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A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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Ever wonder how other founders make it through the ups and downs of building a successful company? And don’t have time to listen to a 3-hour podcast? Then our new podcast is perfect for you. Each episode will feature founders from around the world sharing their journeys, lessons, and tips for growing your business: all distilled down into fifteen-minute episodes.
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Brandon Zemp and Clément Yeung

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PODSHOTS is a podcast hosted by Brandon Zemp and Clément Yeung. In it, we discuss technology, society, the economy, popular culture and a variety of other topics, with the aim to bring fresh insight and truly valuable takeaways to your life. We also drink a different liquor in every episode, so you know it's good.
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Level Up is your source for career growth solutions by retired Amazon Vice President, Ethan Evans. In my 15+ years at Amazon, I led global teams of 800+ and invented businesses such as Prime Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming, and Twitch Commerce. I hold 70+ patents. Have reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and made 1,000+ hires. I was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader. And I helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP ...
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Editors at The Lancet Healthy Longevity, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to this open access journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from dementia prevention to older people in the criminal justice system, the haematological malignancies in older people to the link between physical activity, sleep duration, and cognitive ageing, and more.
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Season 4 of CHANEL Connects takes you to the Venice Biennale—the world’s most influential, international exhibition of art—to meet the artists, curators and thinkers shaping culture today. The new season of CHANEL’s flagship culture podcast features the South African painter and filmmaker William Kentridge, French-Caribbean artist Julien Creuzet, London-based gallerist Sadie Coles, Luxembourg-born actress Vicky Krieps, American designer Michael Rock and Frieze editor Andrew Durbin. Presented ...
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Walmart and Amazon are reportedly planning to launch their own stablecoins as the U.S. Senate advances the GENIUS Act, legislation that would create the first regulations for corporate-issues digital currencies. So how will this move …
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds If you think the job market feels like a dystopian nightmare, you're not wrong - but LinkedIn Career Expert, Catherine Fisher, may have cheat codes. Today, she’ll break down why everyone is job hunting right now, reveal the biggest mi…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Siri isn’t cutting it anymore. During Apple’s big WWDC week the company revealed some new software features, but did not declare any major AI announcements as the masses were hoping for. So what did Apple announce and how are they far…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Hooters filed for bankruptcy in March with $376 million in debt after closing dozens of locations, but an unlikely hero has emerged in the form of Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer brand. Hogan's rapidly-growing beer company—now the cla…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Subscription apps are everywhere, but not all of them are making money. Apps like Duolingo, Tinder and others seem to dominate the subscription app market, so if you want an app to actually earn revenue, what can you do to stand out? …
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds This chocolate pistachio cream bar stuffed with phyllo dough shavings blew up the internet when it debuted on everyone’s TikTok feed. This has led to a booming economy for the chocolate bar, as well as various copycats and scammers. S…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Forget crypto and AI startups today—real wealth is hiding in plain sight at your local car wash and laundromat. Codie Sanchez ditched Wall Street to build a financial empire buying the most boring businesses imaginable, and she's here…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The company-building landscape has shifted dramatically—what worked in the 2010s won't cut it in 2025. Today you'll get actionable frameworks for the messy middle stage where most companies fail, plus insights on how to succeed. Our g…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're talking about darkness retreats – basically paying big money to sit alone in the dark for days because regular meditation isn't extreme enough anymore. From NBA players to crypto guys, everyone's trying it, and the results are..…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Tariffs are causing companies like Walmart and Target to raise prices, but what about another huge American institution? Fireworks are also set to take a hit from tariffs as most of them are produced in China. Zachary Crockett joins u…
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Join us on the 15 Minute Founder podcast as we sit down with the incredibly candid Aaron Spivak, a serial entrepreneur who’s seen it all – from jumping fences for produce to a massive $48 million exit! In this no-fluff episode, Aaron shares the raw truth about building businesses, the immigrant mindset that fueled his ambition, and why connecting w…
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The burden of musculoskeletal diseases is increasing. Dr Ara Nazarian tells us more about the issues surrounding this and how care can be improved in the USA. Read the full paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(25)00026-1/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_Jun_25_lanhl Also discussed, the ecological study in The L…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds 39% of major corporations are scaling back their Pride Month campaigns in 2025. Big brands are staying quiet this Pride Month, citing pressure from the Trump administration and fear of conservative backlash. Today, we'll look at how c…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds For new startups, Venture Capital funds are harder to come by than ever. Thankfully, Josh Muccio from The Pitch podcast joins us today to give some advice on pitching and securing funds for your business. Plus: A new advance in eyewea…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we’re breaking down Anthropic CEO's brutally honest take on AI wiping out white-collar jobs (spoiler: he's not sugar-coating it), debate whether everyone should panic-pivot into AI engineering, and we also cover OpenAI's latest …
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Ads in space? Today we dive into how advertisers are scheming to plaster their logos across the cosmos while the American Astronomical Society desperately tries to keep space from turning into a giant billboard. If you thought pop-up …
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Big box retailers and convenience stores alike are in the search for shopping fuel. They might just get it with investments in gas across the board. By offering fill-ups at retailers like Walmart, Costco and Dollar General, though, ho…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we trace the journey of electric vehicles from their debut in the 1800s through their dramatic modern resurgence through companies like Tesla and BYD. Gary Arndt, host of the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast guides us through…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Google’s I/O conference brought with it a litany of huge updates in the world of AI. The company announced a new subscription plan for its AI tools, a partnership with Warby Parker, AI mode for Google search and much more. We’ll go th…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Delays, lost signals and chaos reign in some US airports right now. In the case of Newark Liberty International Airport though, it's mostly because of runway construction. But this isn’t just a 2025 problem- airport drama has been on …
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From its meteoric rise during the pandemic to recent workforce changes, we'll examine the factors reshaping Austin's once-booming tech landscape and what they might signal for the future of tech hubs in the US. Plus: Home Depot will not raise prices and Mattel has a Whac-A-Mole movie in the works. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they ta…
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Tequila companies are about to be in a world of hurt. Compared to the height of the pandemic, the alcohol industry as a whole is not anywhere near its previous heights. Tequila ,specifically, is especially getting trounced. So why is the industry in decline and what does the future hold for tequila brands? Plus: TikTok enters the meditation game an…
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RTO mandates are rolling out across many corporations like Uber and JP Morgan Chase, but are they actually having the desired effect on employee productivity? We’re discussing RTO policies today with Darian Woods from NPR’s The Indicator podcast to find out why RTO policies are so popular now and how workers are reacting. Plus: Mark Cuban leaves Sh…
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Tariffs are...how much again? The global supply chain has been sent into turmoil over the last several weeks, causing headaches for small businesses. We talked to Isaac Hetzroni, who sources products for large and small companies as CEO of Imprint Genius and shares advice on TikTok as @thesourcingguy. Plus: Dick’s buys Foot Locker and Apple Maps te…
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Goodbye SEO, hello… AEO? ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing how we search online, and startups are capitalizing. So what is Answer Engine Optimization and how will it change the Internet? Plus: Apple wants you to control iPhones with your mind and streaming service Max goes back to HBO Max. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they tak…
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Savor, a new startup is looking to use greenhouse gases to create fat. The company has a huge facility in Illinois and wants to shake up the food industry. So how do they convert gas to butter and how much money is being thrown around in investment? Plus: ESPN has a new streaming app and Nissan lays off staff. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Fr…
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Your small business isn’t doomed. Tariffs and the economy are pushing back at you, but your business can still grow exponentially. Maha Abouelenein is an entrepreneur and writer who is here to provide some valuable insights on how small businesses are sprouting and scaling in today’s climate. Plus: FOX will get its own streaming service and new iPh…
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The Webby’s are the premiere award for the Internet. Tonight (May 12th), the Webby’s will have its 29th anniversary and give out awards to the best of the web. So, as a creator and/or a brand, how do you get noticed and who decided to give you an award? We’ll answer that today with Executive Director of the Webby Awards, Jesse Feister. Plus: Google…
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Shows like ‘The White Lotus’ are bolstering global economies. Millennials and Gen Zers are taking after their favorite shows and travelling in droves. So how did TV Tourism become a thing and is it really a wealth driver for the countries it targets? Plus: Amazon has new AI warehouse robots and Krispy Kreme breaks up with McDonald’s. Join our hosts…
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Sprite is now America's number 3 soda. The lemon-lime fizzy drink just defeated Pepsi’s namesake drink for the title, but how did Sprite do it? We’re breaking down the business of the Coca-Cola subsidiary and how its strategies took advantage of an already-tumbling Pepsi. Plus: Netflix is testing shortform video and Disney opens a theme part in Abu…
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DoorDash’s 2025 performance has been great so far. The company is now expanding across the globe as it looks to acquire Deliveroo for $3.9B and SevenRooms in the US for $1.2B. So what will these acquisitions do for DoorDash and can competitors even keep up? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stori…
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In this episode of the 15 Minute Founder, we sit down with Alex Fedotov, a self-made millionaire who built his e-commerce empire from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a sought-after expert in the e-commerce world, Alex shares his journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned along …
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On Sunday, President Trump laid out an idea for a new group of tariffs- this time on foreign films entering the US. How has this thought already affected US media companies and Hollywood at large and what are the odds it goes through? Plus: Sketchers gets acquired and Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” shocks the box office. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mar…
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California’s fast food workers are earning a minimum wage of $20/hr. The wage hike was approved in 2024 and there may be more coming in 2025. Given California’s reputation as a fast food hub for many companies, how has this wage hike affected the US economy and where is it going from here? We’re joined by Saul Gonzales and Madi Bolanos from the Cal…
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Profits are sinking for McDonald’s this year compared to 2024 in Q1. The chain has introduced a few new promotions for deal-seeking customers, but it seems that just isn’t doing the trick. So how will the fast food overlord course correct? Plus: Chef Boyardee is bought up by private equity and Kohl’s fires its brand new CEO. Join our hosts Jon Weig…
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In March of 2025 there was an odd shift in ChatGPT’s behavior. The AI chatbot started flattering users for their prompts and being overly polite. So why is this a problem and why did OpenAI pull this update? Plus: UPS cuts 20k jobs and Truley combats Cluely. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting…
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Wegovy is on its way to Hims & Hers, Ro and LifeMD. In a landmark deal, after pulling the rug under these pharmacies for manufacturing dupes, Novo Nordisk is now pushing Wegovy through them. So, is this a good decision? Plus: Amazon enters the space race and Duolingo makes an AI pledge. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you t…
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The protein fad is in full swing for food companies. Protein is now plastered all over the snack aisle at the store and consumers are really loving it. So how did we get to the “protein in everything” mantra and is it actually working for companies? Plus: Slate introduces a new EV truck and IBM will invest billions in its US operations. Join our ho…
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Entrepreneurs and tech founders of every level could probably use more ways to connect IRL. Thankfully, Andrew Yeung is putting in work to connect the tech and business world with his company Fibe. Learn how to actually monetize events and bring people together. Plus: Novo Nordisk gets a big win and California becomes the 4th largest economy in the…
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Dr. Pepper parent company Keurig is on a roll in the soda market. The company surpassed profit estimates while other companies in the space like Pepsi projected a decrease. So why is Keurig doing so well amid a soda and snack industry overhaul? Plus: Microsoft offers low performers a way out and McDonald’s brings back chicken strips permanently. Jo…
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AI startup Cluely pledges to help you cheat on job interviews among other things. One would think cheating by using AI is easy, but it doesn't always go to plan. So how is this company failing to live up to its hype? Plus: Tesla stock bounces back despite low earnings and YouTube turns 20. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take …
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Tumblr never exactly went away, but it’s making a big comeback with the generation that you may least expect: Gen Z. Gen Z users now make up around half of the platform's active user base, but why are they all flocking to Tumblr? Plus: “Thank you” costs ChatGPT millions and Walgreens reaches a $350m settlement. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet…
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The frozen pizza business made $6.5 billion in 2024 and it’s projected to grow even more this year. Many products have been called out as “recession indicators” in the current economic downslope, and frozen pizza seems to gain ground at every downturn. So why is frozen pizza so big for recessions? Plus: Airbnb includes all fees in checkout and Chip…
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American trucks are massive. That’s the way they’ve been for a while. While other countries like France and Japan emphasize lighter, more efficient trucks, the US continues to peddle huge ones to the consumer. Do we really need bigger trucks? And how did the US become so infatuated with them? Plus: Robots run a half marathon and Temu and Shein are …
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Consumers tried to beat the tariffs last month by buying…a lot. March was a big month for retail and ‘panic buying’ was in full swing in the US. So what did people buy the most and what will April look like? Plus: Chili’s introduces a McDonald’s item dupe and Eli Lilly perfects a weight loss pill. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they ta…
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Rentals are thriving. Clothing, baby gear, cameras, you name it. All products now have a way to be rented out. This of course, is a result of a squeeze on American wallets, but who is profiting off the rental economy the most? Plus: Nvidia stock is reeling and OpenAI might create a new social network. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett a…
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The air travel and hospitality industries in the US are set for a rough year. Last week, we talked about airlines lowering their 2025 projections and now we’re seeing American tourism already tilt downward. So what countries are backing off and what’s the cost for American workers? Plus: Waymo gets going in Atlanta and Coachella becomes a buy now p…
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Socioeconomic status impacts the onset and duration of severe disabilities, but what does this means for public health policy? Andrew Kingston (Newcastle University, UK) talks to Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Healthy Longevity Philippa Harris about his study on socioeconomic inequalities in disability-free life expectancy in England. Read the full …
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In 2021 the Supreme Court reversed a law that kept college athletes from earning money. Now, some are rolling in dough. So much, that a new wave of startups were founded to take advantage. So who is making money here and how are they doing it? Plus: Pfizer ends its GLP-1 development and the kids still love Chic-Fil-A. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and…
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Do Americans trust AI? In addition to a breakthrough study by Pew Research, Shopify, Adobe and Google were all in the news for various AI implications this past week. Let’s break down the latest in AI. Plus: Tariffs push consumers to Costco and A.1. steak sauce gets political. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they ta…
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