Headaches, eye strain and discomfort are just some of the reasons Apple Vision Pro is seeing quite a few returns since its launch. Was the $3.5k price point too much for this product, or are the lack of apps to blame? Plus: US drug prices are on the rise and Open AI launches a text-to-video model. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thd...
Feb 16, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 509
The nation of Anguilla, a 35-square-mile island seemingly stumbled into a domain name gold mine. Having the country web domain of .ai, Anguilla is benefitting greatly from the tech world and any entrepreneur looking to brand their sites for AI. How much does the island earn and what do they spend it all on? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Feb 15, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 512
This Valentine’s Day we’re examining the relationship between brands and consumers. From KITH’s Valentine’s Day campaign to how your brand can find and engage target audiences, we’re joined by Manager of Audience Development here at HubSpot Media, Dréa Hudson, who will discuss all of it. Plus: The EU backs up from iMessage and Paramount lays off 800 employees. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Dréa Hudson, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: ...
Feb 14, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 511
Some products make it and some just don’t. One that showed some promise was Life Savers Holes, the 90s candy that seemed to be a breakthrough for the company. How did it all go so wrong and where are Holes today? Plus: Ben Affleck and Dunkin’ keep up the work and Score is a new dating app where credit scores are king. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod I...
Feb 13, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 510
We’re only just over a month into 2024 and the AI industry is already shifting rapidly. Martina Bretous joins us for another look at AI in January and early February of 2024 and gives us what we need to know and how AI has already affected us this year in work and life. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Martina Bretous, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Th...
Feb 12, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 509
More people are skiing than ever before and yet lift tickets have never been pricier. How does the ski industry have it so good? We unwrap how a corporate giant changed the activity forever and somehow even helped many independent resorts. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you...
Feb 11, 2024•16 min
The Super Bowl halftime show draws in millions of viewers every year, expanding the NFL sporting event into a concert phenomenon. The artists performing, however, don't get paid for their work on the ~$10m production. We’ll catch up with Noelle Medina on why exactly that is and what’s in it for the performers. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Noelle Medina, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram...
Feb 09, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 508
Fast food ain’t so cheap anymore. Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and McDonalds are among the many chains that have raised their prices recently, and they’re starting to feel the sting. Will we ever see the dollar menu actually cost a dollar? Plus: WBD, Disney, ESPN and Fox are teaming up for a new sports streaming service, and Pizza Hut offers free delivery to your ex. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media:...
Feb 08, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 507
We’re a few days away from the Super Bowl being played less than a mile off the Las Vegas Strip. The NFL, hardened against sports betting for decades, has embraced the multibillion-dollar industry. It’s been good for business, but is it bad for society? Plus: Another Charlie Brown moment for Boeing and don’t forget your Vision Pro passcode. Join our hosts Ben Berkley and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.ti...
Feb 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 506
AI keeps ramping up on features. The latest use is to make digital fake IDs. The site producing these IDs is none other than OnlyFake, which can allegedly generate up to 20k documents per day. With many companies moving to accept digital IDs, is OnlyFake the new cybersecurity killer on the block? Plus: The Las Vegas Sphere earns millions and Subway starts 2024 with a foot long success. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. ...
Feb 06, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 505
Intro, a Cameo-like app, offers anyone 15 minute meetings with popular CEOs and entrepreneurs. The catch? You guessed it: thousands of dollars. You can now talk to Andrew Wilkinson or Rachel Zoe and get some advice on starting your own business, etc, but is it really worth the price tag? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Feb 05, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 504
Ex-Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is pouring money into a new basketball hoop-shaped arena for his NBA team. One of the peculiar investments included in that though, is in the form of 1.2k+ toilets and urinals. Is this a good business move to bolster attendance? Plus: the Pokemon with guns satire game ‘Palworld’ is selling like crazy and Lululemon finally unveils mens footwear. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of...
Feb 02, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 503
TikTok Shop is the new hot QVC commodity on the block. TikTokers all over the platform are advertising products like you wouldn’t believe. Is TikTok Shop an absolute boom for the business, or is there a lot more going on under the surface? Plus: Universal pulls Taylor Swift’s music from TikTok and Walmart makes a big time investment. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tikto...
Feb 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 502
The soap opera industry is taking a hit due a lack of interest from, you guessed it, Gen Z. The typically hour-long format is getting a shakeup though with apps like ReelShort that promise 60 second programming, but will these apps last longer than Quibi? Plus: Zoom is set to integrate with Apple Vision Pro and Neuralink implants a brain device. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https:/...
Jan 31, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 501
Many retail companies claim that shoplifting is on the rise, hence why stores like CVS and Target have locked cases for expensive items like…toothpaste. A new invention is on the horizon to make these cases accessible to you without asking staff to open them. The catch? They need your phone number. Plus: Fanduel’s parent company debuts on the Stock Exchange and AI deep fakes make headlines across tech. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting sto...
Jan 30, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 500
Paying attention in class might be a whole lot easier with a hologram of Stephen Hawking or Coco Chanel up front. The UK’s Loughborough University is the first in Europe to experiment with hologram technology to bring in ‘guest’ lecturers. Could this new tech be a solution to dreary Zoom lectures and much more? Plus: Geroge Carlin’s estate sues an Ai creator and the biggest cruise ship ever sets sail. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting sto...
Jan 29, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 499
This month Apple removed blood sensor technology from its new watch models. We unwind the David vs. Goliath battle that brought world’s largest company to its knees. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podca...
Jan 28, 2024•18 min
The wealthiest people who have ever lived just want to keep living. A slew of multi-million dollar investments are being allocated from the 1% towards cryonics and other methods to ensure their lives and wealth never end. Although it’s fun to see billionaires throw money, will anything actually come from this? Plus: Microsoft launches VR conference rooms and a McDonald’s spinoff is getting off the ground. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting s...
Jan 26, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 498
Restaurants took a big financial hit from the pandemic, but now we’re seeing the industry get back on its feet again in the form of dessert joints and pop-up businesses. Are restaurants officially back, or are the profits still just not there? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The ...
Jan 25, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 497
Netflix announced it will pay $5B for the rights to ‘WWE Raw’ in a push for live events. Plus: TurboTax is getting its comeuppance just in time for tax season. Join our hosts Rob Litterst and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you ...
Jan 24, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 496
3D printed shoes are the next wave in fashion sustainability measures, and companies like Vivobarefoot and material science company Balena are working together to make them a reality. Will they find their footing or will high prices deflect customers? Plus: Sony calls off a big merger and ChatGPT forbids romantic companionship apps on the platform. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: htt...
Jan 23, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 495
The model train industry has been on a steady decline for years. With hobbyists aging out and a lack of Millennial and Gen Z interest, companies like Lionel and Hornby are looking for solutions. Is this the end of the model train business, or is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Jan 22, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 494
It may not be your first instinct, but more and more people are hitting record while being let go from their company. People will post anything on social media, but why are these filmed layoffs gaining so much traction? Plus: The EU wants more streaming royalties for musicians and Iowa sues TikTok. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www....
Jan 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 493
Ever just wanted your yacht to also be a submarine? Well for $2B, Austrian company Migaloo will make your undersea dreams come true. This luxury submersible superyacht is the latest innovation in ridiculous luxury goods, but there have to be some safety concerns and legal restrictions, right? Plus: Costco cracks down on non-members and Amazon rolls out a new AI feature. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on soc...
Jan 18, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 492
How does a multi-million dollar inheritance get passed down? For some like Marlene Engelhorn, it's as easy as giving $27.4m to an organization to help tax the rich. Today we’re diving into big names and estates to see how they manage to give their riches away, or hold on to them tighter than ever. Plus: Uber shuts down Drizly and Apple eclipses Samsung in phone shipping. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on socia...
Jan 17, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 491
Dollar store companies have seen multi-billion dollar valuations in the U.S. and they don’t show any signs of stopping. Some communities are trying to limit this growth for health and environmental reasons, but are these dollar shops actually as harmful as they say? Plus: Onlyfans cofounder dips into travel and Mean Girls fetches millions this weekend. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us: TikTok: https://ww...
Jan 16, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 490
Inevitably, here we are talking about Stanley, a 100+ year old water bottle company that rose to internet fame from viral TikToks and Target kerfuffles. The Stanley Quencher is dominating water bottle sales currently and is quite the collector’s item, but will this peak last forever? Plus: SpaceX sends satellite text messages and Sears will close its last store in the NYC metro area. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Fol...
Jan 12, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 489
$7.4B software company, Carta, is acting shady once again. Allegations of misusing confidential data are the latest to surface following a sexual harrasment suit, accusations of poor customer service and many rounds of layoffs. Plus: Twitch is set to layoff 35% of its staff and Honda announces a new EV line. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet Ryla, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instag...
Jan 11, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 488
The grocery store is not the meritocracy you may think. Allegations against PepsiCo and Mondelez show how the most powerful brands coordinate with stores to get prime spots. Join our hosts Juliet Bennet Ryla, and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Ap...
Jan 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 487
A Florida woman is suing Hershey over a false advertising claim around Reese’s Halloween candy for $5m. This is the latest in a long line of food-based lawsuits targeted against companies like Burger King, Subway and more, but will justice be served? Plus: Apple’s Vision Pro goes on sale next month and Oscar Meyer is looking for Wienermobile drivers. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: h...
Jan 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 486
