Old TV, New AI, and Why New Year’s Resolutions Are Dumb

The Tuesdays crew kicks off 2026 by debating whether New Year’s resolutions are actually useful—or if goals make more sense—before drifting into a wide-ranging conversation about old TV, modern streaming, and the lost art of boredom. A discussion of black-and-white classics like The Honeymooners turns into a bigger reflection on episodic television, reruns, and why today’s shows feel harder to revisit. The group then dives into the conversation happening everywhere right now: AI—what’s funny, what’s unsettling, and what happens when entertainment, images, and even people start feeling less real. Along the way, they also air their thoughts on who (and what) they’re ready to see less of in 2026.

This week’s highlights

📺 Why old TV and reruns worked—and endless streaming doesn’t

🎞 Black-and-white movies, colorization, and artistic intent

🤖 AI comedy, AI creepiness, and where the line should be

🎯 Goals vs. resolutions—and why January 1st is overrated

🚫 Who (or what) we’re ready to see less of in 2026

Mentions

The Honeymooners, It’s a Wonderful Life, Schindler’s List, The Lighthouse

Justin's YouTube channel: The Greenbergs

The Tuesdays Spotify playlist, with Ricky Nelson's Garden Party now added to the mix

The Surreal Life show

Coca Cola AI commercial