Finally, after a few attempts at recording this, we have the Phones episode! Bruce has long been an advocate of putting away our phones, being less distracted, and spending more quality time with our friends. Should we all be putting away our magic pocket-computers? Are phones causing all sorts of strain to our friendships, even our health? Society Squared investigates, and comes away with a few tips for being less tethered to our phones.

Acronyms abound on this week's podcast, as we talk to special guests and close friends Grace & Noah about their unique relationship! We learn the beginnings of their story, and the benefits and challenges of launching into an LDR (long-distance relationship) from the start. We discuss Bruce’s grievances with the amount of PDA (public displays of affection) the two of them participate in, and Willow and Landon toss in their 2¢ from their own experiences.

Grace and Noah are responsible for the music you hear in each podcast, so extra special thanks to them both for lending their talents to our show and supporting us from the beginning!

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Hello listeners! Word of warning, the audio quality is a little uneven this week. As new podcasters we're still working out how to do this smoothly, please forgive these issues!

This episode is about money. We discuss what an awkward subject money can be among friends, and ways in which we have brought up spending in groups before. Should we be more transparent with our friends? How do we bring this up in a way that doesn't make everyone uncomfortable? What is the proper etiquette for splitting Uber rides? Join us in trying to talk about these things, and let us know if you have any recommended methods!

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In keeping with the subject of today's podcast, Landon and his need for efficiency, we're also keeping our show notes short this week. Have a listen for:

-Landon's group planning strategies

-How to be a better planner and friend to planners everywhere

-Top Secret Manual on dating Landon

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Our co-host Willow just started her own blog (Glitter Toast), and is becoming a rising social media personality. But Bruce wants to confront Willow as to whether she's thinking about the negative effects of social media in today's age. What effect does the viewing of edited and filtered stories of other people have on the satisfaction in our own daily life? Together, we debate whether Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. are making us feel more connected or more alone, and what effect this has on young people especially. But by the end all we really learn is that maybe Bruce just wants to be a filmmaker and speak to old people on the regular. Go on, have a listen, and visit us afterwards (and sign up for our newsletter!) at societysquared.com.

On this week’s episode, Landon & Willow talk to Bruce about his “jokester” personality. WTF is a jokester? What compels Bruce to take on this role within his friend groups? What are the challenges are of being the “jokester”? Answers abound, as well as plenty of first-grade Bruce jokes.

Tune in for empathy and eye-rolling, and probably one of the best endings in the episodes we’ve recorded thus far. Go on, have a listen.

Co-hosts Bruce, Landon, and Willow explore the modern social experience.

Co-hosts Bruce, Landon, and Willow explore the modern social experience.