland, but in everyday life. From confidence boosts to better mental health, your mindset may hold more power than you think. Of course, like any kind of magic, the Tinker Bell effect needs to be used wisely. But when applied thoughtfully, it can be downright transformative.

We broke up, can I keep his mom? Jordan on Instagram DMs writes: My ex and I broke up over a year ago, but his mom and I stayed close. Every couple of weeks we meet for coffee, text about books, and she even invited me to her birthday brunch. My ex just found out and flipped, saying I’m crossing a line. But honestly, she feels like family to me, and we never even talk about him. Is it wrong to stay friends with her, or does breaking up with someone mean breaking up with their family too?

Second Date Update: Chris calls us to see if we can connect with Julie. They met at a networking event in SF recently and really hit it off! Lots of texting and funny banter and they FINALLY had dinner a couple weeks ago. Everything was going so smoothly (and he rarely dates so this is a big deal for him) and in the middle of dinner she said she "wasn't feeling well" and left abruptly. He followed up that night on text....no word back. Was it something he said about her daughter?

Woman divorces husband after Chat GPT said he was cheating. Really???? This is what we are doing?

Arguments you will never win with your parents: 

1. The “you don’t know how easy you have it” tale
2. “The “your phone is rotting your brain” warning
3. The “why can’t you just call” guilt trip
4. The “we didn’t need therapy” reminder
5. The “music isn’t as good as it used to be” battle
6. The “why are you wasting your money on rent?” judgment
7. The “everyone’s too politically correct these days” shaming
8. The “climate change isn’t real” dismissal
9. The “nobody wants to work anymore” critique
10. The “when are you ever going to settle down?” burden
    

De-loading to fight fatigue. Elite athletes use a trick called a “deload” to fight fatigue and keep up their training, and you can use it for your habits, too. A deload is a short break, usually a week, where you ease up on a routine to rest and recharge. For example, if you paint or study a language every day, you might skip it for a week or do it less intensely, like sketching lightly or reviewing simple words. This helps your body and mind recover from built-up tiredness, prevents you from stalling, and keeps you motivated. What if you never uploaded?

Second Date Update: Ty and Claire go out after meeting online. Was it one of his extra-curricular activities that turned her off?

Don't Give Your Kids A Beater of a Car: We used this statistic to talk about the cars we had as kids, prompting listeners to use the talk-about their first car. Got some good hits.

Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Commit To Anything: 

• How long is the event going to be?
• Is this something casual?
• Is it okay if I bring someone?
• How many people are going to be there?
• What are you most looking forward to?
• Is it okay if I leave early?
• Is it possible that this event will go overtime?
• Will I know anyone there, or are these new people?
• Will we have time to talk, or will it be too hectic?
• Will the event only be there, or will we be going to other places?
• Is there anything else I should know about beforehand?
  

Don't Ask These Questions On A First Date:

• “Why are you still single?” 
  
• “Have you had any work done?” 
  
• “How much money do you make?”
  
• “Do you think I’m hotter than your ex?”
  
• “What’s your body count?”
  
• “How many kids do you want?”
  

Second Date Update: Matthew and Taylor both live in Walnut Creek. They have a ton in common, they both love going to shows. The date went so well Matthew was thinking of taking her to Cirque du Soleil for their next date. Was there something about his relationship with his mom that turned her off?

Worst Mother's Day gift according to Mom: 

1. Weight loss products (30%)
2. Cleaning supplies (26%)
3. “How to” cookbooks (14%)
4. Unsolicited self-help books (12%)
5. Leftover holiday candy (7%)
6. Gas station flowers (5%)
7. Homemade coupon books (3%)
8. Gift cards to stores YOU like (2%)

50% of people shop for engagement rings together.

• 50% of all engagement ring shoppers had their partner with them in 2025
• 18% also brought their parents
• 11% brought a friend or sibling
• 18% picked out the ring alone
  

People still don't know how or when to wash their hands. Nearly 36-hundred U.S. adults and found that about half (48%) forget to choose not to wash their hands at key times, like after grocery shopping, dining out, or going to a doctor’s office. While people are most likely to wash up after going to the bathroom, handling food or pet or human waste, only 30% wash after sneezing or coughing.

Old school rules that Gen Z ignore, for ex: 

1. The customer is always right
2. The 9-to-5 grind is the gold standard
3. You should dress for the job you want, not the job you have
4. The politics or religion conversation is inappropriate
5. You must save for a rainy day
6. The corporate ladder is the only path to success
7. The white picket fence is the dream
8. You can retire at 65
9. The man should be the breadwinner
10. The college degree equals job security lie
    

Financial tasks you can get done in just an hour, for ex: see if you have unclaimed assets, ask your cell phone provider for a better deal, check your credit and then freeze it, etc.

The first place burglars break into your home: 

• 81% of burglars enter through the first floor
• 34% go in through the front door
• 23% enter through a first-floor window
• 22% get in through the back door
• 9% enter through the garage
• 4% get in through the basement, another 4% enter through an unlocked entrance
• 2% go in through a storage area and 2% enter anywhere on the second floor

There is a Jeff story that goes with this 👍

Second Date Update: Jamie and Cora went and saw 'The Accountant 2' for their first date. Everything was good until the very end.

How to naturally get dopamine. For example: move your body, spend time with friends, meditate, listen to music, prioritize your sleep, etc.

Maycember: May has basically become the next December. It's the end of the school year, assignments need to get completed....without the gifts. It's almost as much pressure as getting through the holidays. So, let go of some things. Let your 'village' help you. Make some time for sanity.

The Memorial Day sales are upon us. What should you focus on? Mattresses, bedding, outdoor/indoor furniture, major appliances, etc.

Second Date Update: Mike and Leah met on Hinge, got lunch in Berkeley and now she has ghosted. Was she framed by a one-armed man?