Single Dad at Sea (Part 1)

What We Spend

Audacy

Society & Culture, Personal Journals

4.6 • 689 Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Michael is a single dad of twins in Massachusetts. He’s overwhelmed by the costs of raising a family on a teacher’s salary, but this week he’s trying to escape it all—by going on a cruise.

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0:00.0	Imagine a delicious patty nestled between two buns with cheese and ketchup.
0:04.7	It's not a burger.
0:05.6	That patty is actually sausage, which makes this a sandwich.
0:08.7	A breakfast sausage sandwich, the new 199 sausage sandwich from McDonald's.
0:12.8	Made with RSPCA at short pork.
0:15.5	Until 11am.
0:16.6	Price and participation may vary.
0:17.8	Up charges and fees apply to delivery.
0:19.2	Subjects of availability.
0:20.3	Ever wondered what power is. Power is transforming the sun into your own energy source.
0:26.9	Power is getting energy companies to pay you. Power is enjoying your morning coffee,
0:32.5	knowing you created the energy to make it. Well, you and the colossal ball of fire in the sky.
0:39.4	Because with solar panels from Hive, the sun works for you.
0:43.1	Hive, know your power.
0:45.1	May not cover all electricity usage, roof and weather dependent.
0:47.7	Paid for surplus requires eligible SEC tariff.
0:50.0	A heads up before you listen.
0:52.4	This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.
0:57.8	We are not financial advisors. You should always do your own research and consult your own financial advisor before spending or investing your money.
1:06.6	Please note that all income, financial information, and expenses in what we spend are self-reported.
1:14.7	So I started the process of surrogacy, which is very, very expensive.
1:23.7	At that time, I had saved a lot of money because I was, you know, for a single person, I was doing fine.
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