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    #339: Snap Swears

    June 24th, 2021 · 57 minutes

    This week we're hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton's PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement! In a very alliterative episode of Rocket.

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    Peloton forced its subscription plan on Tread+ owners, but claims a fix is coming - The Verge
    Peloton: All Owners of $4,000 Tread+ Must Pay $39 Membership to Use
    Supreme Court says school can’t punish student for profane Snapchat post - The Verge
    Netflix’s Sexy Beasts Is a Dating Show Fever Dream