The Best One Yet

Holiday shopping promotions starting earlier than ever due to the valuable Early Bird shoppers. Bumble's founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, steps down as CEO, making history as the youngest woman to IPO a company. Warren Buffett shockingly reveals a $157 billion cash pile, showcasing cash as a new cool investment.

Sam Bankman-Fried, guilty of one of the biggest financial crimes in history, discusses founder fashion and the newest red flag in startups. Starbucks' record quarter driven by the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Clorox's product shortages due to a cyberattack are also mentioned.

Estée Lauder's stock drops as airports account for a significant portion of its sales. Meta launches an ad-free Instagram in Europe at $17/month. Six Flags merges with Cedar Fair in an $8B deal, focusing on the importance of characters in theme parks.

They talk about the surge in popularity and value of vintage iPods and how nostalgia follows a 20-year lifecycle. They discuss the weak American demand for EVs and its impact on car companies. The hosts also mention the political divide's effect on interest in electric cars and other interesting topics like orange juice prices and the celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

Elmo from Sesame Street discusses the show's format change after 56 years. Target's theft excuse for struggling sales is debunked. JetBlue's mistakes and financial troubles are examined. Sesame Street's pivot to longer content is highlighted. Target's store closures are analyzed, revealing corporate misconduct. Fun discussions on Halloween candy preferences and birthdays.

The podcast covers controversial topics like candy corn monopoly and Chevy's final tagline. They also discuss the White House's executive order on artificial intelligence and its criticism from a tech investor. The hosts explore the relevance of taglines in the changing marketing landscape. Additionally, they delve into the history and dominance of candy corn, touch on various topics like the Israel conflict and trick-or-treat candy favorites, and mention birthday celebrations and a new podcast.

Rising rents due to AI landlords, Glossier's successful pivot to Sephora, and Amazon's use of humanoid robots in their warehouses are discussed in this entertaining podcast.

Celsius Energy Drink's 4,000% stock increase over 5 years is explored, along with Mattel's strong earnings and America's GDP growth. Ford's negotiation tactics in reaching a deal with the auto union are discussed. The podcast also highlights the importance of life insurance for parents and includes shoutouts and stock talk.

Microsoft is poised to surpass Apple as the most valuable company due to three tailwinds. Double-income, no kids households have higher net worth. TikTok's Cardi B concert showcases its cultural capital to prevent a ban.

Kristen Bell, actor and co-founder of Hello Bello, discusses the bankruptcy of their diaper startup. Meta is sued by 41 states for being addictive and harmful to kids. Texas Roadhouse experiences rapid growth as chain restaurants make a comeback. The podcast also covers selling wine at Olive Garden and the challenges faced by direct-to-consumer brands.