This is a brand new episode! John, Deuce, Joe, and The Duchess dive deep into their love-hate relationships with technology, swapping tales of AI adventures, smart home debacles, and the joys and perils of paying bills the old-fashioned way. Cannolis are devoured, generational gaps are explored, and no one is safe from a good-natured roasting. The gang even gets philosophical about the future of AI, tech dependency, and whether a podcast cohosted by a chatbot is a sign of progress or just the latest in John's “shiny object” pursuits. Add in digressions on sex robots, drag queens, their enduring Philly/South Jersey accents, and you’ve got vintage Brand X. Embracing (and fighting with) smart tech: from Alexa to AI assistants, and getting “locked out” by your own devices. The endless debate: online bill paying convenience vs. the analog joy of stamps, checks, and control Why generational differences are overrated—and how they bring the crew together (or not) Can a chatbot be a podcast cohost, and why is John considering a whole show with “Denise” the AI? Sex robots, wild AI prompts, and the TV/film moments that traumatized (and bonded) this crew forever
