Is Cracker Barrel a JS Framework?

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 Adam

• Website: https://nerdy.dev/
• X / Twitter: https://x.com/argyleink

Connect with Chuck and Robbie

• Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
• Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

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Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.