The Best One Yet
Business & Finance
About
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.
Episodes
- 🥃 “Bourbon Bullish” — Invest in Whiskey? Netflix conquers comedy. SpaceX & Anthropic. +Mother’s Day all-time-low
This episode of The Best One Yet discusses the current state of the whiskey market, Netflix's comedy festival, Anthropic's data center usage, and data trends regarding Mother's Day celebrations. The hosts provide updates on these business…
- 🏠 “Staycation Economy” — Uber/Disney’s local bet. iRobot’s AI dog. ChatGPT financial advisor. +Cringe Odyssey
This episode covers the "Staycation Economy" with insights from Uber and Disney, iRobot's new AI-powered pet, and the implications of ChatGPT as a financial advisor. It also touches on a trailer for "The Odyssey."
- 🥑 “Infinite Bowl” — Chipotle’s portion promise. Alphabet beats Nvidia. Casa’s AI butler. +BookTock Hollywood
This episode of "The Best One Yet" covers several business topics, including Chipotle's customer service policy regarding portion sizes, Alphabet's market position relative to Nvidia, the introduction of Casa's AI butler, and the influence…
- 🕹️“eBayStop” — GameStop’s craziest idea. Frosted Flakes’ toy comeback. Jane Street’s nerd $$$. +Cheap Guac
GameStop is exploring an acquisition of eBay. Kellogg is reintroducing cereal box toys. Jane Street achieved significant financial success. The episode also touches on decreasing avocado prices.
- 👠 “Devil Wears Zara” — Miranda Priestly’s sellout. Eli Lilly’s GLP win. Disney’s AI Prompt Pressure. +Venmo4sale
This episode explores topics such as "Devil Wears Zara" and its connection to The Devil Wears Prada and the Met Gala. It also delves into Eli Lilly's GLP-1 drug, Disney's AI prompt pressure, and the potential sale of Venmo. The hosts also…
- 🏇 “Unpredict” — Kentucky Derby’s bet ban. Amazon’s AI podcasts. 818 tequila surprise. +Hershey’s Ozempic breath
This episode discusses a Kentucky Derby betting ban, Amazon's AI podcasts, and Kendall Jenner's 818 tequila. It also covers the surge in Hershey's gum sales due to Ozempic breath.
- 🦸♀️ “MAMA Stocks” — Zuck’s Ad/AI machine. Hilary Duff’s anti-Ozempic bet. Bill Ackman’s Influencer IPO. +Refresher surge
This episode discusses Hilary Duff’s investment in Ladder, Meta’s advertising and AI developments, and Bill Ackman’s new Influencer hedge fund. It also touches on Starbucks' Refresher drink trend.
- 🦶 “Foot Fetish” — Birkenstocks’ nail polish. Dubai’s OPEC exit. NYC’s maiden Air Taxi. +1st AI Store
This episode covers Birkenstocks' new nail polish, Dubai's exit from OPEC, and the first electric air taxi flight in NYC from Joby. It also mentions the opening of the first AI-run store in San Francisco.
- 👊 “Real Housewives of Tech” — Elon vs. Altman. Spotify’s Peloton hookup. Ube’s viral surge. +Wedding Dress Ozempic
This episode covers the conflict between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, the partnership between Spotify and Peloton, and the viral popularity of ube. It also touches on Ozempic as a wedding trend.
- 🏈 “Endorse My Ball” — Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn-ing. Intel’s chip-rip-dip. The Vatican’s AI savior. +Uber Spy Pricing
This episode covers Fernando Mendoza's LinkedIn presence, Intel's stock market performance, the Vatican's involvement in AI regulation, and Uber's pricing strategies. The hosts also discuss the business implications of these current events.
- 🫦 “Emotional staples” — L’Oreal’s lipstick effect. Tesla’s not-self-driving cars. Business Trip ROI. +Adult pregaming
This episode discusses L'Oreal and the "Lipstick Effect," Tesla's recent disclosures regarding self-driving technology, the ROI of business trips, and the trend of adult consuming drinks at home to save money.
- 🐭 “DisneyWings” — Spirit should sell to Disney. Chipotle’s dopamine app. SpaceX’s AI pivot. +Mascot $$$
This episode covers Spirit Airlines' $500M government bailout, Chipotle's gamified rewards app, SpaceX's recent AI acquisitions, and the high earnings of professional sports mascots.
- 😎 “Hot Smartglasses” — Gucci’s Google deal. A16z’s CNN dupe. $40 Half-Chicken economy. +In-Car Toilet
This episode covers Andreessen Horowitz funding a tech show on X, Gucci's partnership with Google, and the pricing of restaurant versus grocery food in New York City. The hosts also discuss the concept of voice-activated toilets in cars.
- 👑 “iCEO” — Apple’s new leader. Psychedelics’ stock pop. Tariff refund day. +College Weather Decision
This episode discusses John Ternus replacing Tim Cook as Apple's CEO, the rise in psychedelic stocks following social media activity, and Costco's tariff refund program. Additionally, the hosts examine the impact of weather on college sele…
- 🤠 “Yellowstone Tax” — NYC’s Pied-a-Terre Fee. Goop’s $9M ghost kitchen. Gatorade’s unathletic pivot. +Deal-Blind Dudes
This episode discusses the potential impact of a pied-a-terre tax in NYC, Goop's successful ghost kitchen business, and Gatorade's shift in marketing focus. Additionally, the show explores how working from home affects grocery shopping hab…
- ⛳ “FOOOORE” — LIV’s golf miss. Storage Unit Millionaires. QVC’s final deal. +Pro Coffee Snobs
This episode of The Best One Yet covers reports of LIV Golf's potential closure, the popularity and local resistance surrounding storage units, and QVC's bankruptcy filing. Additionally, the hosts discuss the presence of professional coffe…
- 🐣 “Shoes to GPUs” — Allbirds 800% AI surge. Bad News Bull Market. Alex vs. Alix. +BieberChella
This episode of The Best One Yet covers the stock market's recent performance, Allbirds' strategy shift toward artificial intelligence, the business rivalry between Alix Earle and Alex Cooper, and observations on Coachella.
- 🥯 “$hmeared” — VC loves bagels. Amazon’s satellite splurge. ROI on the IRS. +ZuckClone
This episode of The Best One Yet covers Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar, the $300M valuation of PopUp Bagels, the profitability of the IRS, and Meta's AI developments. Additionally, the podcast lists artists inducted into the Rock & Rol…
- 🤬 “Annoyance Economy” — Why Surcharges surge. Amazon’s car biz. Sotheby’s starving artists. +Tomato Blockade
This episode explores the "annoyance economy" and rising surcharges, Amazon's role as a car marketplace, and the financial state of Sotheby's. It also examines global economic issues like the trade war and supply chains through the example…
- 🕵️ “Satoshi?” — Bitcoin’s Creator revealed. Grüns’ $1B gummy bear. NFL vs Hollywood. +Moon Sauce
This episode of The Best One Yet covers reports on the potential identification of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, by the New York Times. It also discusses the acquisition of the vitamin brand Grüns, accusations of monopoly against th…
- 🏙️ “LIVE with Ryan Serhant” — The Theater Kid Who Sold Manhattan (Uncensored)
Real estate broker and influencer Ryan Serhant discusses his career path, marketing philosophy, and insights into the real estate market in this live episode recorded at Irving Plaza. Topics include his take on the rent vs. buy debate, his…
- 🗽 “LIVE from NYC” — Airbnb’s secret hotels. Blank Street’s $1B matcha pour. Anthropic’s Jurassic Park strategy. +Brooklyn Bridge condos
In this live episode of The Best One Yet, hosts Jack Crivici-Kramer and Nick Martell discuss Airbnb’s expansion into hotels in New York City, Blank Street’s growth, Anthropic’s AI developments, and hidden condos within the Brooklyn Bridge.
- 🐤 “Missing: Big Bird” — Netflix’s Sesame Switch. Music’s $64B takeover. Phone-free restauranting. +Botox Networking
This episode of The Best One Yet covers Netflix's strategy regarding Sesame Street, Bill Ackman's interest in buying a record label, the trend of phone-free dining, and the emergence of Botox networking in New York City.
- 🎙️ “Our Advice for TBPN” — Sam Altman’s pod deal. Artemis’ moon-mining. Nuuly’s fashion statement. +UberDriver Flag Football
This episode covers Sam Altman's purchase of TBPN, moon-mining and sun-blocking business developments, Nuuly’s sales performance, and an Uber driver's flag football win against Tom Brady.
- 🥤 “Yes to drinks” — Coca-Cola’s restaurant bailout. Whoop’s Aussie ban. Iran targets Nvidia. +Instagram Exes
This episode covers the Australian Open's ban on Whoop wearable bands, Coca-Cola's support for the restaurant industry, Iran's focus on tech giants including Nvidia, and a new Instagram feature.
- 🪙 “”Stablecoins” — Interview with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire (Philosopher of the Coin)
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, discusses the role of USDC, explains what stablecoins are, and addresses efficiencies in the US banking system. The conversation also covers the future of crypto transactions, AI payments, and Allaire's appro…
- 💰 “UFO” — SpaceX’s Unique Financial Offering. Allbirds’ fallbirds. Alex Cooper’s Reality Games. +Typos for titans
This episode of The Best One Yet discusses SpaceX's unique financial offering, the decline of Allbirds, and Alex Cooper's move into reality television. The hosts also explore the potential benefits of typos in professional communication.
- 🎂 “i50th” — Apple’s b’day tribute. Estate Sales Entrepreneurs. Also’s $1B DoorDash bike. +ProteinPod
This episode reviews the history and future of Apple, examines the trend of estate sale arbitrage among Gen Z, and discusses the rise of self-driving delivery e-bikes. Additionally, it highlights a $1 billion milestone for the company Also.
- 🪩 “Austin Powers Effect” — The End of Trends. Louis Vuitton’s insane ship. Aluminum’s LaCroix crush. +Stolen KitKat Picassos
This episode discusses the 30-year cycle of trends using Austin Powers as a reference, the impact of the Iran war on aluminum prices, Louis Vuitton's shift toward landmark retail buildings, and recent high-value heists involving KitKat bar…
- 🙋 “Rent-A-Human” — AI’s wildest startup. KFC’s pickle plan. Predictions’ Corruption Detector. +Sleepcations
This episode of The Best One Yet covers the rise of Rent-A-Human services, a new pickle-themed campaign from KFC, the role of prediction markets in detecting anomalies, and the emerging travel trend of sleepcations. The hosts also discuss…
- 👞 “Shoes Stay On” — Clear vs TSA. Uniqlo’s Dodger Stadium pitch. Pam Anderson’s anti-AI. +Fridge Ads
This episode of The Best One Yet discusses Clear Secure's role in airport security, Uniqlo's branding deal at Dodger Stadium, and reactions to AI from figures like Pamela Anderson. The hosts also explore the rise of advertising on smart re…
- 🛌 “Air Mattress” — United’s premium pivot. Labubu’s bubble pop. Social media’s verdict. +Dogfooding
This episode discusses United Airlines' new premium seating options, the recent 23% drop in Labubu stock, and a landmark social media lawsuit verdict. Additionally, it explores the meaning and usage of the term "dogfooding" in the workplac…
- 🦄 “+1,500%” — Secret SpaceX Stock. Gap’s AI hoodie. Salt & Stone’s Nascar deodorant. +Jargon Bulls**tmeter.
This episode covers Gap's new AI shopping feature, a secretive venture capital stock that recently IPO'd, and the rise of Salt & Stone deodorant. The hosts also discuss a Cornell study regarding the use of corporate jargon in the workplace.
- 🛒 “Always Optimal Prices” — Walmart’s algorithm patent. Babylist’s influencer store. Blackrock’s risk-on letter. +$400 Kelp Makeup DJ
In this episode, the hosts discuss Walmart’s digital price tags, Babylist’s growing retail presence, and Larry Fink’s stance on Social Security investments. They also cover the trend of expensive viral makeup products.
- 🥷 “Make $1K Today” — Car Negotiation 101. Super Chip Smuggling. Fancy Steak Insurance. +Umass’ Michelin food
In this episode, the hosts discuss car negotiation tips from a YouTube star, Texas Roadhouse's success with steak insurance, an AI chip smuggling scandal, and the ranking of UMass-Amherst's dining hall.
- 🪦 “RIP META” — Zuck’s metaverse kill. K-Pop’s Demon concert. Asia’s 4-day oil week. +Guinness inspector
This episode of The Best One Yet discusses Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters tour, the future of Meta after the metaverse, the shift to four-day work weeks in Asia amid regional oil concerns, and the role of Guinness inspectors.
- 🏀 “Bank of Shaq” — JPM’s Council of Athletes. Swarmer’s 500% Drone IPO. Banksy’s secret art biz. +Disney’s craziest ideas
This episode covers Swarmer’s drone IPO, the reported identity of the artist Banksy, JPMorgan’s new partnerships with athletes, and business ideas for Disney.
- 💸 “The Rich Fee” — Uber Eats’ spy pricing. Nvidia’s Coachella for Chips. The Spa/Pilates Economy. +Don’t Invest in Duke
This episode discusses Nvidia's latest chip announcements, the rise of the service-based economy, and reports regarding personalized pricing on Uber Eats. Additionally, the hosts provide investment-themed tips for filling out a March Madne…
- 🍫 “Regina George’d” — David calorie controversy. AI’s Brain Fry. Dick’s Sporting madness. +St. Paddy’s Stock Luck
This episode of The Best One Yet discusses a class-action lawsuit involving David protein products, the concept of AI brain fry, and the impact of the Little League market on Dick's Sporting Goods stock. The hosts also examine historical s…
- 🐉 “Pickachu hates AI” — Nintendo’s Pokemon surprise. Quince’s $10B dupe. Rivian’s Valley of Death. +Red Carpet secret
This episode discusses Nintendo's recent stock surge, Quince's valuation, Rivian's R2 vehicle launch, and changes to the Academy Awards red carpet.
- 🔥 “LIVE with Kara Swisher from DC” — Silicon Valley is Kindergarten for Billionaires (Uncensored)
Tech journalist Kara Swisher joins The Best One Yet for a live episode from Arlington. She reflects on her career, discusses the state of Silicon Valley and tech regulation, and shares insights from her book during this interview recorded…
- ⭐ “DC LIVE Show” — Cava’s secret club. Gen Z’s Mall-renaissance. F-35’s main character jet. +CIA’s spy investors
This live episode of The Best One Yet covers Cava's new secret club, the F-35 fighter jet project, the resurgence of malls among Gen Z, and the role of government funding in historical innovations. The hosts also discuss the CIA's history…
- 🍰“AI’s 5-Layer Cake” — Nvidia’s epic explainer. LEGO’s verb’ing. Nio’s battery-swap cars. +End of Athleisure
This episode covers Lego's business success, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's explanation of AI, Nio's battery-swapping technology in China, and the shifting popularity from athleisure to denim. The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer a…
- 🌝 “Post-Swift Era” — Ticketmaster’s Google moment. Calvin Klein’s JFK Jr miss. Trump’s Iran TACO? +Beyond Meat’s rename
This episode discusses market impacts including stagflation, developments regarding Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Calvin Klein's marketing, and a name change for Beyond Meat. It also covers news related to the president and international e…
- 🔵 “$400M Latte” — Blue Bottle’s acquisition. Oil’s everything tax. Startup-maxxing surge. +Solo Dining Surge
This episode discusses the acquisition of Blue Bottle Coffee by Luckin, a recent surge in oil prices, the rise of entrepreneurship, and the growth of solo dining. Hosts Jack Crivici-Kramer and Nick Martell provide analysis on these current…
- 🏁 “Kars 4 Kims” — Formula 1’s girlfriend bet. Robinhood’s platinum card. Iran’s Insider Predicting. +Burger King bites back
This episode covers business angles related to Formula 1, Robinhood's new platinum card, and predictions regarding the conflict involving Iran. Additionally, the show discusses competitive responses in the fast-food market.
- 💻 “MacValue Meal” — Apple’s $599 laptop. Soulja Boy’s AI phone. Iran’s bull case. +Taser Alarm Clock
This episode of The Best One Yet discusses Apple's latest laptop, Soulja Boy's use of AI to sell software, and the market reaction to recent conflicts with Iran. The hosts also cover the trend of extreme alarm clocks involving tasers and p…
- 🤙 “High School Millionaire” — Cal AI’s crazy acquisition. Iran’s drone game. McDonald’s cringe-burger. +New Song car-crash
This episode of The Best One Yet covers McDonald's marketing strategy, the financial asymmetry of drone defense, the acquisition of high school-founded Cal AI, and a study linking new music releases to car accidents.
- 🛡️ “War-folios” — Iran market reaction. Dutch Bros’ energy. Anthropic’s moral marketing. + Fitbit for farting
This episode covers the market impact of the conflict in Iran, Dutch Bros' position as a coffee chain, Anthropic's marketing approach, and a new technology focused on digestive health. Hosts Jack Crivici-Kramer and Nick Martell also provid…
- 💉 “Corporate Botox” — Block’s 40% layoff. Netflix’s wedding crashed. Coach Handbags’ anthropologist. +Burger King’s AI
This episode of The Best One Yet covers Block's AI-driven workforce reduction, Coach's strategy for reaching Gen Z consumers, and Netflix's shifting relationship with Warner Bros. Additionally, the hosts discuss Burger King's new AI techno…