The Hustle Daily Show

The Hustle Daily Show

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.

Episodes

GPT-5 is here and well, it’s a disaster

August 15, 2025 • 15 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're breaking down OpenAI's messy GPT-5 rollout and their promise to "never do this again" after facing user backlash for forcing everyone onto a single model in the name of simplicity. We’ll also analyze whether Perplexity's ambitious $34.5B Chrome acquisition makes sense. Plus: Sling TV offers a Day Pass and Gilda...
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The startup that banned shoes

August 14, 2025 • 13 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering the growing trend of shoeless startups, from Cursor's chaotic shoe pile to companies that provide slipper stipends and heated floors for their barefoot employees. A few other companies have implemented something similar, so why is this happening and will it come to your office soon? Plus: McDonald’s Ja...
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Spirit Airlines might not make it to 2026…

August 13, 2025 • 12 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Spirit Airlines reported a devastating $245.8 million loss on $1.02 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, burning through cash so fast that management warned of potential collapse within a year. We examine how the ultra-low-cost airline's post-bankruptcy optimism crumbled under weak demand, credit card processing threats, ...
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Paramount blows $7.7B on UFC

August 12, 2025 • 14 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The sports streaming landscape has changed yet again. After merging with Skydance, Paramount just spent the big bucks on UFC rights. So is this big of a purchase worth it? And how will it affect the ever-evolving sports rights market? Plus: AOL will shut down dial-up and Ford invests $5B in EV production. Join our h...
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AI’s impact on marketing (and how you can use it to win big)

August 11, 2025 • 19 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI is creating a massive competitive advantage for marketers who master prompt engineering and strategic implementation, but it's also making traditional attribution and measurement nearly impossible. So our guests, Eric Siu and Neil Patel from the Marketing School podcast, will help us out with insights on how marke...
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Google gives $1B to AI education, but will there be jobs for the next generation?

August 8, 2025 • 17 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds It’s your weekly AI update! Today we're covering Google's massive AI education investment and whether it's preparing students for future careers or just teaching them to build their own replacements. We'll also tackle the growing security risks as everything becomes AI-powered, and why airlines are using algorithms t...
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The luxury gym economy is bulking up

August 7, 2025 • 17 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we’re tackling the world of ultra-exclusive fitness clubs where celebrities can deadlift without ending up on TikTok and members pay $350+ monthly for the privilege of working out with "curated, like-minded people." These gyms are turning fitness into the ultimate status symbol while regular people wonder when ...
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How Japan is crumbling under its tourism economy

August 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Japan's tourism success story has become a nightmare, with towns like Biei resorting to cutting down decades-old trees to deter obnoxious selfie-taking crowds. We examine how tourists are straining Japan's famous hospitality culture, forcing communities to choose between economic benefits and quality of life. Plus: A...
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Americans are thirsty for deals and companies are feeling the sting

August 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Economic uncertainty and rising prices have killed the "what the heck" purchase, with shoppers clipping coupons again, buying generic brands, and making multiple store trips to hunt for deals. Companies from Chipotle to P&G are watching customers trade down to cheaper options while families cut expenses by 60-70%. So...
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So we’re on pecan milk now, huh?

August 4, 2025 • 13 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pecan milk is suddenly everywhere. Turns out pecans are basically the overachieving cousin of almonds—they're drought-tolerant, don't need imported bees for pollination, and taste like butter instead of cardboard, which is honestly a low bar, but here we are. So can pecans turn over the milk industry again? Plus: Wag...
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How AI is ‘killing’ search

August 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI search is fundamentally breaking the web's click-through economy, from Google's 8% click rate to the birth of "AIO" (AI Optimization) where brands optimize for hyper-specific queries instead of broad keywords. While AI referrals jumped 357% year-over-year, the traditional SEO industry is scrambling to reinvent its...
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The recession-indicator drink of the summer…

July 31, 2025 • 14 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The Spaghett, a $3-4 DIY cocktail that replaces Prosecco with Miller High Life, has become the perfect drink for budget-conscious Americans who still want sophisticated flavors. We examine how this dive bar creation reflects broader economic pressures, as consumers seek "cheap and cheerful" alternatives to traditiona...
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The micro-factories that may rebuild Los Angeles

July 30, 2025 • 14 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Six months after wildfires destroyed over 11,000 homes in LA, few rebuild permits have been approved, leaving families stuck in limbo while costs skyrocket. Enter Cosmic, a San Francisco startup that's rolling mobile micro-factories into fire zones to build fire-resistant homes 10 times faster, but how much do they c...
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How sports stadiums are fighting extreme heat

July 29, 2025 • 14 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Stadiums worldwide are deploying innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures. Extreme heat is forcing fundamental changes in sports architecture and scheduling, so how are stadiums trying to cool down and save both players and fans? Plus: Beyond Meat releases a steak and Tesla signs a $16.5B contract with Sams...
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How to build and scale a media business in 2025

July 28, 2025 • 17 mins
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The media business isn’t easy. However, niche publications are always popping up and achieving success. Hope King is a renowned business journalist and is the founder of Macro Talk, a video-first media company publishing to YouTube and LinkedIn. She’s here to give us some answers and walk us through how to create a m...
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How to Nudge Your Customers Into Taking Action

July 26, 2025 • 25 mins
Awesome Pod alert!!! Recently Phill Agnew from the Nudge podcast joined us to take a look at how an NYC mayoral candidate's marketing strategy won him the primary. Nudge breaks down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. This is smart science-backed insights that actually work. Make sure you check it out. This episode is all about the flop of the 1st version of Instagram, and how the tech company's founders...
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ChatGPT might rule search soon, but can our power grid even handle it?

July 25, 2025 • 15 mins
If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp In this week’s AI update, we're covering ChatGPT's massive usage numbers versus Google's search dominance, plus YouTube's new photo...
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When a toy company comes for a TikToker

July 24, 2025 • 12 mins
If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp We're covering the legal battle between viral "Sylvanian Drama" creator Thea Von Engelbrechten and Epoch Company, who claim her dar...
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The surprising 2025 revival of kids magazines

July 23, 2025 • 15 mins
If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp A new generation of children's magazines is succeeding by offering beautifully designed, ad-free alternatives to screen time, with ...
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Beef prices soar, but nobody wants fake meat

July 22, 2025 • 15 mins
If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp Americans are still buying expensive beef despite record prices while fake meat companies crash and burn. This beef inflation could...
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