The Best One Yet

👿 “Don’t Pick Duke” — March Madness investing advice. Google’s biggest acquisition. Corporate Nickname Curse.

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Duke is the #1 pick to win March Madness… but that’s a lesson in dumb investing.Google is buying...

👸 “How Poppi got Pepsi’d” — Poppi’s $2B Cinderella deal. Apple’s SuperSiri delay. Law Schools’ app surge.

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Poppi soda just sold for $2B to Pepsi thanks to 1 rebrand strategy… inspired by Cinderella.Apple q...

👸 “How Poppi got Pepsi’d” — Poppi’s $2B Cinderella deal. Apple’s SuperSiri delay. Law Schools’ app surge.

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Poppi soda just sold for $2B to Pepsi thanks to 1 rebrand strategy… inspired by Cinderella.Apple q...

🥱 “Boring Biz” — The Boring Entrepreneurship Trend. 5HourEnergy’s Monopoly. Pokemon’s $3.8B Acquisition.

Mon, 17 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

5 Hour Energy owns 90% of the market… which is why this energy shot got sued.The company behind Po...

🥱 “Boring Biz” — The Boring Entrepreneurship Trend. 5HourEnergy’s Monopoly. Pokemon’s $3.8B Acquisition.

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5 Hour Energy owns 90% of the market… which is why this energy shot got sued.The company behind Po...

💦 “The Fitness Pod” — Our 3 Best Fitness & Apparel Stories

Fri, 14 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Since it’s Spring Break (or you may just need a break from the insane news cycle), we whipped up 3...

💦 “The Fitness Pod” — Our 3 Best Fitness & Apparel Stories

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since it’s Spring Break (or you may just need a break from the insane news cycle), we whipped up 3...

☘️ “Split The G” — Guinness’ viral surge. North Korea’s Bitcoin heist. Hollywood’s conserva-pivot.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

266-year-old Guinness just hit all-time-high sales… because of one viral drink-tivity.A secret Nor...

☘️ “Split The G” — Guinness’ viral surge. North Korea’s Bitcoin heist. Hollywood’s conserva-pivot.

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

266-year-old Guinness just hit all-time-high sales… because of one viral drink-tivity.A secret Nor...

🏒 “Hockey Fight” — Canada’s electric weapon. MrBeast’s chocolate surprise. Southwest’s Godfather fee.

Wed, 12 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The US stock market began dropping after losing to Canada in hockey… b/c the trade war is a hockey...

🏒 “Hockey Fight” — Canada’s electric weapon. MrBeast’s chocolate surprise. Southwest’s Godfather fee.

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US stock market began dropping after losing to Canada in hockey… b/c the trade war is a hockey...

📉 “Worst Drop Since ‘22” — The crazy recession theory. Skype’s audio logo. Touchland’s viral hand sanitizer.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Stocks had their worst day since 2022 because of T.R.I.C… “Trump’s Recession Idea Concept”To...

📉 “Worst Drop Since ‘22” — The crazy recession theory. Skype’s audio logo. Touchland’s viral hand sanitizer.

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks had their worst day since 2022 because of T.R.I.C… “Trump’s Recession Idea Concept”To...

🌵 “South By, Inc.” — The Biz of SXSW. TJMaxx vs Hermès. Ryan Reynolds’ $100M Wrexham.

Mon, 10 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The #3 retailer in the world? It’s TJMaxx… because TJ is tariff-proof.The South By Southwest tec...

🌵 “South By, Inc.” — The Biz of SXSW. TJMaxx vs Hermès. Ryan Reynolds’ $100M Wrexham.

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The #3 retailer in the world? It’s TJMaxx… because TJ is tariff-proof.The South By Southwest tec...

💤 “Snooze Pod” — We read Warren Buffett’s Shareholder Letter (to put you to sleep) 😴

Sat, 08 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Since we all lose an hour of sleep during Daylight Savings tonight, we whipped up a podcast to help ...

💤 “Snooze Pod” — We read Warren Buffett’s Shareholder Letter (to put you to sleep) 😴

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since we all lose an hour of sleep during Daylight Savings tonight, we whipped up a podcast to help ...

🧱 “MEGOs” — Mattel’s LEGO dupe. Utah’s online bouncer. Pizza’s stuffed crust strategy.

Fri, 07 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Mattel is launching their own version of LEGO bricks… What will win, brand or price?Utah will make...

🧱 “MEGOs” — Mattel’s LEGO dupe. Utah’s online bouncer. Pizza’s stuffed crust strategy.

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mattel is launching their own version of LEGO bricks… What will win, brand or price?Utah will make...

🧃 “Hold the caffeine” — Four Loko’s return. Europe’s military stocks. Warren Buffett’s fave biz.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Four Loko is the #1 malt liquor in America… thanks to the Japanese philosophy of Misogi.European s...

🧃 “Hold the caffeine” — Four Loko’s return. Europe’s military stocks. Warren Buffett’s fave biz.

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four Loko is the #1 malt liquor in America… thanks to the Japanese philosophy of Misogi.European s...

💥 “ESPN Rizzzz” — Gen Z’s SportsCenter. Silverado’s tariff explainer. Boba Ice Cream IPO.

Wed, 05 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

ESPN just launched a Gen Z SportsCenter on Disney+… “SC+” is a playbook for youth content.The ...

💥 “ESPN Rizzzz” — Gen Z’s SportsCenter. Silverado’s tariff explainer. Boba Ice Cream IPO.

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN just launched a Gen Z SportsCenter on Disney+… “SC+” is a playbook for youth content.The ...

💩 “TP’s wet disruptor” — Dude Wipes’ rise. America’s 1st Crypto Fund. The Biz of Breakups.

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Dude Wipes hit $200M in sales… because they saw an opportunity in 1 stat about toilet paper.Trump ...

💩 “TP’s wet disruptor” — Dude Wipes’ rise. America’s 1st Crypto Fund. The Biz of Breakups.

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dude Wipes hit $200M in sales… because they saw an opportunity in 1 stat about toilet paper.Trump ...

🌆 Sesame Street: The Trojan Horse of TV

Mon, 03 Mar

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Once upon a time, A...

🌆 Sesame Street: The Trojan Horse of TV

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Once upon a time, A...

🏠 “The Housing Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on the Housing Market

Fri, 28 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Our 3rd Bonus Pod during our Paternity Week is on 3 of our best pop-biz stories about the housing ma...

🏠 “The Housing Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on the Housing Market

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our 3rd Bonus Pod during our Paternity Week is on 3 of our best pop-biz stories about the housing ma...

🚀 “The Hacks Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on Innovation Hacks

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Our 2nd Bonus Pod during our Paternity Week is on 3 of our best pop-biz stories on growth hacks from...

🚀 “The Hacks Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on Innovation Hacks

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our 2nd Bonus Pod during our Paternity Week is on 3 of our best pop-biz stories on growth hacks from...

💑 “The Parenting Pod” — Our 3 Best Pop-Biz Stories on Parenting

Wed, 26 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Our 1st Bonus Pod during our Paternity Week is on 3 of our best business stories on parenting from t...

💑 “The Parenting Pod” — Our 3 Best Pop-Biz Stories on Parenting

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our 1st Bonus Pod during our Paternity Week is on 3 of our best business stories on parenting from t...

👶 “IBO: Initial Baby Offering” — Podcast Update…

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

We’re dropping 5 bonus podcasts over the next few days because… Jack’s got a brand new beautif...

👶 “IBO: Initial Baby Offering” — Podcast Update…

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re dropping 5 bonus podcasts over the next few days because… Jack’s got a brand new beautif...

👛 “The ROI on the IRS” — America’s 12x tax return. Alani Nu’s $2B hot girl drink. Alibaba’s new religion.

Mon, 24 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Energy drink Alani Nu sold to Celsius for $1.8B… so we explain how to pick an acquisition price.Al...

👛 “The ROI on the IRS” — America’s 12x tax return. Alani Nu’s $2B hot girl drink. Alibaba’s new religion.

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Energy drink Alani Nu sold to Celsius for $1.8B… so we explain how to pick an acquisition price.Al...

🍸“The Spy Who Primed Me” — James Bond’s Amazon deal. Microsoft’s quantum leap. OpenTable vs Resy.

Fri, 21 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

James Bond’s creative control was just acquired by Amazon… so we need to talk about “Infinite ...

🍸“The Spy Who Primed Me” — James Bond’s Amazon deal. Microsoft’s quantum leap. OpenTable vs Resy.

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Bond’s creative control was just acquired by Amazon… so we need to talk about “Infinite ...

🏒 “Hockey War” — NHL’s USA vs Canada win. Botox Bars everywhere. Meta’s undersea cable.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Tonight’s NHL game is USA vs Canada… it’s a geopolitical battle, so tix hit Super Bowl prices....

🏒 “Hockey War” — NHL’s USA vs Canada win. Botox Bars everywhere. Meta’s undersea cable.

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight’s NHL game is USA vs Canada… it’s a geopolitical battle, so tix hit Super Bowl prices....

🩳 “Nike + Skims” — Nike’s deal with Kim Kardashian. Protector’s bodyguard app. Fire Trucks' oligopoly.

Wed, 19 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Nike just partnered with Skims… but has Kim stretched Skims too far?Protector just launched an Ube...

🩳 “Nike + Skims” — Nike’s deal with Kim Kardashian. Protector’s bodyguard app. Fire Trucks' oligopoly.

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nike just partnered with Skims… but has Kim stretched Skims too far?Protector just launched an Ube...

🏀 “3-Pointer Economics” — NBA’s shot problem. Zelle is beating Venmo. Jamie Dimon’s rant.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Venmo & Cash App are getting crushed by Zelle… The boringest app disrupted the disruptors.The ...

🏀 “3-Pointer Economics” — NBA’s shot problem. Zelle is beating Venmo. Jamie Dimon’s rant.

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Venmo & Cash App are getting crushed by Zelle… The boringest app disrupted the disruptors.The ...

The Best Idea Yet 🐂 Oregon Trail: Tricking Kids into Liking School Since 1971

Mon, 17 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Pop quiz: What’s ...

The Best Idea Yet 🐂 Oregon Trail: Tricking Kids into Liking School Since 1971

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Pop quiz: What’s ...

🥤 “Vending Machine-Gate” — Poppi vs Olipop. NY’s Texas Stock Exchange. Netflix’s podcast move.

Fri, 14 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Poppi & Olipop’s rival sodas are the biggest drama in biz… because of $25K vending machines....

🥤 “Vending Machine-Gate” — Poppi vs Olipop. NY’s Texas Stock Exchange. Netflix’s podcast move.

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Poppi & Olipop’s rival sodas are the biggest drama in biz… because of $25K vending machines....

🍺 “Local Lite”— Kelce Bros’ light beer bet. Elf Beauty’s “Dicks”. BuzzFeed’s 1st social media app.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The 1 alcohol surging right now? Local Light Beer… driven by Millennial dads #Dadlennials.BuzzFeed...

🍺 “Local Lite”— Kelce Bros’ light beer bet. Elf Beauty’s “Dicks”. BuzzFeed’s 1st social media app.

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 1 alcohol surging right now? Local Light Beer… driven by Millennial dads #Dadlennials.BuzzFeed...

🏎️ “Bieber’s blacklisted” — Ferrari’s rules of ownership. Coca-Cola’s Fairlife milk. DOGE vs. CFPB.

Wed, 12 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

If you customize a Ferrari, they won’t let you buy another… even if you’re Justin Beiber.Coca-...

🏎️ “Bieber’s blacklisted” — Ferrari’s rules of ownership. Coca-Cola’s Fairlife milk. DOGE vs. CFPB.

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you customize a Ferrari, they won’t let you buy another… even if you’re Justin Beiber.Coca-...

🟠 “Penny RIP” — End of the Penny. Dunkin’s diss track. T-Mobile’s dead-zone killer.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Trump is canceling the US penny… because our cheapest coin is our most expensive.The biggest diss ...

🟠 “Penny RIP” — End of the Penny. Dunkin’s diss track. T-Mobile’s dead-zone killer.

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is canceling the US penny… because our cheapest coin is our most expensive.The biggest diss ...

💡 “Ideas = Currency” — TED Talks’ CEO audition. Costco’s girl math. ‘Musking’ the US Gov’t.

Mon, 10 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

TED Talks needs a new CEO… but TED is actually the deepest media biz we’ve ever seen.Elon’s mi...

💡 “Ideas = Currency” — TED Talks’ CEO audition. Costco’s girl math. ‘Musking’ the US Gov’t.

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TED Talks needs a new CEO… but TED is actually the deepest media biz we’ve ever seen.Elon’s mi...

🏈 “The Super Bowl Pod” — Kendrick’s $0 Halftime Show. Wilson’s football monopoly. The Curse of the Commercial.

Fri, 07 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Dirty secret of the Super Bowl halftime show… The show costs $50M, but the performer gets paid $0....

🏈 “The Super Bowl Pod” — Kendrick’s $0 Halftime Show. Wilson’s football monopoly. The Curse of the Commercial.

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dirty secret of the Super Bowl halftime show… The show costs $50M, but the performer gets paid $0....

👵🏻 “Betty White Bump” — The Best Super Bowl ad ever. Waffle House’s egg fee. Shein’s tariff trauma.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The #1 Super Bowl ad? Snickers in 2010… because Snickers acted like a Freudian therapist.Waffle Ho...

👵🏻 “Betty White Bump” — The Best Super Bowl ad ever. Waffle House’s egg fee. Shein’s tariff trauma.

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The #1 Super Bowl ad? Snickers in 2010… because Snickers acted like a Freudian therapist.Waffle Ho...

🙈 “1 year without shopping” — The No-Buy-2025 trend. Chick-fil-A’s champagne drive-thru. Spotify’s Spice Girls monopoly.

Wed, 05 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

“No Buy 2025” is like “Dry January”… But instead of no alcohol, it’s no shopping.Spotify...

🙈 “1 year without shopping” — The No-Buy-2025 trend. Chick-fil-A’s champagne drive-thru. Spotify’s Spice Girls monopoly.

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“No Buy 2025” is like “Dry January”… But instead of no alcohol, it’s no shopping.Spotify...

🥞 “Maple Syrup Mayhem” — Trade War’s wild 24 hours. Robinhood’s Super Bowl bet. Levi’s Baggy Secret.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The first 24 hours of Trade War II were wild… We’re breaking down the surprise tariff deals with...

🥞 “Maple Syrup Mayhem” — Trade War’s wild 24 hours. Robinhood’s Super Bowl bet. Levi’s Baggy Secret.

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first 24 hours of Trade War II were wild… We’re breaking down the surprise tariff deals with...

🤠 “YAHOOOO!” — Yahoo’s email revival. Trade War II Begins. Hans Zimmer’s creator hack.

Mon, 03 Feb

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Trump’s 2nd trade war begins tonight with tariff’s for Canada, China, & Mexico… but Trump ...

🤠 “YAHOOOO!” — Yahoo’s email revival. Trade War II Begins. Hans Zimmer’s creator hack.

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s 2nd trade war begins tonight with tariff’s for Canada, China, & Mexico… but Trump ...

🪷 “The White Lotus Effect” — HBO’s tourism bump. DeepSeek’s copy/paste. The Bacon IPO.

Fri, 31 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Description: “White Lotus Season 3” is about to debut… and it’ll boost Thailand’s eco...

🪷 “The White Lotus Effect” — HBO’s tourism bump. DeepSeek’s copy/paste. The Bacon IPO.

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Description: “White Lotus Season 3” is about to debut… and it’ll boost Thailand’s eco...

🏆 “Perfect Credit Score” — How to get one. Tesla’s new MAGA brand. Chili’s ate TGI Fridays.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Does the perfect 850 credit score exist?... It does, one man just got it, and we’ll tell ya how.Te...

🏆 “Perfect Credit Score” — How to get one. Tesla’s new MAGA brand. Chili’s ate TGI Fridays.

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does the perfect 850 credit score exist?... It does, one man just got it, and we’ll tell ya how.Te...

☄️ “The 4 Frontiers” — Space Inc.’s Trump jump. X’s Venmo-y Visa deal. Royal Caribbean’s value meal.

Wed, 29 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Space stocks surged as Trump pledged to reach Mars… so we’re introducing the 4 Final Frontiers.X...

☄️ “The 4 Frontiers” — Space Inc.’s Trump jump. X’s Venmo-y Visa deal. Royal Caribbean’s value meal.

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Space stocks surged as Trump pledged to reach Mars… so we’re introducing the 4 Final Frontiers.X...

🐳 “AI’s Goodwill Hunting moment” — China’s DeepSeek Drama. Coke vs Pepsi vs Costco. Unlimited PTO Paradox.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

One Chinese AI app, DeepSeek, just shocked the world… and the entire US tech market.Costco is swap...

🐳 “AI’s Goodwill Hunting moment” — China’s DeepSeek Drama. Coke vs Pepsi vs Costco. Unlimited PTO Paradox.

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One Chinese AI app, DeepSeek, just shocked the world… and the entire US tech market.Costco is swap...

🎶 “Baby Cardi B” — Kidz Bop’s record music. Ozempic’s secret side-effect. CNN’s plastic surgery. Single-Lady Home Surge.

Mon, 27 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Kidz Bop is making $50M on cover music… not by creating, by re-creating.If you shop online too muc...

🎶 “Baby Cardi B” — Kidz Bop’s record music. Ozempic’s secret side-effect. CNN’s plastic surgery. Single-Lady Home Surge.

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kidz Bop is making $50M on cover music… not by creating, by re-creating.If you shop online too muc...

💨 “Fart-coin” — Crypto’s Silk Road pardon. Neko’s $2B body-scanner. Video Games’ Spiderman mistake.

Fri, 24 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Trump pardoned the crypto founder of Silk Road… after launching his own Fartcoin. We’ll explain....

💨 “Fart-coin” — Crypto’s Silk Road pardon. Neko’s $2B body-scanner. Video Games’ Spiderman mistake.

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump pardoned the crypto founder of Silk Road… after launching his own Fartcoin. We’ll explain....

🥯 “Shmear Me” — PopUp Bagel’s boom. Zuck’s Smart Oakleys. Stargate’s $500B Hollywood name.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Zuck’s reportedly launching smart Oakleys this year… and a smart watch and airpods next year.Pop...

🥯 “Shmear Me” — PopUp Bagel’s boom. Zuck’s Smart Oakleys. Stargate’s $500B Hollywood name.

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zuck’s reportedly launching smart Oakleys this year… and a smart watch and airpods next year.Pop...

🫰 “Andreessen-In-Chief” — Trump’s Venture Cabinet. Netflix’s Live Adele Quarter. Trump’s Executive Orders.

Wed, 22 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The theme of Trump’s cabinet? Venture Capital guys… so we put together a LinkedIn on it.Netflix’...

🫰 “Andreessen-In-Chief” — Trump’s Venture Cabinet. Netflix’s Live Adele Quarter. Trump’s Executive Orders.

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The theme of Trump’s cabinet? Venture Capital guys… so we put together a LinkedIn on it.Netflix’...

🇺🇸 “47’s Favorite Number” — Trump’s Report Card. Bumble’s Boomerang CEO. Gmail’s AI Clippy.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

On Trump’s 1st day back in the White House… We’ll tell you his most important economic number....

🇺🇸 “47’s Favorite Number” — Trump’s Report Card. Bumble’s Boomerang CEO. Gmail’s AI Clippy.

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Trump’s 1st day back in the White House… We’ll tell you his most important economic number....

🫡 “TikTok Refugee” — TikTok’s final countdown. Jack Daniels’ bourbon bust. Anduril’s new language of business.

Fri, 17 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

TikTok is scheduled to shut down Sunday morning… but there are still 3 possible outcomes.The Bourb...

🫡 “TikTok Refugee” — TikTok’s final countdown. Jack Daniels’ bourbon bust. Anduril’s new language of business.

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok is scheduled to shut down Sunday morning… but there are still 3 possible outcomes.The Bourb...

🍒 “Pop-Tart Problem” — Red dye’s food ban. JPMorgan’s overdraft idea. Job Referrals as-a-Service.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

From Pop-Tarts to Peeps, Red #3 artificial food coloring is now banned… 40 years too late.JPMorgan...

🍒 “Pop-Tart Problem” — Red dye’s food ban. JPMorgan’s overdraft idea. Job Referrals as-a-Service.

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Pop-Tarts to Peeps, Red #3 artificial food coloring is now banned… 40 years too late.JPMorgan...

🚽 “Lattes & Lavatories” — Starbucks’ policy pivot. LA’s greedy landlords. Planet Fitness’s biggest risk.

Wed, 15 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Starbucks’ is trying to save “the 3rd place”... by ending their open doors bathroom policy.Gre...

🚽 “Lattes & Lavatories” — Starbucks’ policy pivot. LA’s greedy landlords. Planet Fitness’s biggest risk.

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starbucks’ is trying to save “the 3rd place”... by ending their open doors bathroom policy.Gre...

📹 “The Next TikTok” — Whatnot’s $5B shop app. Nvidia’s uranium problem. Sonos’ CEO oopsie.

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

TikTok will be banned in 5 days… but its replacement is Whatnot: It’s Instagram + eBay + MTV.Son...

📹 “The Next TikTok” — Whatnot’s $5B shop app. Nvidia’s uranium problem. Sonos’ CEO oopsie.

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok will be banned in 5 days… but its replacement is Whatnot: It’s Instagram + eBay + MTV.Son...

🧀 “Return of the Rat” — Chuck E. Cheese’s $1B comeback. Hotelification of offices. Disney’s sports streamer airballs.

Mon, 13 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Chuck E. Cheese is back from bankruptcy… with a brand new babysitter strategy.Pools, massages, bar...

🧀 “Return of the Rat” — Chuck E. Cheese’s $1B comeback. Hotelification of offices. Disney’s sports streamer airballs.

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck E. Cheese is back from bankruptcy… with a brand new babysitter strategy.Pools, massages, bar...

🔥 “LA’s Fire Hero” — Watch Duty’s #1 fire app. Rolls-Royce’s Picasso car. $1T of Gift Returns.

Fri, 10 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The #1 in the whole App Store is Watch Duty… a hero saving lives in LA’s wildfires.Rolls-Royce n...

🔥 “LA’s Fire Hero” — Watch Duty’s #1 fire app. Rolls-Royce’s Picasso car. $1T of Gift Returns.

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The #1 in the whole App Store is Watch Duty… a hero saving lives in LA’s wildfires.Rolls-Royce n...

⛰️ “51st State” — USA’s Greenland deal. Starface’s pimple patch. John Deere’s robo-tractor.

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:01:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Trump proposed buying Greenland… so we looked into how/if/when it’s possible.John Deere’s big ...

⛰️ “51st State” — USA’s Greenland deal. Starface’s pimple patch. John Deere’s robo-tractor.

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump proposed buying Greenland… so we looked into how/if/when it’s possible.John Deere’s big ...

🌹 “META goes MAGA”— Zuck’s fact-check switcheroo. Tiger’s viral golf league. Alcohol’s 1st warning label.

Wed, 08 Jan

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Mark Zuckerberg is ending fact-checking on Instagram & Facebook… because Trump won the electio...

Activity Overview

👿 “Don’t Pick Duke” — March Madness investing advice. Google’s biggest acquisition. Corporate Nickname Curse.

👸 “How Poppi got Pepsi’d” — Poppi’s $2B Cinderella deal. Apple’s SuperSiri delay. Law Schools’ app surge.

👸 “How Poppi got Pepsi’d” — Poppi’s $2B Cinderella deal. Apple’s SuperSiri delay. Law Schools’ app surge.

🥱 “Boring Biz” — The Boring Entrepreneurship Trend. 5HourEnergy’s Monopoly. Pokemon’s $3.8B Acquisition.

🥱 “Boring Biz” — The Boring Entrepreneurship Trend. 5HourEnergy’s Monopoly. Pokemon’s $3.8B Acquisition.

💦 “The Fitness Pod” — Our 3 Best Fitness & Apparel Stories

💦 “The Fitness Pod” — Our 3 Best Fitness & Apparel Stories

☘️ “Split The G” — Guinness’ viral surge. North Korea’s Bitcoin heist. Hollywood’s conserva-pivot.

☘️ “Split The G” — Guinness’ viral surge. North Korea’s Bitcoin heist. Hollywood’s conserva-pivot.

🏒 “Hockey Fight” — Canada’s electric weapon. MrBeast’s chocolate surprise. Southwest’s Godfather fee.

🏒 “Hockey Fight” — Canada’s electric weapon. MrBeast’s chocolate surprise. Southwest’s Godfather fee.

📉 “Worst Drop Since ‘22” — The crazy recession theory. Skype’s audio logo. Touchland’s viral hand sanitizer.

📉 “Worst Drop Since ‘22” — The crazy recession theory. Skype’s audio logo. Touchland’s viral hand sanitizer.

🌵 “South By, Inc.” — The Biz of SXSW. TJMaxx vs Hermès. Ryan Reynolds’ $100M Wrexham.

🌵 “South By, Inc.” — The Biz of SXSW. TJMaxx vs Hermès. Ryan Reynolds’ $100M Wrexham.

💤 “Snooze Pod” — We read Warren Buffett’s Shareholder Letter (to put you to sleep) 😴

💤 “Snooze Pod” — We read Warren Buffett’s Shareholder Letter (to put you to sleep) 😴

🧱 “MEGOs” — Mattel’s LEGO dupe. Utah’s online bouncer. Pizza’s stuffed crust strategy.

🧱 “MEGOs” — Mattel’s LEGO dupe. Utah’s online bouncer. Pizza’s stuffed crust strategy.

🧃 “Hold the caffeine” — Four Loko’s return. Europe’s military stocks. Warren Buffett’s fave biz.

🧃 “Hold the caffeine” — Four Loko’s return. Europe’s military stocks. Warren Buffett’s fave biz.

💥 “ESPN Rizzzz” — Gen Z’s SportsCenter. Silverado’s tariff explainer. Boba Ice Cream IPO.

💥 “ESPN Rizzzz” — Gen Z’s SportsCenter. Silverado’s tariff explainer. Boba Ice Cream IPO.

💩 “TP’s wet disruptor” — Dude Wipes’ rise. America’s 1st Crypto Fund. The Biz of Breakups.

💩 “TP’s wet disruptor” — Dude Wipes’ rise. America’s 1st Crypto Fund. The Biz of Breakups.

🌆 Sesame Street: The Trojan Horse of TV

🌆 Sesame Street: The Trojan Horse of TV

🏠 “The Housing Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on the Housing Market

🏠 “The Housing Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on the Housing Market

🚀 “The Hacks Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on Innovation Hacks

🚀 “The Hacks Pod” — Our 3 Best Stories on Innovation Hacks

💑 “The Parenting Pod” — Our 3 Best Pop-Biz Stories on Parenting

💑 “The Parenting Pod” — Our 3 Best Pop-Biz Stories on Parenting

👶 “IBO: Initial Baby Offering” — Podcast Update…

👶 “IBO: Initial Baby Offering” — Podcast Update…

👛 “The ROI on the IRS” — America’s 12x tax return. Alani Nu’s $2B hot girl drink. Alibaba’s new religion.

👛 “The ROI on the IRS” — America’s 12x tax return. Alani Nu’s $2B hot girl drink. Alibaba’s new religion.

🍸“The Spy Who Primed Me” — James Bond’s Amazon deal. Microsoft’s quantum leap. OpenTable vs Resy.

🍸“The Spy Who Primed Me” — James Bond’s Amazon deal. Microsoft’s quantum leap. OpenTable vs Resy.

🏒 “Hockey War” — NHL’s USA vs Canada win. Botox Bars everywhere. Meta’s undersea cable.

🏒 “Hockey War” — NHL’s USA vs Canada win. Botox Bars everywhere. Meta’s undersea cable.

🩳 “Nike + Skims” — Nike’s deal with Kim Kardashian. Protector’s bodyguard app. Fire Trucks' oligopoly.

🩳 “Nike + Skims” — Nike’s deal with Kim Kardashian. Protector’s bodyguard app. Fire Trucks' oligopoly.

🏀 “3-Pointer Economics” — NBA’s shot problem. Zelle is beating Venmo. Jamie Dimon’s rant.

🏀 “3-Pointer Economics” — NBA’s shot problem. Zelle is beating Venmo. Jamie Dimon’s rant.

The Best Idea Yet 🐂 Oregon Trail: Tricking Kids into Liking School Since 1971

The Best Idea Yet 🐂 Oregon Trail: Tricking Kids into Liking School Since 1971

🥤 “Vending Machine-Gate” — Poppi vs Olipop. NY’s Texas Stock Exchange. Netflix’s podcast move.

🥤 “Vending Machine-Gate” — Poppi vs Olipop. NY’s Texas Stock Exchange. Netflix’s podcast move.

🍺 “Local Lite”— Kelce Bros’ light beer bet. Elf Beauty’s “Dicks”. BuzzFeed’s 1st social media app.

🍺 “Local Lite”— Kelce Bros’ light beer bet. Elf Beauty’s “Dicks”. BuzzFeed’s 1st social media app.

🏎️ “Bieber’s blacklisted” — Ferrari’s rules of ownership. Coca-Cola’s Fairlife milk. DOGE vs. CFPB.

🏎️ “Bieber’s blacklisted” — Ferrari’s rules of ownership. Coca-Cola’s Fairlife milk. DOGE vs. CFPB.

🟠 “Penny RIP” — End of the Penny. Dunkin’s diss track. T-Mobile’s dead-zone killer.

🟠 “Penny RIP” — End of the Penny. Dunkin’s diss track. T-Mobile’s dead-zone killer.

💡 “Ideas = Currency” — TED Talks’ CEO audition. Costco’s girl math. ‘Musking’ the US Gov’t.

💡 “Ideas = Currency” — TED Talks’ CEO audition. Costco’s girl math. ‘Musking’ the US Gov’t.

🏈 “The Super Bowl Pod” — Kendrick’s $0 Halftime Show. Wilson’s football monopoly. The Curse of the Commercial.

🏈 “The Super Bowl Pod” — Kendrick’s $0 Halftime Show. Wilson’s football monopoly. The Curse of the Commercial.

👵🏻 “Betty White Bump” — The Best Super Bowl ad ever. Waffle House’s egg fee. Shein’s tariff trauma.

👵🏻 “Betty White Bump” — The Best Super Bowl ad ever. Waffle House’s egg fee. Shein’s tariff trauma.

🙈 “1 year without shopping” — The No-Buy-2025 trend. Chick-fil-A’s champagne drive-thru. Spotify’s Spice Girls monopoly.

🙈 “1 year without shopping” — The No-Buy-2025 trend. Chick-fil-A’s champagne drive-thru. Spotify’s Spice Girls monopoly.

🥞 “Maple Syrup Mayhem” — Trade War’s wild 24 hours. Robinhood’s Super Bowl bet. Levi’s Baggy Secret.

🥞 “Maple Syrup Mayhem” — Trade War’s wild 24 hours. Robinhood’s Super Bowl bet. Levi’s Baggy Secret.

🤠 “YAHOOOO!” — Yahoo’s email revival. Trade War II Begins. Hans Zimmer’s creator hack.

🤠 “YAHOOOO!” — Yahoo’s email revival. Trade War II Begins. Hans Zimmer’s creator hack.

🪷 “The White Lotus Effect” — HBO’s tourism bump. DeepSeek’s copy/paste. The Bacon IPO.

🪷 “The White Lotus Effect” — HBO’s tourism bump. DeepSeek’s copy/paste. The Bacon IPO.

🏆 “Perfect Credit Score” — How to get one. Tesla’s new MAGA brand. Chili’s ate TGI Fridays.

🏆 “Perfect Credit Score” — How to get one. Tesla’s new MAGA brand. Chili’s ate TGI Fridays.

☄️ “The 4 Frontiers” — Space Inc.’s Trump jump. X’s Venmo-y Visa deal. Royal Caribbean’s value meal.

☄️ “The 4 Frontiers” — Space Inc.’s Trump jump. X’s Venmo-y Visa deal. Royal Caribbean’s value meal.

🐳 “AI’s Goodwill Hunting moment” — China’s DeepSeek Drama. Coke vs Pepsi vs Costco. Unlimited PTO Paradox.

🐳 “AI’s Goodwill Hunting moment” — China’s DeepSeek Drama. Coke vs Pepsi vs Costco. Unlimited PTO Paradox.

🎶 “Baby Cardi B” — Kidz Bop’s record music. Ozempic’s secret side-effect. CNN’s plastic surgery. Single-Lady Home Surge.

🎶 “Baby Cardi B” — Kidz Bop’s record music. Ozempic’s secret side-effect. CNN’s plastic surgery. Single-Lady Home Surge.

💨 “Fart-coin” — Crypto’s Silk Road pardon. Neko’s $2B body-scanner. Video Games’ Spiderman mistake.