This week, Robbie and Adam talk about JavaScript trends, from the overuse of hooks to frameworks chasing sameness, and why Cracker Barrel’s rebrand feels like a frontend metaphor. They dive into tech nostalgia, from retro consoles to old-school LAN parties, and debate AI’s role in therapy and modern workflows.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:09) - Whiskey rating & review: WhistlePig Small Batch Rye
- (05:48) - Growing plants and bottom watering
- (09:43) - Robbie’s dog dental woes
- (11:40) - Pet insurance frustrations
- (16:59) - Is Cracker Barrel a JavaScript framework?
- (19:09) - Do people create negative attention on purpose?
- (20:59) - Fashion flashbacks: JNCOs, scene kids, and pajamas
- (23:38) - Retro gaming consoles and analog nostalgia
- (27:17) - Evergreen updates vs. LAN party days
- (30:18) - Hot Take: Can ChatGPT be your therapist?
- (34:24) - What Robbie and Adam are watching
- (39:05) - Parenting in the digital age
- (40:58) - Framework overload, naming struggles, and AI tools
- (45:35) - What's exciting about fall this year
- (49:10) - Football and the stock market
- (54:03) - Gardening and plant hacks
- (56:12) - Halloween plans
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