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142: Art Basel, $40B Nutella Empire, Time & Taylor Swift and Ohtani’s $700m Contract

Dec 12, 2023

01:13:54

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The podcast covers topics such as Art Basel, the $40B Nutella Empire, Taylor Swift's potential as Person of the Year 2023, and Shohei Ohtani's $700m Contract. They also discuss their experiences at Art Basel, explore the controversial history of Napoleon Bonaparte, and talk about teenage drinking in parks and hanging out at libraries.

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The Ferrero family's success in the confectionary industry can be attributed to their focus on quality products and investments in hazelnut farms and distribution.

Taylor Swift's dedication to her craft is evident in her intense training regimen and the unforgettable experiences she creates for her audience during her tours.

Baseball's rich cultural significance, iconic teams, and dedicated fan base contribute to its lasting significance in American society.

Deep dives

The Ferrero Family: From Nutella to Confectionary Empire

The Ferrero family, known for their confectionary empire, built their success on Nutella, a chocolate-hazelnut spread. Nutella has become a global phenomenon, and the Ferrero family is now the second-largest confectionary company in the world. They own various popular brands such as Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Surprise, and Tic Tacs. The family's success can be attributed to their focus on quality products and their investments in hazelnut farms and distribution. Despite facing criticism regarding palm oil and child labor in hazelnut farming, the Ferrero family continues to thrive and innovate in the confectionary industry.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Windwood: Art, Clocks, CarTainers, and more

5min

Creating Custom NFT Glasses with Salvino Armati

2min

Art Basel, Kanye West, and Setting Up Physical Spaces

14min

The Controversial History of Napoleon Bonaparte

13min

Brunch Economics and the Crepe

15min

Teenage Drinking in Parks and Hanging Out at Libraries

3min

Taylor Swift's journey and her impact in the music industry

22min

The NIA boys discuss Art Basel, the $40B Nutella Empire, Time & Taylor Swift and Ohtani’s $700m Contract

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:28) - Art Basel
(00:11:32) - Meme of the Week
(00:13:07) - $40B Nutella Empire
(00:38:47) - Person of the Year 2023: Taylor Swift
(00:56:03) - Ohtani’s $700m Contract

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