The JTrain Podcast
Episode: Six - Seven or Sixty-Nine? ft Greg Stone — CHIT CHAT WEDNESDAY
Date: December 17, 2025
Host: Jared Freid
Guest: Greg Stone
Episode Overview
On this “Chit Chat Wednesday” episode, Jared Freid welcomes comedian, friend, and resident toy expert Greg Stone. The episode is a lively, wide-ranging conversation riffing on the absurdities of adulthood—parenting, podcast perks, NDAs, toys and toy collecting, sports, and pop culture—refracted through the pair’s always irreverent, quick-witted comedic sensibilities. The podcast features stories of old and new, memorable takes on celebrity and trends, and a playful end-of-year “2025 Rorschach” game.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
Reigniting Friendships and Podcast Perks (00:00–05:15)
- Jared introduces Greg, highlighting their long friendship and Greg’s status as a “hilarious comedian and expert in toys.”
- They reminisce about their last interaction—Greg receiving a free electric bike from Jared’s sponsor that subsequently broke down.
- Greg jokingly explains his strategy: "So when my friends have big podcasts, I try to get the free shit from their podcasts." (03:35 - Greg)
- The two laugh about the pitfalls of podcast sponsorships—free gifts that don’t always work out.
Life Updates, Projects, and NDAs (05:15–10:00)
- Greg updates listeners on his family—his two kids and life in Jersey.
- He talks about a secret project requiring an NDA: “I can't sign an NDA. There’s no way I can keep a secret.” (05:53 - Greg)
- Jared admonishes Greg about his loose approach: “You’re treating an NDA as if it’s like declaring bankruptcy.” (09:22 - Jared)
- They riff on the ridiculousness of NDAs, with Greg almost revealing too much.
Marvel, Superheroes, and Fandom (12:18–16:30)
- Conversation drifts into superhero culture:
- Greg identifies most with Spider-Man: “He always does the right choice. It's always everyone else first. And he's always broke. So that's pretty close to who I am.” (13:21 - Greg)
- They analyze Marvel and DC cinematic universes, why Spider-Man and X-Men got sold, and the evolution of superhero popularity.
- Greg’s approach: “I’m a writer’s guy…if a bad writer writes Spider-Man, it’s going to be bad.” (14:42 - Greg)
- Both praise James Gunn and reflect on which comic-based franchises make for better escapism.
Parenting, Toys, and the Holiday Season (16:30–27:15)
- Jared probes Greg on how toy collecting impacts his parenting style, especially around Christmas.
- Greg describes his son’s intense obsession with trains (“in a way that I worry about his mental health”) and the limited demographic at train conventions: "Three people like trains: handicap kids, old men, and pedophiles." (22:52 - Greg)
- Discussion of whether to let kids play with or keep toys mint-in-package.
- Greg’s practical approach: “If they like something, they're getting the best version of that thing...I'm not gonna spend a lot; I'm gonna spend the right money to get you the thing that you like and enjoy it.” (26:41 - Greg)
- The disappointment of giving kids the “wrong” thoughtful gift and how parents rarely express their joy at their kids’ happiness.
Action Figure FOMO and Toy Speculation (21:01–22:05)
- Greg complains about toy market manipulation: “That's what they do now…the way they sell action figures to people like me is they'll do things like, ‘Hey, pre-order this figure now, and then we’re not making it again.’…Then two years later, they rerelease a slightly different version…and the price of that figure just bought…went back down to 30.” (21:11 - Greg)
End-of-Year Pop Culture Rorschach Game (30:46–46:46)
Jared runs through major 2025 cultural trends for Greg’s instant reactions:
Labubu Trend (31:05)
- Both admit to missing the trend, feeling it was more “talked about” than truly happening.
- Jared: “I think we become more aware of the thing than we are actually doing the thing.” (32:51 - Jared)
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Engagement (34:20)
- Greg objects to the “who cares?” crowd: "The people who go 'who cares', I go 'who cares about you?'" (34:31 - Greg)
- Jared: “Taylor Swift had the largest tour of all time. It must be acknowledged.”
Katy Perry’s Space Flight (35:58)
- Greg: “I don't know why people turned on her so hard so fast. I thought she was fine. She was great. I like Katy Perry songs.” (35:58 - Greg)
- Jared: “We’re gonna judge how you ended up in a certain place. If you don’t acknowledge why you got to that place, even a little has to do with luck…” (38:15 - Jared)
The Kiss Cam Scandal (Coldplay Incident) (39:51)
- Greg on the CEO caught cheating: “I want to hate a CEO. You want a reason…And then they tried to say something later…No man, we fucking got you.” (40:02 - Greg)
- Both discuss comedy shows as surprising venues for cheaters to hide in plain sight.
The "Six Seven" (6-7) Meme (43:56)
- Greg jokes that he resented the meme because “…69 is always the funniest. Don’t try to tell me that 67…” (44:09 - Greg)
- On kids riffing with the 6-7 meme: “My nephew looked at me when this whole thing dropped…he says, ‘Hey, Uncle Greg, are you six seven?’… I went, no way, brother, I’m six nine.” (45:58 - Greg)
- Jared’s take: “If that annoys you, you shouldn’t be allowed to vote…You can’t get over that the kids have won. They’ve outwitted you.” (44:46 - Jared)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “So when my friends have big podcasts, I try to get the free shit from their podcasts.” – Greg (03:35)
- “You’re treating an NDA as if it’s like declaring bankruptcy.” – Jared (09:22)
- "Three people like trains: handicap kids, old men, and pedophiles." – Greg (22:52)
- “He [Spider-Man] always does the right choice...And he's always broke. So that's pretty close to who I am.” – Greg (13:21)
- “I’m a writer’s guy…if a bad writer writes Spider-Man, it’s going to be bad.” – Greg (14:42)
- “I think we become more aware of the thing than we are actually doing the thing.” – Jared (32:51)
- "The people who go 'who cares', I go 'who cares about you?'" – Greg (34:31)
- “You can’t get over that the kids have won. They’ve outwitted you. You’re an idiot. You’re a loser.” – Jared (44:46)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:00 – Opening banter, Greg’s bike story, perks of podcasting
- 05:10 – Greg’s kids, parenting, NDA project
- 12:18 – Superhero talk: Marvel vs DC, Spider-Man’s popularity
- 16:30–22:45 – Parenting, toys, action figure collecting, gifting kids
- 30:46 – Rorschach Game: rapid reactions to 2025 pop trends
- 39:51 – The Kiss Cam scandal & comedy club crowd work
- 43:56 – Six Seven/Sixty-Nine meme, generational jokes, conclusions
Overall Tone
The episode is fast-paced, playful, and “inside-jokey”—equal parts confessional, sarcastic, and whip-smart. The hosts are self-deprecating, unfiltered about their flaws as parents and adults, and delight in roasting each other and pop culture. It’s a vibe for listeners who appreciate irreverent takes on daily absurdities, dad-level whimsy, and bold, offbeat social commentary.