Friday Vibes Until the Gas Station Sign Hit Me

Send us Fan MailPaul starts this Friday commute in a great mood after blasting One by Metallica on SiriusXM… but somewhere between I-95 and the gas station sign, the conversation takes a turn into the realities of 2026.From nearly $100 truck fill-ups in South Florida to rising diesel prices, AI-driven layoffs, housing costs, and the uncertainty around global conflicts affecting oil markets, this episode turns into a real-time snapshot of what a lot of Americans are thinking right now:Why does everything feel so expensive?Paul riffs on:How gas prices may affect summer travelWhether AI is moving too fast for the workforceSouth Florida housing insanityElectric vehicles making a comebackThe domino effect of inflation and uncertaintyAnd why sometimes you just need a Metallica song to get through the drive🚗 Short Friday commute ⛽ Pain at the gas pump 🤖 AI anxiety & layoffs 🎸 Metallica, local music & weekend plansPlus: Paul talks about checking out some local South Florida music this weekend and why cover bands still matter.A little economics. A little music. A little existential dread. Just another ride to work with Paul.Email us: [email protected]