🛍️ “Tote-ally Obsessed” — Trader Joe’s bag hype. Palantir’s Iron Man deal. SXSW’s printable house startup. And TBOY Live NYC Tickets.
🎟️ TBOY Live NYC Tickets on sale now here 🗽: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0iTrader Joe’s $2.99 tote bag has gone viral and we think it’s a manufactured sellout — But the real entrepreneurial lesson here? Learn to love the line.Palantir, the mysterious $55B tech company, just pulled a Tony Stark — But the stock has tripled in the last year because it’s the only tech company willing to make bombs.And the biggest surprise from SXSW? Printable houses — Icon Homes has hit a $2B valuation for houses you can print.$PLTR $KRO $WMTSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Maalis 202421min
🕵️ “Keep your robe on” — Airbnb’s security camera ban. LEGO’s Harry Potter overload. $10k of 1st-time homebuyers.
Airbnb’s banned indoor security cameras from airbnbs worldwide (good for guests, bad for creeps) — But it reveals the Platform Paradox: It’s hard to make both guests and hosts happy.LEGO only announces earnings once per year — Turns out 2023 was the worst year for toys in 15 years, so LEGO is leaning on Harry Potter obscurity.And the White House just revealed a plan to ignite the housing market that we call “The Empty Nester Nudge” — If you’re buying or selling a starter home, you could get $10,000.🗽TBOY Live NYC 🍎— Tickets on sale Thursdays here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0i$MAT $HAS $ABNBSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Maalis 202423min
🛩️ “If it’s Boeing, I ain’t going” — Boeing’s original sin 27 years ago. Panera’s initial panini offering. Covid’s 4th birthday.
🗽TBOY Live NYC 🍎— Tickets on sale Thursdays here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0iIt’s the 4th birthday of Covid, so we’re looking at all the way’s the economy’s changed — Cruises are up, Zoom is down, and you live 2x as far from work.Just before Panera does another IPO (Initial Public Offering), the sandwich chain is loosening their food standards — Because IPOs are like financial Ozempic.And Boeing airplanes caused another scary close call in the skies yesterday — And all of Boeing's safety issues can be traced back to one big biz decision.Plus, our 1st ever NYC live show is happening on April 24th — Mark your calendars and click this link to buy tickets starting this Thursday: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0i$BA $PNRA $SPYSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12 Maalis 202424min
🍌 “This Pod is Bananas” — Bananas’ inflation-eater. TikTok’s ban vote. Women’s worldwide job record.
There is 1 product that has defied inflation more than any other: The Banana — Bananas have remained the most affordable fruit in America for 3 reasons, and 1 of them is turning brown (literally).TikTok’s worst week ever: Congress is voting on whether to force TikTok to split from China — But the surprise on the ballot this election year may be Gen Z TikTokers.And the percentage of women working just hit an all-time high *worldwide* — And it all comes down to one key: Childcare.Plus, for your consideration, we present… TBOY Awards. “And the TBOY goes to…”Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Maalis 202421min
BONUS 💤 “Stock Market Snooze Pod” — We read Amazon’s 1st shareholder letter from 1997… to put you to sleep 😴
Since we all lose an hour of sleep during Daylight Savings this weekend, we whipped up a special podcast to help you fall asleep: We read the first shareholder letter from Amazon’s 1997 annual report. Of all the corporate reports out there, this one is fascinating — Jeff Bezos illustrates the master plan that he would spend the next 25 years executing on. But it’s still a corporate report, so you’ll drift off somewhere between the 4th and 7th time Bezos mentions “relentless customer focus.” This is the first ever… Stock Market Snooze Pod: The Sleepiest One Yet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Maalis 202422min
🎷“Invest in Ja Rule” — Jukebox’s song stocks. Rivian’s DINK-mobile. Walmart’s early bird super delivery.
JKBX is letting retail investors own a piece of their favorite songs, like Beyonce’s “Halo” — Because the SEC just approved Wall Street’s publicly-traded jukebox.Rivian just unveiled a compact electric SUV, the R2, and surprised us with the R3 and R3X as well — Because the future of electric cars depends on creating “The DINK-Mobile.”And Walmart just launched what we call “Early Bird Super Delivery”: 1-hour delivery if you order before 6am — Because great businesses don’t look at what will change, they look at what *won’t* change.And look out for a special bonus pod this weekend: The Snooze Pod (The Sleepiest One Yet).$RIVN $WMT $TGTSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Maalis 202421min
🧑🍳 “No tables for 6+” — Restaurants’ Group Dinner ban. Sam vs. Elon: The Toxic Bromance. Foot Locker’s Nike obsession.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman were once the low-key bromance of tech — But now they’re in a brutal legal fight over OpenAI and the future of artificial intelligence.Foot Locker’s in love with Nike: 60% of its sales are of things with a swoosh – But Foot Locker’s stock fell 30% yesterday because Nike’s just not that into you.And restaurants just revealed the 1 type of table they hate the most: Party of 6 — Nanoeconomics shows why many restaurants are not allowing parties of 6 or more.Plus, Miami Beach is trying to break up with spring breakers. No bienvenidos, Will Smith.$FL $NKE $TSLASubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Maalis 202420min
⏳ “Love those Sand Worms” — Dune’s IMAX surge. Whole Foods’ 1st bodega. The government’s #FedTech hiring spree.
Dune: Part 2 just brought in $182M at the box office on opening weekend, but the winner was IMAX — Because regular theaters are in trouble, premium theaters ain’t.Whole Foods Market its 1st ever Bodega — Because the idea can be right even if the execution is wrong.And while tech companies continue layoffs, 1 company is hiring: The Government — We call it FedTech… and to hire up, they’re paying up.Plus, a massive helium deposit was found 2,200 feet under Minnesota — It’s #2 in the periodic table, but #1 in our hearts.$AMZN $WBD $AMCSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Maalis 202420min
