Stranger Things Endgame, Sydney Sweeney Backlash, and Tom Brady Goes Jurassic Park | Midlife Crisis Podcast Ep. 33

In this week’s episode of Midlife Crisis, Adrian and Jeff return after a two-week break with a freshly set-up studio (which is really just Adrian's apartment) and a stacked lineup of millennial-core topics. They dive into the death of the American penny, a proposed 50-year mortgage, and the surprising return of Vine (now “deVine”). The guys debate the unsettling rise of AI that lets you “talk” to dead loved ones, Wendy’s massive closures R.I.P. Frosty, Funko Pop’s downfall, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos going dye-free. They also break down Tom Brady cloning his dog, why 45% of Gen Z men have never asked someone out IRL... LOL losers, and share personal stories from their own awkward teenage years. On the culture front, they review new music recs like Porchlight, react to the Toy Story 5 trailer, weigh in on the Zelda live-action cast first-look photos, and discuss the wave of Disney remakes. They cover Black Phone 2, upcoming Stranger Things 5 predictions, and Jeff's new "game of the year" Dispatch. Sports includes NFL Week 11 chaos (Adrian's team sucks ass), NBA picks, Lions/Seahawks fraud talk, Shaduer Sanders hype, and fantasy football pain. They close out with work-life balance struggles, personal wins, and a thoughtful discussion about how spontaneity is disappearing from modern friendships.   Thanks for listening mfrs!