In this episode, Johnny Mack and Ricky G are back with relatable dad-life hilarity, diving into two major themes: the pain of picking the wrong checkout line and the viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal that cost a CEO his job and marriage.
From RFID tech and self-checkouts to brutally honest takes on surveillance culture and viral justice, this one’s got it all. Plus, Ricky falls in love—with a cooler. You’ll laugh, nod your head, and maybe rethink your next shopping trip.
Highlights include:
• Choosing the wrong checkout line (again) • The Igloo cooler that stole Ricky's heart • Magic Bands and the future of shopping • Coldplay’s viral kiss cam chaos • Is viral justice fair… or dangerous?
Whether you’re a middle-aged dad or just hate the express lane roulette, this episode hits home.
Timestamps:
0:00 Episode intro & summer studio updates 1:25 Follow us on social + send us topics 2:57 Ricky reconnects with a lifelong friend 4:00 Epic travel stories and phone photography tips 5:24 The great checkout line debate 6:49 Why choosing a cashier is a gamble 7:53 Costco vs Stop & Shop efficiency 9:21 Ricky's Walmart cooler purchase story 10:48 RFID tech & Disney Magic Bands 13:02 Self-checkout vs honesty tests 14:03 Bag charges & the return of free bags 14:39 Magic Band data tracking & China parallels 16:09 Should stores just remove checkout lines? 17:58 Kiss Cam scandal: the Coldplay incident 20:10 Who’s to blame—camera guy or the cheaters? 22:04 Ring cam reveals Eddie Haskell moments 23:05 When viral shame goes too far 24:38 Classic viral moments: David After Dentist, Janet, etc. 25:59 Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow & Modern Family 27:26 Actor from Boardwalk Empire shoutout 28:44 Final wrap-up & listener engagement call
Links & Mentions:
Igloo IMX Cooler (Ricky's New Favorite) Boardwalk Empire Actor: Bobby Cannavale Disney Magic Bands Overview
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