

Lemonade Stand
Vox Media Podcast Network
Three guys with the expertise to run a lemonade stand explain the world of business.
a podcast by Aiden, Atrioc, and DougDoug.
Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
a podcast by Aiden, Atrioc, and DougDoug.
Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 38min
Presenting the Worst Products of All Time | Lemonade Stand 🍋
On this week's show... Atrioc buys a car, Aiden sells some water, and DougDoug stares at his phone.
We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/lemonadestand for bonus episodes, discord access, a book club, and many more ways to interact with the show!
Episode: 041
Recorded on: December 9th, 2025
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXaZAZPKtl8EgH1ymuZgg
Follow us
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelemonadecast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelemonadecast/
Twitter - https://x.com/LemonadeCast
The C-suite
Aiden - https://x.com/aidencalvin
Atrioc - https://x.com/Atrioc
DougDoug - https://x.com/DougDougFood
Edited by Aedish - https://x.com/aedishedits
Thumbnail by Cheyenne DeWolf - https://x.com/cheyedewolf
Produced by Perry - https://x.com/perry_jh
Segments
0:00 Intro
2:00 The Ford Edsel
9:58 Edsel Discussion
14:38 Google Glass
28:59 Google Glass Discussion
34:49 Quibi
40:36 Quibi Discussion
49:25 Microsoft Kin
55:18 Juicero
1:02:43 Ouya
1:08:52 Nintendo Virtual Boy
1:13:40 Google Stadia
1:24:29 Coors Water
1:27:22 Remember NFTs
1:31:05 Pets.com
1:32:25 So what are we buying?
New takes on Business, Tech, and Politics. Squeezed fresh every Wednesday.
#lemonadestand #dougdoug #atrioc #aiden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 37min
Everything You Missed in 2025 | Lemonade Stand🍋
On this week's show... DougDoug listens to a country song, Aiden talks to Uber drivers, and Brandon goes fishing.
We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/lemonadestand for bonus episodes, discord access, a book club, and many more ways to interact with the show!
Episode: 040
Recorded on: December 2nd, 2025
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXaZAZPKtl8EgH1ymuZgg
Follow us
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelemonadecast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelemonadecast/
Twitter - https://x.com/LemonadeCast
The C-suite
Aiden - https://x.com/aidencalvin
Atrioc - https://x.com/Atrioc
DougDoug - https://x.com/DougDougFood
Edited by Aedish - https://x.com/aedishedits
Produced by Perry - https://x.com/perry_jh
Segments
0:00 Intro
1:23 AI Music Nearly Doubles Spotify's Library
18:17 Current and Future Uses of AI in Music
30:56 Small win for gig work
39:38 How Uber and Gig work has changed
45:03 Whatnot and Live Stream Shopping
47:35 Tuna Bonds in Mozambique
58:12 Serbia Protests
1:11:31 X402 Protocol might be good?
1:28:50K-pop demon hunters
1:33:55 Outro
New takes on Business, Tech, and Politics. Squeezed fresh every Wednesday.
#lemonadestand #dougdoug #atrioc #aiden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 38min
Is Gen-Z Secretly Rich? | Ep. 039 Lemonade Stand 🍋
The hosts dive into the debate about whether Gen Z is really wealthier, highlighting surprising data on youth employment and financial expectations. They dissect rising college costs and housing frustrations while examining how recent market gains may skew perceived wealth. The discussion touches on inflation metrics that overlook the struggles of younger generations. Finally, they explore geopolitics with Japan, China, and Taiwan tensions, and suggest creative local solutions to housing challenges.

Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 41min
The Far Right of Japan, with Jeffrey Hall | Ep. 038 Lemonade Stand 🍋
Jeffrey Hall, a lecturer specializing in Japanese studies, delves into Japan's political landscape and nationalism. He discusses the cultural taboos surrounding political conversations in Japan. The conversation also touches on the rise of defense minister Sanae Takaichi and her stance on Taiwan, alongside the implications of Japan-China relations. Jeffrey highlights the influence of right-wing YouTubers and the LDP's strategies regarding immigration and demographics. He wraps up with intriguing insights into Japanese conspiracy theories and their surprisingly global parallels.

Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 24min
We Fled the Country | Ep. 037 Lemonade Stand 🍋
On this week's show... Atrioc talks shutdown, Aiden finds an infinite money glitch, and DougDoug may have found the world's biggest gambler.
We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/lemonadestand for bonus episodes, discord access, a book club, and many more ways to interact with the show!
Episode: 037
Recorded on: November 11th, 2025 (in Japan)
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXaZAZPKtl8EgH1ymuZgg
Follow us
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelemonadecast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelemonadecast/
Twitter - https://x.com/LemonadeCast
The C-suite
Aiden - https://x.com/aidencalvin
Atrioc - https://x.com/Atrioc
DougDoug - https://x.com/DougDougFood
Edited by Aedish - https://x.com/aedishedits
Produced by Perry - https://x.com/perry_jh
Segments
0:00 Intro
3:45 Shutdown Watch
18:28 Traveling as Americans
21:17 SoftBank
32:47 The Vision Fund 2015
45:53 $500 Billion Investment - Stargate
1:01:30 Yen Carry Trade
New takes on Business, Tech, and Politics. Squeezed fresh every Wednesday.
#lemonadestand #dougdoug #atrioc #aiden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 snips
Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 39min
The Longest Shutdown Ever | Ep. 036 Lemonade Stand 🍋
Join Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, as he dives into the company's Q3 earnings and the unstoppable wave of entrepreneurship. He shares insights on how economic uncertainty prompts new business ventures and discusses Shopify's innovative AI features that make merchandising easier for small merchants. Harley also reflects on Shopify's strong roots in Canada, emphasizing its role as a catalyst for local entrepreneurship. With a touch of humor, he connects it all to the delightful concept of 'lemonade stands' — accessible business for everyone!

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 31min
The Gen Z Protests Go Global | Ep. 035 Lemonade Stand 🍋
The podcast dives into the global protests led by Gen Z, exploring the viral use of the One Piece Jolly Roger as a unifying symbol. It highlights how Nepal sparked a youth movement that has inspired protests across Southeast Asia and Africa. Listeners learn about the specific grievances fueling unrest in various countries, alongside insights into the demographics driving these movements. The discussion shifts to the U.S. government shutdown, trade tensions with China, and encouraging trends in global poverty reduction, weaving together themes of activism, economics, and geopolitics.

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 58min
Is the Ai Hype Over? Ft. Primeagen | Lemonade Stand 🍋
On this weeks show, we catch up with Primeagen about AI, Tech, and the future of programming.
We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/lemonadestand for bonus episodes, discord access, a book club, and many more ways to interact with the show!
Episode: 34
Recorded on: 10/20/25
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXaZAZPKtl8EgH1ymuZgg
Follow us
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelemonadecast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelemonadecast/
Twitter - https://x.com/LemonadeCast
The C-suite
Aiden - https://x.com/aidencalvin
Atrioc - https://x.com/Atrioc
DougDoug - https://x.com/DougDougFood
Edited by Aedish - https://x.com/aedishedits
Produced by Perry - https://x.com/perry_jh
Segments
0:00 Gavin Newsom
5:00 Who is Primeagen
11:00 AI Poison Pill
23:00 Combating Slop
31:00 How Useful is It?
44:00 AI in Medicine
51:30 When is AGI?
56:00 Profit for AI Companies
1:12:00 SB 53 and Regulations
1:35:00 Energy Requirements
1:41:00 Water Consumption
1:45:00 Future of Programming
New takes on Business, Tech, and Politics. Squeezed fresh every Wednesday.
#lemonadestand #dougdoug #atrioc #aiden
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 31min
Will The Peace Last? | Lemonade Stand 🍋
On this week's show... Aiden answers a question, DougDoug talks of peace, and Atrioc brought some rocks.
We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/lemonadestand for bonus episodes, discord access, a book club, and many more ways to interact with the show!
Episode: 033
Recorded on: October 14th, 2025
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXaZAZPKtl8EgH1ymuZgg
Follow us
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelemonadecast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelemonadecast/
Twitter - https://x.com/LemonadeCast
The C-suite
Aiden - https://x.com/aidencalvin
Atrioc - https://x.com/Atrioc
DougDoug - https://x.com/DougDougFood
Edited by Aedish - https://x.com/aedishedits
Produced by Perry - https://x.com/perry_jh
Segments
0:00 Announcement
4:28 Shutdown Watch
9:26 The Nobel Peace Prize
18:30 Gaza Ceasefire
35:04 US Israel Recently
47:21 Rare Earth Minerals
1:03:13 China and US Relations
1:13:04 Something Lighthearted
1:27:44 Outro
New takes on Business, Tech, and Politics. Squeezed fresh every Wednesday.
#lemonadestand #dougdoug #atrioc #aiden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 34min
It's Still Shutdown | Ep. 032 Lemonade Stand 🍋
Please note: For a video version of the podcast, please check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/acwCoMV8jTE
On this week's show... Aiden invests in the weather, Atrioc buys the Treasury, and DougDoug does his best Bono impersonation.
We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/lemonadestand for bonus episodes, discord access, a book club, and many more ways to interact with the show!
Episode: 032
Recorded on: October 7th, 2025
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXaZAZPKtl8EgH1ymuZgg
Follow us
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelemonadecast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelemonadecast/
Twitter - https://x.com/LemonadeCast
The C-suite
Aiden - https://x.com/aidencalvin
Atrioc - https://x.com/Atrioc
DougDoug - https://x.com/DougDougFood
Edited by Aedish - https://x.com/aedishedits
Produced by Perry - https://x.com/perry_jh
Segments
0:00 Trying to Flip the Curse
3:04 Government Shutdown
4:51 Dept. of Education
7:13 Dept. of Treasury
8:24 Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
10:12 Dept. of Agriculture
13:06 Dept. of War
15:45 Dept. of Justice
17:53 Dept. of Interior
18:45 Dept. of Health and Human Services
20:34 Dept. of Homeland Security
21:48 Dept. of Transportation
28:16 Rapid Fire
32:00 Percentage of Actual Cuts
34:53 Republicans and Democrats
52:21 How long will it last?
1:01:47 H-1B Visas are now $100k
1:21:29 Music Industry vs AI Companies
1:32:45 Outro
New takes on Business, Tech, and Politics. Squeezed fresh every Wednesday.
#lemonadestand #dougdoug #atrioc #aiden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


