The Hustle Daily Show

You may have heard of the off-brand Willy Wonka experience in Scotland that took place in an abandoned warehouse and caused a bit of a false-advertising uproar. This faux “immersive experience" however, is nothing new. So how bad was it and where else has this happened? Plus: OpenAI engages in publication battles and Oprah leaves the WeightWatchers board. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley...

Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick has come under fire for suggesting cereal for dinner as a viable money-saving solution for families facing economic hardship. How off base were his comments? Plus: Tesla’s updated Roadster is coming (maybe) and Wendy’s “dynamic pricing” clarification. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on...

Malls are on a severe decline and do not seem to be bouncing back anytime soon. Vacant malls are however taking on new life as a vessel for charter schools and education. But what, exactly, are the benefits of this? Plus: Playstation lays off 900 workers and McDonald's launches an anime-themed restaurant. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting s...

Tech job interviews are getting harder. Not only that, but the processes seem to gain more levels and more days every year. Amid mass layoffs in the tech industry, it’s a strange time for prospective employees, but is there a solution for this interview madness or will AI land a fatal blow? Plus: Amazon replaces Walgreens on the Dow Jones Industrial Average and a $3k robot dog wants to be your bes...

Have you ever lost a digital world that was valuable to you? Well, apparently you should get comfortable with that feeling. The gaming industry is shifting from ownership to borrowing- meaning the game or metaverse you spent so much time on can be swept away in minutes by the developers a la “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” and “Star Wars Galaxies”. What does this mean for our digital lives? Plus: Lil...

Carrie Sun spent two years working for the CEO of one of the world's biggest hedge funds. Turns out no amount of fancy handbags or trips to luxurious spas could stem the burnout that came with the job. Join our host Katherine Laidlaw, as she takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Spirit makes a Nintendo airplane and there’s a middle school with a $500k+ esports lab, weird week huh? Show Notes:  This week has had some inexplicable stories come up and we’ll run down a few of them today. From Salt Bae drama to Spirit Airlines and Machine Gun Kelly both tattooing their merchandise to a middle school that gained a surprisingly expensive new feature, we’ve got tons to get throug...

Apple Sports launched yesterday in the U.S., U.K. and Canada as a new iPhone app where users can track sports scores. This is the latest move by big tech in the sports industry and ESPN might be starting to sweat. Plus: Uber Eats Japan employs robots and Google launches two new AI models for developers.

Biometric identification is becoming increasingly popular in airports around the world, from Singapore to Germany. Subbing facial recognition for passports is a growing trend, and 2024 looks to be a big tipping point for this tech adoption. Plus: Capital One acquires Discover and Coca-Cola tries to reach K-Pop fans. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst, as they take you through our most int...

"Paying to cut the line” mentality is more prevalent than ever. Companies like Clear, Tinder and Universal have all been encouraging VIP line cutting measures where customers can pay a premium to completely bypass wait times. This isn’t anything new, but is this trend good for business? Plus: The EU’s tech woes continue and New York City  is suing TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat....

Headaches, eye strain and discomfort are just some of the reasons Apple Vision Pro is seeing quite a few returns since its launch. Was the $3.5k price point too much for this product, or are the lack of apps to blame? Plus: US drug prices are on the rise and Open AI launches a text-to-video model. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of...

The nation of Anguilla, a 35-square-mile island seemingly stumbled into a domain name gold mine. Having the country web domain of .ai, Anguilla is benefitting greatly from the tech world and any entrepreneur looking to brand their sites for AI. How much does the island earn and what do they spend it all on? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting s...

This Valentine’s Day we’re examining the relationship between brands and consumers. From KITH’s Valentine’s Day campaign to how your brand can find and engage target audiences, we’re joined by Manager of Audience Development here at HubSpot Media, Dréa Hudson, who will discuss all of it. Plus: The EU backs up from iMessage and Paramount lays off 800 employees. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Dréa H...

Some products make it and some just don’t. One that showed some promise was Life Savers Holes, the 90s candy that seemed to be a breakthrough for the company. How did it all go so wrong and where are Holes today? Plus: Ben Affleck and Dunkin’ keep up the work and Score is a new dating app where credit scores are king. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most...

We’re only just over a month into 2024 and the AI industry is already shifting rapidly. Martina Bretous joins us for another look at AI in January and early February of 2024 and gives us what we need to know and how AI has already affected us this year in work and life. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Martina Bretous, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on so...

More people are skiing than ever before and yet lift tickets have never been pricier. How does the ski industry have it so good? We unwrap how a corporate giant changed the activity forever and somehow even helped many independent resorts. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily S...

The Super Bowl halftime show draws in millions of viewers every year, expanding the NFL sporting event into a concert phenomenon. The artists performing, however, don't get paid for their work on the ~$10m production. We’ll catch up with Noelle Medina on why exactly that is and what’s in it for the performers. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Noelle Medina, as they take you through our most interest...

Fast food ain’t so cheap anymore. Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and McDonalds are among the many chains that have raised their prices recently, and they’re starting to feel the sting. Will we ever see the dollar menu actually cost a dollar? Plus: WBD, Disney, ESPN and Fox are teaming up for a new sports streaming service, and Pizza Hut offers free delivery to your ex. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet...

We’re a few days away from the Super Bowl being played less than a mile off the Las Vegas Strip. The NFL, hardened against sports betting for decades, has embraced the multibillion-dollar industry. It’s been good for business, but is it bad for society? Plus: Another Charlie Brown moment for Boeing and don’t forget your Vision Pro passcode. Join our hosts Ben Berkley and Mark Dent, as they take yo...

AI keeps ramping up on features. The latest use is to make digital fake IDs. The site producing these IDs is none other than OnlyFake, which can allegedly generate up to 20k documents per day. With many companies moving to accept digital IDs, is OnlyFake the new cybersecurity killer on the block? Plus: The Las Vegas Sphere earns millions and Subway starts 2024 with a foot long success. Join our ho...

Intro, a Cameo-like app, offers anyone 15 minute meetings with popular CEOs and entrepreneurs. The catch? You guessed it: thousands of dollars. You can now talk to Andrew Wilkinson or Rachel Zoe and get some advice on starting your own business, etc, but is it really worth the price tag? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. F...

Ex-Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is pouring money into a new basketball hoop-shaped arena for his NBA team. One of the peculiar investments included in that though, is in the form of 1.2k+ toilets and urinals. Is this a good business move to bolster attendance? Plus: the Pokemon with guns satire game ‘Palworld’ is selling like crazy and Lululemon finally unveils mens footwear....

TikTok Shop is the new hot QVC commodity on the block. TikTokers all over the platform are advertising products like you wouldn’t believe. Is TikTok Shop an absolute boom for the business, or is there a lot more going on under the surface? Plus: Universal pulls Taylor Swift’s music from TikTok and Walmart makes a big time investment. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you t...

The soap opera industry is taking a hit due a lack of interest from, you guessed it, Gen Z. The typically hour-long format is getting a shakeup though with apps like ReelShort that promise 60 second programming, but will these apps last longer than Quibi? Plus: Zoom is set to integrate with Apple Vision Pro and Neuralink implants a brain device. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they...

Many retail companies claim that shoplifting is on the rise, hence why stores like CVS and Target have locked cases for expensive items like…toothpaste. A new invention is on the horizon to make these cases accessible to you without asking staff to open them. The catch? They need your phone number. Plus: Fanduel’s parent company debuts on the Stock Exchange and AI deep fakes make headlines across...