Dippin’ Dots was bankrupt… but a 2nd scientific breakthrough has given it a hot comeback. YouTube is now the #1 podcast platform, beloved by Gen Z… Apple is for oldies, Spotify for Millennials. Northwestern University’s new football stadium is the most expensive… but also the smallest? Plus, how Levi’s 501 jeans went from gold rush miners to Bruce Springsteen’s butt… and took down the Berlin Wall. $JJSF $GOOG $AAPL $SPOT Check out our Instagram for your chance at free TBOY holiday...

The TBOY Holiday Merch Drop: Go to www.tboypod.com/shop to order the best fashion yet (hoodies, sweats, totes, hats, and a surprise...) 🛍️. Pre-order closes Thursday 11/21 @ 12pm EST. Millennials are leading a surge in Only Child Families… so we jump into the Only Child Economy (fun fact: Did you know no US President has ever been an only child?). Netflix’s new sports strategy: Made-up All-Star-Games… We call it “Direct-To-Athlete.” Each of Trump’s cabinet picks are moving the markets…...

The TBOY Holiday Merch Drop: Go to www.tboypod.com/shop to order the best fashion yet (hoodies, sweats, totes, hats, and a surprise...) 🛍️. Pre-order closes Wed, Nov 20th. Zuck dropped a rap track with T-Pain… Zuck’s new makeover is Meta’s new strategy. Amazon just launched “Haul” to compete with Temu and Shein… It’s a “plug-your-nose product.” NYC is reversing the broker fee: making landlords pay it… it’s a huge gift for renters. $META $AMZN $SPY Want more business storytelling...

The Department of Government Efficiency is a thing now… So what will Elon do with D.O.G.E.? Spotify stock is up 400% in 2 years to all-time highs… because Spotify is immune to “Pausers.” Bounce created the Airbnb for your luggage… Would you store your suitcase in a Starbucks? Plus, My Little Pony has finally been inducted to the National Toy Hall of Fame… it 7 tries, and that’s a lesson for all of us. $SPOT $AAPL $ABNB Subscribe to our weekend newsletter:...

Apple’s Notes is used by ~700 million people (it's Chappell Roan’s favorite app)… so we found its secret. ExxonMobil asked Trump to stay in the Paris Climate Agreement… because voters like change, but investors like consistency. The Michelin Star is the greatest award in the restaurant industry… but it’s also a curse. Plus, if an engagement breaks up, who gets the ring?... The Massachusetts Supreme Court just decided. $AAPL $XOM $MGDDY Please fill out our 2-min survey on our new...

Bitcoin shattered its all-time-high on “the 1st pro-crypto US president”... So we explain what that means. Vuori is eating Lululemon’s leggings… And it’s now worth twice as much as Under Armour. Goldman Sachs just knighted 95 people with the title “Partner”... It comes with a $1M/yr salary (and ⅓ of them started as Goldman interns) Plus, the 4th episode of our new weekly show drops today: The untold origin story of Sriracha… From Refugee to Billionaire 🌶️ Subscribe to The Best Idea...

YETI Coolers’ stock just jumped 10%... and Yeti shows how companies will handle tariffs. The Federal Reserve’s independence is under threat right now… so we whipped up its epic history. Chicken tenders are beloved today, but they’re just 50 years old… in that meat is a business lesson that applies to all. Plus, 70% of us have a “Work Wife” or “Work Husband”... and that’s a good thing. $YETI $QSR $SPY Want more business storytelling from us? Check out our new deep-dive...

With Veterans Day coming up and everyone exhausted from the election, we thought we’d offer a break from the news. Here’s a sample of our latest episode of TBIY about The Jeep. Known well by veterans, it’s “The Car That Saved The World”. The Jeep isn’t just a car, it’s a cult: inspiring clubs, meetups, even its own “Jeep Wave.” From cameos in M*A*S*H to Mean Girls, the Jeep’s been ranked the most patriotic brand in America for 20-straight years (sorry, Coke). But did you know that Jeep...

If you want to understand the election, just look at Elf Beauty’s results… we explain the parallel. Elon is the big business winner of the election… we found how it could transform X. There is 1 powerful word to win any business or political discussion this weekend… It’s “we.” Plus, TGIFriday’s just declared bankruptcy… so it’s your last day for $50M in unused gift cards. $ELF $TSLA $LVMUY Looking for a long-form listen? Check out our new episode on… The Jeep 🚙: The car that saved...

Trump’s victory triggered the best stock surge of 2024… but we’re breaking down Trump’s economic plans. Ferrari just became the most valuable car company in Europe… even though it’s the smallest. The new trend in startup names: Boring… We “name-storm” what happened to fun startup names.  $SPY $DJIA $RACE Looking for a long-form listen? Check out our new episode on The Jeep 🚙: The car that saved the world. It’s our latest episode of The Best Idea Yet. Listen here:...

TVs are getting gigantic, but prices are falling… Huge-screen TVs illustrate the biggest law of innovation. Boeing’s epic airplane strike is over… so we calculated the ROU: Return on Union. Calm won election night… The meditation app turned Election Night into its Super Bowl. Plus, there’s no feeling like voting — It’s the greatest American tradition (even beats Thanksgiving)... And we hope you got to experience it too. Looking for a long-form listen? Check out our new episode on The...

What happens to the economy on election day?... Less beer, more flight upgrades, flat stocks. We’re about to get the biggest movie day in 2 years… Gladiator II, Moana II, & Wicked (#WickiGladiOna…2). Bandit is now the fastest-growing running brand… because it didn’t copy Nike, it copied Hermes. Plus, the 4th episode of our new show drops Tuesday: The untold origin story of The Jeep — The car that saved the world.  🚙 Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to...

Starbucks is buying 200k Sharpie Markers to put names on cups... we’re calling it “The Sharpie Doctrine”. America just produced more oil in a month than any time in history… USA is the new OPEC. Soda sales are rising for the 1st time in a decade… It’s thanks to Coke Zero and Mormons. Plus, the 4th episode of our new show drops Tuesday: The untold origin story of The Jeep — The car that saved the world… and united the country. 🚙 Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet:...

Hermes is the top fashion stock right now… but it just got sued for running a handbag hustle. Starbucks’ greatest threat is Luckin Coffee… and Luckin’s coming to America. Finally, airlines are required to auto-refund your canceled flight… because burdens are big. Plus, the #1 ranked bar in the world is in Mexico City… and it’s ½ the price of NYC cocktails. $HESAY $LKNCY $AAL —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea...

This halloween the hot candy is Nerds Clusters… It shows there’s a business case in gut instinct. Reddit surged 42% yesterday after announcing its 1st profit… AI is breaking the language barrier.  American Consumer Confidence rose to a 3-year high last month… and it tells us about the election. Vote for the best business costume @tboypod on instagram: instagram.com/tboypod/ $RDDT $HSY —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The...

Some schools are banning crocs for two particular reasons… so Crocs stock just got croc-blocked. Waymo just secured the 3rd biggest fundraises ever… $5.6B is their new money moat. 50M Americans will visit a haunted house this year… so we got the economics of Haunted Houses. Plus, thieves aren’t going after Bitcoin, they’re going after cheese… $400K of stolen cheddar. $CROX $GOOG $AMZN —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best...

You can now bet on the election outcome on Robinhood… but which is a better predictor, betting or polls? Would you watch football in an Imax theater?... Because Cosm raised $250M for theatrical live sports.  Why are 15% of McD’s McFlurry Machines broken?... We’ll explain that plus the government’s fix. Plus, the 3rd episode of our new show drops today: The untold origin story of Birkenstock — The most popular sandal of all time. Over 250 years, it’s gone from a German cobbler’s shop to...

We broke the Grass Ceiling… For the 1st time ever, women buy more cannabis than men. Scout Motors is back from the dead… and solved the #1 issue for electric cars. The next trending term in AI you’ve got to know? It’s “Agents”... and 1 company makes ‘em. Plus, we’re looking for the best business-themed Halloween costume. A Frappuccino Phantom, Abercrombie & Freak, or Founder Mode Mummy? Tell us your idea in the comments. $NOW $TLRY...

Join NFL Insider and social media breakout star, Annie Agar, as she tackles the world of fantasy football, odds, props and parlays in “The Offensive Line.” Each week, Annie will break down the NFL’s juiciest and trendiest matchups and drama in her signature quick hitting style, while roasting players and teams (sorry in advance Cowboys fans), dishing out some ice-cold takes, teasing you with a weekly teaser   and slamming the most “offensive” lines, odds and spreads. She’ll be joined by...

Ghost Energy Drink was acquired by Dr. Pepper for $1B… it’s both childish and mature. America’s economy is #1 in the world… according to the rest of the world. Warren Buffett owns ⅓ of SiriusXM… because Sirius is preparing for the end of Howard Stern. Plus, Home Depot’s biggest profit center is Skelly, a 12-foot tall Halloween decoration. $SIRI $KDP $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet:...

Your next fortune cookie may be filled with an ad… because 1 startup baked 135M of them. Business school applications surged 32% this year… because of Zuck and AI. Philip Morris’ cigarette stock is at an all-time high… because Zyn sales have overtaken cigarettes. Plus, the most popular restaurant in Austin, TX? It’s AI.  $PM $HD $SPY —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet:...

Gin in a motor oil can? Tampons in an ice cream pint?... The new packaging trend is chaos. Goldman Sachs predicted a decade of flat stock prices… So we checked the history books. Arkansas just discovered the world’s biggest supply of lithium… Welcome to the “Lith Rush”. Plus, one airport just put a 3-minute time limit on hugging… and there’s a scientific reason why. $GS $SPY $XOM —----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best...

Chick-fil-A unveiled their new streaming network… and they’ve got a toy company too. Disney finally announced plans for a new CEO… and it involves Morgan Stanley. Car colors are disappearing across America… because a red car puts car brands in the red. Plus, the 2nd episode of our new show drops today: The untold origin story of Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers — The most popular video game of all time was invented by an artist living in the forests of Japan. Subscribe to The Best Idea...

With chocolate prices at record highs, brands are handing out gummies this Halloween… and it goes back to Emperor Napoleon. Uniqlo, Japan’s fast-fashion brand, just enjoyed its 3rd-straight record year… because the 75/50 rule. The most successful entrepreneurs in America right now… are in plumbing and air-conditioning. Plus, we already know who won the election… It’s a New Jersey company that makes hats for both campaigns. $HSY $NSRGY $GPS Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best...