🍽️ “The Napkin Costume” — Chipotle’s Halloween collab. Surge in reservations for 1. US Steel’s epic history.
Reservations for 1 have jumped 29% in 2 years... because restaurants are microcosms of the economy.US Steel built the Empire State Building & Willis Tower… but its epic $14B deal got stock-blockedSpirit Halloween just collab’d with Chipotle on Halloween… because products are now protagonists.Plus, there’s a political divide between brands… Frosted Flakes are Democrats, but Frosted Mini-Wheats are Republicans.Seattle tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-best-one-yet-hotline-live-presented-by-audible-tickets-1002624325347WSJ Brand preference by politics: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/republican-democrat-brands-quiz-election-2024-fe9d1673YouGov brand preference by politics: https://sherwood.news/business/brands-liberal-conservative-divide-yougov-survey/ $X $CMG $BKNG—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Sep 202422min
🇧🇷 “Brazilian NFL” — Football’s foreign strategy. J.Crew’s $3B comeback. AI’s dragon startup.
The NFL season kicks off tonight but plays game #2 tomorrow in Brazil… because football needs a global tour.J. Crew is relaunching their iconic magazine… because the preppy brand is enjoying all-time-high sales.A former OpenAI exec just raised $1B for his rival startup… because he’s one of the rare dragons of AI.Plus, we’re hosting our 1st LIVE Hotline show in Seattle on Thurs, 9/26 — Join us as we answer your questions on money, spending, and personal finance. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-best-one-yet-hotline-live-presented-by-audible-tickets-1002624325347—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Sep 202422min
👋 “We quit your job” — Exit’s job-quitting concierge. Dick’s Sporting Goods’ kids app. 1-BR apt in NYC: $4,500/month.
Japanese startup Exit will quit your job for you… because every job has a “hidden severance”.Dick’s Sporting Goods stock is up 600% in 5 years… but its secret is a high school sports app.Rent for a 1-bedroom New York City apartment is up 13% to a record $4,500/month… but Austin’s rent is down (we’ll tell ya why).Plus, the big new back-to-school trend is “Dorm Interior Designers”... $10K to decorate a dorm.$DKS $UA $SPY—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Sep 202425min
🧃 “The 1st Fruit Juice” — Capri Sun’s pouches. Intel’s design strategy. Boar’s Head’s Boeing Moment.
Capri Sun is adding bottles to compliment their legendary pouches… but this German company’s origin story is wild.Intel stock fell to its lowest level in 11 years, so it’s thinking of breaking itself up… and it’s inspired by Nike.Boar’s Head deli meats caused the biggest listeria outbreak in decades… It’s their “Boeing Moment.”Plus, on your 1st day back to the office, there’s 1 big question… Can you wear shorts?$BA $INTC $NKE—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Sep 202423min
🤮 “Sickest Day of the Year” — Sick Days are surging. SharkNinja’s online reviews. Telegram’s CEO arrested.
Today is the biggest sick day of the year… as sick days overall are surging in America.SharkNinja’s stock has climbed 140% this year… here’s how it’s taken over your kitchen.Telegram’s founder just got charged in France… so we’ll tell you what Telegram actually is.Plus, record-high hotel prices have led to the hottest new fashion trend… the hotel tote bag.$SN $META $SPY—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Aug 202423min
👁️ “Nvidia’s watch party” — A.I.'s Biggest Day. Mister Softee’s soft-serve biz. Ozempic’s Direct-To-Tummy.
Nvidia just announced earnings that were so big, people hosted parties… but the results were a Rorschach Test for Wall Street.Mister Softee’s ice cream trucks have shrank in number by two thirds… because of competition, climate change, and street corners.Ozempic has a new strategy: Direct-To-Consumer… Big Pharma is cutting out the pharmacy.Plus, Google Searches for “How to sleep” just hit a record high… it’s the worst sleep week of the year.$NVDA $NVO $SPY—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ —----------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Aug 202423min
👟 “Dad Shoe Destiny” — New Balance’s renaissance. Ulta’s Warren Buffett win. Sports Betting vs. Stock Investing.
New Balance just passed Under Armour in sales… because of its Dad Shoe pivot.Warren Buffett’s newest investment? $260M in Ulta Beauty… because Ulta changed how ya buy makeup.A wild new study breaks down a big new tradeoff… Every $1 in sports betting is $1 not invested.Plus, only 11 states have a single area code… and 603 New Hampshire is fighting to remain one of them.$DKNG $ULTA $UASubscribe to our Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Watch us on YouTube Submit Facts & Shoutouts Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn (Nick) & LinkedIn (Jack)About Us: From the creators of Robinhood Snacks Daily, The Best One Yet (TBOY) is the daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. 20 minutes on the 3 business, economics, and finance stories you need, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning oatmeal ritual. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Aug 202423min
🐶 “Who gets the dog?” — Pet Prenups are trending. The US Open’s economics. Ikea’s used marketplace.
The US Open is selling $12M worth of just one cocktail… because tennis found a new business model.Ikea just launched an official used furniture biz… to beat Facebook Marketplace.The newest trend in relationships is Pet Prenups… because you need to “Cover Your Assets.”Plus, the newest streaming service is from Chick-fil-A… but what should we name it? (Poultry+).—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Aug 202422min
