Midlife Crisis, the Podcast

Celsius Gets Lit, Kendrick Starts an Agency, and P.E. Class Trauma | Midlife Crisis Ep. 20

This week, we get into the $90 trillion wealth transfer heading to millennials (but somehow not us), a Celsius recall that accidentally turned happy hour into leg day, and the unexpected trauma of the Presidential Fitness Test. Plus: Kendrick Lamar launches a creative agency, AI cartoons meet streaming platforms, and we revisit the cursed recorder and the smell of middle school dissection day. Also—Jeff’s college football dynasty falls apart (again), and Adrian gets hit with real dad emotions during daycare pickup - we love you Kairo.
 
Plus a 5v5 draft featuring top young male canon events: (preview, Adrian has some wild ones)

Pedro Pascal's Anxiety, Luka Gets Fit, and Sydney Sweeney's Genes | Midlife Crisis Ep. 19

This week we kick things off diving into the chaos of the “Tea” app getting hacked, male birth control hitting human trials, and a very personal story about Adrian getting flagged in a women’s red-flag Facebook group. We also ask: should there be a male version of the Tea app? (Spoiler: probably not.)
Then it's time for pop culture mayhem—if it is time for Pedro Pascal's downfall, Luka Doncic’s viral Men’s Health cover, and Sydney Sweeney’s “great genes” American Eagle campaign that somehow made people mad. We review Happy Gilmore 2 (did it ruin the legacy or do the original justice?), break down Fantastic Four: First Steps, and preview Ari Aster’s politically-charged Eddington.
Plus: our newest 5v5 draft of fictional homes we wish we grew up in.

Coldplay Concerts, Ready or Not, and Hose Water Bliss | Midlife Crisis Ep. 18

Ozzy Osbourne’s gone (RIP), CEOs are getting caught at Coldplay concerts, and Gen Z is staring into our souls. This week, the guys review the new Superman, debate Stranger Things character deaths, and draft their top 5 childhood summer memories. Plus: anime recs, deep-tissue glutes, Tyler the Creator's new album, and more.

Uno Vegas Tables, Racist Elmo, and Bieber vs. Clipse | Midlife Crisis Ep. 17

This week, the guys dive into the chaos of Uno becoming a Vegas casino game, Elmo’s Twitter account getting hacked with racist tweets, and the internet stirring up fake beef between Justin Bieber and Clipse. Adrian shares his review of Elio, Jeff recaps NBA Summer League in Vegas, and they debate which fast food joints are secretly trying to kill us. Plus: tech takes on Nvidia and Bitcoin, a new Superman review, and a 5v5 draft of the most iconic song lyrics ever. Blanket forts, tequila shots, and Twitter trolls—just another episode of Midlife Crisis.

70 Wieners, Diddy’s Baby Oil Fans, and Brad Pitt’s Lips | Midlife Crisis Ep. 16

Joey Chestnut swallows 70 wieners and somehow that’s not the wildest story this week. We break down Diddy’s courtroom chaos, Red Lobster’s unexpected comeback, and Pixar’s Elio bombing at the box office. Adrian shares a panic attack story tied to creative purpose, while Jeff spirals over missed layups and lost confidence. Plus: a bar fight draft featuring John Wick, Miss Congeniality, and Ace Ventura, and a new fantasy football segment called “Yarp or Narp.”

Mosquito Attacks, Big Breasts Studies, and The Case Against July 4th | Midlife Crisis Ep. 15

We’re back for Episode 15 of the Midlife Crisis Podcast — and this one’s got everything from pop culture chaos to NBA heartbreak.
We kick off debating the most overrated holiday (sorry, America... just kidding), then spiral into AI brain rot, why Gen Z might be cooked, and whether social media replacing TV as the #1 news source is a win or a warning sign. We unpack viral headlines like Steve Harvey's hot take on lateness, the latest on the TikTok ban extension, and Dr. Squatch’s $1.5B acquisition.
On the culture side, we debate Will Smith’s musical comeback, Pixar’s biggest box office flop, and why Parasite was named the best movie of the 21st century. We also talk standout TV (Squid Game S3, Love Island drama, and Ben Stiller’s upcoming pickleball comedy), and preview the most hyped July movies and games — including EA Sports College Football and F1.
In sports, we react to Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, KD to the Rockets, the NBA draft (shoutout Carter Bryant to the Spurs), WNBA rising stars, and how the Achilles curse might reshape the league and also how Adrian and Jeff stretch every morning. We close with hot takes on athlete gambling and news paywalls, plus a quick rant on Vegas work trips and summer body aches.
 
Lastly, a 5v5 on the top 100 movies of the 21st Century. Thanks for listening!

Tyler Herro, Legoland Prices, and Serial Killers | Midlife Crisis Ep. 14

We’re back for Episode 14 of the Midlife Crisis Podcast — where overthinking meets under-sleeping.
This week, Jeff and Adrian dive into everything from pop culture and parenting to tech and Tyler Herro’s wild historical beliefs. We cover the PS6 development announcement and why it would be way too early if it drops soon, plus break down a nostalgic 5v5 draft of the best 2000s rock songs from our teenage years. We talk about Hershey’s Pokémon collab, and whether In-N-Out fries actually hit. We get real about the high cost of parenthood while Adrian reflects on Father's Day moments with his son.
In sports, we break down the NBA Finals and US Open golf outcome. TV and film talk includes Stick, the F1 movie with Brad Pitt, and a live-action How to Train Your Dragon that barely holds a toddler’s attention. We also tackle a spicy hot take: Can you trust people who don’t want kids? And for some reason… we spiral into serial killer vibes from celebrities. (Looking at you, Will Smith.)

Meth Houses, Mario Kart, and Midlife Meltdowns | Midlife Crisis Ep. 13

We’re back with Episode 13 of the Midlife Crisis Podcast—where overthinking meets overdrinking.
We kick things off with a hilarious bar story and dive into gaming news: Call of Duty Black Ops 7 announced, but fails to impress, while the Nintendo Switch 2 shatters records with 3 million units sold in 24 hours. We talk housing chaos in California, from meth-house horror stories to 7% mortgage rates and why $100K barely covers rent.
In tech, we break down Apple’s latest iOS update, including AI call screening and transparent app design. 
Pop culture gets love with a breakdown of the BET Awards, Lil Wayne’s new album, and why today’s music doesn’t work in the club. We debate the downfall of modern creativity, short-form content, and the TikTok-ification of art. In sports, we talk NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton’s new shoe collab, and more. We close out with brief golf picks for the U.S. Open and thoughts on WrestleMania returning to Vegas as well as our 5v5 draft of our top NBA player picks for a finals team.

Bathwater Soap, Nipple Bras, and NBA Finals | Midlife Crisis Ep. 12

Episode 12 of the Midlife Crisis Podcast brings the laughs and the takes as we dive into everything from pop culture to personal rants. We kick things off reacting to Sydney Sweeney's viral “bathwater” soap collab with Dr. Squatch and Kim Kardashian’s pierced nipple bra from Skims. Then it’s on to casting rumors around the Zelda movie, the absurdity of financing Taco Bell orders through Klarna and rising homeownership age stats among other things.
 
There's talk of Netflix rescuing Sesame Street, AI's role in creativity, and a lukewarm review of the toy-based shooter Hypercharge. In entertainment, we review the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake and share our take on The Last of Us and You season finales.
In sports, we preview the NBA Finals (Thunder vs. Pacers), react to TNT losing Inside the NBA, and discuss why SGA may not be exciting despite being dominant. A hot take on how cleaning habits can make or break relationships leads into their usual closer: what’s hurting this week. Plus, a Tulum trip recap and a farewell to Around the Horn round things out.
 
Finally, an interesting 5v5 draft this week to say the least... LOLZ

NBA Playoffs, Aura, and Prostate Exams | Midlife Crisis Podcast Ep. 11

In this episode, we kick things off debating the greatest hip-hop ad-libs of all time—because obviously that’s more important than anything else happening in the world. We break down the NBA Playoffs, revisit the chaos of Gen Z slang (“aura”), and talk about the kind of health checkups no one likes to think about - cough for me... Prostate Exams. We also dive into Snoop Dogg’s new album and release party, Morgan Wallen’s massive 37-track drop, and what streaming platform we think is best, and why it's Netflix. Plus, we talk about foldable phones, Airbnb’s new on-demand services, and why Adrian sucks at sleeping. It’s a mix of pop culture, music, sports, and millennial life—with just the right amount of overthinking.