The Best One Yet 👄 “SmileDirectFlub” — SmileDirectClub’s shutdown. Pinterest’s Trend Forecast. Shohei Ohtani’s $700M economy.
Dec 12, 2023
Professional baseball player Shohei Otani discusses his impact on tourism in Japan. The podcast covers the shutdown of SmileDirectClub and the lesson that some industries aren't suited for technology. Pinterest's trend predictions for 2024, celebrating inch-stones instead of milestones, and the economic impact of Shohei Otani's $700M deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Vital Farms sponsorship and introduction of the top 3 news stories
01:43 • 2min
Pinterest's Prediction Trends for the Upcoming Year
03:44 • 11min
Smile Direct Club's Controversial Practices and the Lesson Learned about Tech Disruption
14:25 • 4min
Shohei Otani's Record-Breaking Deal and Economic Impact
18:49 • 6min
Comparing the Size of Alaska, Selecting Stories, Birthday Shoutouts, and Podcast Promotion
25:15 • 4min