Best Rick Broida Podcasts (2024)

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S6 E4 - Now where were we.... 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Promises were made. Things happened. Here's the whole story, plus an entire bonus episode of RADCTU to make up for it.By Rick Broida

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S6 E3 - PIVOT! 41:03

9M ago41:03

41:03

We're back after a loooong summer break to talk about, among other things, our favorite Saturday morning shows from childhood. (Surely SOMEONE else out there remembers The Lost Saucer?) Also: RADCTU is about to become... something else! We're going back to our recapping roots to celebrate one of the best shows of the past 25 years. Which one? Liste…

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S6 E2 - Is Marvel Over? 39:05

1y ago39:05

39:05

We saw Guardians Vol. 3 and we're not feeling... Marvel-ous about it. Wait, I feel like we made that joke before... Quick housekeeping note: One of us is traveling for a couple weeks so this will be it till June. Sorry about that! If you want to see a video version of the podcast, hop on over to Patreon and support the show! www.patreon.com/radctu…

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S6 E1 - Two Huge Surprises 36:41

1y ago36:41

36:41

The first: Picard S3 was not only really good, it also stuck the landing (though just barely). The second: Video!!! Our beloved and very much appreciated Patreon supporters can WATCH this episode. If you want to be one of those supporters, head to www.patreon.com/radctuBy Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S5 E6 - The Truth About AirTags (and Other Item Trackers) 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

Needless to say, if we controlled the universe, these things would work a lot better. Plus: TV ketchup! Er, catch-up: We dive in on 1899 (way late) and Star Trek Picard S3 (just getting started). Cool people support us at www.patreon.com/radctu. Won't you join them?By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S5 E5 - The Best Time Travel Movies 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

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Journey back... and forward... and back as we name our favorite time-travel flicks. Wait, what about time-loop flicks? Do those count? You're probably on the edge of your seat...By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S5 E4 - Our 10 Favorite Movies of All Time 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

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Plus: What happens when you cross Pirates of the Caribbean with a movie about skinny blue space aliens? Avatarrrrr! (That's our way of saying we also reviewed The Way of Water. Spoilers ahead, matey!)By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S5 E3 - A-I-A-I-Uh-Oh: The New Tech That Will Change Everything 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

41:33

It sounds like a South Park bit: "ChatGPT took our jobs!" But this new AI is shockingly competent and only going to get better. How screwed are we? Tune in, find out. Also: We watched Nope! Should you? Nostalgia alert: Willow is back! Yeah, THAT Willow, the one from 1988.By Dave Johnson & Rick Broida

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S5 E2 - Why So Serious, Cassian Andor? 40:26

1+ y ago40:26

40:26

Andor is without question the best Star Wars TV series ever. But is it great television? We have thoughts, yes, yes, we do. Plus: Some long-overdue Geek Talk and the best, easiest dessert we've tried in a looong time. Want to show your support for the show? Throw your couch-cushion pennies at us at Patreon.…

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S5 E1 - Won't You Be My Neighbor? 42:58

1+ y ago42:58

42:58

In which we deep-dive the supposedly wholesome Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to expose the alarming subtext of the cardigan sweater... Oh, wait, that's a different episode. This one is about a totally different kind of neighbor. Also Twitter. And the shows we've been watching. And our latest Prized Possession. (It's a GOOD one.)…

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S4 E7 - Summer Odds and Ends 40:31

2y ago40:31

40:31

RRR, Umbrella Academy, The Afterparty, an Andy Weir short story, and lots of other stuff that really form no cohesive theme to speak of. Also, bye for now! This ends S4... we'll be back soon with more nonsense!By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S4 E6 - The Most Underrated Shows Of All Time 49:26

2y ago49:26

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Looking for stuff that fell between the cracks of the stuff you love? Well, you're in for a treat, becuase this week Dave wrote the description you're reading right now, and he's here to tell you that you're about to find an handful of the most underrated TV shows and movies between the metaphorical cushions. And there's more: Rick and Dave challen…

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S4 E5 - Are Fancy Headphones Worth It? 46:14

2y ago46:14

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Plus: Maverick Impossible... er, Top Gun Maverick, Barry S3 (yikes), and Star Trek Strange New Worlds mid-season report (double-yikes). Hey, controlling the universe doesn't come cheap. Help support the show by becoming a patron! https://www.patreon.com/RADCTUBy Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S4 E4 - The Best (and Worst) Series Finales Of All Time 1:16:34

2y ago1:16:34

1:16:34

So much to talk about, so little time. Solution? Just record a longer podcast. So buckle in, fans of nonsense, becuase this extra-long episode includes listener mail, everything we hate about Picard Season 2, our thoughts about Dr. Strange and Strange New Worlds... plus our list of the best and worst series finales of all time. Quantum Leap, we're …

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S4 E3 - The Greatest Arcade Games of All Time 1:03:50

2y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Hot take: They were great in the 80s, but few of these coin-op classics really hold up. Because, let's face it, munching dots on a grid is no match for, say, slaying dragons or storming the beach at Normandy.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S4 E2 - The Best Superhero Movies, Period 55:20

2+ y ago55:20

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In which Rick proves that superhero movies frequently defy the "sequels suck" rule, and Dave reveals questionable taste in superhero movies. Like what you're hearing? Help us control the universe by hitting up our Patreon page and dropping a few dollars.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S4 E1 - What We Watched on Our Winter Vacation 43:39

2+ y ago43:39

43:39

Season 4, baby! We're here to talk about Ozark (Dave is late to the party), Boba Fett (Rick wants out of this party), the new Star Trek movie, the Firefly reboot, and much much more.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S3 E7 - The Best of 2021: TV, Movies, and More 1:12:00

2+ y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

It's the last episode of the year and also of season three! Don't worry, we'll be back in the not-too-distant future (at which point Dave might be persuaded to share some legitimately wild news he's keeping close to the vest for now). Until then, enjoy our end-of-year best list. All the TV, movies, books, music, tech, and podcasts that made 2021 sl…

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S3 E6 - The Best TV Shows of All Time 49:54

2+ y ago49:54

49:54

That's right, we attempted the impossible: Whittling down decades' worth of amazing TV into our personal top-10 lists. Hey, we need your support! If you enjoy the show, consider throwing a few bucks our way via our Patreon page. Thank you!By Dave Johnson & Rick Broida

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S3 E5 - The Definitive Star Trek Movie Rankings 1:09:14

2+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

We've talked at length about the various Star Trek TV series, but what about the movies? We each compiled our own rankings, and the discussion that ensued was... let's just say "lively." See how our picks line up with yours! Hey, we need your support! If you enjoy the show, consider throwing a few bucks our way via our Patreon page. Thank you!…

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S3 E4 - Coachfella: We Met with a Life Coach. Here's What Happened 31:24

3y ago31:24

31:24

If ever a couple guys needed some life coaching, it's us. So we independently met with Ryan Burtanog, M.Ed., MA, who helped answer these burning questions: 1) What the heck is a life coach? and 2) How much does it cost? (Spoiler alert: Ryan's rates are incredibly reasonable.) See for yourself at www.coachwithryan.com and tell him Rick and Dave sent…

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S3 E3 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of Zzzzzzz 34:45

3y ago34:45

34:45

See if you can guess who actually fell asleep during Marvel's latest. Plus: The Denver meet-up, listener mail, and a telescope that solves the problem with most telescopes (but also maybe robs you of the true telescope experience?). Money, please! https://www.patreon.com/RADCTU

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S3 E2 - Rick Needs Career Coaching, Dave Wants His Two Hours Back 28:06

3y ago28:06

28:06

Midlife crisis alert! "What now?" Rick ponders. Meanwhile, Dave is very angry that he sat through a particular movie, but very happy he flew across the country to see a special TV.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S3 E1 - Bezos and Branson: Astronauts or Astro-NOTS? 44:03

3y ago44:03

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Serious question: Should these kajillionaires be spending billions on joyrides or maybe giving back to humanity a little bit? Plus: Book Club (minus books, but plus Loki) and real talk about Consumer Reports -- Dave takes the trusted publication to the woodshed because reasons.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S2 E7 - Lethal Weapon: Does It Hold Up? 1:00:04

3y ago1:00:04

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In our final episode of S2, we rewatch the 1987 classic to see if it's still a good movie. And if it's better than Die Hard. (Gasp! Blasphemy?) Plus: Listener mail, robot vacuums and 3D printers. All the things! Have no fear, we'll be back soon!By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S2 E6 - Captain Ah-meh-rica and the Winter Woe-ldier 38:39

3y ago38:39

38:39

YOU try coming up with a better way to make fun of Marvel's latest. But don't miss our post-mortem, because we have a LOT of thoughts. Plus: Rick gushes about the series that got him through the pandemic and Dave argues that his latest find didn't run one season too long. (Rick disagrees.)By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S2 E5 - Revisiting TikTok, Our New Favorite Time-Waster 26:24

3y ago26:24

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TikTok got Rick through the pandemic; Dave took some convincing, but now he's totally on board. Find out why we're TikTok addicts now -- and why you should be too. Plus: Our first Pie Hole segment in a looong while. Get ready to have your food world rocked.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S2 E4 - Superhero Worship: The Good, the Bad, the Boys 29:17

3+ y ago29:17

29:17

Everything we love about superhero movies -- and everything we don't. We're running the gamut from Superman Returns (deep cut!) to Spider-Man 2 (Tobey4ever!) to the Snyder Cut.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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S2 E3 - We're Wild About Wanda(Vision) 34:27

3+ y ago34:27

34:27

Has there been a better TV series yet this year? We'll fight anyone who says yes. Also, Dave's been channeling his inner Beyonce -- because he "put a ring on it." Specifically, a high-tech activity-tracking ring. All that PLUS the biggest plot hole in Pixar movie history.By Dave Johnson & Rick Broida

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S2 E2 - Is it Still Okay to Like Joss Whedon? 39:24

3+ y ago39:24

39:24

Can we get serious for a minute? Actually, we can't, but we did have a semi-serious discussion about Joss Whedon, recently accused of creating a toxic workplace for women, and others who've endured similar career scandals. Are we still "allowed" to enjoy Whedon's work? What about Bill Cosby's? Kevin Spacey's? There's a lot to unpack here, so buckle…

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S2 E1 - We Need to Talk About Star Trek (Again) 36:23

3+ y ago36:23

36:23

We're back! And we have some thoughts about Star Trek Discovery S3, oh yes we do. Plus, Dave tried Amazon's Alexa-enhanced eyeglasses, and Rick is fiddling with T-Mobile's $50 home-internet service. Here's the straight scoop on both.By Rick Broida & Dave Johnson

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The Cheapskate Hall of Fame! 42:46

3+ y ago42:46

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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…

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Tile Trackers: The best cheap gadget you don't own 31:29

3+ y ago31:29

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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://…

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Cheap ways to make your TV viewing experience better 30:02

3+ y ago30:02

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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…

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Squeeze more life out of your old phones, laptops and tablets 33:54

3+ y ago33:54

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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…

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Apple AirPods Max are DEFINITELY not worth the money 33:01

3+ y ago33:01

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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 …

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Cheap laptops: How to never spend more than $500 on a laptop 34:29

3+ y ago34:29

34:29

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…

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The best, cheapest holiday gifts of 2020 part 2: Cheap harder 30:40

3+ y ago30:40

30:40

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/…

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Bonus episode: The tech we're thankful for 18:14

3+ y ago18:14

18:14

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…

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The best cheapest holiday gifts of 2020 32:28

3+ y ago32:28

32:28

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…

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Cheap smartwatches that are just as good as expensive ones 35:48

3+ y ago35:48

35:48

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…

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How to win Black Friday: Essential money-saving tips for holiday shopping 20:45

3+ y ago20:45

20:45

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…

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Cheap phone service: How to lower your monthly bill 33:22

3+ y ago33:22

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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…

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$1,000 iPhones aren't worth the money -- here's what you should get instead 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

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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…

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The secrets of making awesome coffee at home 24:19

3+ y ago24:19

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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…

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Expensive TVs aren’t worth the money 31:15

4y ago31:15

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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 …

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Secrets to saving big on Prime Day 29:08

4y ago29:08

29:08

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…

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The best totally free Microsoft Office alternatives 34:21

4y ago34:21

34:21

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 …

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The truth about cheap home-theater projectors 29:55

4y ago29:55

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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…

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Digital photo frames: Better (and cheaper) than you think 27:28

4y ago27:28

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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 …

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