The Curve Labubu Mania, IVF f*** ups and Political Plot Twists?
From Dublin’s cloudy charm to the bizarre world of Labubu dolls, Vic and Soph cover a lot this week. They kick off with travel debates (beach club vs. ruins), before diving into one of the most unexpected stock surges of the year - and how spotting a trend like Labubu could’ve made you 600% richer.
Then it’s into something more personal: IVF and egg freezing. Soph opens up about her own experience, while Vic breaks down why the fertility industry is booming and what the Monash embryo mistake means for investing in this space.
They also touch on how feedback shapes the podcast, the evolving value of interviews, and that now-infamous “girls are fighting” comment. Plus, US politicians' suspicious stock moves, mega-CEO paydays, and a quick shoutout to the incredible Emily.
This one’s part chit-chat, part curveball headlines, and part financial deep-dive - with a side of egg freezing quiz in the show notes.
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WTF Does That Mean? A Guide to All the Jargony Bits
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Labubu
A collectible toy character designed by a Hong Kong artist, made popular through blind-box unboxing culture. It’s become a viral sensation, with some rare versions selling for thousands.
Blind Box
A packaging style where the specific item inside isn’t revealed until it’s opened. Common in collectible toys and figures, often used to encourage repeat purchases.
Pop Mart
A publicly listed Chinese company that owns and distributes Labubu and other collectible figures. It’s behind the booming success of the Labubu trend.
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
A medical procedure used to help people conceive a child. Eggs are fertilised by sperm outside the body and then implanted into the uterus.
Egg Freezing
A fertility preservation method where a woman's eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future use.
Insider Trading
The illegal practice of trading stocks or other securities based on material, non-public information—like confidential plans or upcoming announcements.
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
A U.S. government agency that regulates the securities markets and enforces laws against market manipulation and insider trading.
ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)
A type of investment fund that’s traded on stock exchanges, like a stock. It holds a collection of assets (e.g., stocks, bonds) and can track specific sectors or trends.
S&P 500
An index of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the U.S., often used as a benchmark for the overall performance of the stock market.
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