Nick & Jené

As we look to the new year, a line extension or brand extension might be right for your brand. We dive in to what that looks like and some action steps to implement the ideas discussed before having to put any dollars towards product. We also have a new camera angle in the office for those of you tuning in with video!

Business takeaways from Disneyland that you can apply to your business.    Source material for this video:  https://www.inc.com/sangram-vajre/10-business-lessons-you-can-learn-from-visiting-disney-world.html

Jené dives into the three top marketing trends to implement in your 2023 campaigns.

We dive into the world of consumer products licensing! Providing an overview for anyone interested in the space, and what you need to know before considering a licensed collection for your business. We also take a field trip to a new concept store by Universal that is shaking up the traditional licensing scene. A note on this episode, there are many visual elements that might not translate to an a...

We dive into the controversy surrounding the new Guess collection featuring allegedly unauthorized Banksy artwork.

We intro each other and speak to our professional strengths, personal hobbies, and of course embarrassing tidbits.

Hello everyone! Here is a quick intro giving you an overview of our podcast! We'll be posting new content every Tuesday and Friday. Don't forget to subscribe and stay up to date on journey! A video version of this podcast will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

IN THIS EPISODE: Love it or hate it, there was a lot to unpack with Marvel's latest feature film, Thor: Love & Thunder. We dive into all the things that made it great and all the things that made it... not so great. Another new star-studded film is Netflix's The Gray Man, which we cover in this episode as well. Be sure to visit www.fanserviceapparel.com to shop our merch and sign up fo...

With Ms. Marvel wrapping up, we had to cover our thoughts on the ending, Easter Eggs, and predictions for the future of the MCU. We also discuss non-Marvel supers: The Umbrella Academy! All this & more in this week's episode, so check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

It's season 2 of Spoiler Alert and we're back with some exciting new topics! This week we discuss some Disney updates, including the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Ms. Marvel, and some changes to the parks. Be sure to visit www.fanserviceapparel.com to shop our merch and sign up for our email list to be in-the-know! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-appar...

These last two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett feel a lot more like the new season of The Mandalorian... but we don't mind. Listen for our recap, easter eggs, and predictions for where this show could be headed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

We're back after a holiday break! First up, we discuss some of the older shows we've been revisiting lately, and then it's time to address the rancor in the room: The Book of Boba Fett is not living up to our expectations, and we'll tell you where we think it's falling short and where we hope it will go. Of course, we have to also discuss the movie that has songs stuck in every...

Check out the latest episode of Spoiler Alert where Nick recaps Hawkeye after the finale and discusses Black Widow, and how she may have gotten the short end of the stick from the MCU. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

In this mini-episode, Nick discusses a broader strategy for the corporate goings-on at the Walt Disney Company, because there are already enough people talking about Spider-Man No Way Home. Nick gives his insight and hot takes on the current situation with Bob Chapek. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

Hawkeye is shaping up to be a pretty cool show, and we compare it to the direction Marvel is taking as a whole. We discuss the benefits of having these deeper character studies on characters from the MCU that were previously not given enough screentime that Disney+ is now diving into with shows. Also, Nick clearly does not know what fanfiction actually is like, but Jené breaks it to him. Support t...

We are three episodes into Hawkeye on Disney+ and so far it's been an incredible ride with promises of lots of excitement in store. But it's got us asking... who's the actual bad guy? Could they be pulling a bait-and-switch? What do we know so far from the clues we've been given? We cover it ALL in this episode! And we can't wait to hear your thoughts, too. Support this podcast...

We jump right into it in this episode! Since our conversation was already flowing, we decided to just hit record and go with it. This week's episode features special guest Kyle Leon Henderson who joins us to discuss the importance of collectibles and why people even have collections to begin with. We also discuss the latest in the MCU, the new Hawkeye series! Support this podcast at — https://...

Yesterday was "Disney+ Day" which is... well... what is it, exactly? Seems like just a chance for Disney to tell us everything that's coming out next year and boy, there's a LOT. We review some of the most interesting projects we know are coming down the pipeline. Hear our hot takes, predictions, and more! Don't forget to subscribe! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c...

No, we haven't seen Marvel's Eternals yet... but do we really have to? We already have strong opinions about it and about what Marvel is trying to do to keep the MCU alive post-snap. We also discuss how the rollout of Genie+ is going over in WDW and, well, it isn't pretty... all this and more in this episode of Spoiler Alert! Don't forget to subscribe! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c...

Happy Halloween! Today we talk about which fandoms are the most popular Halloween costumes this year, and some of them are definitely odd choices. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

The Muppets are an institution (right?) and the Halloween special was such a blast, so we give our thoughts on why the Muppets should be eternal. Also, how did The Mandalorian's first episode reveal not get leaked or spoiled before the show premiered? We dive deep into the process that shows and movies usually have when it comes to merch, and how Baby Yoda did things differently. Support this podc...

We are recapping Ted Lasso seasons 1 and 2 and talking about the amazing character development, product placements we noticed, and where we think things might go in Season 3. If you root for AFC Richmond like we do, you won't want to miss this podcast episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

Marvel's "What If...?" season 1 has come to its conclusion. We discuss the Easter eggs, the tie-ins to other episodes and past movies, and how it may play into season 2, Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, the Eternals, and Spider-Man No Way Home. We also talk about what else we're watching right now that ISN'T Marvel (if you can believe it). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/...

What If the Muppets were in the Multiverse of Madness? We consider this goofy question and more in this episode, and we recap Marvel's What If...? episodes 7 and 8, sharing what we noticed! Also, stay tuned to the end for a special announcement! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-alert-by-fan-service-apparel/donations

There were a lot of references and easter eggs in this last episode of What If...? with Killmonger and Tony Stark, and we talk through everything we noticed over a cup of hot coffee. We still have a lot of questions, though... Also, learn an interesting tidbit of Walt Disney World history as we get closer to the 50th anniversary celebration. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiler-...