977: Members Only, Tantrum Prevention, & Cher's Appendix

Sarah has a new guilty pleasure called Members Only, but she says it's more like Real Housewives of Mar-a-Lago. We hear why she is fascinated by these ladies (and their clothing). We debate the virtues of changing your last name when you get married, and how certificates and diplomas should be amendable if you change your name. We learn the benefits of pet ownership according to science, and whether it is better or worse for your happiness than having children. Susie wants you all to know it is certainly better than having a teenager. Sarah explains, at long last, what the appendix even does and why it's more important than most people realize. And Susie tells the story of her friend who had to have her appendix removed because she tried to beat Cher in a feat of strength. This is a true and hilarious story. And we find out about a device that measures your child's vitals, and can alert parents of an impending temper tantrum, and we hear whether it's effective in preventing or reducing their severity.

00:00 - Intellectualizing "Members Only: Real Housewives of Mar-a-Lago"

08:09 - Taco Bell 50K Rules and Daily Look Styling Service

13:06 - The Annoyance of Last Names on Diplomas

23:32 - Human-Grade Nutrition for Your Feline Friends

25:55 - Pet Ownership, Happiness, and the Kid Question

36:45 - BetterHelp for Life's Non-Stop Onslaught

39:40 - The Appendix's True Function and Cher's Plank

47:59 - Mayo Clinic's Tantrum Prevention Watch

59:00 - Shushing People, Loud Neighbors, and Podcast Wrap-up

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