How Long Gone 909. - Chris & Jason
Feb 23, 2026
They riff on Olympic hockey highs and a teeth-loss photo moment. Lively talk about largemouth bass, fishing culture and ideal catch photos. They decode an AI-sounding Uptown menu and dive into mojo chicken and pink beans. Kitchen gadget trends get attention from vertical waffle irons to rotisserie chicken hacks. Travel chaos, TSA PreCheck shutdowns and a Lakers game plan round out the chat.
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Blizzard Strands Chris With Multiple Flight Cancellations
- Chris describes multiple flight cancellations and a delayed return to Manhattan because of a major blizzard and disrupted Delta flights.
- He details shifting departures (Monday → today → Wednesday) and jokes about prepping like a soldier for airport chaos, making the disruption vivid.
Unexpected Symbols Can Feel More American Than Flags
- Jason and Chris riff on American hockey culture and imagery, concluding Americana can be symbolized by unexpected things like a largemouth bass on a goalie helmet.
- They use the bass helmet anecdote to capture how regional motifs (fishing, Mojo chicken) become national cultural shorthand.
Spatchcock Chicken And Mojo Compound Butter Explained
- Jason explains spatchcocking: split the backbone to flatten a whole chicken so it cooks evenly, then roast with mojo compound butter.
- He clarifies mojo is a garlicky citrus-oregano Caribbean sauce and brown-butter brushing adds richness.