Episode 139: Black Friday, Airlines, Messaging Etiquette

Black Friday… How much money did you spend; Flying has become a pain in the ass; Etiquette for responding to voice, email, and chat messages; plus our Picks of the Week!

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Episode 139: Black Friday, Airlines, Messaging Etiquette
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Black Friday and Record Store Day… Music, tech, appliances, etc. Did you take advantage of the specials? [00:01:11]

Here are my vinyl purchases:

  • The Black Angels – Levitation Sessions (2LP + DVD)
  • The Doors – Live In Bakersfield, August 21, 1970 (2LP)
  • Skid Row – B-Side Ourselves (12″ EP)
  • Sven Gali – Sven Gali (LP)

Things that pissed Adam off these past couple weeks! [00:33:24]

Not wanting to feel left out, I go off on travel and the airline industry. Flying has become a pain in the ass! [00:34:48]

Adam's R2D2 Garbage Can... Safely strapped in!
Adam’s R2D2 Garbage Can… Safely strapped in!

Adam continues to see a ton of shows! Here’s his update… Plus upcoming concerts. [00:52:50]

A quick update on the 2023-2024 NHL season. [00:59:18]

Taylor Swift announced 3 shows in Vancouver in late 2024. And Adam has figured out how we should combat scalpers. [01:03:28]

Online privacy and security… Google, YouTube and advertising vs ad-blockers; Canada Post; and police services. [01:10:30]

Phone and online etiquette… Specifically, responding to voice, email, and chat messages. [01:24:30]

COVID-19 update. [01:39:43]

Picks of the Week… Music, film, and TV. [01:46:24]

Recorded on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Dirty Honey – “Won’t Take Me Alive”
Sonny Vincent – “Flying” [Recorded in 1970 as Fury]
EYE AM – “Cryptomnesia”
Early Moods – “Blood Offerings”
Sven Gali – “Hurt”
Fierce Deity – “Wisdom”
Big Wreck – “Bail Out”
Smith & Myers – “Rockin’ In The Free World”
The Rolling Stones – “Mess It Up” (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Diamante – “1987”

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