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May 2015
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#22 BONUS: The Man Who Refused To Email

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A special bonus Email Debt Forgiveness Day themed episide! First, PJ talks to Buzzfeed San Francisco Bureau chief Mat Honan about his decision to abandon personal email entirely, and his agonizing fear that it makes him seem like a douche. Then we listen to some of the voicemails people left us on our Email Debt Forgiveness Day hotline. Thanks for participat ... Show More
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