The Best One Yet
Nick & Jack Studios
This is the best one yet (it's a TBOY). Feel brighter every day with our 20-minute pop-biz news podcast. The 3 business stories you need, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning oatmeal ritual. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Formerly known as “Snacks Daily”, Nick and Jack continue their podcast independent from Robinhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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18 snips
May 13, 2026 • 22min
⌚ “Clooney Dupe” — Swatch’s $50K watch drama. BuzzFeed’s fire sale. Inflation’s paycheck situation. +UFO ETFs
A wild watch collaboration pits $50 Swatch against $50,000 Audemars, shaking up luxury rules. Inflation finally outpaced wages, with strange global shortages and Diet Coke cans explaining part of it. BuzzFeed’s rapid rise and surprising sale get a retrospective. And yes, there is now an ETF for UFO-related investments.
21 snips
May 12, 2026 • 22min
📺 “🟩🟨🟩” — Wordle’s Game Show. Cowboy’s rocket race. China’s AI Bane translator. +Baby Name Disruptors
Wordle is being rebooted for TV and turned into a big revenue engine. A rocket startup from a fintech founder aims to build space data centers and hire SpaceX alumni. A viral Batman-style mask is being used in China to teach English. Discussion of China favoring practical AI tools over sensational risks. Baby-name trends and who might shake them up.
21 snips
May 11, 2026 • 22min
👟 “Ree-bound” — Reebok’s Shaq comeback. Apple’s AirPod camera. Whirlpool's DIY warning. +Pimp My Cart
Apple is experimenting with AirPods that include cameras to give Siri visual context without recording video. Reebok’s sales surge as Shaq and Allen Iverson help revive the brand and youth appeal. Whirlpool halted a 70-year dividend as DIY repairs and shifting consumer habits reshape appliance economics. Grocery carts are getting a tech makeover in an unexpected retail shakeup.
17 snips
May 8, 2026 • 22min
🥃 “Bourbon Bullish” — Invest in Whiskey? Netflix conquers comedy. SpaceX & Anthropic. +Mother’s Day all-time-low
They dig into a surprising bourbon market slump and whether whiskey could become a future blue-chip play. They unpack Anthropic's huge compute move into SpaceX data centers and what that alliance signals for AI. They cover Netflix’s push into low-cost comedy festivals and new ways to monetize laughs. Also, a quirky Mother's Day data point about declining breakfast-in-bed rituals.
12 snips
May 7, 2026 • 22min
🏠 “Staycation Economy” — Uber/Disney’s local bet. iRobot’s AI dog. ChatGPT financial advisor. +Cringe Odyssey
Companies are betting on a 2026 staycation boom, with travel dollars shifting to local experiences. A new four‑legged AI companion from iRobot’s founder raises questions about tech-made loneliness. A test of ChatGPT as a financial advisor sparks debate over hallucinations and herd risk. The trailer for The Odyssey and its odd accents gets a quick reaction.
17 snips
May 6, 2026 • 23min
🥑 “Infinite Bowl” — Chipotle’s portion promise. Alphabet beats Nvidia. Casa’s AI butler. +BookTock Hollywood
A lively rundown of Chipotle’s bold promise to give extra portions on request and the operational headaches that could follow. A deep dive into why Alphabet might eclipse NVIDIA by owning multiple AI layers. A look at Casa’s subscription ‘home butler’ that builds digital twins while downplaying AI in marketing. Plus quick business headlines driven by BookTok and tech trials.
14 snips
May 5, 2026 • 23min
🕹️“eBayStop” — GameStop’s craziest idea. Frosted Flakes’ toy comeback. Jane Street’s nerd $$$. +Cheap Guac
A wild takeover plan merging brick-and-mortar and live online selling. Deep dive into the financing and meme-stock mechanics behind a billion-dollar bid. Nostalgia returns as cereal box toys make a comeback for a new generation. Inside the secretive quant firm that just posted huge trading gains. Plus quick hits on cheap avocados and Cinco de Mayo timing.
20 snips
May 4, 2026 • 21min
👠 “Devil Wears Zara” — Miranda Priestly’s sellout. Eli Lilly’s GLP win. Disney’s AI Prompt Pressure. +Venmo4sale
A mashup of pop culture and business news: blockbuster product placement and why red carpet demand is cooling. The sprint for GLP-1 dominance and Eli Lilly’s market surge. Corporate life under AI prompt pressure with streaks, leaderboards, and badges. Plus a quick take on Venmo’s potential sale and other rapid-fire industry updates.
22 snips
May 1, 2026 • 22min
🏇 “Unpredict” — Kentucky Derby’s bet ban. Amazon’s AI podcasts. 818 tequila surprise. +Hershey’s Ozempic breath
They unpack why prediction markets were kicked out of the Kentucky Derby and how most traders still lose. They explain Amazon’s experiment with AI-created mini-podcasts on product pages and the rise of low-cost “slopportunity” features. They explore how 818 tequila is finding Gen Z drinkers through stealthy branding and pricing moves. They also note Hershey’s gum boost tied to Ozempic breath.
23 snips
Apr 30, 2026 • 21min
🦸♀️ “MAMA Stocks” — Zuck’s Ad/AI machine. Hilary Duff’s anti-Ozempic bet. Bill Ackman’s Influencer IPO. +Refresher surge
They unpack Meta’s Q1 surge and how AI is supercharging ad efficiency. A cultural shift toward strength and fitness gets spotlighted via Hilary Duff’s Ladder play. Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square listing and its influencer-style pitch to retail investors get a breakdown. Plus the viral Starbucks Refresher trend and a few buzzy market headlines.
