The US and China trade deal looks more like a trade dud… because of China’s Infinity Stones. When Heinz ketchup changes its bottle, sales pop… so it launched maple syrup ketchup jugs. Summer House star Paige DeSorbo launched a startup… because BravoTV is the new Y-Combinator. Plus, the new weekend trend for techies is Darkness Retreats… 3 days, zero light. $KHC $SPY $CMCSA Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin sto...
Jun 12, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1467
What if every newborn got a $1K stock account?... If the budget bill passes, that’s happening. Why is SmartLess, the podcast, launching a wireless company?... Because 35% of Millennials are still on their parents’ plan. Zuckerberg is creating a “SuperIntelligence” team… and he’ll pay you up to $100,000,000 to join. Plus, Gen Z just killed the bar tab… (and it’s the right move). $TMUS $HOOD $META Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show...
Jun 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1466
Apple’s biggest event of the year was all about “liquid”… And Apple lost $90B in 9 minutes. Bach parties now cost $1,400/person… we dove into the Bachelorette Industrial Complex (spoiler: dudes spend more). Warner Bros Discovery is breaking up… but it reminds us of Bob Dylan and Bad Bunny. Plus, the uuntold origin story of the Beanie Baby… The cutest boom, bubble, & bust. $WBD $AAPL $BTC Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: Th...
Jun 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1465
From power couple to cat fight, we now have Elon’s riches vs. Trump’s power… so we predict who wins. Hot Wheels is surging on Insta, YouTube, and TikTok… with a different strategy for each. Reddit’s huge AI lawsuit reveals its most powerful feature… the Upvote. Plus, JNCO Jeans? DVDs? Lil Wayne?... The hot new Gen Z trend is MillennialCore. $RDDT $MAT $TSLA Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Tommy Bah...
Jun 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1464
Nintendo’s Switch 2 release caused chaos worldwide… because of Paul Rudd. Retirement accounts have surged, so we share our top savings rule… Forget your password. The new target of tech disruption? Traffic Lights… Stop signs haven’t changed in 100 years. Plus, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals.... Thanks to an investing strategy. $NTDOY $SCHW $BRK.B Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Sub...
Jun 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1463
Spirit Halloween cancelled their summer costume preview… because the trade war has a tail. A record 55 women lead Fortune 500 companies… and a record 24 founders do too. Pizza Hut’s “Book It” app … it’s an original example of gamification. Plus, Ikea did a commercial in 1994 that changed the country… The 1st ad with a gay couple. (FYI, here’s that Ikea ‘94 commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCGv1hN6S9E ) $AAPL $YUM $META Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest epis...
Jun 05, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1462
The most trusted news brand in America? It’s… The Weather Channel (for the 4th straight year). Netflix presented all its new content at a big unveil called “Tudum”… and it highlights the Netflix Paradox. Dr. Squatch is the biggest soap startup in America… because of “The Jester’s Privilege.” Plus, Tinder’s newest feature is a height filter… #SaveTheShortKings $NFLX $CMCSA $UL Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin ...
Jun 04, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1461
Steve Madden ’s controversial founder boosted the stock 25% last week… because of a podcast interview. Costco’s biggest selling product? Gasoline (by far)... We think gas is like diapers, but for adults. Ukraine’s crazy self-thinking drone attack on Russia changes warfare forever… It’s tech Pearl Harbor. Plus, the untold origin story of the Tommy Bahama Beach Chair… which sells 3 outta 4 chairs. $SHOO $COST $META $PLTR Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our ...
Jun 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1460
Zillow stock has surged 70% in the last year… because house gossip is good. David is a very high-protein protein bar… worth $725M. Because every business needs 3 moats. Circle is going public in an IPO… so we’ll tell ya what the heck a stablecoin is. Plus, the greatest internship story ever? Sprite turned an intern project into a real product. $Z $K $CRCL Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Heinz Ketch...
Jun 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1459
Elf Beauty is buying Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1B… with a trick from Elvis Presley. The NYT hooked up with Amazon… Because Alexa+ wants to be the 1st *premium* chatbot. And Trump’s tariffs were ruled illegal… The Trade War is hitting the Supreme Court. Plus, the hardest word in the Spelling Bee… Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (real place, real word) $ELF $NYT $AMZN Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The unto...
May 30, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1458
Anthropic’s CEO says White Collar jobs will disappear in 5 years… so we’ll tell you how to prepare for the Chrome Collar workforce. The best-selling BBQ sauce in America is Japanese…. We got Bachan’s secret biz recipe. Urban Outfitters’ stock just hit an all-time high… because it beat Rent The Runway. Plus, the hot new investing strategy is T.A.C.O… Trump Always Chickens Out (we’ll explain). $URBN $CRM $KHC Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly d...
May 29, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1457
Strava hit a $2B valuation… because running apps are the new social media. Nuclear stocks just surged 40%… because to quote Mugatu “Nuclear, so hot right now.” Nespresso is pivoting from hot George Clooney… because your 1st coffee is now cold. Plus, the psychological strategy behind Heinz Ketchup’s “57 varieties”... Jack’s Strava: https://strava.app.link/9GCovhIGITb $NSRGY $OKLO $KHC Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold...
May 28, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1456
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Thanks to The Skinny Confidential, to achieve daytime beauty… women look like monsters at night. The House of Reps passed Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” — this summer we’ll have Big Debt Energy. Lilo & Stitch is expected to have beaten Mission Impossible at the box office… because relatability wins. And if you work at Spotify, they’ve banned the words “offline” and “later” from mee...
May 27, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1455
Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ When out-of-work coder Jens Rasmussen couldn’t find directions to a cafe in Copenhagen, he wound up changing navigation forever. Alongside his brother Lars (also an out-of-work coder), Jens developed a radical vision—not just for a faster map, but a vibrant, multi-dimensional platform to help plan your entire life. With maxed-out credit cards, these Danish brothers built a prototype that caught Google co-founder La...
May 26, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1454
Heading into Memorial Day weekend, we whipped up the top pop-biz stories about legendary business leaders from the last year: #1. Dolly Parton launched a new album, a food brand, & 78th birthday… So we jumped into her $600M Dollywood conglomerate. #2. Bill Gates’ former assistant is now wealthier than him… It’s a lesson on risk, reward, and makin’ money. #3. Jony Ive designed the iPhone… and he just unveiled his next big (secret) thing. Share this episode with your buddy with your buddy who ...
May 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1453
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets We analyzed the DoorDash data and TikTok trends to predict… the drink of the summer. Google & Warby Parker are launching smart glasses… but so are OpenAI & the iPhone designer. The best-selling car in America is now Toyota’s Rav4… and it’s going full hybrid. Plus, tomorrow is the biggest day of the year for one industry… Car Washes spike 49%. Want to hear our interview on how...
May 22, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1452
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets America’s 100 favorite brands show... Reputation takes 20 years to build, 1 second to lose. Dockers khakis just sold for $300M… but did ya know Dockers invented Casual Friday? Klarna just invented a new financial metric: Revenue per human… you’re gonna start see it everywhere. Plus, “Plant Nanny” is the hot new job… It pays $50/hour to pamper someone’s succulents. $LEVI $COST $TM Wan...
May 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1451
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Netflix just saved Sesame Street… because kids content crushes subscription churn. America got downgraded after 126 years to AA+... So we’ve got 1 solution to our debt addiction. Over 90% of startups fail, and one startup buries them… because LinkedIn ain’t reality. Plus, we’re playing a new game: “Flavor or Fake?”... Is “Hint of Hummus” a real LaCroix flavor? $NFLX $WBD $META Want m...
May 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1450
TBOY bi-annual survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qlyZFxoJvFhFae Lululemon’s Align Leggings just turned 10 years old… And they actually invented athleisure. Chime, the online banking app, just filed to IPO… Because they’re the McDonalds of money. Cava is beating Chipotle and Sweetgreen… We’ve got the apples-to-apples numbers to prove it. Plus, the most profitable graduation gift in history is… Dr. Seuss’ “Oh The Places You’ll Go” TBOY Live Chicago July 23rd, Tickets ...
May 19, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1449
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Foot Locker surged 80% on deal with Dick’s… but the wilder story is Dick’s sports palaces. Rainmaker got $30M to play God and make it rain (literally)... We got the history of human-made rain. UnitedHealth just had its worst month ever… And now it’s made every health stock sick. Plus, why did Rihanna put caviar on chicken?... Because caviar is cheaper than ever. $FL $DKS $UNH Want mo...
May 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1448
TBOY Live Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Airbnb just fulfilled the destiny we predicted 4 years ago… The Airbnb Everything App. eToro surged 40% on its IPO day… because it turns Influencers into Traders. Boeing just got its biggest airplane order ever… because the Middle East is like the NBA draft. Plus, the fastest growing sector of the pet industry is… lizards, frogs, and snakes. $ABNB $TORO $BA Want more business storytelling...
May 15, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1447
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Washington DC’s football stadium is a new “Arena-Hood”... because football can fix the housing crisis. Nutella is pivoting to peanut butter in America… because nothing divides economies like nuts. Hidden Junk Fees are officially illegal… so we’ll tell ya what to do when the hotel drops a “Resort Fee.” Plus, the 10 fastest-growing baby names in America… are made-for-LinkedIn. $MAR $LV...
May 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1446
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Stocks surged 3% on a Mega Monday of Trump news… Airplanes, tariff pauses, prescriptions, & parties. Vineyard Vines passed $500M in revenue… because “men stick to the fit, women chase the hit.” Dunkin Donuts got a JetBlue Airplane… it’s a flying billboard from Boston’s hometown heros. Plus, is the next surprise Recession Indicator actually… Katy Perry? $JBLU $SPY $RL About Us: Th...
May 13, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1445
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Walmart sells 1-ct diamond rings for $299… But lab diamonds are the monster DeBeers created. The Golden Globe Award is adding “Best Podcast”... We predict the Emmy’s will add Youtube. The Yuka app determines if food is healthy… It’s become the FDA of the People. Plus, the hot new VC trend? Removable Tattoos… The “Regrets Economy” is surging. $PNDRY $NFLX $K Want more business storyte...
May 12, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1444
https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Buy your tickets with that link 👆 Then tag us @tboypod with your tix pic Chi-town, we can’t wait to see ya there. — Nick & Jack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 10, 2025•2 min•Ep. 1443
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Stocks jumped after an “historic” US/UK trade deal… yet it reminds us of Ron Weasley. Google’s stock is dropping because Apple may cut it from iPhones… It’s Google’s DVD Moment. Grüns has hit a $500M valuation for gummy bear supplements… It’s “Idea Arbitrage.” Plus, the untold origin story of Juicy Couture… the ultimate Mother’s Day entrepreneurship tale. $GOOG $AAPL $SPY Want more bu...
May 09, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1442
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Disney just announced its 7th theme park: Abu Dhabi… It’s Donald Duck Diplomacy. SpaceX incorporated its own city in Texas… But the company town really goes back to Hershey. NBA star Russell Westbrook just launched an AI app… for funerals. Plus, the hot new fashion trend is… Dinosaur Leather (#TRexHandbags) $DIS $TSLA $ Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest ep...
May 08, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1441
TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-tickets Some Le Pain Quiotidien’s bakeries are turning into night clubs… The hottest pivot in biz history. How is China handling the Trade War?... It’s making its data disappear. DoorDash, Uber, Instacart stocks are surging this year… It’s proof of a vibe-cession. Plus, “Nerd-Sniping” is the new hiring trend in tech… Solve math on the street? Get a job. $DASH $UBER $CART Want more business s...
May 07, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1440
Hollywood just entered the Trade War… starring the 1st ever digital tariff (100% on Wicked 2). Warren Buffett is retiring, so we found his secret $$$ sauce… It’s culture, not calculations. Skechers is the 3rd biggest shoe biz on earth… and just sold for $9B thanks to your nana. Plus, the untold origin story of… Google Maps. $SKX $$PARA $NFLX $BRK.B $GOOG Our episode from last year on Berkshire Hathaway’s Greg Abel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-one-yet/id1386234384 https://open....
May 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1439
Sam Altman is scanning eyeballs to verify Tinder dates… but the bigger story is the End of Passwords. Formula One just had its Miami Grand Prix… and the racing stock is at an all-time high. Mack Weldon’s underwear turned tariffs from a weakness to a strength. Plus, the next TBOY Live Show will be in **Chicago** 7/23/2025 🌭🏙️🌬️ $LLYVK $MSFT $SPY Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… The Starbucks Frapp...
May 05, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1438
