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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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