How Not to Be a Member
There are so many different ways to be a jerk, from being a bully in the schoolyard to not mowing the lawn, using plastic straws, and being rejected on the road. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the little ways we can be good for each other, for the environment, and more broadly for ourselves.
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In this episode
Introduction (1:55 – 3:39)
In which Alice and Melissa argue about who is the bigger dick.
Interview: Bully and Bullying (5:02 – 20:01)
In this segment, you will hear from former childhood bully Jeffrey Zlotnik and his former victim Eric Steuer about some of the schoolyard bullying that took place over 20 years ago.
Should I: Mow the lawn? (21:25 – 26:30)
In which we ask Lifehacker staff writer Nick Douglas, “Do we have to mow our lawns?” The answer may surprise you.
Scary Corner: Plastic Straws (27:55 – 36:53)
Lately, plastic straws have become surprisingly common in the news, and many large companies refuse to provide them to their customers. But are straws really dangerous for the environment? And does using them make you a member?
5 ways not to be a member while driving (37:02 – 40:50)
Jalopnik Editor- in – Chief Patrick George tells us how to be more patient and conscientious on the road – and less of a jerk.
Update of the week (41:03 – 48:28)
Every week we talk about one tiny thing that has made a huge difference in our lives. Producer Rachel Withers joined us this week to talk about keyboard shortcuts, ordering cheese online like a boss, and how to use some fancy new headphones.