Midlife Crisis, the Podcast

This week, Adrian and Jeff dive into a packed slate of culture, sports, and millennial hot takes. The guys kick things off with the Jimmy Kimmel suspension drama, Disney’s $3.8B stock dip, and whether late-night TV even matters anymore. They pivot to the streaming wars, breaking down Netflix’s move into podcasting to challenge YouTube’s $2.4B podcast ad revenue market.
The hosts also cover the viral TikTok rapture prediction, before celebrating the newly announced Coachella 2026 lineup with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G headlining. Other cultural debates include: Matthew McConaughey claiming queen beds save relationships, Gen Z’s crusade against “LOL” in texts, Nike x Costco sneaker collabs, and U.S. depression rates hitting record highs.
Music and entertainment get a spotlight with a first look at Cardi B’s sophomore album (featuring Selena Gomez), Stefan Diggs’ messy baby momma drama love life, the Paul Rudd/Jack Black Anaconda reboot, and Leo DiCaprio’s buzzy new film. Gaming fans get reviews of Skate on PS5, Hollow Knight struggles, and the upcoming Ghosts of Yotei.
Sports talk heats up with NFL “Yarp or Narp” takes (are the Chiefs cooked? is Post Malone Super Bowl material?), Mike Trout’s 400 home runs, Ryder Cup hype, WrestleMania ticket sticker shock, and WNBA playoff picks. The episode wraps with listener shoutouts, personal highs and lows—including Adrian’s parenting win with Kairo’s TK class and Jeff’s hilarious anniversary mix-up—and their weekly hot takes (tattoos between the chest, Bill Belichick’s love life, and the myth of 9-5 productivity).

This week, Adrian and Jeff kick things off reflecting on the heavy news surrounding Charlie Kirk and the state of online discourse, before diving into a conversation on declining U.S. high school reading and math scores and the role of tech and phones in classrooms. They explore OpenAI’s rumored job platform and discuss whether AI can fix a broken hiring process. The guys debate the growing trend of young adults having less sex, the downsides of dating apps, and the need to get out and meet people IRL.
From there, they break down why Craigslist still rakes in $700M a year despite its 1990s design, the pickleball craze (and injuries), and why Apple’s innovation has felt flat since the Steve Jobs era. They react to Clips and Pharrell’s stunning Vatican performance, talk Emmys highlights (including The Bear’s record-breaking sweep), and celebrate Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle breaking Pokémon’s box office record.
On the sports front, they recap Canelo vs. Crawford (and Adrian losing $20), NFL fantasy highs and lows, and why the Lions’ win had Jeff hyped. They wrap up with thoughtful hot takes about self-awareness, doing your own research before reacting to news, the mental health toll of social media, and a 5v5 draft of the most iconic award show moments (yes, including Will Smith’s infamous slap and Kanye interrupting Taylor Swift).

Adrian and Jeff return after a short break with a loaded episode covering everything from viral culture to sports heartbreak. They kick things off with hot takes on “shrekking” (dating someone less attractive), the bizarre wave of green dildos being thrown at sporting events, and Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift. The guys discuss Starbucks’ new protein coffee, call out the red flag that is the contrarian friend, and react to Kim Kardashian’s anti-homework stance as dad and educator.
Pop culture highlights include America’s first Chief Design Officer, a heated bet over whether Sabrina Carpenter or Olivia Rodrigo is Super Bowl-ready, and a class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime for misleading “purchases.” They also touch on OnlyFans’ record revenue, Gen Z’s craving for “third spaces”, the billion-dollar surge in trading cards, and the height-income dating gap.
Drake’s return to Bobby Althoff’s podcast sparks laughs, as do studies on Joe Rogan listeners and new tax changes around Venmo/PayPal. In TV and film, they review the Office spinoff The Paper, upcoming Marvel projects, Knives Out: Wake Up Deadman, The Smashing Machine, and the Degrassi documentary. Music talk includes Spotify’s most streamed albums (Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo) and Justin Bieber’s latest drop.
On the sports side, the guys vent about rough fantasy football weeks, Lions and Michigan losses, and pick between Canelo vs. Crawford. They also unpack allegations against Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard. Hot takes challenge fitness “man tests” and people who fake expertise by just reading instead of doing. The episode closes with personal reflections on moving pains, parenting challenges in TK classrooms, and staying resilient.

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).
 

In this week’s episode, Adrian and Jeff dive into everything from pop culture to fantasy football. They kick things off with a hilarious Vegas story about a Justin Bieber lookalike fooling a nightclub crowd, then discuss the idea of “unhappy leave” in China and how American work culture stacks up.
On the entertainment side, they cover Pharrell’s new creative label Virginia, the top-grossing media franchises of all time, and reviews of Weapons, Nobody 2, and touch on indie horro Good Boy. They also discuss Alien Earth’s big Rotten Tomatoes score, Peacemaker 2, the Fallout trailer, and more.
Sports highlights include John Wall’s emotional retirement, Sophie Cunningham’s season-ending injury, Michigan football’s $30M fine, and Dana White’s plan to host UFC Fight Night at the White House in 2026. The guys also bring their NFL “5 In, 5 Out” fantasy draft picks—with a little help from ChatGPT.
They wrap up with personal stories, including a tequila-fueled night out, what’s hurting (and feeling good) this week, listener shoutouts, and a 5v5 draft of the most iconic TV theme songs.

Adrian and Jeff kick off Episode 21 with laughs over bad math before diving into a mix of trending news, sports, pop culture, and generational hot takes. They debate whether they’d try breast milk–flavored ice cream, react to Mike Vrabel’s infamous “cut it off for a Super Bowl” quote, and roast Gen Z workplace habits while breaking down TikTok’s top 10 most-talked-about brands. Other highlights include Gen Z ditching dating apps for office romances, the best employers of 2025, Ford’s $2B EV push, YouTube’s $9.8B quarterly ad revenue, Trump’s new race-blind admissions order, and Instagram’s latest features.
 
The guys also cover major sports media shakeups—Paramount snagging UFC rights, ESPN partnering with WWE, and HBO cracking down on password sharing—plus McDonald’s new nostalgic adult Happy Meals. They touch on Maluma calling out a fan for bringing a baby to a concert, most attractive male hobbies, Spider-Man “Brand New Day” bringing back practical effects, and horror hit Weapons.
 
Entertainment talk spans Hulu merging into Disney+, The Office spinoff, MGK’s latest Lost Americana album, JID’s latest release, and video game updates from College Football 26 to GTA 6.
 
Sports fans get NFL over/unders on “old face, new place” storylines, Lions preseason injury news, FedEx Cup standings, NBA Christmas Day matchups, and a “What Hurts This Week” segment on health paranoia and broken car AC. The episode wraps with listener mailbag shoutouts, a Christopher Nolan film ranking, travel wish lists, and a 5v5 sitcom draft.

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)

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.

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.

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.