Hello Cheapskates! Here is the Cheapskate Hall of Fame article for your reading pleasure; https://www.cnet.com/news/the-cheapskate-hall-of-fame-best-cheap-products-of-all-time/ And here is a link to a deal for one of the Fairywill electric toothbrushes we discussed as well: https://www.cnet.com/health/brush-for-a-full-year-with-this-ada-approved-el…

Links to topics in this episode: ColdSnap ice cream maker: https://www.cnet.com/news/coldsnap-ice-cream-maker-pod-technology-ces-2021-keurig-of-ice-cream-product-we-all-need/ Samsung Galaxy S21: https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-is-more-like-the-iphone-12-in-some-of-the-worst-ways-no-charger-no-expandable-storage/ Tile trackers: https://…

Hi Cheapskates, Here's a reminder that we have a new email address: cheapskateshow@redventures.com. Please send us your questions, tips and comments. We also have a small surprise in at the end of this week's show: Some bloopers. Should we keep including them after the sign-off? Let us know with an email so we know if you're enjoying them or not. H…

Happy New Year, Cheapskates! Here are the links to the articles and products we talked about in this episode: Wyze headphones: https://www.cnet.com/news/wyze-headphones-hands-on-sweet-features-and-impressive-anc-for-just-50/ Turn an old laptop into a Chromebook: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-old-slow-laptop-into-an-awesome-chromebook…

It's our last episode before the holidays, so we'll see you again on January 4. But before then, we talked about why the AirPods Max aren't worth it, and a slew of other things. Here are the links that go with this episode: Cheap(ish) last-minute gifts: https://establishedtitles.com/ https://starregister.org/ Best noise-cancelling headphones under …

Here are a few additional resources to help you make smart choices on cheap laptops: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-laptop-under-500-of-2020-from-hp-lenovo-acer-and-more/ https://www.cnet.com/news/best-cheap-gaming-laptop-under-1000-for-2020/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

We've gone back to the cheap gift well a second time. Here are links to all the gift ideas we discussed on the show: Rick’s Picks Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/ Tile: https://www.pntrac.com/t/8-11106-212732-144689?sid=[subid_value]&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetileapp.com%2F&website=318966 Mixtiles: https://mixtiles.com/ Vava: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/…

The show's a little different this week. No deals, no money-saving tips. Rick and Dave chat about the coolest tech they've enjoyed and are thankful for in 2020, with a few hopefully amusing diversions along the way. And bonus feature: It's a short show. We'll be back next week with the usual money-saving tips. You can talk to us at cheapskateshow@c…

Welcome to the holiday gift guide edition of the Cheapskate Show. Here are links to the gifts we recommended: Kangaroo doorbell: $20 https://heykangaroo.com/products/doorbell-camera-chime Wyze Cam v3: $20 https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-v3.html My Arcade mini/micro players: $35 -$85 https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades https://www.amaz…

This week on the show, we kick things off with a discussion of KrowdFit: https://www.krowdfit.com/ Today's guest, Lexy Savvides, compares the Apple Watch to the Amazfit Bip, which was one of the cheap bands we discussed on the show: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-vs-amazfit-bip-80-alternative-smartwatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

Welcome to our episode focusing on Black Friday. Here are the links we discussed in this episode: Netflix's latest price hike: https://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-raising-price-increase-2020/ Here's how to save money on streaming: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/10-ways-to-save-money-on-streaming T-Mobile introduces TVision. Is it a superhero? Find out h…

Here are the links and articles we discussed in this week's episode: Deals at Best Buy's early Black Friday sale: https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-deals-at-best-buys-early-black-friday-sale/ Deals at Walmart's early Black Friday sale: https://www.cnet.com/news/walmarts-black-friday-sales-start-nov-4-here-are-the-best-deals-already-announced/ Deal…

Here are the links and articles we discussed in this week's episode: Best phones under $500: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-phones-under-500-2020-iphone-se-xr-pixel-4a-5g-galaxy-a51/ Best phones under $200: https://www.cnet.com/news/8-best-phones-under-200-our-picks-for-2020-budget-phones-that-work-great-galaxy-a01-moto-g7-power-moto-g-fast/ 5G eve…

Here's a CNET article about ways to make awesome coffee on the cheap: https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-ways-to-make-awesome-coffee-on-the-cheap/ And here's an example of a cheap ping-pong set that Rick describes in Best Under $20: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B078TNNK97/?tag=cheapskate08-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

On this week's show, we start with a listener question from Crystal Caldwell. She asks: "I have an Oculus quest that I purchased in December of 2019 and signed up using an Oculus account. Will I no longer be able to log in to the Oculus go after a certain time period and be forced to have a Facebook account?" Have your own question for us? You can …

At the top of the show this week Rick has a big announcement: You can sign up for CNET deal alerts. Rick will be sending one great deal each day directly to your phone. You can sign up for texts online or by sending a text to 415-878-5803. We also called back to a topic we discussed on last week's show. Rick formally apologized to Dave for being wr…

It's a packed show this week. We start the podcast by talking about the new Oculus Quest 2, a VR headset that could finally take virtual reality gaming mainstream. It has twice the resolution of the first version, is $100 cheaper, and you can preorder yours right now. We also talked to Raise CEO Jay Klauminzer about Slide, his new cashback service …

This week, we start the podcast with a conversation about Walmart Plus, a subscription service that might become your new alternative to Amazon Prime. Or not -- listen for our take on this new service. We also talk about free TV streaming -- thanks to Netflix and Pluto TV, there's more of it than ever before right now. Then it's on to the main even…

This week, we start the show with an admission from Rick: Mere days after dismissing the value of protective watch cases, Rick managed to break his Apple Watch. In the second segment, Rick is jazzed about digital photo frames and he wants the world to know about it. You can read an article Rick recently posted about an inexpensive photo frame, and …

This week, we started off the show by talking about how to play the game that's turning the internet upside down -- Microsoft Flight Simulator -- for $1. We also talked about We Were Here, a great 2-player adventure game that Rick and Dave actually played. You can play We Were Here for free. Finally, we go to the main event: Should you buy refurbis…

Are there fake reviews on Amazon? You bet your galoshes there are. Here's a CNET story for further reading: How to spot fake reviews on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other sites. We also discussed a great deal on the Amazon Echo Studio at Best Buy -- you not only save $30 on the speaker, you get a free Echo Show 5 and Philips Hue bulb. be sure to c…

This week, it's all about saving money. Well technically, every week is about saving money at The Cheapskate Show, but we're kicking things off with a discussion of 7 items we've found that are always either on sale or about to go on sale, so if you buy any of these products at full list price, you're just setting your money on fire. In this segmen…

This week, Rick and Dave start the show by pulling back the curtain on cash-back services. Here is the article they referenced: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/best-cash-back-services-for-2020/ In the second segment, they discussed a library extension for your browser: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-browser-extension-shows-you-which-amazon-…

Home security system prices have dropped like a rock since your dad installed one 20 years ago. Even so, you can still save a bundle by looking past the obvious choices. At the top of the show this week, we talked about home security services. We mentioned the security system roundup at CNET, and talked about Kangaroo as well as all the cheap secur…

In our first segment this week, we talked about meal kit delivery services, and referred to this article: Best meal delivery kits for 2020: Home Chef, Sun Basket, Blue Apron and more Later in the show, we discussed apps you can use to chat with others online for a little bit of empathy: Lonely? Need to talk? Chat confidentially with these apps for …

On this week's Cheapskate Show, we kick things off by talking about a slew of ways to save money on back to school shopping. Here are some of the deals and discounts we discussed in the first segment: Apple's back to school deal: Get $159 towards AirPods when you buy a Mac or an iPad The best cheap and free perks for college students in 2020 Our fa…

On this week's Cheapskate Show, we kick things off by talking about ways you can save money on live TV streaming video services. Some of the services we discussed include: Pluto Philo Also, here's 10 ways to save money on streaming. Rick talked about his experience with the Wyze Band and Amazfit Bip S. You can read more about them here: Get the new…

On this week's Cheapskate Show, we kick things off with a few drones we recommend for under $100. Here are the models we discussed: Ryze Tech Tello SNAPTAIN H823H Plus Portable Mini Drone EachMini Quadcopter Drone for Kids and Adults Intermittent fasting: Here's Rick's thorough explainer on how to do it, and some of its health and budget advantages…

On this week's Cheapskate Show, we reveal some easy ways to "hack" Amazon that'll save you money on every purchase. Some of the links we talked about in that segment:: Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days Other Amazon Prime plans CamelCamelCamel Third-party AirPods cases: Did you know you can buy an AirPods charging case from someone other than Apple?…

On this week's Cheapskate Show, we debate whether it's worth dropping $160 or more on Apple AirPods. And whatever your opinion, we discuss good, inexpensive alternatives. Here are the CNET articles we referred to: Best cheap true-wireless earbuds in 2020: Top AirPods alternatives for $100 or less 6 great AirPods Pro alternatives that cost less The …

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 produc…

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 occasion…

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 fo…

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. Ti…

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 su…

Hey, Recaptica fans! Something new from Rick and Dave: We're starting with a Star Trek Picard "precap," then we'll go on to recap the first episode of the new series -- and maybe more! Hope you'll join us. We missed you!By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson

We're back! It took awhile, but as promised, we returned to the Galactiverse for one last hurrah. Actually, more like one last "meh." Because while we did find some redeeming elements in this half-baked "Plan," we're not sure it's required viewing. It's definitely required listening, though, because we also spend some time talking about Star Trek D…

Finally, the finale! It's bittersweet to say goodbye -- not just to this monumental TV show, but to everyone who's watched and listened along with us. Thanks so much for joining us on this amazing journey. And get ready for what's next! Yep, we're doing Travelers.By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson

Get ready for the non-stop action thrill-ride that is the middle act of the series finale.By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson

It's the (beginning of the) end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine. Why not commemorate the show -- and the podcast -- with some awesome Battlestar Recaptica swag?By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson

Let's all sing together: "Islanded in a stream (of stars) / That is what we are / No one in-between / How can we be wrong?" Sorry, we just thought some Bee Gees might make up for this uneven episode. We watched the extended cut... and don't necessarily recommend you do likewise.By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson

AKA "Ghost Dad." AKA "Battlestar Gershwinica." AKA "Boom-er goes the dynamite." Also, the co-author of "So Say We All" (the book, not our show sign-off) stops by to share some fantastic stories about the show!By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson

Maybe they should have called it Meh-lock? A plodding, non-sensical misfire in an otherwise wonderful season.By Rick Broida and Dave Johnson