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Cory P. Willis & John LePore

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Childhood friends Cory Willis (https://twitter.com/burncoryburn) & John LePore (https://twitter.com/johnnymotion) discuss the current state of Formula 1 in the U.S.A. from the perspective of lifelong fans.
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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.
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Check in for a dose of stigma-break, humor-filling, empowerment building life hacks and motivation for all the “medically-adult-ish” young people. The InvisiYouth Chat Sessions, is part of InvisiYouth Charity. This international nonprofit helps teens and young adults with various chronic illnesses and disabilities gain the right lifestyle programs, empowerment and interactive activism to learn how to keep living life. Twice a month, our founder, Dominique Viel, will bring guest experts from ...
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We're headed back to Miami! John & Cory chat about Lando's "bounce back". They also discuss special livery reveals & Ferrari's delayed upgrade schedule; as well as new details surrounding Max's exit clause.Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/77qd6V4yalkJohn's info: https://blac…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Google’s I/O conference brought with it a litany of huge updates in the world of AI. The company announced a new subscription plan for its AI tools, a partnership with Warby Parker, AI mode for Google search and much more. We’ll go th…
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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Delays, lost signals and chaos reign in some US airports right now. In the case of Newark Liberty International Airport though, it's mostly because of runway construction. But this isn’t just a 2025 problem- airport drama has been on …
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From its meteoric rise during the pandemic to recent workforce changes, we'll examine the factors reshaping Austin's once-booming tech landscape and what they might signal for the future of tech hubs in the US. Plus: Home Depot will not raise prices and Mattel has a Whac-A-Mole movie in the works. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they ta…
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Tequila companies are about to be in a world of hurt. Compared to the height of the pandemic, the alcohol industry as a whole is not anywhere near its previous heights. Tequila ,specifically, is especially getting trounced. So why is the industry in decline and what does the future hold for tequila brands? Plus: TikTok enters the meditation game an…
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Function and fashion are two things that should always align, and we love when we get to have a special guest from the fashion world. Founder and innovator of Slick Chicks, Helya Mohammadian, has made sure her brand’s mission is to make intimates, loungewear and active wear that’s accessible and provides a sense of dignity and independence in getti…
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RTO mandates are rolling out across many corporations like Uber and JP Morgan Chase, but are they actually having the desired effect on employee productivity? We’re discussing RTO policies today with Darian Woods from NPR’s The Indicator podcast to find out why RTO policies are so popular now and how workers are reacting. Plus: Mark Cuban leaves Sh…
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Tariffs are...how much again? The global supply chain has been sent into turmoil over the last several weeks, causing headaches for small businesses. We talked to Isaac Hetzroni, who sources products for large and small companies as CEO of Imprint Genius and shares advice on TikTok as @thesourcingguy. Plus: Dick’s buys Foot Locker and Apple Maps te…
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Goodbye SEO, hello… AEO? ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing how we search online, and startups are capitalizing. So what is Answer Engine Optimization and how will it change the Internet? Plus: Apple wants you to control iPhones with your mind and streaming service Max goes back to HBO Max. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they tak…
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Savor, a new startup is looking to use greenhouse gases to create fat. The company has a huge facility in Illinois and wants to shake up the food industry. So how do they convert gas to butter and how much money is being thrown around in investment? Plus: ESPN has a new streaming app and Nissan lays off staff. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Fr…
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Your small business isn’t doomed. Tariffs and the economy are pushing back at you, but your business can still grow exponentially. Maha Abouelenein is an entrepreneur and writer who is here to provide some valuable insights on how small businesses are sprouting and scaling in today’s climate. Plus: FOX will get its own streaming service and new iPh…
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The Webby’s are the premiere award for the Internet. Tonight (May 12th), the Webby’s will have its 29th anniversary and give out awards to the best of the web. So, as a creator and/or a brand, how do you get noticed and who decided to give you an award? We’ll answer that today with Executive Director of the Webby Awards, Jesse Feister. Plus: Google…
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Shows like ‘The White Lotus’ are bolstering global economies. Millennials and Gen Zers are taking after their favorite shows and travelling in droves. So how did TV Tourism become a thing and is it really a wealth driver for the countries it targets? Plus: Amazon has new AI warehouse robots and Krispy Kreme breaks up with McDonald’s. Join our hosts…
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33rd InvisiYouth Chat Sessions: Audio Flash Files gives you a boost of life advice and perspectives that’ll provide empowering tools you can practically incorporate into your life for more success and joy. This is another addition from our “Personal Growth Series” for 2025, where all episodes will be targeting one of four major personal growth area…
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Sprite is now America's number 3 soda. The lemon-lime fizzy drink just defeated Pepsi’s namesake drink for the title, but how did Sprite do it? We’re breaking down the business of the Coca-Cola subsidiary and how its strategies took advantage of an already-tumbling Pepsi. Plus: Netflix is testing shortform video and Disney opens a theme part in Abu…
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DoorDash’s 2025 performance has been great so far. The company is now expanding across the globe as it looks to acquire Deliveroo for $3.9B and SevenRooms in the US for $1.2B. So what will these acquisitions do for DoorDash and can competitors even keep up? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stori…
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On Sunday, President Trump laid out an idea for a new group of tariffs- this time on foreign films entering the US. How has this thought already affected US media companies and Hollywood at large and what are the odds it goes through? Plus: Sketchers gets acquired and Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” shocks the box office. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mar…
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California’s fast food workers are earning a minimum wage of $20/hr. The wage hike was approved in 2024 and there may be more coming in 2025. Given California’s reputation as a fast food hub for many companies, how has this wage hike affected the US economy and where is it going from here? We’re joined by Saul Gonzales and Madi Bolanos from the Cal…
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Profits are sinking for McDonald’s this year compared to 2024 in Q1. The chain has introduced a few new promotions for deal-seeking customers, but it seems that just isn’t doing the trick. So how will the fast food overlord course correct? Plus: Chef Boyardee is bought up by private equity and Kohl’s fires its brand new CEO. Join our hosts Jon Weig…
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In March of 2025 there was an odd shift in ChatGPT’s behavior. The AI chatbot started flattering users for their prompts and being overly polite. So why is this a problem and why did OpenAI pull this update? Plus: UPS cuts 20k jobs and Truley combats Cluely. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting…
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Wegovy is on its way to Hims & Hers, Ro and LifeMD. In a landmark deal, after pulling the rug under these pharmacies for manufacturing dupes, Novo Nordisk is now pushing Wegovy through them. So, is this a good decision? Plus: Amazon enters the space race and Duolingo makes an AI pledge. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you t…
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The protein fad is in full swing for food companies. Protein is now plastered all over the snack aisle at the store and consumers are really loving it. So how did we get to the “protein in everything” mantra and is it actually working for companies? Plus: Slate introduces a new EV truck and IBM will invest billions in its US operations. Join our ho…
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Entrepreneurs and tech founders of every level could probably use more ways to connect IRL. Thankfully, Andrew Yeung is putting in work to connect the tech and business world with his company Fibe. Learn how to actually monetize events and bring people together. Plus: Novo Nordisk gets a big win and California becomes the 4th largest economy in the…
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Dr. Pepper parent company Keurig is on a roll in the soda market. The company surpassed profit estimates while other companies in the space like Pepsi projected a decrease. So why is Keurig doing so well amid a soda and snack industry overhaul? Plus: Microsoft offers low performers a way out and McDonald’s brings back chicken strips permanently. Jo…
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AI startup Cluely pledges to help you cheat on job interviews among other things. One would think cheating by using AI is easy, but it doesn't always go to plan. So how is this company failing to live up to its hype? Plus: Tesla stock bounces back despite low earnings and YouTube turns 20. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take …
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Oscar Piastri takes the championship lead in Jeddah! John & Cory chat about Lando's massive slip up. They also discuss Verstappen's impressive form as well as the mixed results from Ferrari.Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/77qd6V4yalkJohn's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com…
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Tumblr never exactly went away, but it’s making a big comeback with the generation that you may least expect: Gen Z. Gen Z users now make up around half of the platform's active user base, but why are they all flocking to Tumblr? Plus: “Thank you” costs ChatGPT millions and Walgreens reaches a $350m settlement. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet…
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The frozen pizza business made $6.5 billion in 2024 and it’s projected to grow even more this year. Many products have been called out as “recession indicators” in the current economic downslope, and frozen pizza seems to gain ground at every downturn. So why is frozen pizza so big for recessions? Plus: Airbnb includes all fees in checkout and Chip…
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Bridging Instagram friends into the podcasting world, our special guest has creating a company and influencer lane for themselves all before they’ve graduated from university. Talk about rockstar status! We have founder of Sugardrop Sweetwear Co, Type One Diabetes Advocate and Influencer, Kate Beaulieu. Diagnosed at 11 years old while living in Can…
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American trucks are massive. That’s the way they’ve been for a while. While other countries like France and Japan emphasize lighter, more efficient trucks, the US continues to peddle huge ones to the consumer. Do we really need bigger trucks? And how did the US become so infatuated with them? Plus: Robots run a half marathon and Temu and Shein are …
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Consumers tried to beat the tariffs last month by buying…a lot. March was a big month for retail and ‘panic buying’ was in full swing in the US. So what did people buy the most and what will April look like? Plus: Chili’s introduces a McDonald’s item dupe and Eli Lilly perfects a weight loss pill. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they ta…
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Oscar Piastri aka THE TRUTH gets McLaren's 1st win in Bahrain! John & Cory chat about all the broadcast troubles at Sakir. They also discuss Piastri's hype train, Hamilton's return to form, as well as yet another storm brewing over Red Bull.Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7…
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Rentals are thriving. Clothing, baby gear, cameras, you name it. All products now have a way to be rented out. This of course, is a result of a squeeze on American wallets, but who is profiting off the rental economy the most? Plus: Nvidia stock is reeling and OpenAI might create a new social network. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett a…
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The air travel and hospitality industries in the US are set for a rough year. Last week, we talked about airlines lowering their 2025 projections and now we’re seeing American tourism already tilt downward. So what countries are backing off and what’s the cost for American workers? Plus: Waymo gets going in Atlanta and Coachella becomes a buy now p…
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In 2021 the Supreme Court reversed a law that kept college athletes from earning money. Now, some are rolling in dough. So much, that a new wave of startups were founded to take advantage. So who is making money here and how are they doing it? Plus: Pfizer ends its GLP-1 development and the kids still love Chic-Fil-A. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and…
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Do Americans trust AI? In addition to a breakthrough study by Pew Research, Shopify, Adobe and Google were all in the news for various AI implications this past week. Let’s break down the latest in AI. Plus: Tariffs push consumers to Costco and A.1. steak sauce gets political. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they ta…
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Apple’s tariff reactions are getting unhinged. The company started moving iPhones by the ton to the US and estimates are rolling out about how much iPhones would cost if their manufacturers were US-based. It ain’t pretty now, but what’s the future look like for Apple? Plus: Prada acquires Versace and stamp prices are due for some increases. Join ou…
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‘Minecraft’ absolutely crushed box office expectations this past weekend, but in theaters, many other things were also crushed. Audiences delved into chaos during a specific scene of the movie, ending in property damage. So what caused people to flip out and what do theaters do with unruly guests? Plus: The UK will open Europe’s first Universal the…
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Yuki makes his Red Bull Debut at Suzuka! John & Cory chat about a McLaren's missed opportunity. They also discuss Alpine's driver situation, Ferrari's rough road ahead, as well as the Grand Prix itself.Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7GxjcJohn's info: https://blackbo…
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Millennials and Gen Z are often branded by older generations as “job-hoppers,” switching companies, jobs and sometimes career paths frequently. But is that really true? And if it is, does it have to do with the workers themselves or is it a larger work culture issue? Plus: Amazon unveils Nova Sonic and GM wants to build EV Corvettes in Europe. Join…
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32nd InvisiYouth Chat Sessions: Audio Flash Files gives you a boost of life advice and perspectives that’ll provide empowering tools you can practically incorporate into your life for more success and joy. This is the next addition from our “Personal Growth Series” for 2025, where all episodes will be targeting one of four major personal growth are…
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Businesses across the board are taking a hit this week and companies like Delta, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are among those affected. The 2025 travel projections are now looking very grim, so how are tariffs and market fluctuations making their mark on travel? Plus: Pokémon teams up with Google and Mega Millions doubles its lottery pa…
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Welcome to another AI update! This week, we examine Elon Musk's controversial sale of X (formerly Twitter) to his own xAI startup, alongside Apple's cautious entry into AI health coaching. We also compare ChatGPT's new image generator against industry leader Midjourney, and discuss how a former Senate staffer's government-focused AI startup reflect…
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Yum! Brands, the parent company behind Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC recently announced a partnership with AI chipmaker Nvidia. So why would these two industry giants work together and will we see AI everywhere in fast food? Kristen Hawley joins us to break down her story: https://www.fastcompany.com/91306922/what-does-fast-food-want-with-nvidia Plu…
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April Fools’ came and went this year and brands ate it up as per usual. So what do brands get from participating in a little April Fools’ prank and how do consumers tend to respond every year? Plus: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 release date and UFC creates a partnership with Meta. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you th…
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Hooters filed for bankruptcy, but will keep its restaurants open for the time being. The company wants to make a strategic change to attract more families to its wings and… other offerings. So how did they fall and what’s next? Plus: YouTube could outrun Disney and OpenAI achieves a $300B valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they …
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Thousands of products can now be made with a text or image prompt. Companies like Arcade and Off/Script are pioneering user-based AI generation technology that can translate to custom physical products. So what does this mean for designers? Plus: Amazon unleashes an AI agent and Jeff Bezos will take over Venice for his wedding. Join our hosts Jon W…
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Edible Arrangements has often been known for selling fruit bouquets, but now it's all about the THC. The company got into the edibles market recently and plans to expand throughout the Southwestern US. So, how will this transition fare? Plus: Elon Musk’s xAI buys X and Starbucks doubles down on efficiency. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Benn…
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Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson at Red Bull! John & Cory chat about Red Bull's wild choice to swap drivers after only 2 race weekends. They also discuss how this decision effects Verstappen, as well as the impact it may have on Sergio's Perez's future in F1.Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6Stream on YouTube…
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Egg prices are bad enough, but now the US fruit market is bracing for a surge in banana pricing. Proposed fees and supply issues are at the heart of it, but what are the details on the potential banana cost wave to come? Plus: Google rolls out vacation planning features and OpenAI’s new image generator is in a copyright gray area. Join our hosts Jo…
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