How Long Gone 897. - Chris & Jason
Jan 26, 2026
Two friends trade long-distance small talk and gym annoyances. They unpack a mysterious 77-pound influencer package and rant about cold coffee chaos. Celebrity dating gossip and a camera-message controversy spark debate. Reality TV reboot drama and a critique of a major pop star's new song come up. A music-industry payout dispute rounds out the conversation.
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Unsolicited Gym Coaching
- Chris recounts being approached by a junior Equinox trainer mid-workout and feeling annoyed by unsolicited coaching.
- He prefers trainers to leave him alone during busy gym times and dislikes high-pressure upsell approaches.
The 77‑Pound Influencer Box
- Chris received an unexpectedly massive 77-pound influencer box containing olive oil and a mortar and pestle.
- He struggled hauling, unboxing, cleaning up sticky styrofoam, and disposing of the heavy contents while nursing plantar fasciitis.
Regional Characters Become Viral Archetypes
- Pop culture often rebrands eccentric regional characters into larger-than-life legends.
- Jason and Chris note how local personalities become viral archetypes that outlive their original context.
