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Is Cracker Barrel a JS Framework?

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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

    • Links

    • WhistlePig Small Batch Rye: https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/
    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/
    • Norlan: https://norlanglass.com/
    • Sagamore Spirit: https://sagamorespirit.com/
    • Cracker Barrel: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/
    • JavaScript: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript
    • Otis Spunkmeyer: https://www.otisspunkmeyer.com/
    • Donald Trump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
    • JNCO: https://jnco.com/
    • Target: https://www.target.com/
    • Stussy: https://www.stussy.com/
    • Wu Wear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu-Tang_Clan#Clothing_line
    • Hot Topic: https://www.hottopic.com/
    • Commodore 64: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64
    • Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/
    • Mini NES: https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Entertainment-NES-Classic-Controller-Included/dp/B07P875QTN
    • Mini SNES: https://www.amazon.com/SNES-Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System/dp/B073BVHY3F
    • Mini Sega Genesis: https://asia.sega.com/genesismini/
    • Analogue: https://www.analogue.co/
    • Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/
    • Mario Kart World: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-kart-world-switch-2/?srsltid=AfmBOopTg6wc7TCfLihURMUgYx554jK-li2JTJ33ocBEGS9nEEcnO_Ev
    • 8BitDo: https://www.8bitdo.com/
    • Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/
    • Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/
    • Super Mario Odyssey: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-odyssey-switch/
    • Halo: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo/
    • South Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Park
    • ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
    • Today: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(American_TV_program)
    • The Last of Us: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)
    • Bluey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(TV_series)
    • AFV: https://www.afv.com/
    • Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse_Clubhouse
    • Rolie Polie Olie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolie_Polie_Olie
    • Toy Story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story
    • Star Wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars
    • Jurassic Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park
    • The Force Awakens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens
    • The Mandalorian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian
    • The Book of Boba Fett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Boba_Fett
    • Andor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)
    • Lego Star Wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars
    • Skeleton Crew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Skeleton_Crew
    • Jude Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Law
    • CSS: https://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/
    • Qoder: https://qoder.com/
    • Kiro: https://kiro.dev/
    • Amazon: https://amazon.com
    • Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/
    • Saquon Barkley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saquon_Barkley
    • Chipotle: https://www.chipotle.com/
    • Sum 41: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sum_41
    • Clues by Sam: https://cluesbysam.com/

      • Connect with the hosts

      • Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
      • Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
      • Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink

        • Subscribe and stay in touch

        • Website: https://whiskey.fm
        • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
        • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
        • Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
        • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot

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