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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

Alex and Kevin are back from Boston where they attended HOW Design Live and presented the Dieline awards. They talk about Kanye West’s McDonald's packaging design, Taco Bell sells out of the Mexican Pizza and postpones Mexican Pizza the Musical, Mona Lisa gets caked, Ritz and Oreo drop and extremely limited edition treat, Salvation Army joins the conversation on distressed sneaker convo, and more!~KANYE AND MCDONALDS?https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/5/23/ye-comes-back-to-instagram-teases-naoto-fukasawa-and-mcdonalds-packaging-collabMONA LISA GOT CAKEDhttps://www.vulture.com/2022/05/man-throws-cake-glass-around-mona-lisa-louvre.htmlRITZ X OREOhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2022/5/25/sweet-meets-cute-with-salty-for-this-oreo-and-ritz-collab-cookieTACO BELL SELLS OUT OF THE MEXICAN PIZZA, THE MUSICAL IS POSTPONEDhttps://www.livingmas.com/post/taco-bell-is-sold-out-of-mexican-pizzas-postponing-mexican-pizza-the-musicalSALVATION ARMY DUNKS ON BALENCIAGAhttps://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salvation-army-balenciaga-truly-destroyed/https://trulydestroyed.com/

Alex and Kevin talk to Jess Kirkman, Executive Creative Director of Taco Bell! They talk about life as an in house creative, Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza the Musical,  iPod being discontinued, Balenciaga's distressed sneakers, and more!Jess Kirkmanhttps://manifestjess.com/@manifest.jess@tacobelldesignMexican Pizza, the Musicalhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/entertainment/dolly-parton-doja-cat-taco-bell-mexican-pizza-cec/index.htmlRIP IPODhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/tech/apple-ipod-end-of-an-era/index.htmlBALENCIAGA DISTRESSED SNEAKERShttps://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-paris-sneaker-reactions/

Alex and Kevin welcome on Joni Center aka Alex's mom!