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A group of women discover they've all dated the same con artist and vow to make him their last target.

The episode opens with a series of podcast advertisements, starting with 'The Girlfriends' about women targeting a con artist they all dated. Next, 'Love Trapped' covers the Clayton Eckerd twin pregnancy hoax and internet detective work. 'Mostly Human' features an interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussing AI responsibility. 'Playing Along' with Nora Jones and Josh Groban is also promoted. The main content begins with host Jenny questioning whether to give up winged eyeliner after online comments call it a millennial look, sparking a debate with co-hosts Bailey and Dave about generational beauty trends and personal style. Listener Tessa calls in for group therapy, asking if heartbreak should be a valid reason to call out of work, comparing it to physical illness; callers and a therapist named Sarah discuss grief for the living versus the dead. Vaughn, another host, seeks wedding planning advice for his upcoming marriage to Alyssa; listeners and co-hosts share tips on venues, photographers, favors, and budgets, including a caller offering a helicopter. Bailey presents a segment on calming soundscapes like ocean waves and thunderstorms. Dave shares a bizarre neighbor story from caller Danica about a couple arrested in latex suits, leading to neighborhood speculation. The episode concludes with replays of the opening ads.

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Heartbreak advice gets a lived-in radio treatment, with work serving as both refuge and burden.

The segment turns a simple caller problem into a messier question: whether heartbreak is reason enough to step away from work. A recent breakup starts the discussion, then the conversation widens into how much a shift, a studio, or a routine can hold someone together when they…

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You get a heartbreak check-in that walks straight into the workday with you.

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