On this week's Cheapskate Show, the main event is all about free streaming services you can use to watch free movies. But we also talk about bidets -- how many months of toilet paper does it take to pay for one? And we cap it all off with a discussion of the most irritating things about companies that try to get us to review or promote their products.

Top of the show: A quick correction -- a listener points out that the Wyze has even better specs than we thought.

Free movies: Check out this CNET article for a list of the free streaming services we discussed on the show: Netflix alternatives: The 10 best free movie streaming services

Product of the Week: Rick warned you to go to the Tushy site by clicking this link.

Listener question: CNET reader @mpulse7 asks "What's been the most irritating thing about companies that try to get you to review or promote their products?" You can ask Rick and Dave a question by sending an email to [email protected]

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On this week's Cheapskate Show, the main event is a how to save a bundle on cell phone service. But we also talk about free videogames and an insanely good deal on a wireless camera.

 

Top of the show: Here's where to find the free weekly game from Epic.

Or you can bookmark this CNET article that tells you about the free game each week, plus

occasionally some other goodies.

 

Too Good to be True: Check out Visible for the plans we discussed on the show, or read

The rock-bottom cheapest phone plans you can get today.

 

Best Under $20: Rick was discussing the Wyze Cam. And the Wyze Cam Pan.

 

Listener question: CNET reader Rebecca Williams asks "I’ve been trying to find a great cheap deal on an Apple Watch Series 5." You can ask Rick and Dave a question by sending an email to [email protected]

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On this week’s episode of the Cheapskate Show, we talk about how to improve your TV viewing experience with a soundbar as well as the etiquette of turning off someone else's motion smoothing. We discuss our favorite affordable Father’s Day gifts and answer a listener question about the best kind of printer to buy.

 

Password managers revisited: We forgot to mention Bitwarden last week -- a highly recommended free app in addition to LastPass.

 

Tip of the week: Here's the CNET soundbar roundup we were referencing during the podcast.

 

Father's Day deals: Be sure to check out our roundup of Father's Day gifts under $30.

 

Listener question: CNET reader Brad Lloyd asks "laser versus inkjet." You can ask Rick and Dave a question by sending an email to [email protected].

 

Deal of the Week: Last week's deal is still good! Any listener of the Cheapskate Show can save 30% on any Mixtiles order using promo code CNET30 from now through June 3, 2020.

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On the very first episode of the Cheapskate Show, we discuss the best password managers for personal privacy protection and how to save big when buying a smartphone. Hint: Timing is everything. In this episode:

1. Welcome to the first episode of the Cheapskate Show! CNET's Cheapskate, Rick Broida and co-host Dave Johnson introduce themselves.

2. Tip of the week: Password managers. What you need to know about password security, using password managers, Rick & Dave’s recommended free password manager. 

3. Best Under $20: Protect your phone from drops with the Phone Loop. Find it at phoneloops.com.

4. Listener question: CNET reader Lance Brough asks "When's the best time of year to buy a new phone?" You can ask Rick and Dave a question by sending an email to [email protected].

5. Deal of the Week: Any listener of the Cheapskate Show can save 30% on any Mixtiles order using promo code CNET30 from now through June 3, 2020.

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Meet Rick Broida and Dave Johnson, CNET's resident deal finders. Each Wednesday, Rick and Dave bring you the Cheapskate Show, a podcast dedicated to saving you money (and having fun while doing it). We tell you about deals, bargains, free stuff, and ways to avoid spending big bucks when small bucks will do. We'll even take listener questions, so subscribe and start learning how to be frugal in the world of tech.

 

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