Hot Babe Madness & The Tax Man

Hot Babe Madness & The Tax Man

Author: John Jamingo, Deuce, and Joe July 29, 2025 Duration: 1:12:16

On this vintage episode of the Brand X Podcast, John Jamingo and Deuce take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, diving headfirst into the stories, debates, and cultural touchstones that shaped their youth. Kicking things off with a special March Madness-style "bracket game," the hosts pit iconic TV women from the 1960s and 1970s against each other to determine who reigns supreme in pop culture crushes. Along the way, they offer witty banter, personal anecdotes, and sharp opinions about what made these decades—and the women on their screens—so unforgettable. The conversation takes a sharp turn to a heated rant about New Jersey's controversial gas tax hike, sparking a broader discussion about taxation, state politics, and the everyday woes of living in the Garden State. Whether you're a fan of classic sitcoms or looking for a bit of cathartic commiseration over taxes, this episode has something for everyone.

In this episode, Jamingo and Deuce discuss:

  • The ultimate bracket showdown of classic TV women from the '60s and '70s
  • Why men love debating pop culture icons—and whether women care what men talk about
  • Personal favorites (Marcia Brady, Janet from Three’s Company, Catwoman vs. Batgirl) and what made them irresistible
  • The impact and fallout of New Jersey’s notorious gas tax hike, plus a full-on rant about state mismanagement and taxes
  • Stories from growing up, working local jobs, and how daily life has changed from free roadmaps to price hikes at the pump


Every month, John Jamingo, Deuce, and Joe find a table, order some food, and settle in with a few drinks. What follows is the recorded version of their long-running lunch ritual: The Brand X Podcast. It’s less a formal discussion and more a free-flowing conversation that meanders through whatever absurdities have caught their attention since they last met. You’ll hear them dissect current events, poke at cultural trends, and share personal anecdotes, all filtered through the lens of three friends who’ve seen enough to call nonsense when they see it. The tone is conversational and unfiltered, landing somewhere between societal commentary and a personal journal entry. This podcast captures the specific chemistry of a decades-long friendship, where the topics might range from the news of the day to the quirks of everyday life, but the throughline is always a shared bewilderment at the world's growing complexity. Tune in for the feeling of pulling up a chair at their table, where the analysis is as potent as the drinks and the laughter is a necessary antidote to the stupidity they’re dissecting.
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