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How Cool Is This? is a 5-minute podcast about what’s cool. Each short podcast episode explores a new idea. Bingeable and perfect for a short commute from the bedroom to the kitchen, How Cool Is This? is like Shark Tank meets This American Life meets Humans of New York, except anyone can participate. Visit howcoolisthis.show to learn more. By Nick Holder and Brian Reitz
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Speakeasy conversation about strategy, competition, economics, history, and policy from two non-experts. The episodes include some actual economic Game Theory such as the Prisoner's Dilemma, the Traveler's Dilemma, and the Public Good game. Episodes also include conversations on dilemmas in TV/Movies, sports, and board/card games, as well as the history of military, intelligence (spies), politics, and economics. The objective is simply to think critically about how people make strategic choi ...
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Finally I'm back with more unscripted ramblings for your listening pleasure. Questionable Content is recorded in a 2005 Saab 9-3 during a 7-8 minute commute. New episodes daily... on weekdays... if I'm working... and haven't left my headset at home. That's like ten new episodes each week! On a good week. Ok, so more like several new episodes each week. Usually more than two though, but I'm not making any promises. NB: This Podcast is in no way affiliated with the webcomic Questionable Conten ...
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How to serve God and work for ”the man.” Join Paige C. Clark as she talks to the normal people who work everyday jobs, but still faithfully serve God. Learn how to make the most out of your commute, how to overcome office gossip, what you have the right to say in your workspace as a Christian, and so much more!
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The Dramatic ProgCAST – 'Prog' CAST, geddit? – takes a music industry related subject each week, talks about it in depth, and relates it to the Dramatic Prog style. Michael Jerome and New Pod City's, Frank Sasso are solid presenters with relaxed styles and the two often crack each other up often with listener-wide private jokes, current events, and also have interesting voices in there too, such as business reporters and other figures in the music industry. It’s only half an hour so it’s pre ...
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X user Keshia wants an airline for adults only. Would that make for a better flying experience? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Keshia on X. Get your idea on one of the last 12 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917 or sending an email to submit2howcoolisthis@gmail.com. howcoolisthis.show…
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Short Selling & Squeezing - Billionaire Feuds; Meme Stocks & Movies
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In this episode, the hosts discuss short selling and short squeezes in the stock market. They provide examples from movies like 'The Big Short' and 'Casino Royale' to explain the concept of short selling. They also explain the mechanics of short selling, including opening a brokerage account, borrowing stocks, and monitoring account equity. The hos…
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115. Catching Up & The State of Podcasts - Why Your Favorite Podcast MAY Be In Trouble
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We're back. Sorry - We y'all too.
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X user @imaniems_ thinks local libraries deserve to take the budget of local cops. Would that make our communities better? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @imaniems_ on X. Want to get your idea on one of the last 14 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It
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SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…
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(185) @RhythmdaddyJ: Long Term Temporary Tattoos
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X user @RhythmdaddyJ wants tattoos that last two years and then fade away. Is that any better than a regular, permanent tattoo? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more for @RhythmdaddyJ on X. Want to get your idea on one of the last 15 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(184) @SirSethamusII: Machine That Works You Out
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X user @SirSethamusII imagines a world where working out is easier. Would a machine that works you out work out? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from Sir Sethamus on X Get your idea on one of the last 15 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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(183) @SaoirseNS: Ice Cream That Gets You Full After Two Bites
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X user Saorise wants ice cream that satisfies in smaller quantities. But does that defeat the point of ice cream? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more for Saoirse on X. Get your idea on one of the last 17 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that state alcohol causes cancer. They also touch on the nar…
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(182) NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks
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Brian and Nick's favorite NBA teams are playing each other in the Western Conference Finals. Will the outcome of the series affect the rest of the podcast? And more importantly, is that cool? Get your idea on one of the last few episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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X user @just_fish_uwu_ exposes the world to an idea for sleeping fully naked. Do people feel comfortable sleeping without clothes? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from "fish" on X Get your idea on one of the last 20 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg?
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential election cycle on stock market performance. The hosts cauti…
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X user @thewontonshawn thinks there should be a way to keep you from making bad decision on your phone while drunk. But would people actually use that? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Shawn on X. Get your idea on one of the last 20 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917. howcoolisthis.show…
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Domino's Pizza thinks they can encourage higher tipping by rewarding the tippers. Will that actually get delivery drivers more money? And more importantly, is that cool? Learn more about You Tip, We Tip. Get you idea on one of the last 21 episodes of How Cool Is This? by leaving us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent
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In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process.
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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation
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Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Panama. The Pentagon has attempted to combat the pizza meter…
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AngryGF thinks that an AI chatbot simulating an upset partner will help men get better at diffusing arguments. But will fighting an AI girlfriend help you keep a real one? And more importantly, is that cool? Read about AngryGF in Wired. And learn more about the app here. Want to get your idea on the last 22 episodes of How Cool Is This? Leave us a …
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X user @xsanti___ wants to know why no one has ever created a Mexican buffet. Is it a bad business model? And more importantly, is it cool? Get more from @xsanti__ on X. Have an idea you want to get on the last 23 episodes of the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores
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Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…
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Peer thinks more pizza places should be proactive about selling pies. Would that actually be effective? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from Peer on X. There are only 24 chances left to get your idea on the show. Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917 or forever forget your idea.…
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We've reached a milestone. But what's next? And more importantly, will it be cool? Have a cool idea? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel
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SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…
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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius
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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…
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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest
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In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channel and you can also check out the website for blogs, etc…
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106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad
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In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has implications for decision-making and perception. The hosts…
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105. Secretary Problem & Optimal Stop Theory: How to Choose One from Many
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Episode 105.In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-generated content, the secretary problem, and the application of cardinal and ordinal information in decision making. They also touch on Euler's constant and its significance in mathematic…
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Alexandra thinks there should be a way to easily scale recipes. But does anyone actually follow the instructions when cooking? And more importantly, is that cool? Check out more from Alexandra on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.…
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104. TikTok v Universal Music Group & How Licensing Deals Impact All Parties
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Contact the show: gametheorymedia1@gmail.com _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ownership, compensation, and the influence of AI in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the challenges and dynamics of moving and the process of purging belongings. They also t…
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Dana thinks we should have the technology to take better pictures of the moon. But should we even be taking pictures of the moon at all? And more importantly, is that cool? Follow Dana on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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103. Raven Paradox: What Constitutes Evidence & Why Logical Arguments Matter
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In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tournaments, and the Raven paradox. They explore different solutions to the paradox, including Good's Baby Solution and the Red Herring Solution. The conversation explores Hempel's paradox…
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(173) Lashon Byrd: The Art Tenet of the Theater Principle
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Lashon think that you can turn something bad into something positive. Is suffering the only way to create good art? And more importantly, is that cool? "You can either choose to wallow in misery or pick up that paintbrush, dip it in the palette, and paint your canvas into something beautiful." Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us …
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102. Fraudster IV - Paolo Macchiarini: The Bad Surgeon, Fake Lover
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Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fame for his experimental surgeries, particularly the implantation of lab-grown tracheas. However, his procedures resulted in the deaths of several patients. Additionally, Macchiarini en…
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X user @allahliker thinks someone should make a board game about January 6. Would that actually be a fun thing to play? And more importantly, is that cool? Get more from @allahliker on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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101. Stanley Cups: Conspicuous Consumption; Marketing to Women & Fads
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Summary The conversation begins with a reflection on the previous episode and a discussion on snow and winter. The main topic of the conversation is the Stanley Cup trend, which is a fad involving the popularization of Stanley mugs. The factors contributing to the trend, such as novelty and fear of missing out, are explored. The benefits and featur…
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Josh wants somebody to invent a warm version of cold brew. But isn't that just coffee? And more importantly, is that cool? Follow Josh on X for more. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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Thanks for hanging out with us for 100 episodes!
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New York City has a new phone number where you can text Mayor Eric Adams. But will he actually respond? And more importantly, is that cool? Send Eric your own text at (917) 909-2288. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail (or shoot us a text) at (848) 863-9917.
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THROWBACK: 39. Quiet Quitting & Laying Flat - Game Theory of The American (And Chinese) Worker
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In this episode, Nick and Chris dive into the new phenomenon known as quiet quitting and laying flat. Connect with us:Website: https://www.gametheorypod.comGame Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypodGame Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPodNick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnicChris …
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A lot of things happened this year. But which things are worth remembering? And more importantly, were they cool? Get more cool news by signing up for our Substack at coolnews.substack.com. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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99. Occam's Razor, Newton's Flaming Laser Sword, and the 9 Philosophical Razors
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various philosophical razors, which are principles used to evaluate and simplify explanations and claims. They cover razors such as Alder's Razor, Einstein's Razor, Grice's Razor, Hume's Guillotine, Hitchens' Razor, Occam's Razor, Popper's Falsifiability, and Sagan's Standard. Each razor provides a different persp…
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(168) @stripedtshirtz: Tote Bag That Stays On Your Shoulder
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X user @stripedtshirtz has requested a modification to the ubiquitous, but often inconvenient, tote bag. "Can someone invent one tote bag that stays on your shoulder in 2024 please" Get more @stripedtshirtz on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.
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98. Math Confirms Santa is Real; What the Nash Equilibrium Teaches Us About Gift Giving
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various Christmas topics, including the mathematics of Christmas and the existence of Santa Claus. They also talk about their upcoming episodes and milestones. The conversation delves into the philosophical and mathematical proof of Santa Claus, drawing parallels to Descartes' philosophical arguments. The hosts ex…
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Liv thinks we've got enough already. But do we really need to stop building things? And more importantly, is that cool? "Unpopular opinion: stop building things. we have too many entrepreneurs and far too many things." Get more from Liv on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave us a voicemail at (848) 863-9917.…
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Dave has a topical idea to improve NYC's infamous SantaCon pub crawl. Would replacing Santa with an ousted Congressman reinvigorate this social event? And more importantly, is that cool? "Santos Con and it’s a bar crawl where people dress like George Santos" Check out more from @DaveMcNamee3000 on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Le…
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97. Conspiracy Theories & Hoaxes - Why They Last So Long, How They Start, Our Favorites
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In this episode, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories and hoaxes. They explore the factors that contribute to the lifespan of a hoax and the challenges of debunking conspiracy theories. They also highlight the importance of distinguishing between harmless conspiracy theories and those that can have real-world consequences. The hosts mention exampl…
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96. Rank Choice Voting; American Primary Elections; College Football Playoff Conundrum
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In this episode, the boys discuss rank choice voting, an alternative to the normal elections in the US.
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(165) @rosielanners: Spotify Wrapped Exemptions
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Rosie thinks your Spotify Wrapped shouldn't reflect an unusual period in your life. But is there any shame in using music to get through a break up? And more importantly, is that cool? "u should get to be exempt from spotify wrapped after u break up with someone. Frankly i don’t need to know all that" Check out more from Rosie on X. Have an idea yo…
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95. Marchetti's Constant: Why All Commute Times Are the Same; the Rise of 15 Minute Cities
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In this episode, the boys discuss Marchetti's Constant and why it always takes about an hour (round-trip) to get to work.
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(164) @chloemalv: Quitting Your Job By Writing Your Own Obituary
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Chloe desperately wants to quit her job. But is the work involved in writing her own obituary worth it? And more importantly, is that cool? "Thinking of elaborate ways of putting in my two week notice, right now my top idea is writing an obituary. Inquiries welcome" Check out more from Chloe on X. Have an idea you think should be on the show? Leave…
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Maddie envisions a world where Taylor Swift fans never miss a new song or a new version of an old song, even after death. Will her idea for a cemetery that always plays Taylor Swift music keep the Swiftie spirit alive for eternity? And more importantly, is that cool? "Somebody should create a cemetery only for swifties where they constantly play th…
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