• Why Everything Is a Subscription Now | The Open Tabs Podcast Ep. 3
    Mar 5 2026

    Welcome back to The Open Tabs Podcast — where two friends open the random tabs in their brains and see where the conversation goes.

    In this episode we dive into a question a lot of people are asking lately:

    Is anything actually worth it anymore?

    We talk about:

    • Why everything has become a subscription
    • The shift from owning things to renting everything
    • Streaming services, software, and the endless monthly charges
    • Subscription fatigue and modern consumer culture
    • Convenience vs ownership
    • When something is actually worth paying for

    Along the way we share stories, frustrations, and some laughs about the strange way modern life keeps turning everything into a monthly payment.

    If you've ever looked at your credit card statement and wondered why you're paying for 14 different subscriptions, this episode might hit close to home.

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    53 mins
  • Analysis Paralysis, First Cars & Olympic Hot Takes | The Open Tabs Podcast Ep. 2
    Mar 5 2026

    Welcome back to The Open Tabs Podcast — the show where two friends open the random tabs in their brains and see where the conversation goes.

    In this episode we dive into the fascinating world of magic tricks and illusion, and why our brains are so easily fooled.

    We talk about:

    • Why magic tricks still amaze us as adults
    • The psychology behind misdirection and illusion
    • Why curiosity makes magic so powerful
    • Childhood fascination with magic kits and tricks
    • The difference between knowing a trick and experiencing the illusion
    • Why the human brain loves mysteries it can’t solve

    Along the way we explore nostalgia, curiosity, and how our brains interpret what we think we see.

    If you enjoy curious conversations, nostalgia, psychology, and random rabbit holes, you’ll feel right at home.

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    58 mins