#24: 'Let Me Tell You About That Blue Light Special'

This week, Cher and James get physical and investigate the current state of fitness tracking. Topics include: the Chicago Marathon, the popularity of Fitbit, and guilt-driven anxiety. During the after-show, Cher triggers nostalgia with an orchestral song, and James triggers nostalgia with the background muzak of a department store. Sponsors: MakeSpace: Wish you had more space in your home? Use MakeSpace. They’ll pick up, store, and deliver your stuff. Get started at MakeSpace.com and use code CHICAGO50 to get $50 of free storage. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can donate at any time at openended.fm/donate, or become a member, starting at $1 a month, at patreon.com/openended. Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes: Indigenous People Day vs Columbus Day Christopher Wallace Christopher Columbus New Microphones! Chicago Marathon Roboism The Proclaimers - I Will Walk (500 Miles) Apple Watch Fitbit Flex Fitbit Surge Stand Reminders on Apple Watch Body Dysmorphia Intuitive Fitness Chicago Podcast Cooperative Shout-Out: Blurry Photos: Blurry Photos humorously sheds light on the shadowy topics of the world. From cryptozoology and the paranormal to conspiracies and the unexplained, Dave and David want you to learn something weird. Open Call: The After-show Cher: Sleep - Eric Whitacre James: Attention K-Mart Shoppers, archival tape from 1989-1993