Is the "Sad Beige" era finally over? In Episode 65, JV and Erwin break down why 2026 is officially the year of Retail Maximalism. We’re moving away from sterile minimalism and toward "Third Shop" cozy vibes, tactile ownership, and a brand-new color palette.---- In This Episode: We explore the massive resurgence of physical media and why streaming fatigue is real. Plus, we’re calling it now: Ube is officially the new Matcha. If you’re trying to figure out where culture is heading next, this is the deep dive you need.----Are you ready for the death of minimalism? What's your take on the Ube takeover? Drop a comment below. 😕😕😕

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JV and Erwin, just what are we even talking about.Modern Collecting Culture

Labubus, Pokemon Cards, Vinyl Toys, Streetwear

UNBOXING JOY?

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What are we even talking about.

JV and Erwin lowkey wrap up 2024, it's not that serious tho.

2024 game of the year? not Call of Duty

Capcom revival? Dino Crisis or Megaman pls

2025 motto? get money or naaaa

WHAT YOU HYPE ON?

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Difficult to Please is two creative collaborators having a conversation on AI, pop culture, subculture, politics and everything between and intersected. Basically, your two informed homies saying 'fuck it, we're doing a pod'.---

JV and Erwin lowkey wrap up 2024, it's not that serious tho.

2024 game of the year? not Call of Duty

Capcom revival? Dino Crisis or Megaman pls

2025 motto? get money or naaaa

WHAT YOU HYPE ON?

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Difficult to Please is two creative collaborators having a conversation on AI, pop culture, subculture, politics and everything between and intersected. Basically, your two informed homies saying 'fuck it, we're doing a pod'.---

JV and Erwin don't really talk politics post election. RIP democracy and gg project 2025 tho.

But also talk about other random BS like

- Dino Crisis and Parasite Eve

- Apple hype and gripes

- How Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom in the MCU

- Country music...whaaaa

- Do we really need AI in everything?

WHAT YOU HYPE ON?

In this episode we talk:

1. Momofuku's attempt to trade mark Chili Crunch

2. Gundam: Hathaway's Flash

3. Boston Dynamic's retirement of Atlas

4. All Birds + Sneakers

Anime, Marvel, Fashion, and Games.

I thought I posted this.