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How Smosh stayed funny—and relevant—for 20 years
Manage episode 522687693 series 2973437
On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Costco’s lawsuit against the U.S. government over Trump tariffs, Apple’s new AI chief, and OpenAI’s new “code red.” (00:51)
Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company staff writer Pavithra Mohan about Silicon Valley’s obsession with hustle culture and how a billion-dollar AI startup is doing things differently. 08:14
And finally, Josh sits down with Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox, and Ale Catanese of Smosh to discuss their 20th anniversary and how Smosh went from a comedy channel on YouTube to a thriving production company and brand. They chat about growth, selling and buying back the brand, and some exciting plans. (32:32)
For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news
To read Pavithra’s reporting on the Silicon Valley hustle culture, read fastcompany.com/91445544/the-1-25-billion-ai-startup-that-rejects-hustle-culture
203 episodes
Manage episode 522687693 series 2973437
On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Costco’s lawsuit against the U.S. government over Trump tariffs, Apple’s new AI chief, and OpenAI’s new “code red.” (00:51)
Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company staff writer Pavithra Mohan about Silicon Valley’s obsession with hustle culture and how a billion-dollar AI startup is doing things differently. 08:14
And finally, Josh sits down with Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox, and Ale Catanese of Smosh to discuss their 20th anniversary and how Smosh went from a comedy channel on YouTube to a thriving production company and brand. They chat about growth, selling and buying back the brand, and some exciting plans. (32:32)
For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news
To read Pavithra’s reporting on the Silicon Valley hustle culture, read fastcompany.com/91445544/the-1-25-billion-ai-startup-that-rejects-hustle-culture
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