The Best One Yet
Nick & Jack Studios
Feel brighter every day with our 20-minute pop-biz news podcast. The 3 business stories you need, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning oatmeal ritual. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Formerly known as “Snacks Daily”, Nick and Jack continue their podcast independent from Robinhood.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 22min
🐶 “The Bluey Economy” — Bluey’s $2B aussie dog cartoon. Grindr’s queer super app. Sweetgreen’s robo-salad surge.
Bluey, the $2B Aussie cartoon. Sweetgreen's salad surge with robo-stores. Grindr's journey to LGBTQ super-app. Eclipse glasses' small business success. Diversification of dating apps like Grindr, Match, and Bumble. Exciting updates on birthdays, side hustles, and solar eclipse.
Apr 5, 2024 • 25min
👴🏻 “Prettttttty good pod” — Larry David’s comedic Curb strategy. Apple’s R2D2 home robot. Levi’s baggy jeans era.
Larry David shares work lessons from Curb Your Enthusiasm. Apple's rumored home robot, Levi's success post-Beyonce mention, and NC State's basketball odds. Exploring statistical probability, creativity in comedy, tech innovations, and fashion trends.
Apr 4, 2024 • 22min
🐭 “Mouse Trap” — Disney’s epic shareholder vote. Billie Eilish’s anti-AI letter. Amazon’s Just-Walk-Out shutdown.
Billie Eilish, Nikki Minaj, and Pearl Jam discuss Disney's shareholder vote, artists' concerns about AI in music, and Amazon's shutdown of 'Just Walk Out' tech. The episode also touches on changing work patterns and trends like Thursday becoming the new Friday.
Apr 3, 2024 • 22min
🛠️ “There’s power in plumbing” — Gen Z’s blue collar work. Tesla’s worst quarter yet. Google’s incognito deception.
Gen Z's shift to blue-collar work over TikTok, Google's deceptive Incognito Mode, Tesla's worst quarter yet. Exploring solutions for Tesla's struggles and the value of manual labor skills. Also includes banter on Spotify, Disney, and a playful request for a podcast award vote.
Apr 2, 2024 • 23min
🍟 “$20/hour McPayDay” — California’s bottom-up economics. Netflix’s ski resort. Sports betting’s worst week yet.
California's $20/hour minimum wage for fast food workers challenges economic theories, while Netflix's founder invests in a ski resort. Sports betting faces scandals, and restaurants deal with noise levels. The podcast also explores the impact of these topics on society and business.
Apr 1, 2024 • 22min
🌚 “Eclipse Economy” — Solar Eclipse boom towns. Japan’s diaper downturn. And Facebook’s best product? Marketplace.
The podcast discusses the financial impact of the upcoming solar eclipse on boom towns, Japan's switch to adult diapers, and Facebook Marketplace's success with over a billion users. Other topics include T-boy dating app and economic challenges in Japan.
Mar 28, 2024 • 23min
🚀 “Finally launching Again” — Robinhood’s new credit card. Flamin’ Hot’s $3B flavor. Paid childcare’s ROI.
Robinhood's new credit card launch, Flamin' Hot's $3B flavor spinoff, and the ROI of paid childcare are discussed. A rivalry between Peeps and Reese's eggs for Easter candy supremacy adds a sweet touch to this episode.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 22min
🐊 “Florida Man issues Florida Ban” — FL bans social media for kids. Krispy Kreme signs with McDonald’s. Millennials need to retire.
Florida bans social media for kids under 14, comparing it to the new cigarette. Krispy Kreme stock soars as McDonald's partners up, following Target's strategy. BlackRock CEO raises concerns about retirement savings among Americans. Discussions include the impact of a cargo ship collision in Baltimore.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 24min
🦟 “The deadliest animal” — Anti-Mosquito startups surge. Spotify’s secret TikTok feature. BYD’s $11K ultimate electric car.
Startups are tackling mosquito problem. Spotify introduces TikTok-style feed. BYD sells $11k electric car in China sparking concern among US and European carmakers. Podcast explores these topics and more.
Mar 25, 2024 • 21min
🍊“The Trump Stock” — DJT’s $3B stock market windfall. Loyal’s life-extending dog startup. Athleisure’s worst week.
Former President Trump's Truth Social stock windfall, Loyal's life-extending dog drug, and athleisure's market struggles create an intriguing podcast discussion about business, innovation, and trends.
