Pokémon Card Nostalgia, Red Lobster Sangria Flights, and Bad Bunny’s $200M Boost | Midlife Crisis Ep. 23

THE JORDAN EPISODE #23!!   This week’s episode covers everything from body hacks to brand fails, music moments, and sports hype. We kick things off debating the $80K+ limb-lengthening surgery trend. Would you really break your femur just to add a few inches (PAUSE)? From there, we dive into Cracker Barrel’s controversial rebrand and why minimalism doesn’t always work for legacy brands. We also review Costco’s 30g sparkling protein water and whether the protein craze is here to stay, while unpacking how Gen Z teens are ditching corporate jobs for trade careers like plumbing and welding. AI culture sneaks back in with speculation about an allegedly AI-generated Will Smith concert video, leading into a look at Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico residency and its $200M boost to the island’s economy. Other cultural touchpoints include Clipse’s LA show at the NOVO with a surprise Kendrick Lamar appearance, news of a Kobe Bryant biopic in development at Warner Bros, and Red Lobster’s comeback under its 35-year-old CEO. We also break down a heavy local news story (the Emanuel Haro case) before lightening things up with trash TV commentary on Love Island’s reunion. In entertainment, we review Kid Cudi’s new album, Apple TV’s price hike, and Jeff’s rave review of the indie game Sword of the Sea. Sports talk features a full fantasy football draft recap (with ChatGPT “assists”), college football pick ’ems, and predictions for the new season. They close out with their weekly 5v5 draft, this time on nostalgic back-to-school shopping items (roller backpacks, Heelys, Captain Underpants, mechanical pencils, and more).