

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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Feb 13, 2024 • 11min
Life Savers Holes: the candy the world forgot
Learn about the rise and fall of Life Savers Holes, a 90s candy that didn't quite make it. Discover the reasons behind its disappearance and the nostalgia associated with it. Dive into the history of Life Savers and their various products, including a failed soda. Explore the unique mouth feel of Life Savers candies and how it contributes to the overall experience. Don't forget to subscribe to The Hustle Daily Show and sign up for their newsletter!

Feb 12, 2024 • 16min
What’s new in AI for 2024?
Latest developments in AI discussed, including foldable devices by Apple and Neuralink's relocation. New York Times' venture into AI and integration of AI by other companies explored. Negative implications of deep fakes and potential scams examined. Regulation of AI, tech layoffs, and future of the AI industry discussed. FTC's investigation into AI companies and potential regulations analyzed.

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Feb 11, 2024 • 16min
How Vail Resorts made skiing more popular – and profitable – than ever
Exploring the success and expansion of Vail Resorts, the podcast discusses the profitability of ski resorts amidst rising costs and shrinking snowfall. It highlights Vail's strategies of acquiring smaller resorts, increasing ticket prices, and maintaining high skier numbers. The podcast also explores the impact of Vail Resorts on the skiing industry, including increased lift lines, longer ski weeks, and affordability. It emphasizes the recent surge in sales at ski resorts and the current flourishing state of the ski business.

Feb 9, 2024 • 16min
The economics of Super Bowl halftime shows
The podcast explores the economics of Super Bowl halftime shows, including the lack of payment for performers and the benefits they receive in terms of exposure and popularity. It also discusses the increasing cost of Super Bowl advertising and the potential for cross promotion opportunities.

Feb 8, 2024 • 14min
When did fast food get so expensive?
The podcast discusses the increasing costs of fast food chains, the potential return of dollar menus, and the impact on companies and consumers. They also explore the rising prices of fast food and movie theater concessions, express disappointment in lack of affordability, and discuss potential solutions. Additionally, they highlight new deals, observe increasing prices in various sectors, and discuss the importance of embracing humanity at work.

Feb 7, 2024 • 15min
How sports betting went so mainstream so quickly
The podcast discusses the sudden surge in popularity of sports betting and its mainstream status, as well as the decline of Blue Sky and news on Boeing and Apple. It explores the inconvenience of device reset, VR safety concerns, and sports betting popularity. The rise of sports betting, its challenges, and the normalization of sports betting apps are also discussed.

Feb 6, 2024 • 13min
AI makes fake IDs now? Great, just great
AI-generated fake IDs are on the rise with OnlyFake producing up to 20k documents per day. The Las Vegas Sphere is a lucrative creative venue, while AI-generated deepfakes and Subway's successful sidekick menu are also discussed. Subway's reputation, teachers winning the Powerball, and the implications of AI-generated fake IDs are explored, highlighting potential dangers and the need for legislation. The podcast delves into the necessity of government involvement and ID identification in combating fraud.

Feb 5, 2024 • 11min
Meet your favorite CEO for a few thousand dollars
On this episode, the hosts discuss a new app called Intro that allows users to schedule 15-minute meetings with popular CEOs and entrepreneurs for a few thousand dollars. They explore the value of these coffee chats and mention the platform's goal of reaching 100K bookings. Additionally, they talk about a platform connecting people with experts in various niches and discuss pricing structures for CEO consultations.

Feb 2, 2024 • 15min
LA Clippers owner invests big into… toilets
Steve Ballmer, Ex-Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner, discusses his investment in a new basketball arena and the peculiar inclusion of 1.2k+ toilets and urinals. The hosts also talk about the popular game 'Palworld' and Lululemon's new men's footwear line.

Feb 1, 2024 • 16min
When did TikTok become an online mall?
The podcast discusses the rise of TikTok Shop and its impact on user experience. It explores the features offered by TikTok Shop and compares it to QVC. The podcast also talks about the TikTok Shop creators platform and the frenzy among creators. It delves into the impact of ads on user engagement with TikTok and explores the future of TikTok and shopping apps.