S8 Ep19: Goodbye iPod, How Many Friends Does Science Say You Need?, Inflation Updates

It's the end of an era: Apple has announced it is discontinuing the iPod, and we pour one out for "1,000 songs in your pocket." Can the iPhone ever match the level of escapism an iPod provides? What's your rate of inflation? We take the quiz together and compare where we're feeling the most strain when we're paying bills. Andrew's doomsday prepping has him stockpiling Dunkin' Coffee from Costco, and Pam is about to walk away from a business she's frequented for years due to its price increases. Related: the latest casualty of supply chain shortages is baby formula, and some "pro-lifers" want to gate keep formula on the basis of citizenship. How many friends do we need? The New York Times has some helpful data, and we share our own "friendship numbers." Have some friendships grown closer during the pandemic? More distant? 'Buy now, pay later' trends are sending some millennials and Gen Z'ers spiraling into debt. When is it worth financing a purchase, and when is it better to pay in full? With over a third of shoppers under 40 missing at least one payment, it's clear that 'paying later' is easier said than done. This week's recommendations are all products we recommend NOT paying in installments for: The Pink Stuff for easy cleaning (Andrew), Bleame Crystal Hair Eraser (Laura), and Holo Taco nail polish (Pam).  This week's episode is sponsored by Scrib'd (https://www.try.scribd.com/MILLENNIAL to try Scrib'd for 2 months for .99) and Felix Gray (https://www.felixgrayglasses.com/MILL). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors! And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon: We're kicking off an After Dark series in which we interview... each other?! How do we handle burnout as creators, and where do we draw lines in terms of what we share on the show? Do we ever feel pressure to share MORE on the show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices