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Feb 11, 2026 55 min

E276: Things People Do on Vacation

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You saved the money. You booked the trip. You just want five days without nonsense. So why is some guy named Todd up at 6:03 AM claiming four pool chairs with towels? This week, Rick kicks things off with a proclamation: Resort chair-saving is not just annoying — it’s a moral failure. For those who are simply trying to escape the daily grind, nothing says “relaxation” like fighting territorial warfare over a chaise lounge. Evan introduces “OK or Not OK?” and puts vacation behavior on trial with five scenarios that will absolutely divide the room. Then, Liz takes us into the deep dive on “Vacation Brain” — the idea that when people travel, courtesy checks out before the luggage does. Is vacation brain a real mental shift or is it just entitlement with a boarding pass? This week's episode is brought to you by APC Pest Control and Royal Pizza!

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