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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.

Pantone predicts Peach Fuzz as color of the year. SpaceX's sky-high valuation and monopoly. Nuuly's clothing test drive triumphs over Rent The Runway. Exciting new podcast 'Over the Top' announced.

A McDonald's spin-off called CosMc is competing with Starbucks, while GameStop's CEO is authorized to invest company money in stocks. The podcast also discusses the rising trend of employers assigning take-home tasks in job applications.

Taylor Swift is Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' and we discuss the possibility of her IPO. Red Lobster's endless shrimp deal backfired. COP28 shows the potential of big oil as an ally in fighting climate change.

Walmart's original Rom-Commerce TV show for the holidays, Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer release and the money-focused desire of millennials for $500K/year are the most interesting topics of this podcast.

ABBA and KISS are pioneering hologram concerts, Bitcoin surges in a 'Mosquito Rally,' and Alaska Airlines acquires Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9B.

Charlie Munger, one of the world's greatest investors, discusses his greatest hits. McDonald's announced 50 changes to the Big Mac, a huge risk. Rover, the dog-walking app, was acquired for $2.3B. The hosts talk about the challenges and opportunities associated with these changes. They also discuss the growing willingness of millennial dog owners to pay for pet comfort. The passing of Charlie Munger is mentioned, along with birthday shoutouts and the stocks the hosts own.

Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, discusses the rise of non-dating apps as rivals to dating apps, Tesla's unique Cybertruck design, and his plans for a new arena and casinos in Dallas. The hosts also cover the decline in sleep quality in San Francisco and express gratitude towards their team and listeners.

The podcast discusses the rise of blue collar workers as influencers on TikTok, Amazon's palm scanner product, backlash faced by Sports Illustrated for AI-written articles, and celebrities renting out their homes on Airbnb. They also explore the romanticization of physical jobs, Amazon's history of product pivoting, Sports Illustrated's publication of a fake article, and drive-through service at McDonald's.

Shopify's success on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the trend of envy offices, and Indefy's investments in emerging musicians are discussed in this podcast. The impact of HR strategies on office designs, news updates, and sympathy for victims of a hate crime are also covered.