EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 17 MIN
Streamflation
from This Ain’t Radio · host Chris Vasquez
"Is convenience worth a 30% markup?"This week on This Ain’t Radio, I’m breaking down the moment I realized I was being 'shaken down' by my own phone. After seeing my billing statement hit $20.99 for YouTube Premium, I finally hit the cancel button. We’re diving into the "Apple Tax," why "Streamflation" is getting out of hand, and the simple hack to save $5 a month by just being a little more intentional with how you subscribe.But it’s not all tech rants. To fill the void left by the "algorithm," I’ve been binge-watching Love on the Spectrum. As a photographer, I’m obsessed with the raw, unfiltered honesty of this show. In a culture that’s obsessed with "optimizing" everything—from our shooting percentages to our social media grids—seeing people just be vulnerable and human is the palate cleanser we all need.
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"Is convenience worth a 30% markup?"This week on This Ain’t Radio, I’m breaking down the moment I realized I was being 'shaken down' by my own phone. After seeing my billing statement hit $20.99 for YouTube Premium, I finally hit the cancel button. We’re diving into the "Apple Tax," why "Streamflation" is getting out of hand, and the simple hack to save $5 a month by just being a little more intentional with how you subscribe.But it’s not all tech rants. To fill the void left by the "algorithm," I’ve been binge-watching Love on the Spectrum. As a photographer, I’m obsessed with the raw, unfiltered honesty of this show. In a culture that’s obsessed with "optimizing" everything—from our shooting percentages to our social media grids—seeing people just be vulnerable and human is the palate cleanser we all need.
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