The Best One Yet

💫 “Viva La Profits” — Coldplay’s record-breaking tour. Coke’s Mexican Coke. Cetaphil’s AI skin hack.

🍔 “Supercharge me” — Tesla’s drive-in movie diner. YKK’s zipper monopoly. WNBA’s salary drama.

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack discuss three business news stories: Tesla's new diner/movie theater/supercharging station, which they see as a brand halo play similar to Apple's Hollywood studio; the zipper monopoly of YKK, highlighting how their zipper machine leasing is the key to their success;...

🔥 “Hot People Only” — Secret Influencer apps. Colbert’s Last Show. Crypto Week’s Roman Empire.

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack discuss three pop business news stories: the surprising cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and their theory that late-night hosts are transitioning to podcasts, the secretive Neon Coat app that gives free perks to influencers based on their social m...

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📀 “DJ VC” — The Chainsmokers’ VC fund. Uber’s robo-chauffeur. The Fed’s situationship.

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack discuss three business news stories: Uber's $2 billion investment in Lucid for self-driving "robo-chauffeurs," the tense relationship between President Trump and the Federal Reserve, emphasizing the importance of an independent Fed, and The Chainsmokers' $100 million...

🐟 “CodBar” — David’s fish protein bar. Labubu: Beanie Baby or Barbie? Pittsburgh’s Austin-of-the-East.

Nick and Jack host "The Best One Yet," a podcast delivering the top three business news stories. Today's episode covers David Bar's controversial cod protein bar, PopMart's Labubu dolls surpassing Mattel, and Pittsburgh's $90 billion AI investment pledges. They also discuss France potentially losing public holidays due...

🌮 “From TACO to BURRITO” — Trump’s next trade war trade. Jimmy Butler’s super coffee. Target’s influencer turnaround.

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack discuss three business news stories: the potential end of the "taco trade" due to President Trump's increased tariff threats, Jimmy Butler's high-end coffee chain "Big Face" and its pricing strategy, and Target's declining performance and a proposed turnaround plan f...

🙋‍♀️ “Power Pause” — Millennial Moms-preneurs. KFC vs Dave’s Hot Chicken. Vibe Coding’s AI drama.

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack discuss three business news stories: KFC's decline in the fast-food fried chicken market and Dave's Hot Chicken's rise, the AI talent war and the concept of "Vibe Coding," and the female founder boom driven by Millennial Moms embracing the "power pause." They also co...

🏰 "Kingdom of the Coin" — Bhutan's Bitcoin Bump. Love Island's economy. Delta's Super Business Class+

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack dive into three business news stories: the surprising economic impact of the reality show "Love Island," Bhutan's success in Bitcoin mining due to its unique geography, and Delta Airlines' plan to introduce a "Super Business Class Plus" to boost profits amid low marg...

🧁 “Frosted Freaks” — Kellogg’s Nutella deal. Netflix’s Anime AI. The Pentagon’s rare earth stock.

In this episode of "The Best One Yet," Nick and Jack discuss three business news stories: Netflix's anime popularity and its potential use of AI for dubbing, the Pentagon's $400 million investment in a rare earth metals company, and Ferrero's acquisition of Kellogg's cereal brands. They also touch on Fyre Fest's brand ...

😇 “Inbox Zero Nirvana” — Gmail’s mass unsubscription. Matcha’s shortage drama. X’s Yaccarino exit. And Birkin Bag #1.

🛍️ “Fake-flation & Dumb Deals” — Prime Day’s shopping tricks. Dishoom’s dice restaurant. H-E-B’s Texas rescue team.

🎷 “Justin TimberFAKE” — Spotify’s AI boy-band. Michelob’s Gatorade beer. Soham Parekh’s 19 tech jobs.

🏨 “Spreadsheets to Bedsheets” — Goldman’s Greek hotel. Amazon’s dark factory. FedEx’s black jack bet.

🇺🇸 Hamilton: From Founding Father To Broadway Star

In this episode of "The Best Idea Yet," Nick and Jack delve into the story of "Hamilton," the hit Broadway musical, exploring its creation, cultural impact, and business success. They discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda's inspiration, the show's unique casting choices, the challenges of producing a Broadway show, and the innova...

🌭 “Profit Puppy” — Nathan’s Hot Dog high. Lululemon’s Costco dupe-suit. Cloudflare’s AI shield.

🤠 “Yeehaw$$$” — Stetson’s cowboy revival. Luckin’ 1st US coffee. Elon’s last stand.

🍨 “Ice Cream Tax Sundae” — Big Beautiful Bill’s scoops. Goodwipes’ porta-potty palace. Robinhood’s crypto stock.

🙅 “Cancel Your Internship” — Top-Paid Internships. Momofuku’s Chef-to-Shelf Strategy. Why Stocks hit ATHs. Description:

🇮🇹 “Bezos Da Vinci” — Venice’s Amazonian history. Nike’s Snoafer bet. NYC’s Socialist (Maybe) Mayor.