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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 1H 2M

Is Cracker Barrel a JS Framework?

from Whiskey Web and Whatnot

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 Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.

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 Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.

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