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This week Alex and Kevin talk about the recession and the correlating trend that they consider to be a silver lining. Kevin has some sympathy for the Meta 3d team after Zuck gets cyberbullied for the lackluster graphics he shared from the metaverse. The two also discuss Ben and Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely teaming working together, SNOOP LOOPS, the 7/11 coffee brand update, Starbucks pulling out of Russia, the start of PSL SZN, and more!

Kevin tells Alex about his newfound love for NASCAR before they taste test Pricklee, a cactus water brand sent to them by a listener. The fellas discuss Decoldest Crawford’s air conditioning commercial, Coca Cola Creation’s Dreamwave soda, Miller High Life’s Ice Cream Dive Bar, the Youtube Shorts Drive-thru, Collins’ Girl Scouts rebrand, and more.

Alex is in Hollywood eating deluxe salads by the pool. Linking, building and rubbing elbows with some of Los Angeles' hottest influencers, but being low-key sneaky aka not name dropping. Slight apologies for the audio quality on this bad boy, blame the Soho House wifi (how is it this bad, I thought people were supposed to work there?) Anyways, the fellas get into it this week talking about the hottest stories in branding; the resurrection of Choco Taco, Tabasco rebrand, Applebees’ Saucy Gloss, Tito’s Seltzer, Heinekicks, and more!

Things get wilder as Alex and Kevin welcome on former Partner and Creative Director at Collins, Executive Creative Director at Sweetgreen Brand Studio, and current Global Principal at Wolff Olins: Thomas Wilder! The takes get spicy after an in depth rundown of Sweetgreen menu hacks. They talk about Choco Taco, Hilton’s new commercial featuring Paris Hilton, Kate Moss x Diet Coke, General Mills x KAWS, Ecovados, the updated quarter design, and more!~Thomas Wilder@thomaswilder~RIP CHOCO TACOhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/07/26/choco-tacos-klondike-discontinued/HILTON X PARIS HILTON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hpSSmyGVUMKATE MOSS X DIET COKEhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/21/diet-coke-hires-kate-moss-as-creative-director-and-the-first-release-is-runway-readyGENERAL MILLS X KAWShttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/25/do-the-monster-mash-at-breakfast-with-general-mills-and-kaws-cereal-collabECOVADOShttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/25/ecovado-aims-to-be-the-sustainable-alternative-to-avocadosNEW QUARTER JUST DROPPEDhttps://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_right_stuff.php#memberful_overlay

Alex and Kevin discuss the hottest internet stories and dip into a quick history lesson before getting into the topics, which include but are not limited to: The Hot Pocket’s Rebrand, Heinz Spoon Fries, Jimmy Fallon MSCHF Gobstomper shoes, and Old Navy x Bored Ape.HOT POCKETS REBRAND https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/11/hot-pockets-gets-a-hot-new-packaging-designHEINZ SPOON FRIEShttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/14/heinz-reveals-its-latest-invention-and-its-beyond-our-wildest-dreams-meet-spoon-friezJIMMY FALLON X MSCHFhttps://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mschf-jimmy-fallon-gobstomper-sneaker-price/ OLD NAVY X BORED APEhttps://hypebeast.com/2022/7/old-navy-bored-ape-yacht-club-tshirt-info

They are back! After a week hiatus because of some hot hot summertime fires, Alex and Kevin discuss this years hotdog eating contest, Minions Rise of Gru fallout, The new I voted Sticker in Ulster County NY, MSCHF Eat the Rich popsicles, Arby’s x Old Spice Meat Sweat Defense Kit, Radio Shack Twitter account, Coke x Marshmello, and more!~Taco Bell x Cheez-Itshttps://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/taco-bell-cheez-it-tostada-crunchwrapUlster County sticker contesthttps://elections.ulstercountyny.gov/i-voted-sticker-contest/MSCHF Eat the Richhttps://eattherichpopsicles.com/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=eattherichpopsicles&utm_campaign=newdropArby’s x Old Spicehttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/5/old-spice-and-arbys-team-up-to-stop-the-meat-sweats https://arbysshop.com/products/meat-sweat-defense-kitRadio Shack Twitterhttps://twitter.com/RadioShackCoke x Marshmello https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/30/coca-cola-drops-the-needle-on-latest-creations-flavor-collaborating-with-marshmello

Alex and Kevin are exhilarated from NYC NFT! They have totally changed their stance on NFTs. Specifically they are all in on the Bored Ape Yacht Club. SIKE YOU THOUGHT! Alex and Kevin discuss Snoop Dogg and Eminem x Snoop Dogg’s new song from the D 2 the LBC, Kanye West’s surprise BET awards speech, The Kraft Mac and Cheese redesign, the Sprite rebrand, Mary Jones cannabis drink, Daring Chicken tenders photo shoot, Mark Cuban’s new pharmacy, and more.SNOOP DOGG X EMINEM - From The D 2 The LBChttps://www.complex.com/music/eminem-snoop-dogg-from-the-d-2-the-lbc-video?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=musictwKRAFT MAC AND CHEESEhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/22/jkr-redesigns-kraft-mac--cheese-and-its-all-cheesy-noodle-smilesSPRITE REBRANDhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/27/sprite-gets-a-head-turning-glow-up-just-in-time-for-summerMARY JONEShttps://www.just-drinks.com/news/jones-soda-co-launches-mary-jones-cannabis-infused-soda-range/DARING CHICKEN https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/kourtney-travis-daring-chicken-ad-photosMARK CUBAN’S PHARMACY https://costplusdrugs.com/

Better late than never! Alex and Kevin release the heat this week as they talk about this week’s most talked about topics. The fellas discuss Smartwater's new brand affiliate, Photoshop becoming free(ish), Twinkcoin, Functional Donuts, Whipnotic Whipped Cream, French’s Ketchup Popsicle, the Heinz Hot Dog Pact, and more!Zendaya x Smartwaterhttps://twitter.com/smartwater/status/1539125967616061440?s=20&t=M3K381-7mknJeppJFz84DgFree Photoshophttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/16/photoshop-will-soon-be-freeand-you-wont-have-to-pirate-it-this-timeTwinkcoinhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/21/you-wont-get-a-lambo-hodling-twinkcoin-just-tasty-snack-cakesFunctional Donutshttps://www.hostesscakes.com/products/boost-jumbo-donettes/chocolate-mocha/Whipped Cream reimagined https://www.whipnotic.com/French's Ketchup Popsiclehttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/22/ketchup-is-the-latest-condiment-to-get-the-frozen-dessert-treatment-with-the-frenchsicleThe Heniz Hotdog Pacthttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/16/heinz-and-wonder-broker-deal-make-ten-pack-bun-packs-available

Alex and Kevin are moving fast af this week! Buckle up and enjoy the ride as your two favorite podcast hosts talk about Jayson Tatum’s new Candy Brand, Olipop x Minions, Miller Lite Beercoal, Mcdonalds’ Russian franchises new identity, Jack and Coke RTD cocktail, and more!~JAYSON TATUM’s BFY CANDYhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/9/jayson-tatums-side-step-sweets-unveils-better-for-you-small-wins-gummiesMINION SODAhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/8/minions-continue-world-domination-with-olipop-banana-cream-soda-collabMILLER LITE BEERCOALhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/8/its-griller-time-with-miller-lites-new-beer-infused-charcoalMCDONALDS RUSSIAhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/10/so-heres-that-new-russian-mcdonalds-logoJACK AND COKE RTD COCKTAILhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/13/jack-daniels-and-coca-cola-team-up-for-a-jack--coke-rtd-cocktail

Alex and Kevin discuss the Apple bringing back the silhouettes, Kim K’s new skin care brand, the KFC Jack Harlow meal, the unique milkshake concoctions at University of Miami, Van Leeuwen's Grey Poupon flavor, Heineken high-tech bottle opener, and more!APPLE BRINGS BACK THE SILHOUETTEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkRoRQAkelIKIM K WITH THE NEW SKIN CARE BRANDhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/2/kim-kardashian-unveils-skincare-line-skkn-by-kimJACK HARLOW MEALhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcl3krNSJz4MIAMI MILKSHAKEShttps://www.outkick.com/university-of-miami-baseball-teams-insane-milkshake-menu-deserves-your-attention/VAN LEEUWEN X GREY POUPON https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/7/pardon-me-but-did-you-hear-about-the-grey-poupon-ice-creamHEINEKEN: THE CLOSERvideo:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdyoOuX_2c4&t=139sdieline:https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/2/heineken-announces-bottle-opener-that-aims-to-keep-work-and-life-balanced