Midlife Crisis, the Podcast

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 S...

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 Vent...

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 Harve...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 releas...

In Episode 10, we draft our favorite Disneyland and California Adventure rides in a starting five showdown that might ruin friendships. We break down the hype behind GTA VI, the comeback of Reebok with Shaq and AI, and the chaos of parenting in 2025 (spoiler: we’re winging it). There’s talk of the Golden Globes adding a podcast category, the bizarre rise of China’s “Labubu” toy, and a rundown of s...

We’re back—mics barely working, beers in hand, arguing like it’s 2007. First up: the internet’s greatest question—can 100 regular dudes beat a silverback gorilla? (No one cares.) From there, we dive into CPG trends like protein-everything, Gen Z getting fired at record speed, $10 In-N-Out meals (tragic), Bill Belichick’s eyebrow-raising girlfriend situation ( She's HOT) , and a CEO who risked it a...

We're back with another episode recording! We kick things off with a chaotic mic check, a cold beer, and a deep debate: could 100 men really beat a gorilla? (Spoiler: opinions are split.) Then we dive into pop culture, sports, and hot takes—breaking down Shaduer Sanders' NFL Draft drama, YouTube’s 20th anniversary, Nike’s After Dark Race Series, the nationwide ban on artificial dyes, and the world...

Vampires, Golf Swings and Wrestlemania | Midlife Crisis Podcast Ep. 7 Jeff returns from a chaotic WrestleMania weekend in Vegas—raspy voice and all—to break down the highs, lows, and fan beefs in the stands. We dive into the return of wrestling in pop culture, John Cena’s win at Wrestlemania 41, and the real cost of being a superfan. Then it’s spoiler-heavy reactions to The Last of Us Season 2, Ep...

Take Me to Space: Coachella, Rory, and Reality TV Chaos | Midlife Crisis Podcast Ep 6 This week, we’re back with full energy and no hangovers—finally. We kick things off with a cold open at Augusta National and spiral into everything from Coachella FOMO and T-Pain’s set, to WrestleMania predictions and $25 sandwiches. We debate if we’re too old for Coachella, talk about Blue Origin’s space flight...

In this episode of the Midlife Crisis Podcast, we dive into a variety of topics from pop culture to personal stories. We start with a conversation about Tinder's AI-powered dating game and the impact of technology on real-life interactions. The discussion then shifts to the excitement, or our lack of, around Lil Wayne's upcoming album Carter 6 and Six Flags' decision to close Superman. From there,...

Ep. 4 – Arizona Boys Trip, Avengers Doomsday, and Cartoon Drafts We’re back from a chaotic Arizona weekend and trying to survive the aftermath. In this episode, we break down our favorite current events: Napster’s $207M comeback, Avengers casting rumors, ChatGPT’s new AI art feature, Stephen A. vs. LeBron, Sydney Sweeney’s breakup, and Netflix’s wild new dating show. We also share our midlife mome...

This week, we run through the latest in pop culture, sports, and our unfiltered takes on everything from pickup basketball to Snow White flopping at the box office. We break down Forever 21’s downfall, Bobby Hundreds’ new role at Disney, and why John Cena’s wrestling promo went viral. Plus, we get into March Madness, Shohei Ohtani’s Fortnite collab, and the absurdity of Klarna financing DoorDash o...

This week, we dive into Playboi Carti’s new album—does it hit or miss? How can we keep up with music? We also tackle how streaming and gaming subscriptions are draining our wallets and how Netflix’s crackdown changed everything. In our hot takes, we discuss why people just love to hate on things and why society always seeks perfection. Plus, we introduce our 5v5 draft of things that fell off over...

Welcome to our first episode! If you’re in your late 20s, 30s, or early 40s and need a space to talk sports, gaming, pop culture, and the struggle of adulting, welcome to your new favorite podcast. Hosted by lifelong friends Adrian Gamboa & Jeff Warren, Midlife Crisis is all about the conversations happening in your group chat—hot takes, dumb debates, and just the right amount of overthinking....