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/shoutout...
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...
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: h...
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/newslet...
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/id138623...
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:&nb...
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...
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 F...
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...
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 ...
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 car...
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...
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 YouTu...
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 ...
Aug 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1258
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 Ne...
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 Newsle...
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 & Shou...
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 Fact...
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 Inst...
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 F...
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 Subm...
Jul 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1250
