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Episode 789: Neal and Ann dive into why Netflix has walked away from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount makes another counter offer. Then, Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of his staff due to AI, and he thinks companies will ultimately do the same....

Episode 788: Neal and Ann recap Nvidia’s reported earnings that buoy the AI sector by beating expectations. Then, Kalshi reveals a couple cases of insider trading on its prediction markets platform, including one from MrBeast’s production team. And, Anthropic's safety...

Episode 769: Neal and Toby recap Apple’s latest earnings which turned out to be one of its strongest quarters yet, buoyed by the iPhone. Then, Melania Trump’s documentary hits wide release today and some are wondering if there’s enough buzz around it to fill seats in...

Episode 768: Neal and Toby recap the Fed’s interest rate meeting where Chair Jerome Powell kept things steady citing an active economy. Then, a rundown of Big Tech’s earnings, starting with Tesla scrapping its car models, Meta’s full speed ahead with AI, and...

Episode 767: Neal and Toby cover the latest report of consumer confidence which shows it’s at its lowest point in 12 years. Then, the deal to bring TikTok to the US may have been successful, but its transition has been anything but. Also, the EU and India finalize...

Episode 747: Neal and Toby revisit some of their favorite numbers throughout the year, including the death of partying, Americans are very rich but also miserable, ChatGPT changing the way we speak, and people hating cars that have too much tech. Then, the selection...

Episode 746: Neal and Toby revisit some of the biggest trends of the year! A big theme? What we’re putting into our bodies with the rise of creatine, caviar, dubai chocolate, and spicy foods. Then, why Gen Z is averse to opening bar tabs but all-in on communal dining....

Episode 745: Neal and Toby sit down with Bill Gurley, a venture capitalist and author and discuss Bill’s new book “Runnin' Down a Dream, How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love”. The guys ask Bill about what practices one should have when pursuing an interest they...

Episode 724: Neal and Toby talk with James Zahn, the editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, aka @therockfather, to dive deep into the toy industry as the holiday becomes the busiest time of the year for the industry. But will it now have to compete with the advent of...

Episode 723: Happy Thanksgiving! Neal and Toby sit down and take you through Thanksgiving Day. Starting off with travel, why Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy wants to bring respect back to traveling on airlines. Then the guys explain why everyone loves the...

Episode 704: Happy Halloween! Neal and Toby cover Apple’s earnings which beat expectations thanks to a reinvigorated demand for the iPhone 17. And Amazon’s cloud business is booming.Then, since the stoppage of the penny, businesses have been unsure what to do when...

Episode 703: Neal and Toby recap big tech earnings coming from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Then, the Fed makes its 2nd rate cut for the year as well as ending the effort to reduce its balance sheet, all while acknowledging the data blackout from the government...

Episode 702: Neal and Toby discuss the wave of layoffs sweeping across companies in different industries as a result of AI and mergers. Then, Microsoft and OpenAI reach a new deal that enables a for-profit structure for the ChatGPT-maker. Also, Elon Musk launches...

Episode 681: Neal and Toby discuss the impending government shutdown that causes concern for federal workers and programs…except for holders of gold. Then, Hollywood is heated over the first AI actor that got signed by a talent agency. Also, McDonald’s is bringing...

Episode 680: Welcome Producer Ray to the show! Neal and Ray discuss the almost $50 billion deal that is possibly taking video game giant Electronic Arts private. Next up, the battle of California vs nonstick cookware and the Saudi Comedy festival that is paying the...

Episode 659: Neal and Toby discuss Amtrak’s new Acela that will zip up and down the Northeast corridor of the United States. Then, taking a look at the 20 years since Katrina and how the city of New Orleans recovered. The guys share their stock and dog of the week...

Episode 638: Neal and Toby talk about the latest Q2 GDP report that shows the US economy is groovin’ along. Then, the Fed holds rates steady despite President Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates. Also, Meta excites Wall Street with its big promise of assembling a...

Episode 637: Neal and Toby chat about Boeing’s strongest quarter yet as it seems to have successfully turned the tides of its performance. Then, Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, are losing the lead to other competitors and copycat drugs. Also, the AI...

Episode 615: Neal and Toby explain what's behind the stock market's recent record performance. Then, what is the latest on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and what it contains. And why Meta is willing to pay top dollar for the best in the AI biz. Then the winners of the...

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Episode 594: Neal and Toby recap the back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the courts attempting to block his sweeping tariffs. Then, a new study shows the number of home sellers outnumber home buyers by a large margin…but why aren’t prices coming down?...

Episode 593: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s Q1 earnings which topped expectations but came with a warning from CEO Jensen Huang. Then, companies are looking to cash in on Bitcoin’s rising price as it looks to build crypto reserves. Also, consulting firms are...

Episode 572: Neal and Toby recap the whirlwind situation over at Amazon after the White House got wind that it was going to display which products are affected by tariffs in its pricing, which Trump publicly rebuked. Then, Meta throws its hat in the ring with a...

Episode 571: Neal and Toby discuss what some analysts believe is another ‘covid-like’ shipping crisis that is set to impact stores across the US amid the US-China trade war. Then, the legendary news program ‘60 Minutes’ publicly criticizes its owner Paramount for...

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Episode 550: Neal and Toby recap a wild first quarter of markets all around the world. Then, Elon Musk sells X to xAI to create one single entity. Also, Trump pardons some prominent business leaders found guilty of fraud. Plus, the New York Yankees unveil a new hefty...

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Episode 529: Toby and Ann recap the latest news on Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, why consumer confidence is so low, and why the job market may be showing some cracks. Then, beloved game shows ‘Jeopardy!,’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ may find a new home in...

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Episode 509: Neal and Toby discuss the tragic midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac River. After initial efforts from a rescue team, there’ve been no survivors found, making it the deadliest...

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Episode 486: Neal and Toby chat with Brew Markets’ Ann Berry to preview potential market-moving stories to lookout for in 2025. Will the Fed keep cutting rates? Can Nvidia stay hot? And of course, how the incoming Trump presidency will shape the business landscape....

Episode 485: Neal and Toby recap the most memorable trends of the year including the rise of dry January, along with the rise of weed drinks. Then, ‘romantasy’ novels were all the rage as book sales skyrocketed thanks to #booktok. Also, nostalgia was a major...

Episode 464: Neal and Toby sit down with Kevin O'Leary, AKA Mr. Wonderful from the hit show 'Shark Tank'. Kevin shares his thoughts on the economy, the future of AI, how Shark Tank came to be and why it's so important to have hobbies outside of your job. Enjoy your...

Episode 463: Happy Thanksgiving! Neal and Toby celebrate the occasion with a deep dive into the biggest holiday trends, NFL games, the historic parade and the history of the Turkey Trot. Make a plate and pull up a chair! #thanksgiving #traditional #nfl #turkey...

Episode 462: Neal and Toby examine what Trump’s broad tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could mean for everyday goods for millions of Americans. Then, the Biden administration is proposing to expand medicare and medicaid to foot the bill for popular weight-loss...

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Episode 443: Happy Halloween! Neal and Toby chat about the recent uptick of wall street investors buying up cheap homes and charging higher than normal rent, which has caught the eyes of a presidential candidate. Then, the Dept of Transportation’s new rule about...

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Episode 420: Neal and Toby look at the massive costs and damage Hurricane Helene is causing in its path. Then, California governor Gavin Newsom just vetoed a contentious AI safety bill that would’ve been the first-of-its-kind. Next, buttons are making a comeback in...

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Episode 399: Neal and Toby discuss Ford announcing its plan to step back from DEI initiatives, which is the latest in a wave of large corporations in America following suit. Then, a listeria outbreak from Boar’s Head deli meat reveals horrific conditions at one of its...

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Episode 377: Neal and Toby discuss whether investors are right to be concerned about the massive AI expenditures being made with little to no revenue to show for it. Then, the US Senate just passed the Kids Online Safety Act to force tech companies to have stricter...

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Episode 354: Neal and Toby recap the 1st presidential debate between President Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Then, the Supreme Court rejects the Purdue Pharma settlement that would’ve sent billions to treatment programs affected by the opioid crisis but...

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Episode 789: Neal and Ann dive into why Netflix has walked away from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount makes another counter offer. Then, Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of his staff due to AI, and he thinks companies will ultimately do the same....

Episode 788: Neal and Ann recap Nvidia’s reported earnings that buoy the AI sector by beating expectations. Then, Kalshi reveals a couple cases of insider trading on its prediction markets platform, including one from MrBeast’s production team. And, Anthropic's safety...