Upworthy Weekly podcast: Pre-internet nostalgia, people who talk too much, MTV

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? People are sharing the things they miss about life before the internet, tips for ending conversations with people who talk too much, and what happened to MTV? Plus, are rival good news podcasts conspiring to ruin the show? Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify,…

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Jun 25, 2022

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What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? People are sharing the things they miss about life before the internet, tips for ending conversations with people who talk too much, and what happened to MTV?

Plus, are rival good news podcasts conspiring to ruin the show?

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