Topic: Subscription Fees

2 chapters across the catalog

House of Trolls
Episode 978 2:23:21 - 2:35:38

978: House of Trolls

Dropbox Professional Subscription and Software Scam Concerns

A host discovers a $238 charge from Dropbox for a "Professional" subscription during the live broadcast, leading to a discussion on "scammy" subscription models. Similar experiences are shared regarding LogMeIn and other software companies that utilize automatic renewals and difficult-to-navigate cancellation processes. The incident highlights the risks of "crapware" and the aggressive monetization of cloud storage services.

A Jew In The Safe
Episode 106 1:24 - 2:16

106: A Jew In The Safe

PayPal Subscription Fee Apology and Network News Critique

The hosts apologize to listeners for previously suggesting a $2 monthly subscription model, which they discovered allows PayPal to take a disproportionate amount of the funds. They transition into a critique of ABC News, specifically targeting the high volume of commercials and the quality of the broadcast.