The Best Idea Yet 🌶️Sriracha: From Refugee to Billionaire

Equinox is adding AI robot masseuses to 60 of their gym locations… and it’s actually good for the job market.Robinhood launched football betting predictions… It’s a sports betting QB sneak.Millennials are dropping up to $147K for 5 years of daycare… It’s the Childcare Tax.Plus, trying the “9-9-9 Challenge” this weekend?… 9 beers, 9 hotdogs, in 9 baseball innings.$HOOD $SBUX $JPMWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Disneyland 🏰Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Aug 22min

Taco Bell is launching a new thing every month… because instant gratification is a recipe.Hertz is the 2nd biggest car-seller in America… and now it’s on Amazon.Bilt does credit cards, but also a comedy series? … Roomies is an example of Espionage Advertising.Plus, there is no “Song of the Summer” for 2025… and we got the numbers to prove it.$YUM $AMEX $HTZ $AMZNWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Disneyland 🏰 Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Aug 22min

Apple’s next big product is codenamed “Bubble”... And it’s inspired by the Pixar lamp logo.Italian Marble has never been more in demand… and never more of a family biz.8 Sleep just raised $100M for a smart mattress cover… but can you capitalize sleep?Plus, the 1st ever Robot Olympics has a winner… Gold Medal for Bedmaking.$AAPL $SPY $TSLAWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… 🏰DisneylandSubscribe to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Aug 22min

Nick is back! And he recaps his health ordeal in the intro. Our 3 stories: A $200 posture-correcting bra?... It’s gone viral, and could be Apple’s next acquisition target.Why are Millennials buying crypto instead of homes?... Because nest eggs are stuck in Bitcoin. Chipotle, Cava, & Sweetgreen aren’t fast casual anymore, they’re slow… And the solution lies in the Olive Garden.Plus, Nick’s back from the hospital… He’s eager to share his prognosis (and 3 stock picks)$CAVA $CMG $SG $LUL $BTCWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… 🏰Disneyland, The Fantasy that Almost Flopped. Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Aug 25min

Allison Ellsworth ditched the oil industry to fix her gut problems. After getting a check from Shark Tank, she launched Poppi with her husband and co-founder on Mar 3, 2020. 5 years later, she sold Poppi for $2B to Pepsi. In this episode, Allison will tell us…How a Texas oil gal pivoted to healthy soda Going on shark tank 9 months pregnantWhy they sold on amazon instead of DTCWhy Alix Earle loves PoppiTheir lottery ticket Super Bowl ad that opened for UsherWhy 5 thousand people send hand-written messages to Poppi every monthThat they give away 30k cases of free Poppi every year #Vendinggate and her only apology to her fans How Pepsi offered to acquire Poppi for $2BWatch the interview on Youtube here: [insert YouTube link]NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Aug 1h 7min

Follow the Demoted podcast here: https://direct.me/demoted “Workplace shenanigans with a side of career advice” — that’s the tagline for the Demoted Pod, which Nick and Jack were interviewed on this spring. We had an epic time exchanging banter with two of the finest office satirists on the internet.Ross and Natalie shower Nick and Jack with praiseNick & Jack’s biz origin storyTariffs, explained (literally and with analogies)Future proofing your career How to use AI betterThe most valuable skills all humans must flexHow we use AI to produce our podcast How to side hustleHow to turn economic chaos into creationGetting out of your information bubble And our favorite stockFollow @corporatenatalie and @corporate.bro on instagramNick is still resting up, staying positive, and getting better. Thank you for the well wishes! Can’t wait for him to be back on the mics next week.Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Instant Ramen 🍜Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: http://Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Aug 1h 1min

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod We’re publishing the Q2 earnings presentation and Q&A of this show, The Best One Yet. It was the best part of our live show in Chicago, and it’s the perfect way to cap earnings season.Update on NickThe TBOY brand strategyCelebrating the winsOur numbersOur audience demographicsOur marketing movesBeyondQ&A from live audienceWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… 🍜Instant Ramen. Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Aug 21min

The 1st school with AI doing the teaching is here… We looked at Alpha School’s curriculum.Ford is disrupting its best invention… Going from “Assembly Line” to “Assembly Tree.”Chanel just published a 250-page arts & culture magazine… Because legends never meme.How are college kids staying organized?... By scheduling everything on Google Calendar (including hookups).$F $GOOG $SPYWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Instant Ramen 🍜Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to listen.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Aug 21min