Mark Zuckerberg just unveiled a $299 headset, new Ray Ban AI glasses… and a prototype of “Orion” holographic glasses. The biggest pest removal company on earth has a problem… Rentokil has too many roaches. The US News & World Report College Rankings just came out… we noticed Northeastern University now has 14 campuses. Plus, the newest Erewhon smoothie isn’t a celebrity beverage… It's an electric car flavor. $META $RTO $GM —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD...
Sep 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1287
The last Kmart store is closing… But our Kmart obituary highlights their wild history of innovation. Visa just got sued for allegedly abusing its credit card dominance… Because it’s charging 2% on everything. Goldman Sachs will now let you live in their former HQ… The bank’s cubicles are becoming condos. Plus, we just got 8 new emoji… but they’re not gonna cheer you up. $GS $AMZN $KMRT —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboyp...
Sep 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1286
Costco is launching its 1st apartment building… Kirkland is California’s solution to housing. Exxon was sued for making us think plastic is recyclable... because just 5% of plastic is actually is. Jony Ive designed the iPhone… and he just unveiled his next big (secret) thing. Plus, NYC is experiencing the country’s slowest traffic day of the entire year… 4 MPH. $COST $ANF $AAPL —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/s...
Sep 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1285
Warren Buffett bought Squishmallow’s squishy toys… Now they’re suing Build-A-Bear. Microsoft is restarting Three Mile Island nuclear power plant… because AI is B.Y.O.E. (energy). Nike has a new CEO, but we’re looking at what the old CEO did wrong… Hoka just did it. Pizza Hut will help your resume actually get read… because they’ll print it on a pizza box. $MSFT $YUM $BRK.B $BBW —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/s...
Sep 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1284
Amazon just launched a new shopping TV show… and it’s a Shark Tank knockoff. The Olive Garden’s stock surged 10%... because it’s done a 180 on delivery with Uber. And we found a social network that immediately gets you 1 million followers… who are all bots. Plus, the hottest new place to meet singles? The Weekend Run Club is the new Tinder. $UBER $SRI $AMZN —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NIC...
Sep 20, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1283
The Fed just cut interest rates by 0.5% like Poseiden… the tides of the economy have finally turned. Hershey just launched Reese’s & Jolly Rancher health supplements… because extreme brands win. Disney has a secret creativity hack for shows like “The Bear” & “Shogun”... and it’s the opposite of collaboration. Plus, it’s the most common birthday of the year… and 9/19 is boosting the economy (literally). $HSY $DIS $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: ...
Sep 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1282
Amazon is requiring 5-day return to office for everyone… and it reminds us of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. The new trend in the jewelry industry? Men’s engagement rings… It’s the “Rinse & Repeat” strategy. Chili’s is the fastest-growing casual restaurant chain in America… because every second counts. Plus, Fax Machines are making a comeback, thanks to the Chairman of Snapchat. $EAT $SIG $AMZN —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: h...
Sep 18, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1281
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s 18-year-old fashion brand hit $1B… without any logo. Chipotle just unveiled a burrito bowl making robot… to solve the 3 Cs of restaurants. Millennials are now 50% of cruise ship passengers… So prepare for DINK cruises (not “drink”). $EAT $RCL $NCLH $CCL —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: h...
Sep 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1280
Mission Avocado just had its best day ever on National Guacamole Day… we’ll explain. Wall Street is putting limits on banker hours… because of 100-hour weeks. DisneyWorld’s prices have risen twice as fast as inflation… because Disney is like Dartmouth. Plus, the great ball debate: Pickleball’s growing faster than tennis, but which burns more calories? $AVO $GS $DIS —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR ...
Sep 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1279
Natalie & Ross help us answer your Qs about excelling in the office… Corporate Natalie (Natalie Marshall) & Corporate Bro (Ross Pomerantz) are the co-hosts of the Demoted podcast. Their comedic personas on IG & TikTok star in the video you just sent to your office bestie. Together, they have over 3M followers. This episode covers… Who *really* are Natalie & Ross? Why they got cancelled by 40M people Creators vs. Influencers The Tom Brady in the office Toxic work environments Doer...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 1278
$17M Sorority Houses get blow dry bar renovations… and it explains the housing industry. Starbucks’ brand new CEO just revealed his turnaround plan in a letter… so we read it. In-N-Out Burger opened in France, Mexico, and Japan… and it’s all for “legal” reasons. $SBUX $MCD $SPY Our tasty In-N-Out video on instagram and tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CniRLffJvzw/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https:/...
Sep 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1277
The 1 piece of data that should’ve been debated last night?... Sausage Meat Economics. The fastest-growing religious app right now is Hindu… because Sri Mandir digitized a diaspora. Ford just filed the freakiest patent yet… Prepare for commercials in your cars run by Ford. $F $META $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Ni...
Sep 11, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1276
Apple just unveiled the iPhone 16… But it’s really an iCamera. If you call 855.752.5625, they’ll tell you your social security number… that they found on the dark web. The electrolyte drink industry is surging… because Gatorade lost the Innovator’s Dilemma. Plus, South Korea is selling more strollers for dogs than they are for babies. $AAPL $PEP $SPY Cloaked freaky phone number: 855.752.5625 Our coverage of the June Apple event on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-one-yet/id1...
Sep 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1275
Selena Gomez is officially a billionaire… thanks to her booming makeup brand, Rare Beauty. Donald Trump outlined his economic plan last week… so we jumped into it. VC Twitter is debating Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode… but we found a 3rd way to run an operation. And one more thing… Mountain Dew will now pay you to move… because 1 time zone is happiest. $PEP Kamalanomics episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kamala-nomics-the-vps-biz-plan-sabrina-carpenters-ice/id1386234384?i=10006...
Sep 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1274
Reservations for 1 have jumped 29% in 2 years... because restaurants are microcosms of the economy. US Steel built the Empire State Building & Willis Tower… but its epic $14B deal got stock-blocked Spirit Halloween just collab’d with Chipotle on Halloween… because products are now protagonists. Plus, there’s a political divide between brands… Frosted Flakes are Democrats, but Frosted Mini-Wheats are Republicans. Seattle tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-best-one-yet-hotline-live-pres...
Sep 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1273
The NFL season kicks off tonight but plays game #2 tomorrow in Brazil… because football needs a global tour. J. Crew is relaunching their iconic magazine… because the preppy brand is enjoying all-time-high sales. A former OpenAI exec just raised $1B for his rival startup… because he’s one of the rare dragons of AI. Plus, we’re hosting our 1st LIVE Hotline show in Seattle on Thurs, 9/26 — Join us as we answer your questions on money, spending, and personal finance. Tickets here: https://www.event...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1272
Japanese startup Exit will quit your job for you… because every job has a “hidden severance”. Dick’s Sporting Goods stock is up 600% in 5 years… but its secret is a high school sports app. Rent for a 1-bedroom New York City apartment is up 13% to a record $4,500/month… but Austin’s rent is down (we’ll tell ya why). Plus, the big new back-to-school trend is “Dorm Interior Designers”... $10K to decorate a dorm. $DKS $UA $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Su...
Sep 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1271
Capri Sun is adding bottles to compliment their legendary pouches… but this German company’s origin story is wild. Intel stock fell to its lowest level in 11 years, so it’s thinking of breaking itself up… and it’s inspired by Nike. Boar’s Head deli meats caused the biggest listeria outbreak in decades… It’s their “Boeing Moment.” Plus, on your 1st day back to the office, there’s 1 big question… Can you wear shorts? $BA $INTC $NKE —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE ...
Sep 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1270
Today is the biggest sick day of the year… as sick days overall are surging in America. SharkNinja’s stock has climbed 140% this year… here’s how it’s taken over your kitchen. Telegram’s founder just got charged in France… so we’ll tell you what Telegram actually is. Plus, record-high hotel prices have led to the hottest new fashion trend… the hotel tote bag. $SN $META $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shout...
Aug 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1269
Nvidia just announced earnings that were so big, people hosted parties… but the results were a Rorschach Test for Wall Street. Mister Softee’s ice cream trucks have shrank in number by two thirds… because of competition, climate change, and street corners. Ozempic has a new strategy: Direct-To-Consumer… Big Pharma is cutting out the pharmacy. Plus, Google Searches for “How to sleep” just hit a record high… it’s the worst sleep week of the year. $NVDA $NVO $SPY —----------------------------------...
Aug 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1268
New Balance just passed Under Armour in sales… because of its Dad Shoe pivot. Warren Buffett’s newest investment? $260M in Ulta Beauty… because Ulta changed how ya buy makeup. A wild new study breaks down a big new tradeoff… Every $1 in sports betting is $1 not invested. Plus, only 11 states have a single area code… and 603 New Hampshire is fighting to remain one of them. $DKNG $ULTA $UA Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts...
Aug 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1267
The US Open is selling $12M worth of just one cocktail… because tennis found a new business model. Ikea just launched an official used furniture biz… to beat Facebook Marketplace. The newest trend in relationships is Pet Prenups… because you need to “Cover Your Assets.” Plus, the newest streaming service is from Chick-fil-A… but what should we name it? (Poultry+). —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR M...
Aug 27, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1266
Stocks just reached all-time-highs… and it’s all because of Ned Stark & Game of Thrones. Crayola is about to hit $1B in annual sales… because its crayons have Main Character Energy. The biggest podcast deal in years? $125M for Call Her Daddy (Spotify lost, but it really won). Plus, we’re officially back from vacay… so we whipped up two “lifestyle souvenirs” from our trips to France & Italy $HALL $SIRI $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube S...
Aug 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1265
Back in January 2023, we interviewed the founder of the biggest non-alcoholic beer brand in America: Athletic Brewing. Since then, Athletic has surged past an $800M valuation with a huge fundraise this summer and is now the clear leader in the category, with a 19% market share. This interview was the best one yet, so we wanted to reshare it with you here while we’re on vacation. Because Athletic founder Bill Shufelt isn’t just the “the Knight of Non-Alcohol Beer,” he’s also got a fantastic found...
Aug 19, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1264
Nick & Jack invite Jo Franco to answer your travel, money, and trip-optimizing questions. Jo Franco speaks 8 languages, visited 50 countries, 6 continents, 2M followers on YouTube, the host of “Not Your Average Jo” podcast, and a Netflix travel host, a CEO & the author of Fluentish. This episode talks about… Jo’s journey to the best job ever How to build a travel budget Nick’s ice cream-themed trip When *exactly* to book flights Solo female travel tips Travel credit cards Jack’s overnigh...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1263
Our final pod before vacation, but look to this feed for 2 bonus episodes while we’re off. We return Monday, August 26 for our regular programming. Ray-Bans may get acquired by Zuck’s Meta… that’s how Zuck wins the hardware wars. Auntie Anne’s, Kahlua, & Dolce & Gabbana all launched perfumes… we’ll tell ya why. The Millennial App lifestyle is over… we’ll explain the decline of the disrupters. Plus, the top seat on an airplane is 7F… because the window is the aisle. This episode is presen...
Aug 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1262
Snoop Dogg is making $8M to be at the Olympics… why? The Apolitical Premium. Disney’s parks just showed Americans are traveling less… which means little local luxuries instead. VP pick Tim Walz has 1 passion point: Childcare… so we’ve got an idea for parental pay. Plus, the most viral part of the Olympics is “chocolate muffins"… so we got the recipe. Olympic muffin recipe! https://www.brit.co/olympic-chocolate-muffin-recipe/ $DIS $CMSA $BYND Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/news...
Aug 08, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1261
The latest gold medal winner has a full-time banking job… so we’ll tell you the secret to side-hustles. The hottest sunglasses brand is Pit Viper... They got here not with nostalgia, but faux-stalgia. Google just lost the biggest monopoly lawsuit in 25 years… but the real pain is Apple’s. Plus, F-word usage is at all-time highs, from Taylor Swift to Deadpool… because profanities may be profitable. $GOOG $AAPL $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube S...
Aug 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1260
Noah Lyles won the men’s 100M, thanks to Omega’s watches… It was Omega’s supermarketing moment. Japan’s stock market just had its worst day in 37 years… and in the US, we face a “3-Bubble Problem.” ¾ of the food we eat was frozen at some point… which explains how Lineage had the biggest (and coldest) IPO of the year. Plus, Pumpkin Spice season already began in July… but is that too late? $SPY $SWGAY $LINE Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Fac...
Aug 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1259
Friend launched an AI necklace that becomes your friend… But we think it’s AI Tamagotchi. One food chain is dominating right now: Shake Shack… because perception beats prices. Stock markets worldwide just plummeted… so we’ll tell you what’s wrong. Plus, swiping in Paris is the new sport… Match saw a 20% jump in app activity across France. $SHAK $MCD $SPY Subscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts Instagram, TikTok , LinkedIn (Nic...
Aug 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1258
