Trump’s victory triggered the best stock surge of 2024… but we’re breaking down Trump’s economic plans. Ferrari just became the most valuable car company in Europe… even though it’s the smallest. The new trend in startup names: Boring… We “name-storm” what happened to fun startup names. $SPY $DJIA $RACE Looking for a long-form listen? Check out our new episode on The Jeep 🚙: The car that saved the world. It’s our latest episode of The Best Idea Yet. Listen here: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks E...
Nov 07, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1317
TVs are getting gigantic, but prices are falling… Huge-screen TVs illustrate the biggest law of innovation. Boeing’s epic airplane strike is over… so we calculated the ROU: Return on Union. Calm won election night… The meditation app turned Election Night into its Super Bowl. Plus, there’s no feeling like voting — It’s the greatest American tradition (even beats Thanksgiving)... And we hope you got to experience it too. Looking for a long-form listen? Check out our new episode on The Jeep — The ...
Nov 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1316
What happens to the economy on election day?... Less beer, more flight upgrades, flat stocks. We’re about to get the biggest movie day in 2 years… Gladiator II, Moana II, & Wicked (#WickiGladiOna…2). Bandit is now the fastest-growing running brand… because it didn’t copy Nike, it copied Hermes. Plus, the 4th episode of our new show drops Tuesday: The untold origin story of The Jeep — The car that saved the world. 🚙 Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to listen. Ep...
Nov 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1315
Starbucks is buying 200k Sharpie Markers to put names on cups... we’re calling it “The Sharpie Doctrine”. America just produced more oil in a month than any time in history… USA is the new OPEC. Soda sales are rising for the 1st time in a decade… It’s thanks to Coke Zero and Mormons. Plus, the 4th episode of our new show drops Tuesday: The untold origin story of The Jeep — The car that saved the world… and united the country. 🚙 Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to l...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1314
Hermes is the top fashion stock right now… but it just got sued for running a handbag hustle. Starbucks’ greatest threat is Luckin Coffee… and Luckin’s coming to America. Finally, airlines are required to auto-refund your canceled flight… because burdens are big. Plus, the #1 ranked bar in the world is in Mexico City… and it’s ½ the price of NYC cocktails. $HESAY $LKNCY $AAL —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheB...
Nov 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1313
This halloween the hot candy is Nerds Clusters… It shows there’s a business case in gut instinct. Reddit surged 42% yesterday after announcing its 1st profit… AI is breaking the language barrier. American Consumer Confidence rose to a 3-year high last month… and it tells us about the election. Vote for the best business costume @tboypod on instagram: instagram.com/tboypod/ $RDDT $HSY —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wonder...
Oct 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1312
Some schools are banning crocs for two particular reasons… so Crocs stock just got croc-blocked. Waymo just secured the 3rd biggest fundraises ever… $5.6B is their new money moat. 50M Americans will visit a haunted house this year… so we got the economics of Haunted Houses. Plus, thieves aren’t going after Bitcoin, they’re going after cheese… $400K of stolen cheddar. $CROX $GOOG $AMZN —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wonde...
Oct 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1311
You can now bet on the election outcome on Robinhood… but which is a better predictor, betting or polls? Would you watch football in an Imax theater?... Because Cosm raised $250M for theatrical live sports. Why are 15% of McD’s McFlurry Machines broken?... We’ll explain that plus the government’s fix. Plus, the 3rd episode of our new show drops today: The untold origin story of Birkenstock — The most popular sandal of all time. Over 250 years, it’s gone from a German cobbler’s shop to the hippie...
Oct 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1310
We broke the Grass Ceiling… For the 1st time ever, women buy more cannabis than men. Scout Motors is back from the dead… and solved the #1 issue for electric cars. The next trending term in AI you’ve got to know? It’s “Agents”... and 1 company makes ‘em. Plus, we’re looking for the best business-themed Halloween costume. A Frappuccino Phantom, Abercrombie & Freak, or Founder Mode Mummy? Tell us your idea in the comments. $NOW $TLRY $F —----------------------------------------------------- Su...
Oct 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1309
Ghost Energy Drink was acquired by Dr. Pepper for $1B… it’s both childish and mature. America’s economy is #1 in the world… according to the rest of the world. Warren Buffett owns ⅓ of SiriusXM… because Sirius is preparing for the end of Howard Stern. Plus, Home Depot’s biggest profit center is Skelly, a 12-foot tall Halloween decoration. $SIRI $KDP $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Episo...
Oct 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1308
Your next fortune cookie may be filled with an ad… because 1 startup baked 135M of them. Business school applications surged 32% this year… because of Zuck and AI. Philip Morris’ cigarette stock is at an all-time high… because Zyn sales have overtaken cigarettes. Plus, the most popular restaurant in Austin, TX? It’s AI. $PM $HD $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Episodes drop weekly. It’s ...
Oct 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1307
Gin in a motor oil can? Tampons in an ice cream pint?... The new packaging trend is chaos. Goldman Sachs predicted a decade of flat stock prices… So we checked the history books. Arkansas just discovered the world’s biggest supply of lithium… Welcome to the “Lith Rush”. Plus, one airport just put a 3-minute time limit on hugging… and there’s a scientific reason why. $GS $SPY $XOM —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm...
Oct 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1306
Chick-fil-A unveiled their new streaming network… and they’ve got a toy company too. Disney finally announced plans for a new CEO… and it involves Morgan Stanley. Car colors are disappearing across America… because a red car puts car brands in the red. Plus, the 2nd episode of our new show drops today: The untold origin story of Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers — The most popular video game of all time was invented by an artist living in the forests of Japan. Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wonde...
Oct 22, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1305
With chocolate prices at record highs, brands are handing out gummies this Halloween… and it goes back to Emperor Napoleon. Uniqlo, Japan’s fast-fashion brand, just enjoyed its 3rd-straight record year… because the 75/50 rule. The most successful entrepreneurs in America right now… are in plumbing and air-conditioning. Plus, we already know who won the election… It’s a New Jersey company that makes hats for both campaigns. $HSY $NSRGY $GPS Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wond...
Oct 21, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1304
Universal Studios is opening “Epic Universes”… Its 5th theme park in Orlando, thanks to gas stations. Uber is reportedly trying to acquire Expedia… To create the ultimate travel app. The FTC just finalized a Click-to-Cancel rule… It must be as easy to cancel as it was to subscribe. Plus, can Zuck fire you for expensing deodorant?... Yes. $UBER $EXPE $META Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Episodes drop weekly. It’s The Best Idea Yet. —------------...
Oct 18, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1303
A college tutor startup is now worth $500M… Because it gets you into Harvard (for $200K). Louis Vuitton sales fell last quarter… because the trade war is firing up again. Butterfinger just launched its 1st new flavor in 101 years… and we think that’s a mistake. Plus, Crocs just launched clogs for dogs… Because we spend more on pets than shoes. $CROX $LVMUY $NSRGY Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Episodes drop weekly. It’s The Best Idea Yet. —----...
Oct 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1302
Japan’s biggest IPO in 6 years is the Tokyo subway… the most profitable subway on earth. All the Big Bank stocks are popping right now thanks to deals… Wining & dining is back, baby. Noticed engagement rings are getting bigger?... It’s because lab-grown diamonds are beating natural. Plus, Game of Thrones just auctioned off $21M of props… but we found an Iron Throne dupe. $GS $MS $BAC —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tbo...
Oct 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1301
SpaceX just landed a skyscraper rocket with chopsticks… It’s the 1st step to landing on Mars. Taco Bell’s newest innovation isn’t food, it’s financial… Name-your-own-price. Tesla finally unveiled their robo-taxi (and a cyber-bus and humanoid robots)… but Wall Street thinks it’s empty calories. It’s National Failure Day… so we’re celebrating the losses (yes, that typo was on purpose). $TSLA $YUM $MCD Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Episodes drop ...
Oct 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1300
The CIA has a Venture Capital arm… and it’s one of the top-performing VCs in America. Second-hand clothing sites DePop & Poshmark are struggling… because they over-innovated. Walmart, Ford, and Paramount all hired meteorologists… and it’s a lesson on winning at work. Plus, United Airlines just announced 13 wild flights to beat Delta… Soooo Spring Break in Mongolia? $UAL $DAL $WMT Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Listen free anywhere you get y...
Oct 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1299
Episode #1 of our new show… The Best Idea Yet. We’re serving it up here early for the Besties & Yetis. For future episodes of TBIY, subscribe/follow here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ The Happy Meal is the most successful meal in human history. With over 35 billion units sold, or about four for every person on Earth, McDonald’s iconic “Food and Fun in a Box” has also made the company a bigger toy distributor than Hasbro or Mattel (and maybe even Santa). But few know the Happy...
Oct 11, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1298
Tesla’s robotaxi unveil event day is tonight… Elon’s trillion dollar idea? Uber meets Airbnb. Othership created the coldest cold plunge and hottest sauna in America… but can they scale it? Home Depot’s “Undercover Executive” policy... Every corporate worker must work a shift at a store each quarter. Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Listen free anywhere you get your pods starting Oct 15th (or early and ad-free on Wondery+). Episodes drop weekly. I...
Oct 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1297
Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Listen free anywhere you get your pods starting Oct 15th (or early and ad-free on Wondery+). Episodes drop weekly. It’s The Best Idea Yet. Spirit Halloween sells 16% of America’s Halloween costumes… now it’s pivoting to Christmas. As Hurricane Milton heads for Florida… one industry is taking it most seriously. The Bogg Bag has become the best-selling bag in America… by copying Crocs. Plus, we’ll reveal the 1st epi...
Oct 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1296
Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks Listen free anywhere you get your pods (or one-week early and ad-free on Wondery+). Episodes drop weekly. It’s The Best Idea Yet. Restoration Hardware doesn’t have a single social media account… and it’s working. How is the Oura Ring beating Apple and Google?… With NASA and the NBA. A Nobel Prize winner also won an Emmy Award… because auctions are everywhere. Plus, we’re revealing our next big thing… and it’s The ...
Oct 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1295
Aperol sales surge in the summer, but drop in winter… now Aperol’s trying to solve “Seasonality.” Spirit Airlines stock plummeted after reports it’s considering bankruptcy… and we’re glad that’s happening (we’ll explain why). The 9-1-1 emergency call hasn’t changed in 50 years… so the startup Prepared is disrupting it. Plus, we’re about to launch our biggest new thing in years… $SAVE $JBLU $DVCMY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: ht...
Oct 07, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1294
Baggy Jeans are boosting the economy… Because $100 on jeans drives a $700 makeover. Adam Neumann just launched a WeWork competitor… “WorkFlow” is Adam v2.0. Apple is freaking out about Meta’s new glasses… here’s their 5 options for saving the iPhone. Plus, Taco Bell is officially the fastest drive-thru in America… but it’s also the most inaccurate. $LEVI $GPS $AAPL $YUM —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts...
Oct 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1293
Would you pay $119 for a bottle of alc-free champagne?… well Louis Vuitton just invested in it. Toyota has invested nearly $1B on an electric air taxi startup… because Toyota hates “muda.” CNN and Reuters are both adding paywalls to their news websites… they’re learning from the best (literally). Plus, the top-selling perfume du jour is scented… like your body. Introducing Pheromone fragrances. $TM $WB $LVMUY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutou...
Oct 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1292
In front of a live studio audience in Seattle (presented by Audible), Tori Dunlap helps us answer your Qs about your money. Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k) is the host of the Financial Feminist podcast & NYT Best-Selling author. Tori is a money expert that guides over 5M followers to feel more financially free. This episode covers… How to frame your goals How to negotiate your salary How everything is negotiable, from hotels to healthcare The #1 financial trick shot for parents Crypto…yes or no?...
Oct 02, 2024•55 min•Ep. 1291
The Chicago White Sox had more losses than any team in baseball history… we found a lesson about turnarounds. The US Port Strike will affect half of our imports by sea … but don’t call it a Port-pocalypse. DirecTV just acquired its rival Dish Networks for just $1… we’ll tell ya how that’s possible. Plus, the laundromat industry is making a fun/strategic pivot… into bars, arcades, & cafes. $T $DISH $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout o...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1290
The number of signing bonuses has doubled in five years… here’s how to ask for one. United and Air France are adding Starlink satellite wifi… It’s the cupholder effect in action. Europe’s largest startup is $45B Revolut… It’s now more valuable than all the British banks. Plus, what happened to the stretch limo? $UAL $SPY $BCS —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https:...
Sep 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1289
OpenAI is switching from non-profit to for-profit… and Sam Altman was just anointed their emperor. Nutter Butter’s social media has turned insane… it’s a case study in Gen Z’s aesthetic. Shein has become the biggest fashion brand in the world… but it’s loophole is closing. Plus, 25% of travelers forget something at the hotel… so the hotel industry found 2 solutions. $MDLZ $ANF $GAP —----------------------------------------------------- GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.c...
Sep 27, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1288
