

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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Dec 28, 2023 • 13min
The stats that best define 2023
The podcast discusses tech addiction among teens, YouTube's dominance, rising homelessness rates, labor strikes, AI fundraising, and the growing interest in the AI industry.

Dec 27, 2023 • 16min
2023’s best under-the-radar stories
Join our journalist avengers as they discuss the best under-the-radar stories of 2023, including the impact of outdated FDA standards on pasta shapes, the significance of a heat-simulating robot and a Formula One race, the success of Suits on Netflix, and recommendations for alternative podcast platforms.

Dec 22, 2023 • 14min
This exoskeleton suit may save companies billions
In this podcast, they discuss an innovative exoskeleton suit that could prevent workplace injuries and save companies billions. They also talk about Mariah Carey's Christmas dominance, canceling gym memberships, and the economics of her songs. The hosts share their opinions on Christmas songs and introduce the wearable exoskeleton by Verve Motion. They explore the Safe Lift Exo Suit and other applications of exoskeleton technology. Additionally, they discuss the 'Entrepreneurs on Fire' podcast and alternative podcast platforms.

Dec 21, 2023 • 23min
The economics of holiday cards
Explore the origins and evolution of the holiday card industry, including its current millennial-driven peak. Delve into the expensive world of holiday card photography and the rising cost of postage. Discover the potential environmental impact of sending holiday cards and the pros and cons of digital versus physical cards.

Dec 20, 2023 • 13min
Chipotle’s Robot Army
Chipotle's innovative use of robots in food preparation and their investment in regenerative farming. Discussion on the rise of AI and robotics in the fast food industry, along with other chains' exploration. Highlights the potential for sustainable farming practices and debates around automation and personalization in restaurants.

Dec 19, 2023 • 15min
Can we trust Google’s recipe ratings?
This podcast discusses the issues with Google's recipe rating system, including manipulation by food bloggers. It also explores topics like investment in Nio, Southwest Airlines penalty, Apple's patent dispute, and the increase in stock ownership. The inflated ratings of Google's top recipes are explored, along with the challenges faced by media companies and individual recipe review sites. The importance of algorithmic optimization and researching holiday recipes is emphasized.

Dec 18, 2023 • 15min
Inside the holly jolly business of spreading cheer
Professional Santa performers are driven by passion and not financial gain, according to a survey. The podcast also covers business and tech news, including remote work policies, Blue Origin's success, and Bhutan's plans for a megacity. The chapter on Santa performers explores their earnings, diverse backgrounds, and the financial commitments of being a Santa Claus.

Dec 15, 2023 • 13min
Wikimedia executive salaries are the talk of the town
Wikipedia executive salaries are analyzed, along with a comparison to tech giants. Also featured: SpaceX's rising valuation and China's love for branded coffee shops.

Dec 14, 2023 • 15min
Your new robot BFF wants to cure your loneliness
ElliQ, a robot companion by Intuition Robotics, aims to cure loneliness; Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles; Ikea offers turkey-sized Christmas meatballs; The podcast explores the potential of companion robots for addressing senior loneliness.

Dec 13, 2023 • 15min
The Biggest Contract Ever, Deferred
Discussion on Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking $700 million baseball contract, Epic Games' victory in an antitrust case, Hasbro's job cuts, Sports Illustrated scandal, and Apple's new journal app. Exploring the concept of deferring payments in sports contracts, using examples of players like Bobby Bonilla and Max Scherzer. Impact and benefits of deferring payments, along with taxes and unpredictability of success in baseball.