Is everything a scam now?

Kristen and Hazel dive into the everyday things that feel like total scams.From credit scores and tipping culture to extended warranties, corporate promotions, and the wedding industry, they break down the systems that make people question whether modern life is just one big upsell.Some of these “scams” are funny. Some are frustrating. And some reveal bigger problems with the way certain industries are designed.Along the way they talk about:Why award shows sometimes feel more like marketing than recognitionThe strange logic behind credit scores and debtWhy internal promotions can sometimes hold people back financiallyThe reality of tipping culture todayUpselling tactics from internet providersMembership models that rely on people forgetting to cancelWedding industry markups and why big weddings aren’t always worth itInfluencer marketing and the lack of protections in the industryIt’s a mix of hot takes, personal experiences, and the kind of conversations that make you say, “Wait… that actually is kind of a scam.”If you’ve ever questioned the systems we all just accept as normal, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Technology and Parking Tickets10:41 Internal Promotions and Corporate Practices23:52 Insurance Timelines and Extended Warranties37:37 Influencer Industry44:35 Membership Models