{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi-e-in-friends.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep240-1PwDG9hT","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"If You Pay for the Date, Are You Owed Anything? Pick Me & Sin Tax - Ep. 240","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c3daabef-c572-45d1-81be-423649b43a32/36d82dc4-0d87-453d-8a76-c04cfb920adb/cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/1571647f-6bed-42e3-9fce-1b8b6634fb6a\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"If You Pay for the Date, Are You Owed Anything? Pick Me &amp; Sin Tax - Ep. 240\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Vanessa shares her perspective on fear, immigration anxiety, and why awareness without action can be performative. The group also debates whether men should still pursue women traditionally, how money influences dating dynamics, and why self-respect and honesty matter more than flexing or chasing validation.\n\nPO BOX\nPO BOX 311145\nFontana, Ca 92331\n\nGet Your Free Stock With My Robinhood link!\nhttps://join.robinhood.com/saulg38\n\n\n👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes every week!\n#Podcast #ComedyPodcast \n\n\nFollow I.E In Friends here:\nhttps://linktr.ee/IEinFriends\n\nTake The Mic!\nhttps://forms.gle/nSf7f2YKqSgxRBur8\n\nSubscribe to us Patreon for exclusive episodes!\nhttps://www.patreon.com/ieinfriends\n\nGet 10% OFF on TasteSalud Products with code IEFRIENDS at tastesalud.com\n\nFollow Us!  \nSaul V Gomez\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/saulvgomez/\nTwitter - https://twitter.com/Saulvgomez_\n\nAaron Caraveo\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/airbear_ie\n\nTopics\n00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome\n02:10 – Pick Me Energy Explained\n05:40 – Why Certain Foods “Trigger” People\n08:30 – Dry January Logic & Self-Discipline\n10:05 – Immigration Anxiety & Social Media Fear\n14:20 – Are Men Losing Basic Life Skills?\n17:00 – Being Too Old for the Club Debate\n20:45 – OnlyFans “Sin Tax” Conversation\n25:30 – Dating, Money & Free Meal Arguments\n30:15 – Should Men Still Chase Women?\n35:40 – Red Pill Culture vs Reality\n39:45 – High-Effort Dates vs Genuine Connection\n44:50 – Gold Diggers, Standards & Self-Awareness\n49:30 – Thoughtful Dates That Actually Matter\n52:40 – Sponsors & Shot Clock\n55:00 – Final Dating Takeaways"}