Welcome back to Porch Talk!

It’s been five years since the world shut down, and we’re reflecting on how COVID-19 changed everything—from the trends we were obsessed with in 2020 to the lasting societal shifts we still feel today.

But don’t worry, we’ve also got our usual hot topics: Jordan’s latest TV obsessions (9-1-1 and Baylen Out Loud), why we actually approve of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, and how Forever 21 just joined the list of businesses ruined by private equity. Plus, the 2026 World Cup is coming to Foxborough, which means we’re planning our escape, and we try to solve the mystery of where TJ Maxx’s brands come from.

Oh, and can someone please make comfortable shoes cute? Just because we’re young doesn’t mean we don’t have bunions.