The Hustle Daily Show
Hubspot Media
A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell and the rotating cast of The Hustle. Plus, expert insight on business strategies including marketing, scaling, sales, and overall entrepreneurship.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 15min
The truth about the Olympics “anti-sex’ beds for athletes
Learn the truth about the 'anti-sex' beds at the Olympics, including their innovative design for sustainability and comfort. Explore customizable mattresses for athletes with cooling features and energy-saving properties. Plus, discover recent business and tech developments like CrowdStrike's computer outage and Peacock's financial struggles.
Jul 24, 2024 • 14min
The CrowdStrike hangover that just won’t quit
The podcast discusses the aftermath of the CrowdStrike glitch, impacting companies like Delta. They delve into the California Forever town delay and the FTC's latest target. The episode covers cybersecurity news and the implications of system failures on modern software systems.
Jul 23, 2024 • 15min
What happens when AI takes over low-income jobs?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman funded a basic income study on low-income workers. The podcast explores the impact of the study, AI's role in replacing low-income jobs, and updates on Crowdstrike and Korea Air. Hosts discuss the implications of financial assistance and the future of work in the age of AI.
Jul 22, 2024 • 18min
Gourmet convenience: tapping into the $214B snack market and more
Explore the rise of gourmet convenience in the snack market driven by Gen Z and Millennials, innovative products like hot sauce subscriptions, unique flavors like Ube, and the growing $200 billion snack industry. Learn about consumer trends, entry points into the market, hot sauce market challenges, and opportunities to integrate premium foods into different markets.
Jul 21, 2024 • 23min
Why workers are outsourcing their jobs to 'shadow stand-ins'
Senior correspondent for Business Insider, Rob Price, discusses the rise of 'shadow stand-ins' in the workforce, where employees outsource their tasks to others. They explore reasons for this trend like long hours and financial incentives, ethical concerns, and the impact on the global economy. The podcast delves into real-life examples and the future of this practice post-pandemic.
Jul 19, 2024 • 15min
Here’s why you’re so annoyed at your coworkers
An exploration of why coworkers can be annoying, with a focus on behaviors like micromanaging and credit grabbing. The podcast discusses survey results, remote work annoyances, lunch theft issues, and strategies for managing coworker annoyance.
Jul 18, 2024 • 17min
Should we ban phones in schools?
Exploring the debate on banning phones in schools to reduce distractions, major districts like NY and LA are taking action. Also, Tinder uses AI for profile photos and Ray-Ban's parent company acquires Supreme for $1.5B.
Jul 17, 2024 • 16min
Big Tech has fallen off Gen Z’s vision board
Gen Z surprised with a shift towards Big Government over Big Tech. Nicotine pouches and Amazon Prime Day news. Company growth predictions and Gen Z turning to healthcare and government jobs. Major brands losing appeal among Gen Z in favor of entrepreneurship.
Jul 16, 2024 • 16min
The denim industry is booming, so why is Levi’s lagging?
The podcast delves into Levi's struggles in the booming denim industry, with a focus on their stock downturn, challenges in China, and shifting consumer preferences. It also covers BlackRock's impressive growth, Macy's buyout negotiations, and Taylor Swift's record-breaking album success.
Jul 15, 2024 • 17min
Why the US is “banning” affordable Chinese EVs
Explore the US reluctance towards affordable Chinese EVs, uncovering oil industry influences and market factors. Also, learn about Google and Microsoft's emissions rise and NYC birds attacking drones. Join hosts Jon Weigell and Caya for these intriguing daily stories.
