Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat Is Cracker Barrel a JS Framework?
Sep 11, 2025
01:02:56
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
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