The Hustle Daily Show

Disney's purchase of Comcast's stake in Hulu, Britney Spears' memoir, and Starbucks' strong quarter are discussed. The impact of Disney's acquisition on the streaming economy, consolidation in the industry, and the importance of original content and archives in the streaming business are explored.

Exploring the paradox of feeling economic depression despite positive American economic numbers. Discussion on WeWork's bankruptcy filing, LinkedIn's new AI-powered tools, and Netflix's growing ad-supported user base. Highlighting the disconnect between those discussing the economy and those living it day to day.

Brands are using scent as a marketing tool, but will it work? The hosts discuss the power of scent and sound in marketing, including custom fragrances and sonic logos. They express skepticism towards the effectiveness of scent marketing and explore the challenges of capturing people's attention.

Struggling to get a dinner reservation? Bots are snatching them up instantly, leading to a less fun restaurant experience. The podcast explores the issue of bots stealing reservations, along with solutions like Dorsha. They also discuss the evolution of reservation systems and the potential for a marketplace for fine dining.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.