ACT - "Pat's Jack Rag" (Thursday 4-2-26)

In this episode of 'A Corporate Time with Tom and Dan,' the hosts welcome Cadillac Pat, a self-proclaimed 90s superhero bartender from Brass Tap, who brings a collection of vintage fast food memorabilia, including a dusty Garfield jack rag and rare jelly glasses. The conversation dives into the absurdly inflated valuations of NFL franchises, particularly the Miami Dolphins, whose 1% stake was sold for $125 million, sparking a broader critique of how sports teams are valued based on perceived market demand rather than actual performance or worth. The hosts reflect on the nostalgia-driven collectible culture, the craftsmanship of vintage fast food giveaways, and the decline of physical media and traditional TV, with Dan passionately defending cable TV against the 'cut-the-cord' movement. They also explore the psychology behind fast food branding, the cultural impact of characters like Spuds McKenzie, and the strange rituals of eating fast food in public—especially at Taco Bell, where they joke about the loneliness and anonymity of dining alone. The episode closes with a humorous segment on lava lamps and a final plug for Surfshark VPN, emphasizing the importance of internet freedom in Florida.