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Spotify Wrapped

Another December tradition is annoying the living hell out of everyone on social media with ones "Spotify Wrapped" results (if one listens to music or podcasts on Spotify).  With the death of Stitcher, and the irritation that is Amazon music, I have moved most of my streaming listens to Spotify. And yes, I know that Spotify is yet another evil empire that we aren't supposed to like or support. I know that Spotify is problematic and that it pays musicians a pittance. I don't like that at all. But when I'm at work, I have to stave off boredom by streaming music and podcasts. I also enjoy listening to podcasts while walking or running. It feels like I'm eavesdropping on someone else's fascinating conversations and keeps my mind active while I'm either freezing, sweating, or dodging potholes in the pavement and cars on the street. I also don't pay for a Spotify subscription, so I just put up with the advertisements that run every 20 or 30 minutes durin...