<p>This week, Robbie and Adam talk about JavaScript trends, from the overuse of hooks to frameworks chasing sameness, and why Cracker Barrel&rsquo;s rebrand feels like a frontend metaphor. They dive into tech nostalgia, from retro consoles to old-school LAN parties, and debate AI&rsquo;s role in therapy and modern workflows.</p>
<p>In this episode:</p>
<ul>
<li>(00:00) - Intro</li>
<li>(01:09) - Whiskey rating & review: WhistlePig Small Batch Rye</li>
<li>(05:48) - Growing plants and bottom watering</li>
<li>(09:43) - Robbie&rsquo;s dog dental woes</li>
<li>(11:40) - Pet insurance frustrations</li>
<li>(16:59) - Is Cracker Barrel a JavaScript framework?</li>
<li>(19:09) - Do people create negative attention on purpose?</li>
<li>(20:59) - Fashion flashbacks: JNCOs, scene kids, and pajamas</li>
<li>(23:38) - Retro gaming consoles and analog nostalgia</li>
<li>(27:17) - Evergreen updates vs. LAN party days</li>
<li>(30:18) - Hot Take: Can ChatGPT be your therapist?</li>
<li>(34:24) - What Robbie and Adam are watching</li>
<li>(39:05) - Parenting in the digital age</li>
<li>(40:58) - Framework overload, naming struggles, and AI tools</li>
<li>(45:35) - What's exciting about fall this year</li>
<li>(49:10) - Football and the stock market</li>
<li>(54:03) - Gardening and plant hacks</li>
<li>(56:12) - Halloween plans</li>
</ul>
<h2>Links</h2>
<ul>
<li>WhistlePig Small Batch Rye:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/">https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/</a></li>
<li>Apple Podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/">https://podcasts.apple.com/</a></li>
<li>Norlan:&nbsp;<a href="https://norlanglass.com/">https://norlanglass.com/</a></li>
<li>Sagamore Spirit:&nbsp;<a href="https://sagamorespirit.com/">https://sagamorespirit.com/</a></li>
<li>Cracker Barrel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crackerbarrel.com/">https://www.crackerbarrel.com/</a></li>
<li>JavaScript:&nbsp;<a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript">https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript</a></li>
<li>Otis Spunkmeyer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.otisspunkmeyer.com/">https://www.otisspunkmeyer.com/</a></li>
<li>Donald Trump:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump</a></li>
<li>JNCO:&nbsp;<a href="https://jnco.com/">https://jnco.com/</a></li>
<li>Target:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.target.com/">https://www.target.com/</a></li>
<li>Stussy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stussy.com/">https://www.stussy.com/</a></li>
<li>Wu Wear:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu-Tang_Clan#Clothing_line">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu-Tang_Clan#Clothing_line</a></li>
<li>Hot Topic:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hottopic.com/">https://www.hottopic.com/</a></li>
<li>Commodore 64:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64</a></li>
<li>Nintendo:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nintendo.com/">https://www.nintendo.com/</a></li>
<li>Mini NES:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Entertainment-NES-Classic-Controller-Included/dp/B07P875QTN">https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Entertainment-NES-Classic-Controller-Included/dp/B07P875QTN</a></li>
<li>Mini SNES:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/SNES-Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System/dp/B073BVHY3F">https://www.amazon.com/SNES-Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System/dp/B073BVHY3F</a></li>
<li>Mini Sega Genesis:&nbsp;<a href="https://asia.sega.com/genesismini/">https://asia.sega.com/genesismini/</a></li>
<li>Analogue:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.analogue.co/">https://www.analogue.co/</a></li>
<li>Nintendo:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nintendo.com/">https://www.nintendo.com/</a></li>
<li>Mario Kart World:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-kart-world-switch-2/?srsltid=AfmBOopTg6wc7TCfLihURMUgYx554jK-li2JTJ33ocBEGS9nEEcnO_Ev">https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-kart-world-switch-2/?srsltid=AfmBOopTg6wc7TCfLihURMUgYx554jK-li2JTJ33ocBEGS9nEEcnO_Ev</a></li>
<li>8BitDo:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.8bitdo.com/">https://www.8bitdo.com/</a></li>
<li>Playstation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.playstation.com/">https://www.playstation.com/</a></li>
<li>Switch 2:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/">https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/</a></li>
<li>Super Mario Odyssey:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-odyssey-switch/">https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-odyssey-switch/</a></li>
<li>Halo:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo/">https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo/</a></li>
<li>South Park:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Park">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Park</a></li>
<li>ChatGPT:&nbsp;<a href="https://chatgpt.com/">https://chatgpt.com/</a></li>
<li>Today:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(American_TV_program)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(American_TV_program)</a></li>
<li>The Last of Us:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)</a></li>
<li>Bluey:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(TV_series)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(TV_series)</a></li>
<li>AFV:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afv.com/">https://www.afv.com/</a></li>
<li>Mickey Mouse Clubhouse:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse_Clubhouse">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse_Clubhouse</a></li>
<li>Rolie Polie Olie:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolie_Polie_Olie">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolie_Polie_Olie</a></li>
<li>Toy Story:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story</a></li>
<li>Star Wars:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars</a></li>
<li>Jurassic Park:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park</a></li>
<li>The Force Awakens:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens</a></li>
<li>The Mandalorian:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian</a></li>
<li>The Book of Boba Fett:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Boba_Fett">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Boba_Fett</a></li>
<li>Andor:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)</a></li>
<li>Lego Star Wars:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars</a></li>
<li>Skeleton Crew:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Skeleton_Crew">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Skeleton_Crew</a></li>
<li>Jude Law:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Law">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Law</a></li>
<li>CSS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/">https://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/</a></li>
<li>Qoder:&nbsp;<a href="https://qoder.com/">https://qoder.com/</a></li>
<li>Kiro:&nbsp;<a href="https://kiro.dev/">https://kiro.dev/</a></li>
<li>Amazon:&nbsp;<a href="https://amazon.com/">https://amazon.com</a></li>
<li>Shopify:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopify.com/">https://www.shopify.com/</a></li>
<li>Saquon Barkley:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saquon_Barkley">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saquon_Barkley</a></li>
<li>Chipotle:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chipotle.com/">https://www.chipotle.com/</a></li>
<li>Sum 41:&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sum_41">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sum_41</a></li>
<li>Clues by Sam:&nbsp;<a href="https://cluesbysam.com/">https://cluesbysam.com/</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="connect-with-adam">Connect with Adam</h2>
<ul>
<li>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nerdy.dev/">https://nerdy.dev/</a></li>
<li>X / Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/argyleink">https://x.com/argyleink</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="connect-with-chuck-and-robbie">Connect with Chuck and Robbie</h2>
<ul>
<li>Robbie Wagner:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a></li>
<li>Chuck Carpenter:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="subscribe-and-stay-in-touch">Subscribe and stay in touch</h2>
<ul>
<li>Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://whiskey.fm/">https://whiskey.fm</a></li>
<li>Apple Podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</a></li>
<li>Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf">https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</a></li>
<li>Overcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603">https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603</a></li>
<li>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot">https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot</a></li>
</ul>
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