Open Ended

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