Kyle Hagge joins the show to quiz Neal and Toby on lines they said throughout the first year. Topics include the new iPhone 15's transition to USB-C, concerns over TikTok and Chinese spy balloon, removal of a round bar, and reflections on various quotes from the game 'Who Said It?'
The hosts discuss various topics including smartphone charging standards, social media as an entertainment medium, indictment news, the EV revolution, and TV provider consolidation.
They emphasize the importance of media skepticism, urging listeners to rely on data rather than sensationalized headlines.
Deep dives
Recalling Memorable Quotes and Stories
In this podcast episode, the hosts play a game called 'Who Said It' where they hear quotes from previous episodes and try to guess who said them. They reminisce about various stories covered throughout the year, including topics like smartphone charging standards, social media as an entertainment medium, indictment news, and the EV revolution. They also discuss Mr. Bean's take on electric vehicles, the consolidation of TV providers, and the design of nutrition labels. The hosts share their perspectives on trending stories, provide context, and share some amusing insights.
Notable Quotes and Humorous Observations
The podcast episode features several notable quotes, including discussions about smartphone market statistics, social media's shift to an entertainment medium, indictment news, the EV revolution, and TV provider consolidation. The hosts also share humorous observations about Mr. Bean's perspective on EVs, the simplicity of nutrition labels, and the transformation of Grimace in McDonald's advertising. Throughout the episode, the hosts showcase their knowledge of past stories, offer insights, and engage in lighthearted banter.
Insights on Media Skepticism and Remote Work
The hosts delve into the topic of media skepticism, emphasizing the importance of not solely believing headlines and instead relying on data. They discuss stories about remote work thriving despite headlines suggesting a return to the office for companies like meta, JP Morgan, and Amazon. The episode concludes with a reflection on the ethos of Morning Brew Daily, encouraging listeners to trust data over sensationalized headlines and to continue following the podcast for engaging news and analysis.
Episode 223: Kyle Hagge joins the show and quizzes Neal and Toby on lines they said throughout the first year of Morning Brew Daily. Who said what when covering the biggest headlines in business news?