NASA is joining the streaming wars with NASA+ — Because to win wallets & dimes, you’ve first got to win hearts & minds. Jeep sales have dropped for 8-straight quarters — Because what SUV to buy is a zero sum game. And the top-performing FinTech stock of the year so far? It’s SoFi — Because SoFi’s CEO is Jon Snow.$SOFI $NFLX $GM $F Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Y...
Aug 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1017
Sign up at news.tboypod.com for The Best Newsletter Yet Maxwell House coffee just unveiled instant iced latte technology — Because Iced Coffee is 75% of coffee ordered away from home, but only 7% at home. Meta’s Threads was the fastest app ever to hit 100M downloads as it took on Twitter — But we just got the numbers on how things have gone since (not well). And this July has been the hottest month ever recorded, by far — One solution to climate change may actually be the whitest white paint eve...
Jul 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1016
The defining moments for the economy so far this year are all feminine — We found the 3 reasons the “economy” is actually the “She-conomy.” McDonald’s stock is at an all-time high, thanks to Grimace — Aaaand it’s launching a new restaurant chain. And TikTok isn’t banned, so it’s going on the offensive — by copying Amazon, Spotify, and Twitter all in one month. $MAT $AMZN $SPOT Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and...
Jul 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1015
The Snoo is selling $100M of smart baby bassinets every year — But this baby startup borrowed a lesson from BMW. Google Maps and Apple Maps are a navigation duopoly — But Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft just teamed up for a 3rd map app. The Fed just raised interest rates to their highest level in 22 years — Because the Fed’s thinking like Smokey Bear. $GOOG $AAPL $META $AMZN $MSFT $BMWYY Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitt...
Jul 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1014
Spotify’s just announced its best user growth ever, but the stock fall 14% — Because sometimes a user can be a loser. UPS just reached an agreement with the workers’ union, it won’t go on strike — But 2023 is still the “Year of the Strike.” And Sam Altman’s WorldCoin just launched the craziest crypto we’ve seen — Scan your eyeballs into a crypto orb to save the world from AI robots. $SPOT $UPS $BTC $WDC Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet...
Jul 26, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1013
Barbie & Oppenheimer enjoyed the 4th best Box Office weekend ever — Because “Barbenheimer” reveals the power of the Positive Sum Game. Elon just erased Twitter from Twitter, it’s now called “X” — Because when you make a mistake, you X it out… literally. And the hottest-selling personal care product right now? It’s deodorant (because it’s hot) — Deodorant is taking more body share (anyone else swiping their thighs?).$MAT $HAS $UL Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboyp...
Jul 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1012
Is it just us, or does every celebrity have their own tequila brand — But when you drink a celebrity liquor, you’re drinking hip hop history. Amex Platinum *was* the only credit card with its own lounge, until now — Chase launched one, because vanity is the most seductive sin. And Amazon just bought an old NASA facility in Florida to build the other AWS — Amazon Web Satellites, because Amazon thinks 20 years ahead. $JPM $AMZN $AMP Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod...
Jul 24, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1011
Everyone’s talking about the Barbie movie, but we want to talk about the Barbie doll — Because Barbie isn’t just a doll, she was an early disruptor. Zillennial 1st-time homebuyers aren’t buying “Starter Homes,” they’re buying “Forever Homes” — The solution to our housing problem is “build baby build”. And Netflix is the best-positioned entertainment company to weather the Writers’ and Actors’ Strike — Because Netflix gave consumers more, but Hollywood less. Play this week’s TBOY Quiz: go.tboypod...
Jul 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1010
“Oppenheimer” debuts tonight on IMAX, so we’re looking at IMAX’s business model — Because it’s a case study flexibility. Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand hit a $4B valuation and wants to IPO — Because Skims filled the Victoria’s Secret vacuum. And Microsoft finally priced the Office AI assistant that you’ll be using soon — And that’s why Microsoft’s stock just hit an all-time high. $IMAX $VSCO $MSFT Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on ...
Jul 20, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1009
The Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in New Zealand (and Australia) — But we think the Women’s World Cup is a growth stock, while the Men’s tournament is a value stock. AT&T shares just fell to their lowest level in 30 years on a WSJ investigation into its lead cables — But the real problem for AT&T is its failed empire. And the new “it” mode of transportation this summer? It’s the bus — The bus industry is surging thanks to a quote from Napoleon. $T $VZ $SPY Want merch, a shoutout, ...
Jul 19, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1008
The world’s greatest soccer player, Lionel Messi, just began his career in Miami — But the real winner is actually Apple, who’s master plan is to get America loving soccer. Allbirds’ latest shoe is the most sustainable ever (net zero carbon) — But does it violate Allbirds’ very own rule on weirdness? And we’ve got a shortage of Accountants in America that’s affecting Wall Street — If you know an Accountant, hug them. Then give them a raise. And send them this pod. $BIRD $AAPL $AAP Want merch, a ...
Jul 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1007
Yetis & Besties, thanks to all of you for getting us to 1,000 episodes (it’s a lovely, nice, round number). Shopify thinks meetings waste valuable company time, so they created a meeting cost calculator — Because your 3-person meeting cost $672. Opill is the first FDA-approved birth control pill — But it’s not just a medication, it’s an economic booster too. Arizona is on pace for 18 straight days over 110 degrees — And the Air Conditioner industry has become the duct tape of Climate Change....
Jul 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1006
Hot Dogs have been named the “it” food of the summer — because hot dogs are a platform. The Hollywood strike is a lot bigger now that actors joined the writers — but we’ve seen this movie before. When new viewing tech arrives, we need new rules on who gets paid. And Delta Airlines’ quarterly earnings confirm our hypothesis from earlier in the week — Americans are choosing Mykonos over the Magic Kingdom. Take The Best Quiz Yet: go.tboypod.com $DIS $DAL $AMZN $WBD Want merch, a shoutout, or got Th...
Jul 14, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1005
Domino’s swore it would never use 3rd party delivery apps — But great business minds are willing to change their mind. We just got the best Inflation report in years — And when you look at the data, the US is the clear #1. And Aretha Franklin passed away 5 years ago, but her will has been stuck in a couch since then — The greatest gift you can give your family is planning for death. $DPZ $UBER $SPY Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on...
Jul 13, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1004
“Disney World Hasn’t Felt This Empty in Years” — That’s the headline right now for Disney, because Americans are getting their passports stamped. Kura Sushi is the Japanese-American stock sensation of 2023 — Because the #1 craving of investors this year is restaurant stocks. And the She-cession is officially over — After a Pandemic drop, the percentage of the women in the American workforce just hit an all-time high. $KRUS $DIS $SPY Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboy...
Jul 12, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1003
YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI launched an energy drink that’s now the target of Congress — because minor customers can lead to major problems. Amazon Prime Day starts today, but it’s not just Amazon — all of retail is celebrating the made-up holiday because we’re all craving tiny treats. And Zuck just announced that Threads is the fastest-ever app to hit 100M downloads — but Threads’ greatest weakness is Twitter’s greatest strength. $META $AMZN $WMT $PEP Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFact...
Jul 11, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1002
Las Vegas just unveiled the largest sphere on earth — “Sphere” is actually a publicly-traded stock too, and it previews the future of live entertainment. China just weaponized geology (because the US weaponized chips) — Because nobody wins in a trade war. And Rivian’s stock has surged 80% in just two weeks — Because Rivian isn’t just selling to people, it’s selling to Amazon. $RIVN $SPHR Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, T...
Jul 10, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1001
Mattel’s Barbie movie just put on a master class in marketing — It’s not an ad campaign, it’s an “ad champagne” Today’s Jobs Report is expected to be huge — but it’s also expected to be the most confusing, so we’re jumping into it TBOY-style. And the “Model A” flying car just got FAA approval for a test flight — but just like the spork, the best of both worlds can actually be worse. (FYI: Here’s that Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse Airbnb we were talking about: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/857387972692...
Jul 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1000
We just witnessed a “Stage 5 Zucking” — Instagram has officially copied Twitter with a new app that launches today called “Threads”. Crickets are now human food *and* dog food, because insect-based food found product-market-fit. And Costco is cracking down membership card moochers — Because when companies can’t raise prices, they get strict. $META $COST $WOOF $NSRGY Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @t...
Jul 06, 2023•19 min•Ep. 999
McDonalds' just pulled off the most viral trend of the year… by accident — The Grimace shake highlights “the Case for Chaos” in Marketing. Tesla just announced record car sales for the 2nd quarter, but it’s not just a car company anymore — it’s the gas station of the 21st century. NYC’s biggest commercial landlord is dropping $1B on Penn Station, but has a new vision for your work life — “The 4.5-Day Workweek.” $MCD $TSLA $RIVN $XPEV $VNO Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www...
Jul 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 998
Besties & Yetis, we are so happy to report that Nick and Molly have a healthy baby boy and the family is doing fantastic. After a long labor, we’re extending paternity leave a few more days to give Nick this precious time with his family. The pod returns Wednesday, July 5th. Have a fantastic 4th of July long weekend — and thank you for giving Nick this time! $IBO $TBABY Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Ti...
Jun 30, 2023•4 min•Ep. 997
We recorded an interview in a restaurant, none other than Sweetgreen. We interviewed Nathaniel Ru, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of the billion dollar salad chain. Nathaniel tells us about: Launching a $10/bowl restaurant during a recession How he used a boombox to drive business Long-term relationships with local farmers like Firefly Farms (~15 yrs strong) The new robotic restaurant in a suburb of Chicago Best of all— his must-try salad “remix” order On a personal note, these salads were ...
Jun 22, 2023•56 min•Ep. 996
Nick just dashed to the hospital with his wife to have their 1st baby — we don’t have details yet, but we’ll share them on Instagram and Twitter when we have them: @tboypod Meantime, we’re taking a week off for Nick to spend time with his family. Here’s our plan: - Thursday, June 22nd: Bonus Interview Episode with the co-founder of Sweetgreen - Thursday June 29th: TBOY is back, with an episode of The Best One Yet We hope you enjoy our interview with Nathaniel Ru, of Sweetgreen. And to Nick and M...
Jun 21, 2023•2 min•Ep. 995
The Bud Light Boycott just resulted in a new #1 US beer: Modelo Especial — This Mexican beer’s boom was drank by Millennials. Mercedes Benz just activated 900K of its cars with a voice AI copilot — So we think it’s the birth of the companionship economy. And Disney’s newest Pixar movie, Elemental, just flopped at the box office — But we think Pixar can get out of its slump thanks to its “Brain Trust.” $STZ $BUD $DIS $MGBYY Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Fol...
Jun 20, 2023•19 min•Ep. 994
Beyonce’s concert in Sweden literally caused nationwide Inflation — And it’s the perfect case study to explain all Inflation. Spotify just made a complete pivot to its podcast strategy — It’s trying to be less like HBO, more like YouTube. And Cava’s stock doubled after going public in its very first day of trading — Because 2023 may be the year of the restaurant IPO (aka “The Bistro IPO”). Check out our onesie: tboypod.com/shop Take our quiz: go.tboypod.com $SPOT $CAVA $SG $CMG Sponsor links...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Ep. 993
InstaPot has gone from the fastest-growing kitchen appliance to a bankrupt company — Because it ignored the art of aspiration. UnitedHealth’s stock fell 6% yesterday because the CEO said old people are getting too many surgeries – And funny thing about health insurance companies… they hope you don’t use their health insurance. And the Fed just announced a big Pause — Because after increasing interest rates for 15-straight months, our economy is at an inflection point. $TUP $UNH $SPY Want merch, ...
Jun 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 992
Google just announced you better clock-in at the office… or you may lose your bonus — It’s big tech’s Great Reversal on remote work. The Denver Nuggets just won the NBA finals, but the real story is their owner — He’s won 3 major championships in under 2 years, and we found his formula for winning. And Reddit is facing an epic blackout from a major protest — So can a anti-corporate culture survive a super corporate IPO? $GOOG $META $AMZN Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www....
Jun 14, 2023•19 min•Ep. 991
Pizza delivery surged during the pandemic, but it’s now gone cold… because of Frozen Pizza. JPMorgan is paying a $290M settlement because it allegedly saw something with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstien, but didn’t say something. And NYC is moving forward with America’s 1st “congestion pricing” traffic tax (New Jersey hates it). $DPZ $PZZA $JPM Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod A...
Jun 13, 2023•20 min•Ep. 990
The Netflix Password-Mooching Crackdown just began… and we just got the numbers on whether it’s working. Out of nowhere, stocks just hit their highest level in a year — We’re officially in a Bull Market (and it’s thanks to 8 specific stocks). And AM Radio was killed by Tesla and electric cars, but Ford is bringing it back — Because of the zombies in “The Last Of Us.” $SPY $NFLX $TSLA Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, ...
Jun 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 989
Uber just launched an “airbnb for cars” feature in the app — because Uber may be the biggest threat to Airbnb (and vice versa). Adobe’s photoshop is letting AI create images out of thin air — because artificial intelligence can lead to an artificial reality. And Lionel Messi just turned down a reported $1B to play in Saudi Arabia — He’s playing in Miami instead, because upside beats stability. $UBER $ABNB $ADBE Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best...
Jun 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 988
