

The Hustle Daily Show
Hubspot Media
A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 13min
Is tree bark the solution for plastic waste?
Exploring how a startup creates bioplastic from tree bark to reduce plastic waste. Jessica Alba's departure from her company and concerns over Lunchables in school lunches. The potential of sustainable packaging alternatives in the plastic industry.

Apr 10, 2024 • 15min
The billion dollar avocado business, explained
The podcast explores the transformation of avocados into a billion-dollar industry in the US, linked to the Super Bowl. It discusses the environmental and societal impacts of the avocado boom, along with marketing strategies like influencer partnerships and industry campaigns.

Apr 9, 2024 • 15min
Hedge funds and journalists team up to make an odd, unsettling pair
Journalists teaming up with hedge funds to investigate companies, ethical dilemmas, AI's impact on companies like Shutterstock, Jamie Dimon's insights, and the odd intersection of media investigations and insider information.

Apr 9, 2024 • 17min
AI monthly update: NVIDIA’s dominance & Apple’s potential GemeniPhone
Martina Bretous, editor of Hubspot's Next in AI, joins to discuss AI updates, Apple's integration with Google, Microsoft Copilot, NVIDIA's dominance, and how the entertainment industry is reacting to AI. They explore robot dogs, AI empowerment for creators, empathic voice interfaces, and AI's role in mental health accessibility and creative endeavors.

Apr 7, 2024 • 18min
The app helping 'modern couples' manage their finances.
Join host Jon Weigell in a conversation with Michelle Winterfield, Co-Founder of Tandem. They discuss how modern couples manage finances, the challenges of merging finances pre-marriage, and the importance of communication. They also touch on the creation of the Tandem app for couples, user feedback, and financial platforms for contemporary couples.

Apr 5, 2024 • 14min
Voters are sick of funding billion dollar stadiums
Kansas City voters rejected a $2B stadium, sparking debate on public funding. Apple develops mobile robots, Bezos buys more property. Discussion on stadium funding, necessity for new sports stadiums. Speculations on repurposing old stadium grounds.

Apr 4, 2024 • 16min
Robots are making fast food. Are you eating it?
Exploring the rise of robot-made fast food, dynamic pricing for baggage by JetBlue, and Costco's weight loss program. Dive into the futuristic dining experience at CaliExpress by Flippy with robot chefs and automation in the fast-food industry. Discussing the coexistence of robots and humans, the future of automation in work relationships, and a review of robot-made burger and fries in Pasadena.

Apr 3, 2024 • 14min
Big streamers are offering less and less content
Streaming services are cutting costs by removing content, leading to potential loss of favorite shows. Yahoo acquires an AI news app. ChatGPT now usable without an account. The podcast discusses challenges faced by aviation workers and Tesla stock dip. Major streaming platforms face profitability challenges, while smaller niche streamers struggle to maintain content libraries. Predictions include a decrease in available programs on streaming services.

Apr 2, 2024 • 14min
Can drugs made in space speed up cancer treatments?
Exploring drug production in space for cancer treatment, Microsoft splitting Office and Teams, Gen Z's aversion to tax season, IMAX movies' rising popularity, and advancements in protein crystallization for drug development.

Apr 1, 2024 • 12min
How much does winning a World Series cost?
MLB teams are spending fortunes on star players to win the World Series. High team spending correlates with championship success. AT&T faces a huge data breach. OpenAI investigates voice cloning. The link between team payrolls and baseball success is explored. Financial disparities in MLB and the debate on salary caps are discussed.