The Kluck Index

ICE is heading to Italy, there are more people here than ever, UPS is canning folks and we all think 2025 was "meh" and I honestly think that is high.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google has to write a huge (not for them) check, Kanye is sorry, we have a new flavor of the year and man, people REALLY love their dogs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new dating app trend sounds like a great way to fight a stranger, Betty Crocker LOVES Bridgerton, Hardee's is out there wilding out on breakfast and gold is well.....as expensive as gold!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl matchup is set, we spent loads of dough trying to lose weight, the rich are getting wayyyy richer and IT IS STILL JANUARY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If heart disease and stroke don't get you, the gas bill will! Red Lobster and Denny's have new dishes heading out way and we're all about to freeze to death!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man, many of us are WAY too comfortable going in front of our significant other, we kick the can down the road a long time for house repairs, we're in the midst of a blood shortage and we don't haggle anymore!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out we think there is one thing holding us back from making more money, gaming over 10 hours a week is bad for your waistline, 25 & under crowd aren't getting hired these days and IT'S COLD EVERYWHERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're even dreaming about ads we see, Butterfinger is getting a new flavor, Bills are looking for a coahc, Kellogg's is adding a ton of new Loops and we're getting a new Paranormal Activity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aerobics could save your brain, Frito Lay has some new jams, Grok won't undress your internet crush anymore and Goodwill is about to get a flood of fat guy wear!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow man, there are some REALLY inactive people out there! Cup Noodles is getting ready for the Super Bowl, Verizon customers had a quiet week and we're all geeks about something!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saks Fifth Avenue is having a tough year already, we have a new tallest dog in the world, Kiefer Sutherland sounds like a treat to be around and we're not into booze anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google is worth trillions, the water on airplanes is bad, bad bad....we could have a pill that snitches on you for skipping your meds and I have bad news for us when we turn 57, 70 and 78!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arby's has a new dessert, that Piper Rockelle is spending her OnlyFans money, we're inside more and Subway wants to top you off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late on the draw posting this from yesterday. Woof, rough start to 2026 lolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alaska is getting buried, Gen-Z are working until they die, vaping is out and ciggies are back in and if you take GLP-1s....you better plan on taking them forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We carry spare underpants? Girl Scout cookie season has arrived, nursing and engineering are so hot right now and KFC is bringing back a $5 classic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want breathalyzers in our new cars, we suck at making friends, it's National Bobblehead Day and seniors are going to kill us all....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Flu is having a banger year already, the AVNs are on the way, dining rooms are out, the Sub Club is in and it's my brother Kevin's birthday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOOM! We're back after the holidays ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tine final Index of 2025. Thanks for all the listens this year, have a great holiday and we'll catch you back here on 1/5/2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prices are up, but not as up as we thought they'd be, Powerball won't be stopped, LJS has a tasty new treat and Dry January is coming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fellas, being single is bad for your heart, we drink and drive a ton more foten over the holidays, Nerds is running back a Winter favorite, social security is a bigger myth than Bigfoot and today we toast the ugly sweaters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is giving us a Christmas gift, we spend LOADS of time looking at screens, older people drive high once a year and we will pay off a wild amount of debt during out lifetimes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spent about @500 on travel last year, "Slop" had a huge 2025, we executed a ton of people and today we celebrate Maple Syrup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids know their animals, pop music is getting worse according to science, not many of us think this year was a good one and Frito Lay has a couple new flavors heading our waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DoorDash driver took some nudes when she left the food, Monsters may end up killing you, we all hate the TIME People of the year and the MyPillow Guy is on the hunt for a new gig!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zuck has a new boat, Reese's Puffs is rolling out a new flavor, a low country boil gets spoiled and today we toast the apps!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of us are VERY ambitious when it comes to planning for 2026, NYC went a record number of days without a homicide, not many of us are sleeping and exercising enough and Lucky CHarms have teamed up with Ghost?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are really bad at using vacation time, Starbucks has a couple of new seasonal jams, most of us want cash for Christmas and someone is missing a literal boatload of cocaine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clippers are eating good, 7-11 has a new egg salad sammie for ya, we had a rare sighting of Jason in public and we have a new shade of white!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheetos is kicking off 2026 with a new zesty flavor, we hate the waiting room, tip your bartender a lil' extra tonight and check yo' shredded cheese bags!!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gamestop made waves this week, most of us are stressing pretty hard about money these days, your sweat may give doctors clues about your health and kids are making allowance BANK!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betty Crocker has a couple new holiday jams, cats meow more at the fellas, we're getting a new flavor of pineapple and we need grains y'all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is not having any carolers this year, utilities in Maryland are high as Hell, Aldi has a new holiday treat, no more leftover turkey as of yesterday and we went HARD on Black Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh Jeeze. It's December. 2025 is about tapped out. Let's get on with it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The staff at the Kluck Index Podcast are off until Monday to enjoy the holidays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's about to get colder, kids are putting down books and picking up social media, Five Guys has a new jam and we as a whole are not a happy bunch these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A whole lot of us are going into debt this Holiday season, it's a short work week, Harry Potter books are still big and I saw Jackyl Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate the subs today, maybe walk that New Year's resolution around a few weeks early, more wee equals less drink and Little Debbie candles are back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may get our very own volcano eruption soon, Taco Bell is releasing three new fan-designed menu items today (mine didn't make the cut), we're nervous about Thanksgiving conversations and stop giving babies sugar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cloudflare folks have had a rough week, Twix is getting into he holiday spirit, cats could be literally driving you crazy and AI is flooding the podcast market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popcorn is still our fave, even well-off people are strapped these days, lady gladiators fought topless and Thanksgiving prices are sky high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Church is down, pretzel buns are up, we're being allowed to save more for retirement, a third of us have headaches and a quarter of us are barely making it to payday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chick Fil A is bringing back holiday favorites, Delaware hospitals sound awful, buckle your damn seat belt and tonight's Mega Millions is almost a billySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is taking over county music, we're all freezing this week, driving teens can be rough on a family and it turns out boozing it up as a kid may actually be good for your career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian pasta is about to get pricey, we have the World's Largest Spider Web, some of us have hard spending limits heading into the holidays and Target is about to make us all very, very uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim K fails the bar again, Denny's is being sold, Olivia and Noah continue their reign at the top and a stern warning from our IT guySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lake Michigan fish are shrinking, half of us hide in our rides, we have fewer flights this weekend and holy smokes are we in debt!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pizza Hut may be getting cut loose, your Apple Watch may save your life, Subway is ready for Thanksgiving, breakfast is no big deal and Midland, MI is number one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Las Vegas cops "upgrade" their patrol fleet, Wendy's has some new holiday treats, Badgers fans are a thirsty bunch and Kraft needs some help in the holiday treat department. Maybe they should call Wendy's?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cold plunges may not be good for you after all, sour candies are great if you're a dentist, we may be in an energy drink crisis and ditching social media could be the new flex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.