Author: Nick & Jack Studios

What do Krispy Kreme, Kohl’s, OpenDoor, & Rocket have in common?... 2025’s meme stocks.

Vacation put sunscreen into a ‘80s whipped cream bottle & sales doubled… It’s Plot Twist Packaging.

South Park snagged a $1.5B deal with Paramount, which just sold for $8B… things got awkward.

Sydney Sweeney is causing an economic boom… whatever she touches, the stock pops.

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We brought a surprise guest to our LIVE TBOY show in Chicago: Chris Barman, CEO of the wildest (and newest) electric car brand.

Jeff Bezos invested, and Chris is leading it. Slate’s not just building the lowest-priced electric truck on the market ($25K), it’s also the craziest: No radio, no touchscreen, no tech whatsoever. We (jokingly) call it the “Amish-Inspired Electric Car.” And she built hype for the launch by creating a bunch of fake companies (true story).

So in today’s interview from our live Chicago show, Chris explains how it’s possible to build and sell a car for $25. She’ll tell us the craziest idea they *didn’t* launch, why they crash half their vehicles on purpose, and what she thinks of President Trump’s EV moves.

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Live… from Chicago… it’s The Best One Yet!

We performed our show in front of a live studio audience of Besties & Yetis at Chicago’s famous Vic Theater. Some extra razzle dazzle & sprinkle dinkle — but our usual daily Takeaways you know & love.

#1: Michael Jordan’s mansion is now on Airbnb ($17K/night)… but can it boost the stock?

#2: Mattel’s Uno card game is expanding into movies & theme parks… by borrowing a strategy from Duolingo.

#3: Amazon just acquired an AI listening device to be your personal assistant… can it make the iPhone a dumb phone?

#4: The Tour de France ends this weekend… and the $150M event is the wildest outlier in the business of sports.

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Coldplay is now the #2 highest-grossing concert tour ever… their concerts manufacture virality.

Coca-Cola is launching coke w/ cane sugar instead of corn syrup… it could be “Luxury Coke”

Cetaphil has given their website a makeover… because chatbots read websites, not people.

As Shark Week goes full hammerhead, sharks are at all time highs…

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About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, TBOY Lite is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.

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Tesla just opened something completely wild: a drive-in movie theater diner / charging station… run by robots.

About ½ of all zippers are made by 1 company: YKK… it’s the most international brand on earth.

WNBA All-Stars wore pay-protest t-shirts on the court… so we’re breaking down the salary negotiation.

Plus, the untold origin story of the most valuable franchise in history… Pokemon.

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There’s a secret app for influencers to get anything for free… and now we know about it.

The reason the Late Show industry is getting canceled? Partly business, partly politics… and partly podcasts.

“Crypto Week” passed America’s 1st three Bitcoin laws… and it reminds us of Julius Caesar.

The newest trend in coffee… is serving it in giant plastic buckets.

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​​If you missed our announcement... we have a brand new podcast! Flesh and Code is a 6-part miniseries, where we investigate how technology is being used to exploit our most human desires, and the price we pay for perfect understanding. If you enjoyed our teaser, search and follow 'Flesh and Code' wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you can't wait to hear how Travis and Lily Rose's story ends, you can binge the entire season right now, ad-free, on Wondery+.

Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human.

Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his deepest desires, all while fitting neatly into his pocket. Before long, Travis realizes something strange, even absurd, has happened - he’s fallen in love. 

But then one day, Lily Rose’s behavior takes a disturbing turn. When alarming reports pour in from across the globe, Travis discovers he is part of something much bigger. Soon he finds himself pulled into a confrontation with a mysterious Russian visionary behind Lily Rose’s creation.

From Wondery, comes a true story of love, loss and the temptations of technology. Can an algorithm truly replace human connection? And what happens when a corporation controls your deepest emotions? Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, hosts of the hit podcast RedHanded, explore the dark side of AI love.

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The Chainsmokers’ music duo launched a VC fund… but their investing secret is their schedule.

Uber is spending $2B on Lucid’s luxe electric cars to deliver its founder’s original dream… robo-chauffeurs. 

The Fed & President Trump are in a situationship… and it's Wall Street’s biggest soap opera.

Plus, the new Super Man movie is driving dog adoption interest… up 513%.

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David, the $725M protein bar brand, dropped its most controversial product yet… Cod fish.

Pittsburgh just snagged $90B in AI investments… If all goes to plan, Pitt becomes the Austin of the East.

Labubu dolls are now bigger than all of Mattel… but will these viral dolls become Beanie Babies or Barbies?

Plus, France has a wild new plan to boost the economy… Cancel 2 holidays.

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Forget the Trump T.A.C.O. Trade… we want to introduce the B.U.R.R.I.T.O. trade coming Aug 1st

Basketball star Jimmy Butler just launched a $100 coffee… because of the wine industry.

Target’s stock has dropped 60% from its high, so we have a solution… and it’s all about influencers.

Plus, the most controversial part of your car? Cupholders (blame Stanley Mugs)...

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