Episode 77

Morning 6-Pack - 6 Reasons Cash is Cooler Than Your Crypto, Gen Z!

Published on: 6th November, 2025

Morning 6-Pack - Why Cash is Still Cool! So, guess what? A wild new poll shows that 29% of Gen Z thinks spending cash is downright cringe! Like, seriously? Cash? Cringe? Nah, fam! I’m here to spill the tea on why cash is still the VIP in our wallets. From making it rain to slipping a bill into a birthday card, we’ve got six hilariously awesome reasons why cash is still the real deal. So grab your coffee, kick back, and let’s get ready to giggle as we bust some myths about that good ol' green!

Takeaways:

  1. Gen Z thinks cash is cringe, but I think it's still pretty awesome and here’s why!
  2. Using cash is a classic move, like slipping a roll of bills to show you're the big spender!
  3. You can't make it rain with crypto, so how about just tossing some cash instead?
  4. Pulling out cash at a café makes the barista's day, even if you pocket the change!
  5. Cash fits perfectly in a birthday card, unlike those awkward gift cards that no one wants!
  6. 29% of Gen Z thinks cash is out of touch, but we just can’t let it go that easily!
Transcript
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Good morning.

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It's haystack and there is a new poll that finds 29% of Gen Z think that spending cash makes you cringe makes you out of touch.

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Now this is a poll by cash app so this may be a little biased but again a third of gen zers say paying with cash is cringe is out of touch.

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29% say if you use paper money you're out of touch.

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Over half said they would only use cash as a last resort.

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Like if their account is overdrawn and they find that five bucks in their pocket from granny from seven years ago.

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Gen Z saying cash is cringe, which I don't.

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I think they're wrong.

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I think cash is still pretty cool and I can come up with at least six reasons why.

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Well, gather round folks.

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It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.

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Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.

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Here comes the fun.

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It's the morning six pack.

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These are the top six reasons why cash is still cool.

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6.

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Slipping a credit card into a dancer's G string does not have nearly the same effect.

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5.

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Pulling out a thick roll of bills is a great way to tell others I'm a high roller and I sell drugs.

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Number four, you can crumple it into a wad and flick it at the valet to remind him that he's beneath you.

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3.

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It makes the barista's eyes light up to see you drop that dollar bill in their tip cup until those eyes dim when you take 75 cents change out.

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Number two, how are you gonna make it rain with crypto?

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What are you supposed to do?

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Toss hard drives on the stage?

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Come on.

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And the number one reason that cash is still cool, it fits neatly inside of a birthday card right n.

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Haysnacks
Quick Bites. Big Laughs. You'll Want Seconds!
Enjoy Haysnacks, the bite-sized comedy podcast from Northwest Arkansas’s own Haystack—morning radio’s master of mischief on 106.5 KBVA and 96.7 The Bull. Each episode packs in the best moments from Haystack’s daily shows, including fan-favorite highlights, his legendary “morning six pack” top 6 lists, and the hilarious weekly phone call with his super-redneck pal, Alabama Bama. Don’t miss the Saturday “Leftovers” episode, where Haystack serves up the jokes and bits that didn’t make it on air (due to time, or because they were too weird or wild). Designed for busy listeners, Haysnacks delivers quick, snackable laughs whenever you need them—perfect for your commute, coffee break, or anytime you want a dose of fun.

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