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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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Offbeat Grad

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Offbeat Grad is for everyone 100% done with cubicles and the 9-5. Join host Samantha Tetrault as she talks to some of the leading ladies making their own offbeat paths after graduation! We talk about blogging, marketing, freelancing, and making money online so you can finally break up with your day job.
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OBBM Network

OffBeat Business Media, LLC

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Local business personalities on their successes, strengths, and perseverance in the marketplace to empower, inform and encourage the 80% of American micro to small businesses that tend to be family owned of 9 employees or less. Shows cover topics on business coaching, networking, health and fitness, criminal justice, cyber security, money, and veteran spotlights.
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The Daily Brief Podcast | Promax

The Daily Brief Podcast | Promax

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The Daily Brief Podcast, brought to you by global entertainment marketing association Promax, delivers original reporting, newsmaker interviews, and the latest creative work for entertainment marketing and design professionals. Find out more: http://www.promax.org or on social media @promax_global
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Ito ang Podcast

Kangaroofern Media Lab Pty ltd

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Ito ang Podcast is a podcast for Filipino Podcast creators looking to grow their Podcast for Business or personal use. We interview Filipino Podcasters to give us strategies, tips and tutorial about podcasting. The podcast is hosted by 2021 Australian Podcast Award Judge and Kangaroofern Media Lab Founder Miko Santos.
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Careless Whispers is a bold and spicy show featuring flavors from the East (Matt Rury) and West (Calvin Chamberlain). They’ll be talking sports, entertainment, their failed relationships, legal entanglements, carnal desires, and anything else you might find interesting. Are you looking for the latest in sports, but are tired of those dry, unicoastal hosts that talk superficially about the latest news? Well, look no further. Careless Whispers is an offbeat sports podcast peppered with the uni ...
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German company Superfest looked to solve broken drinking glasses forever with the invention of an ‘unbreakable’ glass. This had all the tools to be a world-changing invention, so what went wrong and why haven’t many people heard of it? Plus: Chuck E. Cheese wants subscribers and Coors Light sales have gone from snowy mountain peak to valley. Join o…
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Products like hair oil have become a category of their own, growing 24% in the last year. Thanks to TikTok and other social media outlets, the hair care industry has never been bigger, which makes now a great time to innovate in the market. So what makes hair products so investment-worthy and how can you be a part of it? Join our hosts Jon Weigell …
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Matt Higgins is the CEO and Co-founder of RSE Ventures, a company with an investment portfolio including Momofuku, Magnolia Bakery and much more. Matt joins us on the show today to tell us how to spot a good investment opportunity, how to take calculated risks and how to reach your full potential doing it. Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth…
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The budget airline golden age may be over, with Spirit, Frontier and Southwest scrambling to change various pricing models of theirs. The airlines known for getting you somewhere cheap are not increasing prices, creating more add on costs and trying to squeeze customers. Will it work? Or will they continue to falter? Plus: Duolingo is thriving and …
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Many bus stops are downright atrocious looking, but they’re not just ugly, apparently they’re also ensuring that people choose to not take the bus. So, would beautifying these bus stops get more travelers and commuters on board? And would these people pay more for a nicer bus experience? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take y…
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A federal judge ruled that Google has used illegal methods to maintain its search monopoly. But does that mean Google will become any less powerful? Plus: a stock market rebound and more Delta CrowdStrike fallout. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneursh…
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People are spending loads of cash on events. In addition, lots of folks are even making trips out of specific events like the Olympics or Taylor Swift concerts. This sports and music tourism industry is gaining momentum among Millennials and Gen Z, so much that it’s heading for profits in the trillions. So, how did we get here? Plus: Elon Musk cont…
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July was a huge month in AI. OpenAI launched GPT-4o mini and is preparing an AI search engine. In addition, we also discovered that some tech companies have been using YouTube to train their AI models. Today we’re joined again by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (https://blog.hubspot.com/ai) to talk through July’s most important …
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Google parent Alphabet recently offered $23B for a cybersecurity startup called Wiz, which could be the largest acquisition in Alphabet’s history. With that in mind, what is the value of cybersecurity companies today and why are they so important and integral to our online functionality? More importantly, how can you get into the booming industry? …
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Friend’s $99 AI necklace is here and it wants to make you feel less lonely. AI wearables and physical devices are all the rage right now, with gadgets like Humane’s AI pin and Rabbit’s R1 on the market, but is this necklace worthwhile, or just another dud? Plus: Massachusetts mandates salary transparency and Nexflix promises updates on Stranger Thi…
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Global coffee powerhouse Starbucks is feeling the inflation sting after global sales were down 3% last quarter. Many chains are experiencing the same problems like McDonalds, but in the midst of dwindling sales, what is Starbucks doing to get back on track? Plus: Delta’s reported revenue loss from the Crowdstrike outage and Taco Bell’s new AI integ…
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Paris Olympic organizers had a huge task this year: make the Olympics more climate-friendly. One of the many ways they’re trying to achieve this is through food. Less meat, more locally grown vegetables. However, many athletes are more interested in maintaining their peak diet for performance. Plus: JetBlue stock takes off and Tesla issues another …
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Joe Rogan signed a deal with Spotify in 2020 for $250m. That deal has inspired many more multi-million dollar superstar podcast deals like Trevor Noah, the Kelce brothers and Alex Cooper. So in the $20B podcast industry, is there any room for smaller creators to make money? Or is this economic bubble sitting on the top? Plus: McDonald’s sees a sale…
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Companies like Ford are striking out with EV trucks in the US. An invention that seemed like a no-brainer as a combination of a trendy EV with an old school American favorite pickup ended up being a real financial flop for Ford and other car companies. So why are EV trucks just not selling? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Tory Bullock, as they take …
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Watch any major awards ceremony. Not right now. You’re busy. But what those keen couple of eyes of yours will quickly notice is the way the camera moves. You can also see it on every reality tv, news, and competition show. In fact, once you see it, you'll never stop noticing it. And while the big, sweeping camera technique of these jibs might be et…
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We’re all aware that we live with robots. They can be spotted flipping burgers or being a friendly companion to our kids, but where is robot technology going from here? Are humanoid robots coming anytime soon and what’s the likelihood of them taking over our weak planet right now? Plus: Chipotle urges employees to scoop more and another streaming b…
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At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, stories surfaced about “anti-sex” beds in the athlete villages. Since we’re in Paris for the Olympics this year, that media attention has resurfaced. So are these beds really “anti-sex” or is there a lot more to the story? Plus: Tesla’s robotaxi prototype has a debut date and Peacock is doing badly, but better. Join our …
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Many companies, especially Delta, are still struggling nearly a week after the CrowdStrike glitch. Will there be any changes to prevent this chaos in the future? Plus: a delay for the California Forever town and the FTC’s latest target. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.…
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman funded a basic income study that granted 3k households an extra $1k per month in income. Now that we’re on the other side of it, what did it teach us and how does it relate to AI eventually replacing low-income jobs? Plus: An update on Crowdstrike and Korea Air still wants Boeing. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as…
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The newest trend in food for Gen Z and Millennials is gourmet convenience, or premium foods delivered fast. With takeout meals reaching a new high (a 72% rise since the pandemic) and diverse foods trending on social media, there’s never been a better time to get into the gourmet foods business. Plus: Disneyland employees are on strike and the job s…
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Corporations have been outsourcing labor for decades. Now, average employees are getting in on the action. Driven by long hours, an inability to perform, or a desire to make more money by taking on other jobs, they're paying other people to do their work for them — without their employer's knowledge. Rob Price, a senior correspondent for Business I…
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According to a recent survey from Kickresume, 85% of employees have dealt with an annoying coworker. This annoying behavior manifests in many reported ways from micromanaging to complaining, but why are this many people feeling agitated in the workplace? And does it translate to remote work too? Plus: Ford invests $3B in its new trucks and OpenAI l…
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Schools across the country are grappling with the issue of: “to ban or not to ban?” when it comes to phones. As major school districts in NY, LA and Virginia move to enforce bans in 2025, we have to wonder if it will have the desired effect of limiting distractions. Plus: Tinder brings in AI to pick your profile photos and Ray-Ban parent company ac…
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Every other year, American high school students are surveyed about their dream jobs. The latest results from Gen Z had a few surprises in store as they shift away from Big Tech and toward… Big Government? Weird. Plus: Nicotine pouches aren’t going anywhere and so long, Amazon Prime Day, we hardly knew thee. Join our hosts Ben Berkley and Sara Fried…
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2024 is the year of denim. Fashion retailers are selling boat loads of the material, but with demand so high, why isn’t denim pioneer Levi’s at the helm? And with a steep drop in their stock, where did it all go wrong for the denim giant? Plus: Macy’s squashes a buyout and Blackrock’s assets reach $10.65T. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine L…
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Chinese electric cars are making a splash globally as decent and affordable EV options, so why is the US government so adamantly against those vehicles entering the domestic market? Surprise: It has to do with oil companies, the stubborn American car industry and tons of other factors. Check our video on Chinese EV’s here. Plus: Google and Microsof…
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‘California Forever’ is a project developed by Jan Sramek to create a new housing community in the farmland of Solano County, CA. The idea, an answer to the criticism that Silicon Valley only develops apps, means that many farmers in Solano County will be bought out or pushed out of their homes. New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty joins the sho…
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The last week has offered American economic data geeks the thrill of a lifetime: a new jobs report, updates on the core consumer price index, and those elusive inflation stats the Fed has been waiting for. What do you need to know and most importantly, what the hell does it all mean for you? Plus: Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring and Walmart opens autom…
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Halloween comes earlier every year as businesses just can’t wait to sell their new wave of spooky decor. The holiday used to be saved for fall, but now summer is getting its dose of horror. So why is Summerween so viral and what does that do for the Halloween economy? Plus: Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring and Walmart opens automated grocery distributio…
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“Quiet vacationing” aka taking bonus PTO without asking, has become status quo among Gen Z and Millennials, but a survey from Babbel concludes that this is actually because the young workforce is working with “loud vacation” anxiety. So what’s the vacation anxiety all about and where does it come from? Plus: Etsy cracks down on AI-made products and…
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In 2030 the International Space Station will be replaced by an inflatable one. The Large Integrated Flexible Environment, or LIFE is set to shake up everything about space station technology, starting with the material it's built from. So how does it work and how will it change our space research? Plus: Boeing avoids a 737 Max trial and Copenhagen …
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Last month pushed AI even further. From Apple’s long-awaited AI announcement to Claude 3.5 and TikTok’s AI avatars, there’s much more changing in our world. Today we’re joined again by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to talk through June’s most important AI news and what it could mean for your future. Plus:…
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Remember how shipping took forever during pandemic? How there were shortages of medical supplies and cars? Peter Goodman, a New York Times journalist and author of How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain, joins us to discuss how the global supply chain became such a mess and how we should protect it going forward. Join o…
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You’d think a simple pen company couldn’t spark outrage, but Bic somehow got the job done. Bic for Her, a collection of smaller, pinker pens for women, debuted in 2011 and immediately caused controversy. But how did something like this even get greenlit and how long did it last on the market? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they t…
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In 1995 Microsoft users were given a short-lived change to their user interface. Instead of the usual desktop, people instead found a cartoon house as their homepage with several animated assistants. So what were the pain points with Microsoft Bob and did any of it live on? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our…
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AR, VR and MR are taking over the digital landscape. Each has a specific part to play in extending our potentially mundane realities into the metaverse, but how do you differentiate between the three and how are they all being used differently? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of t…
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Hidden Door CEO Hilary Mason joins the show today for a chat about how AI integration can augment human creativity in gaming. Hidden Door uses AI to create incredible worlds based on stories that users can interact with and customize. We’ll discuss with Hilary how this is possible and the wider ethics of integrating AI into gaming and creativity fo…
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The robotaxi market is getting competitive even as many models and companies have consistent issues. With the makers of Bugatti throwing their hat in the ring, can Waymo, Cruise, Tesla, or Amazon come out on top? Plus: Uber offers $1k to ditch your car and Amazon hits a $2T valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you thr…
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Tip culture is at a tipping point in the US, with more opportunities than ever to tip. However, some have decided not to tip at all…anywhere. So tipping influencers aside, who should pay service workers a liveable wage? Plus: Toys R Us taps ChatGPT and Volkswagen invests $5B in EVs. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you th…
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McDonald’s, Burger King, and other restaurants have begun cutting menu prices over the last few weeks. But is it too little, too late for an industry that hiked prices for the better part of the last decade? Plus: Tesla recalls and Robotaxis for all. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stori…
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The amount of AI development is staggering today, but with all innovation comes a price. In this case, the environment is taking the brunt of AI’s large energy demands. Will large tech companies like Google slow down and create solutions anytime soon? Plus: Shopify launches an AI sidekick and Paramount+ increases its price. Join our hosts Jon Weige…
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AI is finding its way to bleed into every industry. This time it’s making headway into retailers like Target and Walmart to help consumers and workers alike have a better shopping experience. Given AI has already failed in some retailers, will it find a sweet spot this time? Plus: Inside Out 2 is the highest grossing film of 2024 and Dell employees…
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Well, smoking is cool again. Run go watch any of the biggest films and tv from the past year. What do you notice? They all feature cigarettes and vapes. And today, many Gen Z who try e-cigarettes remain e-cigarette users (CDC). So we talk with a new company called Blip about how they plan to un-hook an entire generation. The Growth Show is a specia…
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Gen Z is now more likely than any other generation to hold stock. With apps like Robinhood available at a tap, the young generation is very familiar with the market. However, how they approach investing might be a bit different. Fortune telling has made its way into financial decision making, but can tarot cards and astrology really direct you towa…
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Since the introduction of ChatGPT, the demand for online freelance jobs has decreased quite a bit. It seems like AI is taking over everything lately, but people who are looking to make some cash on sites like Fiverr and Upwork are feeling that a bit more nowadays. So what professions are feeling the decline and is it really that bad? Join our hosts…
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Lab-grown meat got banned in Florida, and other states like Alabama, Arizona and Tennessee are almost there too. Amidst the national backlash though, there are still plant-based meat companies that are securing large funding. Enter Tender, a startup that has a fast food chain contract and over $11m in funding. So what does the future of plant-based…
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What’s up with seaweed? The plant now has lots of startups attached to its name with generous funding and a global market totaling $18.4B. So how are companies across industries making millions off seaweed and how can yours be one of them? Plus: Summer Fridays have fallen off and Someone is trying to charge Apple for his divorce costs. Join our hos…
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When Uber first launched in most US cities, it didn’t have legal permission to operate – the ultimate example of moving fast and breaking things. Katie Wells, author of Disrupting D.C.: The Rise of Uber and The Fall of The City, joins to discuss the impact the ride-sharing giant has had on cities ever since as it grows to more than 100 million mont…
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Since its pandemic boom, the pizza industry has slowed down quite a bit. With low sales growth metrics among all restaurant segments, your local slice shop and nationwide favorites aren’t getting any extra cheese lately. So why is pizza slowing down and what can be done about it? Plus: Amazon gets hit with a billion dollar lawsuit and LinkedIn hire…
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