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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In this episode, we dive into childhood chaos, cooking traditions, and parenting curveballs with Joe Carpineto—a longtime friend of Ricky G and a true Revere original. If you grew up throwing full-contact hits in the street, this one’s for you.

From thorn bush tackles and dodge-the-bully plays to giant pig roasts and navigating his son’s diabetes and celiac diagnoses, Joe’s stories are raw, hilarious, and totally relatable. Oh—and we finally settle the Brady vs. Belichick debate. Maybe.

Highlights include:

• Brutal backyard tackle football stories (with thorn bushes) • Wild catering gigs and Italian family feasts • Parenting through diabetes, celiac disease, and teenage chaos • Sub and pizza shop debates across Boston • Hot takes on Brady, Belichick, and Star Wars • Music and movie breakdowns from Guy Ritchie to The Beatles

Get ready to laugh, argue, and maybe crave a steak and cheese.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode 31 Begins! 00:29 - HP Printer Rant and Canon Upgrade 03:27 - Guest Intro: Joe “Vish” Carpineto 06:05 - Tackle Football Brawls in Revere 10:06 - Hallway Baby Bonnet Story 12:33 - Childhood Pranks & ATC Mischief 16:44 - Joe: ChatGPT Before ChatGPT 17:00 - Learning to Cook with Grandma 20:04 - Joe’s Most Stressful Catering Job 24:00 - Parenting Through Type 1 Diabetes & Celiac Disease 28:10 - Boston’s Best Steak and Cheese Subs 32:44 - Pizza Talk: Bianchi’s, Regina, Santarpio’s 34:26 - Soccer: Yes or No? A Dad Debate 41:12 - Brady vs. Belichick: Who Gets More Credit? 47:11 - Star Wars: Overrated or Iconic? 50:17 - Guy Ritchie, Wes Anderson, and More 54:17 - Best Band Ever? Joe Makes His Case

Links & Mentions:

La Caja China pig roasting box The Bear (FX) New Deal Fruit - Deli & Subs Ted Lasso on Apple TV+

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In this special crossover episode, John and Rick join forces with Chris and Paul from the VentThis Podcast for a wild ride through dad life, streaming disasters, and household rage moments only a parent could understand.

From the pain of empty shampoo bottles to the betrayal of dry cereal and missing toilet paper, this episode is a hilarious look at the everyday chaos we all pretend not to lose our minds over.

Highlights include:

• The art of dad venting • Streaming cliffhangers that never pay off • Petty household frustrations every dad will relate to • Party guests using the curtains for… WHAT?! • TV shows we loved—and those that failed us

Buckle up—this is middle-aged madness at its finest.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Episode 30 Begins! 00:39 – Intro: Meet Chris and Paul from VentThis 01:17 – How The Mack & G Show Started 04:12 – Are Dads Too Soft? A Parenting Debate 06:46 – The Great Empty Package Vent 08:09 – Shampoo Bottles, Sneaky Tricks, and TP Theft 11:18 – Kids’ Wasteful Habits (and Dad Solutions) 12:45 – Big Toothpaste, Big Shampoo, Big TP 15:02 – The Curtain Incident at a Teen Party 19:01 – Who Leaves One Sip of OJ? 20:00 – Cereal Without Milk: A Dad Tragedy 21:06 – Rick's Ice Water with Oreos Controversy 27:02 – Streaming Shows That Lost Us 30:45 – Great Shows That Didn’t Get Renewed 32:59 – Weekly Drops vs Binge Releases 36:43 – White Lotus: Brilliant or Overrated? 39:51 – Modern Family, Sitcoms, and Dad Comfort TV 41:12 – Phil Dunphy = Johnny Mack? 42:04 – VentThis Call-In Challenge

Links & Mentions:

VentThis Podcast on YouTube VentThis Instagram Night Sky (Amazon Prime) White Lotus (HBO)

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