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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds In today’s weekly AI update with Maria Gharib, we’re getting into the weeds on Apple’s current AI situation with a Siri upgrade impending. Additionally, we analyze the AI industry in Europe led by the near $14B valued Mistral. Plus: JetBlue signs on with Amazon’s satellite internet service and the Kelce brothers are winning the beer market. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes y...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The marketing world is experiencing its biggest transformation in years, where success no longer comes from driving maximum traffic but from creating authentic connections with fewer, higher-intent prospects who arrive through AI channels. Kipp Bodnar, CMO of Hubspot joins the show to talk about how you can steer the ship in this new frontier. Plus: Hard seltzer is at a hard stop a...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds America's matcha obsession has created such massive demand that Japan's record production still can't keep up. We examine how social media turned a traditional tea ceremony into a global commodity crisis, proving that even your caffeine addiction can become a victim of international trade warfare. Plus: Kraft Heinz goes to splitsville and startup Flip goes out of business. Join our...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI search isn't killing SEO—it's creating a new game where being cited and referenced by AI engines matters more than traditional rankings, forcing companies to focus on becoming authoritative sources rather than just optimizing for keywords. Zak Ali, US Manager of Finder.com joins the show today to prime you for success in AI search. Plus: Coconut oil prices surge and Spirit Airli...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering Meta's rural Louisiana AI megacenter and Google's potential search deal losses that might actually be a blessing in disguise for their AI pivot. Also, Anthropic just launched a Claude agent that lives in your Chrome browser. Hear it all in your weekly AI update! Plus: A sewing robot makes headlines and now’s your chance to taste Venice canal water Join our hosts Jon ...
The Hustle Daily Show dives into the booming business of 'smelly' tourism, from Malaysia's $10 million durian fruit empire with theme parks and classes to California's popular corpse flower exhibits. The hosts also discuss the Disgusting Food Museum, exploring cultural perceptions of food and the surprising appeal of polarizing tastes. Additionally, the episode covers quick headlines including Cracker Barrel's logo change, Mark Zuckerberg's ongoing construction, new smart glasses, an AI lawsuit, and plant-based leather for cars.
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Cracker Barrel's stock plummeted over 7% after replacing their beloved Uncle Herschel logo with generic text, proving that sometimes logo redesigns don’t go over well. We examine how the chain's transition backfired spectacularly, turning a simple rebranding into a political controversy that cost them nearly $100 million. Plus: Spotify is testing out DMs and Frontier Airlines gets ...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Taco Bell has become the instant gratification economy's winner by always adding new menu options. The company’s strategy of creating actual new dishes instead of just discounting old ones turns limited-time offers into TikTok content gold, bringing it to the top of the fast food world. Plus: Meta is building a 2k acre base in Louisiana and Louis Vuitton gets into cosmetics. Join o...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Live streaming's growth isn't just about entertainment—it's fundamentally changing how people build businesses, communities, and careers by creating direct relationships with audiences that bypass traditional gatekeepers. Taylor Craig, founder of Launch Live Now, https://www.launchlivenow.com/, talks with us today about how brands can create engaged communities through streaming. P...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds *** Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss a...
Labubu is expected to bring in over $4B to its parent company Pop Mart this year. The trendy toy has won hearts all around the globe, but how did it become a viral sensation and what are the numbers on its gargantuan growth? Plus: Target is under new leadership and Applebee’s shares a sales increase. Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interes...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Water tastings are upon us. The trend might actually reflect the growing sober-curious movement, where people want fancy drink experiences without alcohol—though paying $26 for water still feels like the restaurant equivalent of buying bottled air. Plus: McDonald’s and BTS partner up again and Clippy is back…kinda. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you thro...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pawn shops are reporting 4% growth in merchandise sales as families facing tight budgets discover they can save up to 50% on back-to-school essentials by shopping secondhand. We examine how Americans are selling gold jewelry to fund school supplies and why the booming pawn shop business is an indicator of economic stress among everyday families. Plus: Spotify’s ad business is suffe...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The real news crisis isn't just misinformation, but the isolation and superficiality that current news and social platforms create. InPress represents a radical reimagining where staying informed becomes a pathway to human connection. Founder Adam Harder joins the show to discuss how the future of media consumption is fundamentally social. Plus: Car rental startup Kyte folds and Sa...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're breaking down OpenAI's messy GPT-5 rollout and their promise to "never do this again" after facing user backlash for forcing everyone onto a single model in the name of simplicity. We’ll also analyze whether Perplexity's ambitious $34.5B Chrome acquisition makes sense. Plus: Sling TV offers a Day Pass and Gildan buys Hanes. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Maria Gharib as they ...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering the growing trend of shoeless startups, from Cursor's chaotic shoe pile to companies that provide slipper stipends and heated floors for their barefoot employees. A few other companies have implemented something similar, so why is this happening and will it come to your office soon? Plus: McDonald’s Japan apologizes to customers and an animated movie tops Billboard c...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Spirit Airlines reported a devastating $245.8 million loss on $1.02 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, burning through cash so fast that management warned of potential collapse within a year. We examine how the ultra-low-cost airline's post-bankruptcy optimism crumbled under weak demand, credit card processing threats, and a business model that may no longer work in today's aviation m...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The sports streaming landscape has changed yet again. After merging with Skydance, Paramount just spent the big bucks on UFC rights. So is this big of a purchase worth it? And how will it affect the ever-evolving sports rights market? Plus: AOL will shut down dial-up and Ford invests $5B in EV production. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most in...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI is creating a massive competitive advantage for marketers who master prompt engineering and strategic implementation, but it's also making traditional attribution and measurement nearly impossible. So our guests, Eric Siu and Neil Patel from the Marketing School podcast, will help us out with insights on how marketers can balance the new AI ecosystem. Plus: Instagram has a new m...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds It’s your weekly AI update! Today we're covering Google's massive AI education investment and whether it's preparing students for future careers or just teaching them to build their own replacements. We'll also tackle the growing security risks as everything becomes AI-powered, and why airlines are using algorithms to make flight deals disappear faster than your savings. Plus: Duol...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we’re tackling the world of ultra-exclusive fitness clubs where celebrities can deadlift without ending up on TikTok and members pay $350+ monthly for the privilege of working out with "curated, like-minded people." These gyms are turning fitness into the ultimate status symbol while regular people wonder when breaking a sweat became invitation-only. Plus: WWE inks a $1.6B de...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Japan's tourism success story has become a nightmare, with towns like Biei resorting to cutting down decades-old trees to deter obnoxious selfie-taking crowds. We examine how tourists are straining Japan's famous hospitality culture, forcing communities to choose between economic benefits and quality of life. Plus: A new streaming service arrives and Taco Bell had a breakout quarte...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Economic uncertainty and rising prices have killed the "what the heck" purchase, with shoppers clipping coupons again, buying generic brands, and making multiple store trips to hunt for deals. Companies from Chipotle to P&G are watching customers trade down to cheaper options while families cut expenses by 60-70%. So what are the details here and which companies are thriving of...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pecan milk is suddenly everywhere. Turns out pecans are basically the overachieving cousin of almonds—they're drought-tolerant, don't need imported bees for pollination, and taste like butter instead of cardboard, which is honestly a low bar, but here we are. So can pecans turn over the milk industry again? Plus: Wag goes under and a golf startup may be changing the game. Join our ...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI search is fundamentally breaking the web's click-through economy, from Google's 8% click rate to the birth of "AIO" (AI Optimization) where brands optimize for hyper-specific queries instead of broad keywords. While AI referrals jumped 357% year-over-year, the traditional SEO industry is scrambling to reinvent itself as dozens of startups rush to help brands navigate this brave ...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The Spaghett, a $3-4 DIY cocktail that replaces Prosecco with Miller High Life, has become the perfect drink for budget-conscious Americans who still want sophisticated flavors. We examine how this dive bar creation reflects broader economic pressures, as consumers seek "cheap and cheerful" alternatives to traditional cocktail culture that can cost $15-18 per drink. Plus: Starbucks...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Six months after wildfires destroyed over 11,000 homes in LA, few rebuild permits have been approved, leaving families stuck in limbo while costs skyrocket. Enter Cosmic, a San Francisco startup that's rolling mobile micro-factories into fire zones to build fire-resistant homes 10 times faster, but how much do they cost and can they really accelerate home builds? Plus: United partn...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Stadiums worldwide are deploying innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures. Extreme heat is forcing fundamental changes in sports architecture and scheduling, so how are stadiums trying to cool down and save both players and fans? Plus: Beyond Meat releases a steak and Tesla signs a $16.5B contract with Samsung. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you thr...
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The media business isn’t easy. However, niche publications are always popping up and achieving success. Hope King is a renowned business journalist and is the founder of Macro Talk, a video-first media company publishing to YouTube and LinkedIn. She’s here to give us some answers and walk us through how to create a media business today. Plus: More layoffs are coming at Intel and th...
Awesome Pod alert!!! Recently Phill Agnew from the Nudge podcast joined us to take a look at how an NYC mayoral candidate's marketing strategy won him the primary. Nudge breaks down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. This is smart science-backed insights that actually work. Make sure you check it out . This episode is all about the flop of the 1st version of Instagram, and how the tech company's founders implemented a behavioral science model that turned their app into a m...
