Scott and Sadie
🎶 Scott’s Trombone Dreams: The Comeback Tour
- Scott’s buying a trombone because adulthood is just childhood with a bigger budget.
- Sadie’s music trauma—her mom forced her into violin lessons. Violin? Fiddle? What’s the difference?
- If you could play any instrument, what would it be?
🤖 The AI Apocalypse: It’s Happening
- A rogue robot in China attacked people. Sadie’s convinced it’s the end.
- Gen Z is dating AI instead of real humans. Scott has thoughts.
- Loneliness is a business model now. What could go wrong?
🍏 Inflation & Customer Service Nightmares
- Produce prices are robbery. Why is lettuce more expensive than gas?
- Customer service is a joke. Scott’s HP printer died. Sadie’s mom has a no-nonsense strategy.
- Why does every call to support feel like an IQ test?
🎧 Why You Should Listen
- You need a break from existential dread.
- You’ve rage-quit a customer service call.
- You want to hear Scott attempt jazz.
🎺🔥 Tune in now!
Topics and (AI Generated) Timestamps
Introduction and Listener Feedback (00:00:01)
Scott and Sadie welcome listeners and discuss feedback about psyllium husk powder for constipation.
Technology and Podcasting (00:01:33)
They humorously reflect on their podcast’s popularity and the challenges of explaining podcasts to non-listeners.
Chinese Robot Incident (00:02:18)
Discussion about a robot in China that allegedly attacked a crowd, highlighting fears about technology.
AI and Dating (00:06:20)
Sadie talks about Gen Z dating AI and the implications of forming relationships with robots.
Loneliness and Society (00:09:06)
They discuss loneliness exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of robot companionship.
Inflation and Cost of Living (00:12:12)
Scott expresses frustration over rising costs and inflation affecting everyday expenses.
Government Spending Concerns (00:14:05)
They critique government spending, highlighting wasteful expenditures and a sense of entitlement in research funding.
The Robot Incident (00:15:42)
Discussion about a robot in China that lost control and attacked people.
Customer Service Frustrations (00:17:42)
Scott and Sadie talk about the challenges of reaching customer service and the long wait times.
HP’s New Call Policy (00:19:00)
HP introduces a minimum 15-minute wait time to encourage online support usage.
Outsourcing Customer Support (00:21:40)
Concerns about communication barriers with outsourced customer support representatives.
Study on Superiority (00:24:32)
A study reveals that people who act superior are often ignored or rejected socially.
Musical Aspirations (00:26:09)
Sadie reflects on her desire to play the fiddle and regrets not pursuing it further.
Trombone Dreams (00:29:17)
Scott reminisces about his childhood trombone and the disappointment of it being sold.
Podcast Promotion (00:30:01)
Scott humorously discusses his decision to buy a trombone despite financial concerns.
Listener Engagement (00:30:11)
Sadie reminds Scott about his previous money spent on a non-functional printer.
Closing Remarks (00:30:21)
Scott encourages listeners to interact with the podcast and subscribe for future episodes.
Final Thoughts (00:30:36)
Sadie humorously acknowledges the listeners’ quirks while promoting the next episode.
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