In this episode, Robbie and Chuck discuss a variety of topics. They initially discuss a controversial tier list video from Theo. They criticize Theo's technology ranking, particularly his negative view of Ember and his endorsement of React and other frameworks. They also highlight the subjective nature of technology preference and suggest that Theo's tier list is more a reflection of his personal biases than an objective assessment of the tools' merits. They move on to discussing Astro, a new static site builder they've been using. They praise Astro for its easy conversion process, quick build times, and the fact that it uses semantic HTML by default. They express their enthusiasm for Astro and mention how they are using it for their own websites. Lastly, Chuck and Robbie deviate from tech talk and share about their Christmas experiences, with Chuck being especially thrilled about receiving a high-end Toto Washlet (bidet toilet seat) as a present. They end their conversation with a humorous debate about the merits of high-end toilet seats, with Robbie stating that the bidet's functions are surprisingly beneficial and make each bathroom visit enjoyable. Key Takeaways [01:29] - Whiskey Tasting: Sagamore Spirit Rye Cask Strength [04:44] - Whiskey Rating and Discussion [08:53] - Theo's Controversial Tech Tier List [25:09] - The Balmer Peak: Is it Real? [31:05] - Astro Framework Discussion [32:58] - Discussing Fashion and Sponsorships [33:49] - Exploring the Benefits of Astro [34:37] - Debating the Merits of Pages Router vs App Router [36:01] - The Influence of Ember on Modern Web Development [40:15] - The Challenges of Remote Work and Office Politics [45:03] - Deep Dive into Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism [50:10] - The Joys and Challenges of Christmas [58:50] - The Luxury of High-End Toilet Seats Links Sagamore Spirit Astro EmberJS Toto Washlet Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund/⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/message