In South Africa they’re preemptively de-horning rhinos to save them from poachers… Economics is saving the rhino. Big Tech is being driven by AI FOMO… and Wall Street is analyzing their AI spending receipts. There is 1 app more powerful than TikTok… It’s called CapCut and it’s crushing Adobe/Canva. Plus, how much are Olympians paid for winning a gold medal? Poland gives them an apartment, Malaysia gives $1K for life, and Hong Kong gives $768K. $META $GOOG $MSFT Subscribe to our Saturday Newslett...
Aug 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1257
Boeing finally has a new CEO… but we think they should’ve picked a different enneagram. Adidas has already won 13 medals at this Olympics… so we calculated the brand’s Olympic ROI. Amtrak ridership is at an all-time high… the train turned A-to-B into an experience to C. Plus, the newest innovation is Arc'teryx $5,000 pants… that do the walking for you. Podcast that got Nick & Jack into enneagrams: https://apple.co/3WK5MJJ $ADDYY $NKE $AS $BA Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/...
Aug 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1256
Women’s health app Flo just hit a $1 billion valuation… so it’s expanding to Millennial Menopause. We crunched the numbers on Starbucks… it’s officially Wall Street’s least-loved fast food chain. The Dairy Industry is living its best life… because Big Milk bet the farm on cheese. Plus, every olympic swimmer is peeing in the pool… because the gold is worth the yellow. $SBUX Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts Instagram, Tik...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1255
Bitcoin rose to $70K after Trump fan-boyed at BitCon… will we get a Fort Knox of Crypto? Deadpool & Wolverine just set an R-rated box office record… thanks to Disney’s “4th Quadrant.” The craziest new Olympics tech?... On Running’s “spray-on” shoe, which is winning marathons. Plus, 25% of the avocado is actually the pit… so one entrepreneur invented a new one. $BTC $ONON $NKE $DIS Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts In...
Jul 30, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1254
Because ~8% of work done on computers is fake… 50% of companies now track their employees. Lululemon stock dropped 10% because of 1 single product… their worst pants ever. Xbox and Barclays just teamed up… for a video game credit card. Plus, the Olympic Village beds are getting a lot of attention… and they’re built using fishing line. $LULU $WFC $MSFT $BCS Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts Instagram, TikTok , LinkedIn (N...
Jul 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1253
The Olympics start tonight, but LVMH already won gold… because Louis Vuitton planned the whole event. Southwest Airlines is no longer the people’s airline… because 50 years of free seating is over. ChatGPT just launched a Google-killer… behold, “SearchGPT.” $LVMUY $LUV $GOOG Olympics trivia question: What state is sending the most athletes on Team USA to the Paris summer games? What about the 2022 winter games? Please provide your guesses in the following format: Summer games Overall: Per capita...
Jul 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1252
Cheez-Its were America’s first nationwide snack… and now they’re having their best year in a century. Tesla stock fell 12% because it has a calendar problem… and Elon’s making a mission switch. The British Royal Family just revealed its earnings… a record $1.4B profit (we’ll tell ya how). Plus, offices are noisier than ever… because they’re emptier than ever. We’ll explain. $TSLA $K $DAL Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts...
Jul 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1251
Krispy Kreme is selling its majority stake in Insomnia Cookies… because it’s the steak knife of donuts. EA Sports is paying each college football player $600 to be in their video game… and AI is the MVP. The Chevy Corvette is selling better than ever… it’s finally beating Ferrari. Plus, how will they feed 15,000 athletes at the Paris Olympics? With Michelin-starred restaurants. $EA $DNUT $GM Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shout...
Jul 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1250
This airline CEO proposed 1 bathroom for 200+ passengers… so let’s talk about RyanAir’s biz. Hollister is now the top teen fashion brand… and it’s made Abercrombie the top stock of 2024. US elevators cost 5x more to build than in Europe… They’re a microcosm of America’s housing crisis. Plus, Mountain Dew is bringing back “Do The Dew”... so we brought back the top 10 beverage slogans. $ANF $RYA $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts &...
Jul 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1249
President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed his VP Kamala Harris… so we jumped into “Kamala-nomics.” Taylor Swift dropped 34 different versions of her latest album… it’s a growth hack inspired by ice cream. Starbucks, Mercedes, and Goldman Sachs just partnered up… for electric car charging stations. Plus, the newest hotel perk… is robot massages (and one startup is selling all of ‘em). $SPOT $VIVHY $SBUX $GS $MBGYY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on...
Jul 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1248
Nick & Jack take your calls & discuss… Rebranding the Irish goodbye The “test” for before you merge finances Nick’s “3rd circle” lesson from therapy The best hiring tactic from biz school Jack’s credit card statement “dates” Sit down (literally) with the voices of pop-business, Nick & Jack — The ex-Wall Streeters (now besties) answer questions on investing, entrepreneurship, work, life, and the financially responsible way to eat a strawberry. Guac is always extra, but this advice isn...
Jul 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1247
The most influential VC firm, a16z, is turning to Trump… so we’ll explain “AlgoRepublicans.” Streetwear icon Supreme was just sold at a shockingly low price… because they didn’t follow Ferrari’s coolness recipe. And JP Morgan Chase hires 5k ex-criminals every year… and it’s a key to fighting crime. Plus, it’s officially “Hot Hydrangea Summer” after record blooming… so we found a lesson in flowers for business. Here are the 50 companies committed to hiring formerly incarcerated Americans: https:/...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1246
Zyn’s smoke-free nicotine pouches are surging like Juul 2.0… but is it a tobacco on-ramp or off-ramp? Nespresso is opening up theme-park style experiential stores… because even lattes need a test drive. Need $1,000 now?... Well, the IRS will now let you get that money from your retirement fund. Plus, the latest Airbnb destination is… the US Forest Service Watchtowers (FYI, here’s a booking link for ya: https://shorturl.at/w1hAj ) $PM $NSRGY $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/...
Jul 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1245
Harley-Davidson’s strategy is to only market to old people… because one day you’ll be one. Markets just reacted to Donald Trump’s assassination attempt… with a stock market party. Google is reportedly making its biggest acquisition ever… because in 5 years, every company will need Wiz. Plus, Target will no longer accept personal checks… So we whipped up the best list yet of “Graveyard Gadgets.” $HOG $DJT $GOOG $TGT Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube ...
Jul 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1244
“Romantasy” (romance + fantasy) delivered books their first year of sales growth in 3 years. The NBA’s new TV deal is worth $76B over 11-years… now we think it should got inter-continental with 2 expansion teams. Etsy just announced a major turnaround plan… “Keeping Commerce Human”. Plus, one casino is shutting down in Vegas… but legally has to give away $1.6M in prizes first. $ETSY $AMZN $NWSA Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Sh...
Jul 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1243
Apple’s newest product is Apple Watch for kids… because they’re been on a 10-year trust campaign. 1 Wall Street firm now owns 40 Minor League Baseball teams… but PE and baseball shouldn’t be teammates. Inflation was 3% in June, the lowest level in 3 years but we have a Wakeup Call… Prices never fall, they only rise more slowly. Plus, Team USA gymnastics just set an Olympic record… $5,000 leotards with 10,000 crystals. $AAPL $MLB $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter W...
Jul 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1242
Chipotle is accused of “mis-sizing” their burrito bowls… so 1 bank analyst tested 75 of them. Your home may run on Amazon clean energy… because Amazon is a power company too. The real winner of the Wimbledon tennis tournament is… the startup that grows their grass. Plus, we went to the first-ever Ben & Jerry’s ice cream store… and found the best business advice ever. $CMG $AMZN $WFC Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts ...
Jul 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1241
Koala Kare controls 85% of the baby-changing station biz… because they covered their blind spot. Christian Dior sells $3,000 handbags… but a report says they pay just $57 for them. Paramount was just acquired by David Ellison using his dad’s money… and he’s turning the company into dude-tube. Plus, Shark Week just began… but sharks are the unpaid interns of the animal kingdom. $CHDRY $LVMUY $PARA Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & ...
Jul 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1240
Driscoll grows 1 out of 3 berry’s sold in America… it became #1 with an accidental strawberry. Boeing just pled guilty in a case related to 2 airplane crashes… but we’ll tell you why no one goes to jail. The fastest-growing city in America for 3-straight years… is a Baby Boomer Boomtown in Texas. Plus, Greece just introduced the first 6-day workweek… Saturday is the new Monday. $BA $DOLE $PHM Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shou...
Jul 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1239
Bill Gates’ former assistant is now wealthier than Bill Gates… it’s a lesson on risk, reward, and makin’ money. E-Bikes are surging thanks to Gen Z… because they don’t sell bikes, they sell freedom. Citibank is now the top bank of money-laundering… thanks to Citi’s (allegedly) criminal ATMs. Plus, it’s time for Mid-Year’s Resolutions… Our annual tradition (that’s better than New Year’s Resolutions). $C $MSFT $LYFT $UBER Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on You...
Jul 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1238
For the 4th of July, we whipped up 3 of our most American stories yet… 3 underappreciated institutions that are differentiators for our economy: NASA, Ice Cream Cones, and the Post Office. Plus, Nick & Jack’s Ode to America. Enjoy these 3 patriotic pop-biz stories from the past year while BBQ’ing something fantastic: NASA’s first-ever streaming service (from August 2023) Joy Ice Cream Cones’ monopoly on cones (from August 2023) The Post Office’s booming business model (from November 2023) Ja...
Jul 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1237
Cornhole is the most popular sport in America… thanks to a business model from the circus. With Tesla shrinking for all of 2024 so far, are EVs a fad?... We looked a the data to find out. M&M’s-owner Mars now sells more pet food than candy… because it invented “pet-approved.” Plus, this July 4th is also the 100th birthday of the Caesar Salad… we’ll tell you the real story. $HSY $NFLX $TSLA Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Sho...
Jul 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1236
Fujifilm’s old school cameras are surging for the first time since iPhone… because friction creates value. The Supreme Court just slashed economic regulation by reversing “Chevron”… it’s a new era of laissez faire. And Nike’s stock had its worst day Friday in over 20 years… but Nike’s pain is Adidas’ gain. Plus, we just calculating the number of * Women* in Finance, blue eyes, trust fund, 6’5”... and we’ll tell you how many there actually are. $NKE $ADDYY $CVX Subscribe to our Saturday Newslette...
Jul 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1235
The NFL just lost an antitrust lawsuit over how you watch the NFL… so fans are getting paid. Every dating app stock is down except for Grindr… because Grindr’s got an AI wingman. And Billboards are back, baby… we’ll tell you how in an age of digital ads, Billboards are big. Plus, if you’re looking for a man in finance, blue eyes, trust fund, 6’5”, we’ve found them… And there are only 215 of them in the entire country. $GRND $MTCH $BMBL Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter...
Jul 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1234
This will be the 1st ever AI Olympics… because sports announcer Al Michaels will be an AI bot. Zara & H&M are losing to Shein, so they’ve got a new turnaround plan… Sexy superstores. And Walgreens’ stock has plummeted 90%... and it’s connected to last night’s Presidential Debate. Plus, Summer Fridays are disappearing… The seasonal tradition has fallen 80% since 2019, so we need to Save Summer Fridays. Sign our petition here, on Instagram $HNNMY $WBA $AMZN Subscribe to our Saturday Newsle...
Jun 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1233
McDonald’s, Starbucks, & Wendy’s all just launched $5 Deals… because it’s Hot Deal Summer #BigDealEnergy Delta just opened its 1st luxury massage lounge at JFK… because Delta is the new DINK airline. And Rivian just got a $5B check from Volkswagen… because VW badly needs an IT guy. Plus, the 2 biggest companies in the world are both run by openly gay men… Pride has come a long way in business. $RIVN $VWAGY $MCD $WEN $SBUX Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us ...
Jun 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1232
PoolCorp has become the largest pool company in America… by borrowing Apple’s key financial strategy. Netflix updated its legendary 15-year-old Culture Doc… but the highlight is “The Keeper Test.” The hot new trend at grocery stores is digital price tags instead of stickers… we’ve got a consumer warning from aisle 6. Plus, one golf course is using llamas as caddies… yep, llamas are now taking caddy jobs. FYI, as promised here’s Netflix’s original PowerPoint deck on company culture created by its...
Jun 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1231
Ballast Point's San Diego brewery was just purchased… by the biggest Non-Alc Beer: Athletic. Europe’s economy is being powered by American tourists… It’s the revenge of the “P.I.G.S.” One ransom attack has made it impossible to buy or fix a car… so we’re calling Liam Neeson. Plus, the world’s ugliest dog… can be seen here: https://shorturl.at/qZE7S $STZ $SPY ATDRY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts Instagram, TikTok , Lin...
Jun 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1230
How Savvy Millennials are causing Wells Fargo to lose $10 million per month on a rent-paying credit card. How the “AI Mafia” of 6 stocks (led by Nvidia) is adding the stock market to the “Vibecession”. And DiGiorno is using what they call “Chaos” to retake their #1 status in frozen pizzas… because the war’s in the stores. Plus, the newest movie studio in Hollywood is… Starbucks Studios. $SBUX $WFC $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts ...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1229
Lauren Riihimaki ( @LaurDIY ), the mega-YouTuber, just had one of the biggest weddings of the year. So she’s joining Nick & Jack to answer your questions on wedding finances, TBOY Hotline-style… The best wedding budget formula The best thing we spent $$ on (& the worst) *Free* wedding value adds Lauren’s husband disappearing 2 weeks before the wedding How much to give for wedding gift And Jack’s first sip of the Dr… For our Wedding Cheatsheet (in tomorrow’s newsletter) Lauren Riihimaki: ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1228
