The Best One Yet

The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. But instead, The Wing became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination. On each episode of Wondery’s podcast The Big Flop, comedians join host Misha Brown to chronicle one of the biggest pop-culture fails of all time and try to answer the age-old question: who thought THIS was a good idea?   This is just a preview of The Big Flop. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at wondery.fm/the-big-flop.   For more deep dive and daily business content listen to Wondery – the destination for business podcasts. With shows like How I Built This, Business Wars, The Best One Yet, Business Movers and many more, Wondery Means Business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Audible is reproducing all Harry Potter books into audiobooks (again), but this time with a full ensemble voice cast (hollywood style) — Because the buckets of media have spilled into each other. Barry’s Bootcamp is trying to sell itself for at least $700M — Because nothing drives cash flow like a cult. And T-Mobile has gone from the joke #3 wireless company to the clear #1 — So we whipped up a case study on how they beat Verizon and AT&T. Plust, happy Cinco de Berkshire Gala Derby Weekend to all who celebrate (which is everyone). Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter $PLNT $AMZN $TMUS Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vaulted Deep is removing carbon by burying waste deep underground, and it’s stealing a trick from fracking — Yup, underground Poop could help us fight climate change.  Airbnb just unveiled a new class of listings: “Icons”: You can stay at the X-Men Mansion or the house from Up — And Airbnb got the idea from Lego. And some Cannabis stocks doubled Tuesday on word the US government is changing how it classifies marijuana — So we’re taking the moment to compare cannabis legalization to sports betting. Plus Starbucks just unveiled its newest coffee bet: Can Late night Lattes. $WEED $CGC $AMZN $SBUX Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bumble is ending its biggest differentiator now that guys can make the 1st move — But Bumble followed the scientific method of launching. Walmart just launched its own version of Costco’s Kirkland brand — “Bettergoods” is Walmart’s 1st new brand in 20 years and it’s all about the DINK. And Detroit was stuck in a brutal 70 year Doom Loop, but it’s reversed into a Boom Loop – We tell the story of Detroit’s bankruptcy bounceback. Plus, Walgreens invented a peelable gummy candy that’s so viral, they’re limiting 1 per customer — Because viral products don’t drive sales, they drive conversations. $BMBL $WMT $COST $F $WBA Got a shoutout? Submit it here: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts/form/shoutouts Got the Best Fact Yet? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLjeOSdjpj5E3XSEs4MFn7W9FZ9BNTSfAhm3z_gW6_cB4o3w/viewform Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Viking River Cruises is about to IPO at a $10B valuation — It’s not just a pure-play cruise stock, it’s a pure-player Boomer stock. Blade isn’t just a private helicopter that takes you to the Hamptons anymore — Blade’s new business is organ transport, and it’s moved more kidneys than any business ever. And the Non-Compete Agreement is officially dead — The FTC will no longer let your boss be your boss after you quit working for your boss. Plus, ever notice that McDonald’s Coca-Cola tastes better than regular canned Coke? Science proves it… And we found the reasons why. $VIK $BLDE $SPY Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We won the Webby Award for “Best Business Podcast”! And we can’t thank you enough. 🎊 Tractor Supply, the publicly-traded farm store, sells live chickens and is enjoying a record high stock price — And it’s winning because Millennials are migrating from the city to the country (still). Google and Microsoft are $2 trillion and $3 trillion companies because they’re winning in Artificial Intelligence — For every other company, AI is corporate Ozempic. And Whirlpool is pivoting from washing machines to coffee and espresso machines — Because all the major macro trends are turning you into a Bougie Barista. For behind the scenes footage from our Live show last week, follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tboypod Or watch out live show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCly3md3CbnTFJP83lVUEcjw And subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter $TSCO $WHR $META $AAPL $GOOG $MSFT $NVDA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We brought up a surprise guest for our Live TBOY show in NYC: Marc Lore, the founder of the most iconic ecommerce brands of all time — and the most energetic entrepreneur we’ve ever met… Marc sold Diapers.com to Amazon for $550M, he sold Jet.com to Walmart for $3.3B, he owns an NBA team, he’s building a tech city in the desert, and he just raised nearly $1B for Wonder to disrupt the restaurant industry. He almost left the interview in the middle of the show because he had a business idea he wanted to get a head start on. We’re kidding (but not really). Marc is just that exciting, smart, and unique. So we wanted to share this entire chat from our live performance with you, our whole podcast audience. Because few people in life are as motivating as this legendary New Yorker, Marc Lore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live… from New York… it’s The Best One Yet! We performed a live podcast in front of a live studio audience of 400 Besties and Yetis in New York City. So today’s episode has some extra razzle dazzle and sprinkle dinkle… Watch it on Youtube! For our 1st story, Tesla’s worst earnings report ever — But we think Tesla may be going through the same moment as Netflix. For our 2nd story, it’s Handbag Wars — Kate Spade is battling Hermes because each bag is a profit puppy. For our 3rd story, it’s Philosophy Majors — Goldman Sachs wants you to study Aristotle, not Economics, because Philosophy may be AI-proof. Plus, New York’s greatest asset is… its tap water — Now restaurants in LA are importing NYC’s legendary H20 in order to make better pizza. Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The miracle weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc) appear to have a shocking side-effect: Increased fertility in women — Ozempic may be accidentally causing a little Baby Boom. Apple is reportedly in talks to buy the exclusive global streaming rights to the new FIFA soccer tournament —  It’s the Super World Cup of Soccer Clubs… only on Apple+. And Verizon’s stock has barely budged in 20 years… but when you add in dividends, it’s actually up 300% — When it comes to investing, dividends can make all the difference.  Plus, 6 out of 10 jobs today didn’t exist in 1940, according to an MIT study — “Podcast Host” didn’t exist when we were in high school, what about your job? Reply to the Q&A feature on Spotify or reply to us on Instagram. $AAPL $NVO $VZ Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nike’s stock has fallen by nearly half since 2021 and we found 3 reasons why — One is that Nike failed to learn a valuable lesson from The Beatles. Volkswagen’s factory in Chattanooga Tennessee just became the first non-Detroit car company to form a workers union — But this story isn’t just about VW, it’s about the American South. And in the last two weeks, 2 online therapy companies have raised over $100M — Because Venture Capital firms are finally going to therapy. Plus, email us at nickandjack@tboypod.com with your Best Facts Yet and Shoutouts so that we can bring you on stage at our NYC Live Show! $NKE $ONON $DECK $VWAGY Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amazon’s newest business is actually a secret spy business — And Amazon used it to infiltrate Walmart and other competitors. Korea’s K-Pop bands don’t just play songs, they play stocks — The Big 4 Korean music groups are publicly-traded on Wall Street because K-Pop’s biz is popping. Meta just put an AI Chatbot into the searchbar of all their apps, including Instagram — Mark Zuckerberg’s advantage in the AI battle? Free & Frictionless. Plus, Americans toss out $68M of pennies, nickels, and dimes every year… but one company is scooping them up. 5 days until our NYC Live Show! Yetis, we can’t wait to see you in the city that never sleeps. $KPOP $AMZN $META Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s finally here… Bitcoin’s biggest day in 4 years: “The Halvening.” So we whipped up a special episode to explain what the Halvening is: 3 stories from the past 4 years that illustrate the promise, potential, and pitfalls of Bitcoin. We look at 1. Bitcoin as cash money 2. Bitcoin as borderless international currency 3. Bitcoin as investable asset By the time you’re done with this pod, you’ll understanding what the heck is happening with this “Halvening” and the 3 key ways we can actually use a bitcoin. (Ben the Bitcoin approves all these stories) $BTC Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win “Best Business Podcast” at the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business June 13th will be Elon Musk’s most awkward day ever — Tesla Shareholders are voting “yes” or “no” on whether Elon should get a $56 Billion paycheck. The wildest new product in the grocery store is “Designer Fruit” — Turns out, sticking a logo on an Apple makes it worth more, because adjectives are more valuable than nouns. And President Biden just announced he’s tripling tariffs on Chinese steel — That means America and China just entered what we call Trade War II. Plus, the hot new vacation trend is… living forever — Hotels are trading saunas for Vitamin-B-oxygen-enriched IV infusions, because “life extension” is all the rage. $DOLE $SPY $TSLA $X Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win “Best Business Podcast” at the Webby Awards. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business Limitless (backed by Andreessen Horowitz) just launched a $99 AI pin that records your conversations and transcribes them into notes for you — So we’re looking at a world where everything you say, do, and hear is recorded… and how to prepare. Ghost Kitchens were supposed to be the future of food, but now they’re disappearing (like ghosts) — This looks like a classic case of “The Segway Effect.” And General Electric just sold its famous Management Academy, a 60-acre corporate retreat campus — It means the Jack Welch School of Business is officially closed. Plus, Heinz just launched a new product: Ketchup Insurance — It’s time to ensure that your cute white top is insured. $GE $DENN $GOOG Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win the “Best Business Podcast” Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business Dave Ramsey has created a $200M fortune by giving out financial advice on the radio, but now he’s facing a backlash — So we’ll share our #1 rule for personal finance. Scrabble just unveiled “Scrabble Together”, which is less competitive, more for fun — Purists were furious, but this reminds us of Coca-Cola’s new sodas and the backlash they received (or didn’t).  And the surprise car brand that’s catching up to Tesla? BMW — Beamers are doing one thing on the assembly line that no other car company is, and its electric cars are thriving. Plus, the #1 new office accessory is the couch — But have we hit peak office comfort couch? The Saturday Newsletter: https://news.tboypod.com/p/best-newsletter-yet-da5e  $HAS $SPY $BMWYY $TSLA Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win the “Best Business Podcast” Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business Allbirds just got Wall Street’s worst warning: “Get your stock price above $1 or get delisted from Nasdaq” — So we’re looking at the great de-horning of our generation’s favorite unicorns. JPMorgan’s earnings report is our window into your wallet — And that signal shows why 2024 will have higher interest rates, for a longer time than we hoped. And Lunchables, the $2B lunch brand, is on the federally-subsidized public school lunch menu — But Consumer Reports says it should be off the menu, so we remind Lunchables of the “The 3 A’s of Crisis Management.” Plus, a dog toy company just launched an airline dogs and their pawrents called “Bark Air” — $6K for NYC-to-LA? Bark twice if you’ve got a better name for this doggy airline carrier. $KHC $JPM $BIRD Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win the “Best Business Podcast” Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business More Americans than ever are ordering their coffee decaf — Decaffeinated coffee is booming because consumers want drugs without the drugs. Amazon just said in the annual shareholder letter that the number of Prime Video watchers is 200M as the stock hit an all-time high — Because Amazon’s using “The River Strategy” (unironically). Fanatics is launching the comic-con of athletics, a “Fanatics Fest” this August in New York City — Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, and Kevin Durant are blending the sports industry with Hollywood. And office buildings are doing weddings on the weekend. Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter $AMZN $SBUX $DKNG Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Japan’s next-gen bullet train uses “magnetic levitation” to coast 4 inches above the track at 300 mph — Japan’s train megaproject reminds us of America’s Fusion Energy project. Starting this week, internet companies must display “nutritional facts” for the cost and performance of their internet — The same nutrition labels from your Doritos are about to land on Xfinity. Momofuku, the legendary noodle brand, owns the trademark on “chili crunch” — But asian restaurant entrepreneurs think copyright feels really a copy-wrong. Plus, Starbucks just acknowledged that its stores are too loud — So it’s turning down the volume so their baristas can hear you. Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TBOY Hotline Episode 2 is coming… Email us your question at nickandjack@tboypod.com — your business Besties gotcha back. (Subject line: “TBOY HOTLINE”)  Dude Perfect, the sports stunt influencers, already have a smoothie line, a streaming show, board games, and a theme park — And they just got $100M in Private Equity funding to become the next Disney. Bain has published secrets to successful corporate acquisitions — Because 20 years ago, 70% of mergers failed… but today, 70% of mergers succeed. And while TikTok is fighting to not get banned, it’s also secretly launching a new app: Photo-sharing, like the original Instagram app — Because we’ve reached late stage social media. Plus, Costco’s newest profit puppy? Gold bars — Costco is now selling $200M of physical gold bars every single month #KirklandGoooooold  Comment end    $META $DIS $T ✅ Vote for TBOY to win the “Best Business Podcast” Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The number of 24-Hour Restaurants is down 18% since the pandemic — Zillennials no/low-alcohol Dry Wave has ripple effects that are taking down the 24/7 diner. Samsung and TSMC are investing $109B into Texas and Arizona to build Made in the USA computer chips — Nothing gets an economy going like an arms race.  Google and Uber just partnered on self-driving food delivery — Waymo robo-taxis delivering dumplings changes the math on self-driving car. And the new status symbol among schoolchildren? Pencils. It’s part of the “Analog Renaissance.” But we want to know: Pencils or Pens. What’s your scribe? Vote at tboypod on instagram.  Want to watch our self-driving robotaxi episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFVA4NWHjYM $GOOG $UBER $TSM Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win the “Best Business Podcast” Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business The #2-most streamed TV show in America? It’s “Bluey”, the Australian cartoon about a lovely dog family — The franchise is now worth $2B because the media industry because kids content is the most valuable content in streaming. Sweetgreen’s stock has surged 130% so far in 2024 after opening up its 2nd automated salad store — Launching one was provocative, but launching two was proof. Grindr is transforming into a LGBTQ super app — Grindr’s expanding into travel and health, because dating apps are in search of a long-term relationship business model. 🌚And are you wearing special glasses for the eclipse? Because if you are (and you should), we found the family-owned small business in Tennessee that manufactured the majority of them. $SG $GRND $DIS Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

✅ Vote for TBOY to win the “Best Business Podcast” Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business Apple reportedly just found its “next big thing”: A mobile robot for the home — Apple’s next iPhone could be iR2D2. Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm ends this Sunday with the final episode (whether Susie likes it or not) — So we whipped up 3 work lessons from Larry’s laboratory of creativity. Levi’s jumped 15% after Beyonce name-checked the brand in her biggest album yet — And the new fit isn’t loose fit jeans… it’s Baggy Daddys. Plus, the NC State men’s basketball team defied 1-in-23,512 odds to get to the final four. We explain just how unlikely that with other wildly rare events.  Trung Phan’s newsletter: https://trungtphan.com/subscribe/  $LEVI $IRBT $AAPL Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disney’s Shareholder Day included an epic vote to determine the future of the company — CEO Bob Iger prevailed, but the activist investor won too.  Billie Eilish, Nikki Minaj, Pearl Jam, and 200 other artists wrote an open letter asking tech platforms to cease using AI to steal their work — But can the tech genie be put back in the bottle? And Amazon’s most ambitious new technology was supposed to be “Just Walk Out” — But now they’re shutting that business down, because it was more trick than magic. Plus, new work data should that Thursday is the new Friday (literally).  $DIS $SPOT $AMZN Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vote for TBOY to win the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/shows/business Gen Z’s newest passion isn’t TikTok, it’s plumbing and other skilled trade jobs — Gen Z is leading a blue collar job surge, because AI can’t fix a clogged toilet. Google just admitting that Chrome’s “Incognito Mode” for searching the web privately actually isn’t private at all — And we know it all thanks to a lawsuit, the truth serum of business. And Tesla just suffered its worst quarter yet, with car sales falling 9% — But we’ve got the solution for Tesla’s “Elon Problem”. $TSLA $GOOG $CAT Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California now has the highest minimum wage law in the country at $20/hour for fast food workers — We call it “The McPayDay”, and it’s a test of the economic concept: “Bottom-Up Economics.” Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings acquired Powder Mountain, a ski resort in Utah — It will be part private club, part open to the public. Because Post-Pandemic America loves clubs. And the sports betting industry just had its worst week yet after 3 pro scandals — So we think sports betting needs to learn from the stock market… sports betting needs to learn from insider trading. Plus, 63% of restaurants are officially “too loud”. Do you think music at restaurants should be louder or quieter?: Vote Here. $NFLX $MCD $DKNG Watch us on YouTube Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Looking for your Portfolio Life Partner? Sign up for TBOY Dating here: https://tinyurl.com/tboydating The total solar eclipse hits the US one week from today on April 8th — So we're looking at the financial impact on the Eclipse Boomtowns, from Texas to Maine.  Japan’s largest diaper brand just made a shocking move: Switching from baby diapers to adult diapers — Japan is officially the oldest country in the world, but immigration is the anti-aging cream of economics. And Facebook’s most successful feature ever? It's Facebook Marketplace — with over a billion people buying something, It's bigger than Walmart, eBay, and even Amazon.  And prep for the eclipse using NASA’s info here: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/ Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yetis, this our last  pod of the week because markets are closed for Good Friday. Robinhood stock has doubled in the past year, now it’s got a (golden) credit credit — Here’s the business model: While the rest of finance double dips, Robinhood single dips. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are the most controversial food in America, so owner Pepsi is giving it a promotion — Pepsi’s letting its winner ride, by spinning off Flamin’ Hot into its own brand. Boston Consulting Group just calculated a top investment a company can make: Paid Childcare — Childcare isn’t a cost center, it’s a productivity puppy. And this Easter, Peeps could finally pass the Reese's Peanut Butter Egg as the most popular candy #CocoaCatastrophe $HOOD $PEP $ETSY Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Florida just banned social media for kids under 14 — Social Media has become the cigarette of the 21st century. Krispy Kreme stock surged 30% on word McDonald’s will sell their donuts in all 13 thousand US locations — Krispy is borrowing the same strategy as Target. And BlackRock’s Larry Fink just raised alarms about Americans and their retirement savings — Why do we invest in retirement? It lets you skip a tax payment. Plus, we’ve got a message for our Baltimore Besties. $DNUT $MCD $META Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mosquitos cause 700,000 deaths per year. They’re also just a pain. So startups are rushing to solve the bug bite problem — Because climate change is now an industry. And it’s bigger than you think Spotify launched a TikTok-style vertical feed to discover podcasts — Next they should expand it to music. Take back what tiktok tiktook. Music discovery. And BYD is selling a high-quality electric car in China for $11k — And that’s terrifying to US and European carmakers. $SPOT $BYDDY $TSLA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social is now a publicly traded stock — The former president turned the stock market into his GoFundMe.  Loyal is developing a drug that may extend the life of a dog by a year — Because every generation brands health in its own image (first “dieting”, then “wellness”, now “life extension”). And athleisure stocks suffered a truly awful Friday — Nike and Lululemon are asking for a flag: “Too many players on the field”. $DJT $LULU $NKE Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reddit, the front page of the internet, just delivered the biggest IPO of the year, and the stock rose 48% on the first day — But Reddit’s community giveth, they can also taketh away. Apple just became the final Big Tech company to get sued by the US government — It’s not being sued for iPhone dominance, it’s being sued for abusing that dominance. And Ranch dressing sales just beat ketchup for the 1st time in US history — Hidden Valley Ranch’s secret ingredient? Merge Research & Development… with Marketing. Plus, Trader Joe’s just jacked up the price of bananas by 21% — Its first banana price increase in 24 years. And we thought bananas defied inflation… $RDDT $CLX $AAPL Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EPA just set new rules that effectively require car companies to go 50% electric by 2030 — But the surprise winner of the electric car EV boom is tires.  Stanley’s 40 ounce tumblers are viral with women, but now the company wants to expand to men — Ironic, because for 100 years Stanley only sold to men.  The Federal Reserve just announced they were not changing interest rates, but predict 3 cuts by the end of the year — it got us thinking about the 1 big economic cost of the pandemic: inflation. March Madness begins today. Know where that term came from? We’ll tell you the etymology. $RDDT $GT $MGDDY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unilever is spinning off its $9B ice cream biz into a separate company, they’re unwinding Ben & Jerry’s 24 years after they acquired it — We’re looking at how Ben & Jerry managed to get rich and stay king. The biggest YouTuber on earth, MrBeast, is partnering with Amazon for the biggest game show on earth — With a $5 million prize, the game show sounds expensive. But it’s not. And Nvidia’s CEO may be the most important person you don’t know — He hates watches, he loves Denny’s, and has a tattoo of the company’s logo on his arm… and now he’s a king-maker. $UL $AMZN $NVDA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎟️ 10 tickets left to TBOY Live NYC on sale here 🗽: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0i Cocoa prices rose another 25% last week to an all-time high — Wall Street noticed, because chocolate stocks now trade like luxury brands. Apple may be killing off Siri to put Google’s AI in your iPhone — If they do, it’s a lesson Apple learned painfully: The Maps Mistake. And Live Nation, the owner of TicketMaster, just launched concerts… on yachts — Cruise concerts capture the 3 big tailwinds of the 2024 economy. $HSY $MDLZ $NSRGY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Senate is expected to vote on forcing TikTok to sell itself… or get banned — So we’re asking: Who should buy TikTok? Dick’s Sporting Goods stock is at an all time high thanks to their “House of Sports” megastores — We think Dick’s should add free agent Under Armour to its roster. And the hot new side-hustle? Vending Machines — We’re breaking down the passive income beauty of operating your own vending machine.  $UA $JPM $DKS Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new monthly-ish Q&A series from The Best One Yet podcast where Nick & Jack answer your voicemails.  So sit down (literally) with the voice of pop-business — The ex-Wall Streeters (now besties) answer your questions on investing, on entrepreneurship, work, podcasting, life, and even restaurant recs. Guac is always extra, but this business advice isn’t.  Description: Traits to look for in a business partner or co-founderHow Jack funded his open bar with an investmentWhy you *should* job jumpHow to become a student of the stock Nick’s tip on negotiating a salary Choosing what stock to sell Call-in for Nick & Jack to answer your questions - Investing, work, how to launch a company… or what’s the secret ingredient in a cookie crisp? Have a question you want us to cover on a show? Email us a voicemail at nickandjack@tboypod.com — your business Besties gotcha back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎟️ TBOY Live NYC Tickets on sale now here 🗽: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0i Trader 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 $WMT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 $ABNB Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🗽TBOY Live NYC 🍎— Tickets on sale Thursdays here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/tboy-pod-cs3z0i It’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 $SPY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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 $TGT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 $TSLA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 $AMC Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CEOs of Meta, Disney, and Microsoft attended the wedding of Asia’s richest family: The Ambani’s — Behind it all is Reliance Industries, India’s biggest company. Apple was just fined $2B by the European Union for anti-competitive drama with Spotify — The shocker? The App Store in question is the only part of Apple that’s growing. And Iowa’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has set the all-time scoring record for women and men — But we’re looking at her NIL deals and thinking: she’s already pro. Plus, it’s Jack’s birthday, so we’ve got a poll going in his honor about a surprise in Birkenstock’s earnings report: Open-toed shoes or close-toed shoes? Vote on 1 on Instagram @tboypod $AAPL $SPOT $BIRK $RELIANCE Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the backseat of a Waymo self-driving cab in San Francisco, we’ll make you an expert on the entire self-driving car industry. As our robot drives us around the City with mics in-hand, we cover the past, present, and future of robotaxis — and the technology, the business model, and the shockingly vast impact. From the controversies caused by Uber, Cruise, and Tesla to the huge gains to humankind that self-driving technology can bring, it’s all in this bonus episode. So sit back, relax, and take your hands off the wheel — This is the world’s first self-driving podcast… For the first time in history, a podcast has been recorded in a self-driving robotaxi.  Want video? We filmed the entire episode, plus added extra bonus vlogging content from our self-driving pod ride on our YouTube and Instagram.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe at tboypod.com/newsletter to get The Best Newsletter Yet. Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI all just invested in FigureAI, whose humanoid robots can do manual labor — The key isn’t the human-like bodies, it’s the AI brains. Following its worst year ever, Budweiser managed to avoid a worker strike — And it reveals one of our favorite lessons on negotiation. And Oiishi has invented the perfect strawberry… that’s also the world’s most expensive strawberry — The “Veblen Effect” explains how this berry defies economics. $BUD $NVDA $MSFT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin surged past $60K to its highest point in 2 years — We think it’s a FOMO rally, which can quickly become a NOMO drop. Beyond Meat stock popped 30% on a surprise new customer: Europeans – Because Europeans have a better taste for sustainability than Americans do. And Teledoc, the owner of BetterHelp, just announced bummer news for investors: It’s “well-penetrated” — A small announcement like that makes a huge difference if you look 10 years out.  By the way… on leap day, stock markets don’t leap. $BTC $ETH $HOOD $COIN $BYND $TDOC Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inspired by Uber, Wendy’s is adding digital billboards to all locations by 2025 so it can bring Surge Pricing to fast food — How much does a burger cost? Depends on the time of day. Kroger and Albertsons were about to merge in the biggest deal in grocery history, but the government just sued to block it — Because this year’s election will be decided in the grocery aisle. And after 10 years of developing a secret iCar, Apple is quitting — But we think Apple already owns your car (we’ll explain). Intro: Gen Z is making landlines cool again. Because landline phones are liberating. $WEN $AAPL $KR $ACI Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ikea’s got its own malls now, and is adding a branded coworking space to them — Ikea just launched a rival to WeWork because coworking isn’t a product, it’s a feature. The #3 coffee chain in America? It’s Dutch Bros — The Broistas at Dutch Bros are catching up to Starbucks by obsessing over the drive-thru. And Warren Buffett just wrote his annual letter to shareholders — It reminded us of Warren’s legendary “20–Slot” mindset of patient investing. Plus, Pitbull is opening a restaurant inside a Walmart (true story) — What celeb do you think should open a restaurant… and in what retail chain? $BROS $SBUX $BRK.A Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 countries have landed on the moon, now 1 company has: Intuitive Machines — Nasa was barely involved, because sometimes to grow, you have to let go.  Pork demand is down in America for the last 20 years, because Chicken is taking over — The real problem? “The Other White Meat” marketing campaign. Reddit was one of the first social media companies, but will be the last to IPO — But the biggest risk to the company? Revolt. Literally. $RDDT $LUNR $TSN Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Need advice? Got a question? Write-in to get it featured on our new podcast series: “TBOY Hotline” — Email: nickandjack@tboypod.com Subject line: TBOY Hotline.  We just got the results on the biggest 4-day workweek experiment ever… the results were huge — But the biggest challenge to the 4-day workweek is the same as your Middle School dance. Nike just made the biggest mistake in sports fashion history: “Jersey-gate” — Because you shouldn’t get feedback from fair-weather fans. And tomorrow is the 2-year anniversary of the War in Ukraine — So we’re looking at the rebranding from “aid” to “investment.” $NKE $LMT $NOC Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American Airlines increased their checked bag fee by 33%, but economics shows they should do the opposite — Airlines should kill overhead compartments… kill the carryon. Liquid Death is selling the space on their boxes as an ad to Coinbase – It’s a “tiny billboard” and it’s the dumbest idea you can think of (and that’s the point). Nvidia just announced that revenues nearly quadrupled last quarter — Because they price their chips like Hermès prices their handbags. And Apple debunked the “rice will save my phone” theory — So we dug into the origin of the rice myth, and explain what to actually do if your phone gets wet. $NVDA $AAL $COIN Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Capital One is acquiring Discover Card for $35B, the biggest acquisition of the year — Because credit cards are still a fashion accessory. Wawa, the Philadelphia-based convenience store, is expanding nationwide — But Wawa’s secret to success isn’t the hoagies, it’s the bathrooms. And OpenAI launched Sora, their text-to-video AI product that creates Hollywood-style video in seconds — But like nuclear power, Sora can be good or bad.  $COF $DFS Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Girl Scout Cookies are on pace for their first ever billion-dollar year — So we’re breaking down the economics of every box of Samoas. Robinhood just announced a profit and the stock has surged 60% since November — Because Venture Capitalists reward risk, but Wall Street rewards boring. And Greece found a clever way to capitalize on tourism: IPO the Athens International Airport — You can now own stock in a Greek airport. Plus, Tooth Fairy payouts just hit an all-time high (and she’s giving out gifts). $HOOD $HSY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Prenup Pop: The hot new wedding trend among Millennials is Prenuptial Agreements — Prenups are up 15%, so it’s time to redefine the Prenup. Tinder’s earnings revealed that despite inflation, we’re paying for premium dating app features — Because the most important investment of your life? It’s your life partner. McDonald’s removed salads from its menu, but that business decision is a lesson for your love life — If you’re trying to please everyone (a people pleaser), you’re not pleasing yourself. $MTCH $BMBL $MCD Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s record low snow, but Vail Resorts is still enjoying record high revenue — And it’s all thanks to a pricing strategy from Heidi Klum: “You’re either in or you’re out.” Lyft’s just made the most expensive typo ever — The stock surged 67% on a $3B typo, so we jumped into the history of Wall Street typos. Walmart is reportedly trying to acquire Vizio TVs for $2B — Because Big Tech’s next battle is for your living room. Plus, chocolate prices have doubled, so don’t eat your Valentine’s candy… invest it. And we’ve got one more publicly-traded poem from the Yetis. $MTN $LYFT $WMT $VZIO Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daters are choosing Linkedin over Tinder and other dating apps — Because historically, Americans have found their future spouse at work. During the Super Bowl, Beyonce announced her new album Act II, dropping March 29th, and her musical pivot to country — Because country music is now a growth industry. And Australia is passing a law on “The Right to Disconnect” — If your boss sends you an email at 8:19pm, you legally have the right not to respond. Plus, more of our publicly-traded poetry. And a Valentine’s Day kickoff. $MSFT $SPOT $SPY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony just made the biggest purchase in music history, Michael Jackson’s music collection for $1.2B — Because they separated the art from the artist. The Super Bowl winner wasn’t Kansas City, it was Dunkin’ Donuts — Because Super Bowl commercials aren’t 30 seconds long, they’re 30 days. And over the weekend, one of Google’s self-driving Waymo robotaxis was set on fire — And that reminds us of the same incident… in England… 200 years ago (spoiler: It’s the Luddites). $SONY $PARA $GOOG Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fortnite, the world’s biggest video game, just got a whopping $1.5B investment from Disney — Because when it comes to innovation, evolution is easier than creation. Build-A-Bear newest teddy bears are laughably for 18+ — It shows the power of the “Velvet Rope Effect.” And America’s newest bestie? It’s Mexico — China has been replaced by Mexico as our top trading partner, so we’re going to break down friend-shoring, near-shoring, and re-shoring. $BBW $DIS $SPY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stadium hosting the Super Bowl has 1,400 toilets and urinals — But those drains aren’t for your bladder, they’re for your wallet. McDonald’s CEO was forced to address the viral $18 Big Mac combo meal — That $18 Big Mac is both an economic story… and a psychology story. And the stock of Arm computer chips surged 50% yesterday — Because it’s the William Shakespeare of chips. $MCD $ARM $SPY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a record number of Americans turning 65 this year, we have to talk about “PINKs” (= “Passive Income, No Kids”) — PINKs are the new top demo in America (sorry, DINKs) Chipotle stock reached an all-time-high and is worth more than Mercedes, Marriott, or PayPal — but it’s all thanks to Chipotle’s hero metric: The throughput. And three TV companies are merging their sports networks to create the ultimate sports streaming network — The ~$40/mo streamer could kill the cord. $CMG $NFLX $DIS $WBD $SPOT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 49ers are in the Super Bowl again thanks to one data-driven strategy — But this isn’t a football story, it’s a business story (and it’s inspired by the artist Renoir). WeWork’s ex Adam Neumann just tried to buy-back WeWork — He’s either pulling a Steve Jobs… or he’s pulling a Fyre Fest. And FTX is shockingly planning to refund all its customers all their lost $$$ — And it highlights the beautiful waterfall of bankruptcy. $WE $WMT $BTC Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nerds’ candy sales have surged 10x to become the  #1 top selling sugar candy in America — So we’re explaining why Nerds is doing its 1st Super Bowl ad. The Las Vegas Sphere just shared its first full quarter of earnings… and actually had a profit — Because The Sphere is the nuclear power plant of entertainment. And Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos both invested in KoBold, a mining startup for our sustainable future — Because they’ve created a Google Maps for underground.  $HSY $SPHR $TSLA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s that model wearing? Uggs. The sheepskin boot brand’s sales have surged to an all-time high — Because nostalgia follows a 20-year life cycle. It’s Facebook’s 20th birthday and Zuck’s baby just had its best week ever — Meta stock is up 5x in the last 14 months because of Meta’s metamorphosis: From people to profit. And a new study just discovered the type of packaging that sells the best — Because it’s what’s on the “inside” that counts, but what’s on the “outside” that sells. $DECK $CROX $META Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Drake. All their music is off TikTok today because of a dispute with Universal — So we’re going to explain the “Great TikTok Purge” with Rihanna’s lyrics… because this deal comes down to pennies. Apple’s biggest product launch since the iPhone happens today: The $3,500 Vision Pro headsets — When it comes to new innovations, the first version is the worst version. And Amer Sports is the first big IPO of the year: It’s the sports company behind ArcTeryx, Wilson, and Salomon gear — But the business is running a race with weights on its ankles. $AS $UMG $AAPL Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zum just hit a $1.3B valuation for reinventing the school bus: Electric and smart — but since kids are involved, they’re facing some speed bumps. 23&Me pioneered the home DNA test, but now they’re close to bankruptcy — because of the “The Macarena Problem”: One-hit-wonder” And the largest stock fund in the world? It’s Norway — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund owns 2% of the world’s stocks (no joke) and just had a record year… thanks to oil and oranges (we’ll explain) $ME $TSLA $UBER Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dry January is drier than ever, but the real winner is the Cannabis industry — Marijuana sales surged this month because it’s actually “Canuary.” Google and Microsoft just announced record profits, but they also announced more and more layoffs — Because a dollar saved is easier than a dollar earned. And the comedy podcast SmartLess just landed a $100M deal with SiriusXM — Because Content is King, but Distribution is The Duchess. $TLRY $CGC $SIRI $GOOG $MSFT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s powering LVMH, the largest luxury company on earth? It’s Sephora (LVMH’s favorite child) — Because great luxury builds ladders. FanDuel just started trading on the New York Stock Exchange with a $200 promo code if you download — So we’re looking at sports bettings biggest bet (yet). Roomba-maker iRobot was supposed to be acquired by Amazon, but the deal was just canceled #StockBlocked — But we gotta ask: How does this make consumers better off? $LVMUY $FLUT $DKNG $IRBT $AMZN Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The #MobWifeAesthetic is trending thanks to the Soprano’s 25th anniversary TikTok account — HBO cut The Sopranos into 25 second episodes because of “The Salami Strategy.” IBM’s stock is (shockingly) close to an all-time high — So we’re looking at what IBM actually does, and why prestige ≠ profits. There’s a fascinating chain you’ve never heard of called Where Ya Bin — They sell out of what Amazon can’t thanks to a new pricing strategy: “Purge Pricing.” $IBM $WBD $AMZN Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dolly Parton just launched a new album, a new food brand, and celebrated a 78th birthday — So we jumped in TBOYstyle to the $600M conglomerate of DollyWood. Wall Street just hit a record high and everyone’s crediting “The Magnificent 7” stocks — But we think it’s really “The Super 6”... because 1 should be out. And Bilt hit a $3B valuation for letting you pay your rent with a credit card (and earn points) — How does this business model work? An alliance of 4 million apartments… and a lot of loyalty. $META $GOOG $AMZN $AAPL $NVDA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple’s car *might* arrive by 2028, and it won’t be self-driving — The biggest cost to this project isn’t time, money, or work… it’s opportunity. Puma stock fell 10% yesterday because Argentina devalued their currency — We’ll show you how currency devaluations are great for 1 thing, horrible for everything else.  And Amazon Prime video is reportedly offering MrBeast $100M to do an exclusive show — If they get him, they’re not getting a creator. They’re getting a nation. $AAPL $AMZN $PUM Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TurboTax was just banned from using the word “free” — but that word is how TurboTax won 71% of the tax prep market. Netflix just dropped $5B to live-stream World Wrestling Entertainment — And we think Netflix’s next target should be the NBA. Starbucks just announced its first ever North American Barista Championships — Call them the Goodwill Games… because they are. $SBUX $TKO $NFLX $INTU Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The world has a new #1 airplane company: Airbus — Airbus’s market value just passed Boeing for the 1st time ever. We want to talk about their 12-year waitlist. The Rubik’s Cube toy that’s messed with your minds is surging right now — It sells $75M/year by defying the screen. And xAI, Elon’s chatbot company, is reportedly raising money at a $15-20B valuation — But with AI, you are what you eat (and Grok eats Twitter). $BA $EADSY $SNMSF Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Haribo is the biggest confectionery company on earth and it just gave us a rare update — The key to Harbibo’s success? It doesn’t change. While most car industry stocks are dropping, Toyota’s is near its all-time high — Because it made a winning bet 25 years ago: hybrids. And 3 of the biggest newspapers in the country were bought by 3 billionaires in the past decade, but they’re still losing money — Because journalism needs a new business model. $HSY $TM $AMZN Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple Vision Pro goes on sale today for the price of a used car ($3,500) — But Apple’s competitive advantage is its test drive. There have been 7,785 tech layoffs already in 2024, but 1 went viral on TikTok — Employees are now filming their firings because firings should never be a surprise. Kraft’s American Cheese Singles just added new flavors for the first time in decades — Because Big Food is going on the offense: “Processed Food is Good.” $AAPL $KHC $NET Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NextLife just raised VC money to launch Plan A - a new birth control… for men — We think there’s just as much innovation in the name of the drug as the drug itself. Whatsapp is the fastest growing messaging app in America thanks as it unites iMessage and Android — And social media is being replaced by messaging. And JP Morgan Chase just revealed at Davos that it receives 45 Billion attempted cyberattacks a day (Yes, billion. Yes, daily) — Which means that we all pay a Cyberattack Tax. $JPM $META $AAPL Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Mean Girls” and “Anyone But You” are the top movies at the box office right now — Because RomComs are replacing superhero movies as the top investment in hollywood. With 80% of America experiencing sub-zero temperatures, we found the #1 snowblower stock — We’re breaking down Toro’s $10B of snow plows. And this week saw internet history — The NFL playoffs on Peacock was the most-streamed thing ever. $TTC $PARA $CMCSA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American renters spend a record 30% of their paychecks on average on rent — But we’ll tell you how Minneapolis became a renters’ heaven. Royal Caribbean just received the biggest cruise ship ever: It’s 5x the size of the Titanic — So we’re looking at the Cruisenomics of how (and when) it actually makes money. And Nick Saban is done at the University of Alabama after 6 national championships there — What you don’t realize is the huge economic impact he had on Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  $RCL $SPY $BX Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin reached a 2-year high as the first ever crypto ETFs began trading on Wall Street — So we’ll tell you what positives and negatives of Bitcoin’s Bit Mitzvah (mazel). The top-selling liquor in America right now? It’s not Jack Danliels or Tito’s, it’s High Noon — We’ll tell you how the canned tequila cocktail reached #1. And ChatGPT just launched a Bot Store — ChatGPT’s new market of bots is inspired by the Spice Girls. $BTC $IBIT $MSFT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The top-trending New Year’s resolution is #NoSpendJanuary — And it reveals the power of the Finfluencer (= “Financial” + Influencer”). Instacart’s smart cart will now convince you upsell you to buy ice cream — Because the game of groceries is still a physical sport. And Mister Car Wash became the largest car wash chain in America with 1 simple strategy — Chainification: It bought up all the mom & pops. $MCW $CART $SPY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stanley’s Starbucks collab at Target caused a riot, selling out instantly — And inside that 40-ounce metal mug is a lesson on how status symbols: Exclusivity beats price. The most inventive company in America? It’s… Qualcomm — This $150B company whipped up 3,854 patents last year, and we’ll tell you why.  And Instagram just made its most parent-friendly move ever: A kids table — Zuck did the right thing… but because he was forced to. $SBUX $QCOM $META Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The #1 performing stock of 2023 was Abercrombie & Fitch — And it’s all thanks to women and “The Mullet Strategy.” Over the weekend, a door fell blew off a Boeing airplane mid-flight — Boeing stock just fell 7% and we’re looking at how catastrophes change company culture. And after 27 years, Nike and Tiger Woods are officially breaking up — But Nike’s greatest skill isn’t making shoes, it’s picking talent. $ANF $NKE $BA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#1. Robinhood should merge… with X — Democratize Finance For All with the first true super app. #2. Trader Joe’s should launch a streaming service: TJTV — Because every company is now a media company. #3. Taylor Swift should launch her own ticketing service — “SwifTix” is the best option to take down the TicketMaster monopoly. And she’ll do it as a nonprofit. To kick off 2024, we whipped up our 5th annual “3 big business wishes” for the coming year. These aren’t just predictions, they’re wild wishes that if you think about it, make a ton of sense. Predictions sprinkled with razzle dazzle & sprinkle dinkle. Hit us up @tboypod to let us know what you think of these predictions… and to let us know yours. Hey 2024, if ya know ya know. $HOOD $LN Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time in 30 years, your keyboard is getting a new key — Microsoft is adding an AI key (but it’s really an AI ad). Peloton stock jumped 15% on its new partnership with TikTok — Prepare for Crissy Tiegen to lead your next yoga class… from Peloton… on TikTok. And Walgreens is cutting its sacred dividend, which sank the stock to a 26-year low — Which is why we think Amazon could acquire Walgreens. $PTON $MSFT $WBA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry Potter’s Broadway show is the highest-grossing non-musical in history — But Harry’s coming TV series is even bigger… because it’s okay to reinvent the wheel. The world’s biggest shipping company just made the biggest detour on Earth — Maersk is sailing 6K miles around Africa instead of through the Red Sea… and you’re gonna pay for it in your shopping cart. And United Airlines is stealing an idea from Zuck: Targeted ads — Prepare for a personalized ad for you in seat 17A (plus, we’ve got a plan to rebrand the targeted ad). $WBD $UAL $AMKBY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What comes after Gen Z? It’s Gen Alpha — Marketers are turning their attention to the children of Millennial parents, and we are too.  Pop-Tart was the star of the College Football bowls season, thanks to their mascot — Because Kellogg’s new strategy is to give their snacks arms and legs.  And Tesla has always been (by far) the king of electric cars… until now — Because China’s BYD is now outproducing the electric OG. $K $TSLA $BYDDY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To kick off 2024, we’re presenting our top 3 money stories of 2023. So whip out your wallet, Venmo your Cash App, and DM your broker, let’s hit our first ever money pod… 1) Rent or Buy, a story from September 21st: To Rent or To Buy - that is the question — If Shakespeare was alive today, should he rent a house or buy a house? 2) Aretha Franklin’s Will, from July 13th : When singer Aretha Franklin passed away, we learned something big — That the greatest gift you can give your family is a will 3) The Year of High Yield from April 26: This was the year your money could make 5% by doing nothing — It’s time to be interested in interest. Tomorrow, we’ll be back with the news of the day — But today is the best one yet.  Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bonus episode featuring 3 of our top pop-biz news stories from 2023 on the entertainment industry. So toss on some PJs, hit the couch, and grab the 7 different screens around you, let’s hit our entertainment pod… 1) The Lion King, from January 6th: Disney’s Lion King Musical set a Broadway Record — Because on Broadway you can’t make a living, but you can make a killing. 2) iMessi (7/18): Lionel Messi came to America to play soccer, but the real winner was Apple — We call it iMessi. 3) Spotify Songs (9/21): Have you noticed that songs are getting shorter? Cause they are — The average song is literally shorter, cause artists don’t just play for fans, they play for algos. Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bonus episode featuring 3 of our top pop-biz news stories about the She-conomy. The #1 force in the economy this year? It’s women. So we whipped up the 3 most interesting stories on the year that she ran the financial world… 1) The She-conomy, from July 28th — We found the 3 female forces that turned the economy into the she-conomy. 2) Natural Cycles, from Sept 20th: Our most commented-on story of the year? It was this one, “iOvulation” — The 1st ever hands-free birth control was a tech innovation of the year. 3) Bumble, from Nov 7th: The founder of Bumble stepped down as CEO after disrupting dating — Bumble’s is the only business we know that turned a tiny feature into a big company. Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bonus episode featuring 3 of our top pop-biz news stories on the car industry from 2023. So fill up that tank, charge that battery, and wax that chassis. Let’s jump into our 3 car stories… 1) Mercedes from June 20th: Mercedes created the first ever AI car with ChatGPT — Mercedes just gave birth to The Companionship Economy. 2) Jeep from August 1st: Jeep’s got a surprise new enemy: The Ford Bronco — So we jumped into the numbers behind the car industry’s zero sum game. 3) Porsche from October 2nd: Porsche jumped industries, from cars to condos — Porsche’s luxury apartment building in Miami shows us the cure for a commodity. Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bonus episode featuring 3 of our top pop-biz news stories on the fashion industry from 2023.  So toss on a cute top and iron those jeggings, let’s jump into our 3 Fashion stories… 1) Lulelemon, from May 9th: Lululemon showed us the rise of Dupes — In fashion, Dupes aren’t a scarlet letter - they’re a badge of honor. 2) Aldi, a story from March 29th: The German grocery chain, moved from food into fashion — The fastest growing grocery chain in america is selling apparel, because merch is the new moat. 3) Allbirds, a story from July 18th: Allbirds created the weirdest shoe of 2023 — We introduce the weirdness rule of fashion, and whether Allbirds violated it. Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A bonus episode featuring 3 of our top pop-biz news stories on the food industry from 2023. Grab a napkin and pull up a chair, let’s jump into the 3 stories spork-first (or is it fpoon?) 🤤… 1) The Grimace Milkshake, from July 5th: How McDonald’s made a drink go viral — The Grimace Shake makes the marketing case for chaos. 2) Goldfish Crackers, from April 24th: How Goldfish became a billion-dollar brand — Because even crackers need a wingman. 3) South Korea’s Gastrodiplomacy, from May 30th: How a country used food to boost trade — South Korea used “Calorie Capitalism”. Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get our 25 Best Takeaways yet by subscribing at tboypod.com/newsletter. We got the Annual Report from “Klaus Industries” (yeah, Santa’s company), so we jumped into the business — Santa’s got a strong supply chain, diverse market of 2 billion customers, and an $11 trillion opportunity. The stock market began the year with Recession-worries, but it’s ending with all-time highs — We’re looking at the one force driving Wall Street to record highs for the holidays. And do you know about Dating Wrapped? — The #1 trend on TikTok is analyzing your year in dating, and it reminds us of a quote from Socrates. $NICE $SPY $SPOT Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TBOY Merch Drop: Get The Best Gifts Yet at www.tboypod.com  Build-A-Bear is having its best year ever, despite its friction-full buying experience — Because soft is security. Nearly 200 countries just pledged to “transition away from fossil fuels” to conclude the big UN climate conference — So why did Exxon Mobil’s stock rise?  And Netflix just became the 1st streaming company to share all the data on what you’re watching — Their transparency is their competitive advantage (fyi, link to the spreadsheet below  ) Netflix’s 1st Viewership Report: https://assets.ctfassets.net/4cd45et68cgf/1HyknFM84ISQpeua6TjM7A/97a0a393098937a8f29c9d29c48dbfa8/What_We_Watched_A_Netflix_Engagement_Report_2023Jan-Jun.xlsx $BBW $NFLX $XOM Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hallmark Channel produced *40* new movies for this holiday season — And Hallmark’s movie biz has the greatest ROI in all of Hollywood. Google was just told by a jury that its App Store fees are illegal — And we calculated that Google’s App Taxes bring in more profits than all but 15 companies in America. And the Excel Spreadsheet Championships just ended in Las Vegas — So we’re looking at how Excel became the wheel of finance. $AAPL $GOOG $MSFT $LVMUY Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SmileDirectClub hit a $9B valuation by cutting out the dentalman… but it just shut down — The lesson? Some industries simply aren’t tech. And prob never will be. Pinterest uses data to predict next years trends, and they’re right 80% of the time —   The 2024 predictions say we’re not waiting for milestones, we’re celebrating inch-stones. And Shohei Otani’s spot in the Dodgers lineup costs a record $700M — But the true value of Shohei Otani isn’t on the field, it’s in tourism. And Japan. $PINS $SDCCQ Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pantone named Peach Fuzz the color of the year… for 2024 — So we’re looking at the strategy of PreTRENDing: If you predict a trend, does that make it more likely to become a trend? Elon Musk’s SpaceX just hit at a $175B valuation — So we’re looking at how America’s most valuable startup found a space with zero competition (literally). And Rent The Runway was just eclipsed by Urban Outfitters’ clothing rental brand: Nuuly — Because Nuuly turned an outfit test drive into its entire business. $DHR $SHW $RTR $TSLA Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The newest restaurant chain in America is “CosMc,” a McDonald’s spin off — It’s taking on Starbucks… and it looks like McDonald’s cousin. GameStop just authorized their CEO to use company money to buy stocks — They turned their CEO into their Chief Investment Officer (and gave him a whole lotta cash). And the # of job applications with take-home assignments is up 87% since 2019 — More companies are making you work… before you start work. $GME $SBUX $MCD Subscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.