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Nafis, Gary & Charlie just got back from Montreal and share some stories, including a fantastic life hack. We also dive into a potential recession, 3D-printing an ear, and Instagram updates. Here's the breakdown.  
Revealing our shocking life hack for any airline flight. Gary is a big Splitwise and GamePigeon app guy now. Why we recommend Montreal and a few interesting incidents that occurred. Polls:
Recap: What age range were you in when you got your first phone?Just posted: How terrible is this podcast art Nafis and Charlie commissioned for $50 a year ago from Fivver.com? Marketing Team Updates:
We're still looking for a Social Media Graphic designer for a project.Stickers are still available! Trending Tech:
Is a recession coming? We share some data and some of the insights from leading tech CEOs. Doctors successfully transplanted a 3D-printed ear made from human cellsInstagram's two updates - Increased character count for usernames from 30 to 64Feeds will now show Amber Alerts for missing children in a user's area-----------------------------------   

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There have been massive tech layouts in recent months and we dive into the reasoning why, but first...

Nafis still feels hypnotized and finally gives Charlie his respect. (1:25)

Follow-Ups: 
Charlie has officially won the Yelp Elite competition and shares what it is like to be Elite. Nafis claims he is in a new competition with another person.  (3:15)Marketing Updates:
We out here with podcast stickers. Reach out on Instagram if you want some. (9:34)Real billboards with our faces can be seen during rush hour on the Turnpike in South Florida.  (10:07)We are actually looking to hire someone for social media creative and will throw down some MAJOR money. Charlie also has an opportunity for anyone in the digital marketing industry to work with Nafis. (12:12)The guys recount their experience with a freelancer they hired to make podcast art, which was disgusting.  (13:25)Trending Tech:
Uber Eats is launching its autonomous fleet of delivery vehicles and drones for a limited test in California.  (17:48)Elon Musk is threatening to call off the deal with Twitter due to a disagreement on the number of fake accounts or bots on the platform.  (24:14)We discuss mass tech job layoffs and why this is happening. (28:43)YouTube's new "Most Replayed" feature they stole from a popular website. (35:12)Peloton's Rower is being teased at their annual "Homecoming" event. (39:44) Nafis' Weak Book Recommendation: The Future is Faster Than You Think

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Mother's Day is here and we have an extensive, last-minute gift guide, but first...

Nafis recounts getting hypnotized on stage by a comedian/hypnotist named Flip Orley and the lasting effects of it. (2:07)

Follow-Ups:
Our Yelp Elite competition is heating up and one of us has been nominated and recommended to Fort Lauderdale's Yelp Elite Chapter. (9:40)Marketing Team Updates:
Stickers are here - reach out on Instagram if you want some! (14:30)Facebook killed its own podcast platform after less than a year.  (16:35)We are on a whole ass billboard in Fort Lauderdale.  (19:51)Trending Tech:
CNN+ was killed only 23 days after launch.  (21:47)Paramount Plus subscribers have grown to nearly 40 million. (24:21)Netflix is cracking down on account sharing and will charge a fee soon. (30:22)With the rising use of smartphones among tweens, we share some data and recount our experiences. (34:00)Mother's Day Gift Guide (43:08):
Air Fryers or Coffee Bean GrindersHot Tip: get a gift for mom, not for the household. Home Meal Food Kits: HelloFresh, BlueApron, GreenChef, or GobbleHouse Cleaning - Use Thumbtack.A MasterClass subscriptionRecently - turns photos into a magazine.Spa Sets, Oil Diffusers, Air Purifiers, or Eye Massagers."Save for a Rainy Day" gifts: Amazon Alexa Devices, iPads, AirTags, Apple Watches, or Kindles.Tri-Fold Lighted MirrorAn actual experience and spending time with Mom! Don't sleep on Groupon for ideas.-----------------------------------   

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Robocalling and spam texts are bullying Americans every day, but RoboKiller might be able to help. We touch on Netflix's recent woes, subscription fatigue, and the latest with Elon Musk and Twitter. Here's the breakdown:
Nafis has always been a bully. We dive into his bullying of his former friend "Bowie" at age seven and what he made him do.  (1:32)Follow-Ups:
Poll Recap: Are you on BeReal yet or what?  (8:40)BeReal's insane growth since our last episode.  Add us here:  Charlie: bere.al/scholzNafis: bere.al/nafisahmedTrending Tech:
The latest with Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter and how they responded with a $420 a share "poison pill." (14:17)Netflix's stock has drastically dropped; we dive into why and the general trend of subscription fatigue.  (18:08)Robocalling and spam texts are worse than ever. We discuss what's happening and how an app, RoboKiller, can help. (27:51)-----------------------------------   

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BeReal is our favorite new social media app, and we explain why everyone should use it and add us immediately. But first, 

Nafis is relaxed, primarily due to an odd couples massage experience with Charlie. (1:35)

Follow-Ups:
Ep. 40 - The Publix Gift Card Giveaway winner is @dvars,  proof will be posted. (16:52)Ep. 35  - Truth Social is truthfully doing terrible in every way. (18:08)Trending Tech:
Elon Musk's 9.2% ownership stake ($3B) in Twitter and why it isn't a big deal.  (22:20)A hot tip from Nafis for scanning PDFs quickly with your phone. (31:32)We dive into how the @bereal_app works and how much we enjoy using it. (36:23)Add Charlie - https://bere.al/scholzAdd Nafis - https://bere.al/nafisahmed-----------------------------------   

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Uber and NYC Taxis are merging, while TikTok and Playstation Plus are expanding features and offerings. We dive into this, and so much more. Here's the breakdown.  
Nafis is excited about a local VR studio (VR Player 1), his new Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset, and a VR pay-per-view adult entertainment experience he had. (2:39) Follow-Ups:
We announce the winner of the $50 Publix Gift Card giveaway.  (7:45)From Ep. 12 - Spotify expands ‘Blend’ playlists to work with up to 10 people, including the music taste of some artists. (9:50)Anonymous Listener #1's Pet Peeves & Hot Takes:
Gary Mann and his schedule (13:40)Little white dogs (15:13)Burger King (16:01)Publix American Cheese Singles (16:50)Trending Tech: 
Playstation Plus' new tiers launch in June with 700+ games included in subscription prices. (26:08)TikTok's new Library feature connects to GIPHY, memes, clips from shows, and more to make video creation easier. (32:40)Uber is integrating over 14,000 NYX Taxis into its app. We discuss the history of Uber and Taxis, as well as Airbnbs and hotels. (34:43) -----------------------------------   

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