Dealing with jerks might be shortening your life / It's important to be able to laugh at yourself / Forgiveness might be overrated episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 7 MIN

Dealing with jerks might be shortening your life / It's important to be able to laugh at yourself / Forgiveness might be overrated

from News Sidequest

A new study suggests difficult people in your life might actually make you age faster — which raises the question: who’s the most difficult person you’ve ever had to deal with? Meanwhile, research shows people who can laugh at their own mistakes tend to be more likable and easier to work with. Plus: taco seasoning used in a $40K theft, a couple trying to claim land with a garden gnome, salamanders shutting down roads in New Jersey, and why climbing around on an active volcano is still a bad idea. Get full access to News Sidequest at newssidequest.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study suggests difficult people in your life might actually make you age faster — which raises the question: who’s the most difficult person you’ve ever had to deal with? Meanwhile, research shows people who can laugh at their own mistakes tend to be more likable and easier to work with. Plus: taco seasoning used in a $40K theft, a couple trying to claim land with a garden gnome, salamanders shutting down roads in New Jersey, and why climbing around on an active volcano is still a bad idea. Get full access to News Sidequest at newssidequest.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

Dealing with jerks might be shortening your life / It's important to be able to laugh at yourself / Forgiveness might be overrated

0:00 7:14

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of News Sidequest?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this News Sidequest episode published?

This episode was published on March 9, 2026.

What is this episode about?

A new study suggests difficult people in your life might actually make you age faster — which raises the question: who’s the most difficult person you’ve ever had to deal with? Meanwhile, research shows people who can laugh at their own mistakes...

Can I download this News Sidequest episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!