“Arcade Flashbacks, Grocery Store Pranks & the Rise of Entertainment-First Hangouts”
- Author
- Sandy McIlree
- Published
- Wed 23 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/arcade-flashbacks-grocery-store-pranks-the-rise-of-entertainment-first-hangouts--67081142
🎙️“Would you laugh at a joke you didn’t understand—just to fit in?” That’s the hilarious social experiment JB stumbled upon on Instagram, and it kicks off a conversation about awkward moments, viral creativity, and the strange things we do to avoid looking clueless.
🎧 In This Episode:
🎮 Arcade Nostalgia Hits Hard:
Trisha takes us on a trip down memory lane after discovering a retro arcade bar in Dallas where $5 gets you unlimited lives. From Asteroids to Centipede, she and her daughter bonded over the games that defined a generation—until her hands cramped from too much Pac-Man.
🍻 The New Social Scene:
JB and Sandy explore the growing trend of “activity-first” bars—places where you can’t just sit and drink, you have to do something. Whether it’s pickleball, cornhole, or vintage video games, today’s hangouts are all about interactive fun.
📱 Instagram Gold:
JB shares a viral prank series where a guy tells nonsensical jokes to strangers in grocery stores—then asks them to explain the punchline. The reactions? Cringe, awkward, and absolutely hilarious.
🕹️ Cidercade & the Magic Time Machine:
The crew reminisces about Austin’s own arcade bar, Cidercade, and the building’s wild history—from the Magic Time Machine to Joe’s Crab Shack. Trisha even reveals her short-lived stint as a hostess (and Macarena dancer) at one of those spots. 💬 Notable Quotes:
🎧 In This Episode:
🎮 Arcade Nostalgia Hits Hard:
Trisha takes us on a trip down memory lane after discovering a retro arcade bar in Dallas where $5 gets you unlimited lives. From Asteroids to Centipede, she and her daughter bonded over the games that defined a generation—until her hands cramped from too much Pac-Man.
🍻 The New Social Scene:
JB and Sandy explore the growing trend of “activity-first” bars—places where you can’t just sit and drink, you have to do something. Whether it’s pickleball, cornhole, or vintage video games, today’s hangouts are all about interactive fun.
📱 Instagram Gold:
JB shares a viral prank series where a guy tells nonsensical jokes to strangers in grocery stores—then asks them to explain the punchline. The reactions? Cringe, awkward, and absolutely hilarious.
🕹️ Cidercade & the Magic Time Machine:
The crew reminisces about Austin’s own arcade bar, Cidercade, and the building’s wild history—from the Magic Time Machine to Joe’s Crab Shack. Trisha even reveals her short-lived stint as a hostess (and Macarena dancer) at one of those spots. 💬 Notable Quotes:
- “I had a puzzle neck injury.”
- “She cried at the drop of a hat… I told her, I’m not your guy.”
- “Unlimited lives? That was my childhood dream.”
