

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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Oct 30, 2023 • 13min
The breakfast sandwich reigns supreme
Discover the rise of breakfast sandwiches, the fastest-growing item in convenience stores and fast food restaurants, worth over $2.4B this year. Exploring their popularity, portability, and perfect components, the hosts discuss the impact of breakfast sandwiches on the food industry. They also delve into the success of Five Nights at Freddy's in the horror genre and a nostalgic bodega's charm in NYC.

Oct 27, 2023 • 13min
Why we love machines
The podcast explores the Eliza effect, Google's deal with Apple, Mattel's success, and vintage iPads. They discuss the emotional connection between humans and machines, emphasizing the importance of safeguards in our relationship with technology. The speaker reflects on personal relationships and expresses gratitude for the podcast.

Oct 26, 2023 • 17min
AI… after dark
The podcast explores the 'sexification of AI' and discusses new companies in the adult content AI space. They also touch on guardrails in AI, AI jobs, and AI chatbots for intimacy. The hosts explore an AI romance website and the future of AI integration in our lives.

Oct 25, 2023 • 12min
Why Gen Z is sharing its location with everyone
Gen Zers want to share their location with friends and family for social and safety reasons. Businesses could profit from this trend. Also discussed: Spotify's profitable quarter and Kim Kardashian's venture into men's underwear market.

Oct 24, 2023 • 12min
The newest addition to workplace benefits? Caregiving support
Employers are adding caregiving support as a new benefit. Thrilling activities, Elon Musk's donation offer, and Tinder's matchmaker feature are discussed. The lack of caregiving support in workplace benefits and the economic cost of caregiving in the US are examined. The impact of caregiving support on employee productivity and well-being is explored.

Oct 23, 2023 • 13min
Chain restaurants are back, baby (baby back, baby back)
Chain restaurants are making a comeback, growing again after struggling pre-pandemic. The podcast also covers net neutrality, Amazon's robot dreams, and bug proteins. They discuss Tyson's investment in Protics and Frito-Lay's Cheetos Bredsles. The revival of nostalgic chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse is explored, along with the factors driving their resurgence. The rise of chain establishments in various industries is also discussed, and they promote their newsletter and mention being part of the Hustle podcast network.

Oct 20, 2023 • 11min
The billion-dollar Halloween industry
Learn about the billion-dollar Halloween industry and the significant spending on costumes and decorations. Explore the rise of Halloween as an adult holiday and the expectation for creativity in celebrations. Discover the popularity of Halloween costumes and decorations, including the trendiest costumes and the impact of the actor's guild strike on costume choices in Los Angeles. Hear the hosts' discussion on their previous Halloween costume choices and their plans for this year's costume.

Oct 19, 2023 • 13min
It makes sense why X would charge a $1 fee, but that doesn’t make it a good idea
The podcast discusses X's pilot program of charging a $1 fee to deter bots, and questions the value of paying for social media. It also covers topics such as the updated United Airlines boarding process and the world's hottest pepper.

Oct 18, 2023 • 12min
Will Netflix dominate the live sports market?
Netflix's first venture into live sports with a golf tournament sparks discussion about its potential domination in the market. The impact of Netflix on the live sports industry and the debate surrounding cable bundles versus standalone streaming services for sports fans.

Oct 17, 2023 • 12min
Months after the sub tragedy, extreme tourism is… more popular than ever?
Months after the sub tragedy, extreme tourism is more popular than ever. Discussion on Sweet Green's salad robots and the impact of the Titan Submersible tragedy on extreme tourism. Exploration of the growth of extreme tourism, including the rise of space travel and shock over the amount of money spent on risky adventures.