FOJ 75 - From Berlin Bistros to Midwest Parking Lots

About this episode

Jeff and Jason discuss Jeff's recent trip to Berlin, personal experiences, and the quirks of the upcoming NFL schedule and NBA playoffs.

Jeff and Jason are back for episode 75 and they've got a full plate. Jeff just returned from Berlin for his annual industry conference and breaks down the trip — from jet-lagged Five Guys runs to a Michelin-rated dinner he'd rather forget, a five-mile walking tour past the Brandenburg Gate, and some sharp observations about EVs, car culture, and the surprising absence of dealership stickers on German vehicles. The guys also riff on European wages, the rising cost of living in the US, and whether America could ever get its act together on a wage floor. Back stateside, Jason recounts a spicy Memorial Day weekend parking lot standoff with an oversized F-150 and reflects on how much less patient he's become with age. Jeff's dealing with a recurring calf injury from the Berlin walking tour, and both hosts bond over the general misery of getting older. On the sports front, the guys dig into the wild quirks of the 2026 NFL schedule — including the 49ers traveling 38,000 miles, Wednesday Night Football debuts, the Jaguars hosting two London home games, the Bears earning five primetime slots, and the Arizona Cardinals being underdogs in all 17 games. They also check in on the NBA playoffs…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff, Jason

Topics covered

• travel experiences
• sports analysis
• cultural observations
• economic discussions
• personal anecdotes

Keywords

• Berlin
• NFL schedule
• NBA playoffs
• Memorial Day
• car culture
• wage floor
• calf injury
• Five Guys
• Brandenburg Gate

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, United States

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