Episode #11×07: Americans Flee to Europe For Way Cheaper Concert Tickets (and a Blissful Summer)

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  • With rising prices, are we pickier about the kinds of events we attend? It feels like a night out to a concert can easily cost over $100, and that’s after the cost of the tickets!
  • Wait, why are bigger artists’ shows seemingly more affordable abroad? And is it ethical for Americans to travel to counties with fewer tour dates to take advantage of cheaper tickets?
  • What additional perks would we like to justify stadium concert ticket costs? Because time is a flat circle, we want physical tickets commemorating the evening.
  • This week’s recommendations are helpful and entertaining: SpotHero for event parking (Pam), ThriftBooks.com (Andrew), and ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ on Disney+ (Laura).

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

  • Do millennials really not throw house parties anymore? How has the house party evolved for our generation?
  • If a friend isn’t comfortable hosting gatherings but other friends in the group are, what is the best way to handle hosting responsibilities and reciprocity?
  • Our messiest house party stories…

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