In this episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane cover everything from IPOs making a comeback to Hamburger Helper as a recession indicator. They dive into venture-backed companies finally going public, debate whether Hamburger Helper sales say more about wallets or Ozempic, and unpack why America’s biggest companies can’t quite explain the upside of AI. The duo close out with a lively discussion on the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s new $800 fee, what makes rewards cards worth it, and why being a “deadbeat” might actually be a compliment in the credit card world.

Timestamps: (01:20) Hot dogs, nutritionists, and the dangers of Hamburger Helper. (03:16) Fall in Brooklyn, waffles in Shane’s background, and Mikey’s Pies. (05:00) Conference recap – XYPN in Austin (07:05) Looking ahead to the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Symposium in San Diego. (08:15) IPOs are back – Figma, Klarna, StubHub, and more. (14:04) Hamburger Helper as a recession indicator – joy vs. budgets. (16:53) Grocery inflation, rice and beans, and sardines as a distressed shopper’s delight. (18:32) AI hype vs. reality – what America’s top companies aren’t saying. (22:35) Nuclear power, Chernobyl obsessions, and AI’s potential to cut through noise. (25:47) Chase Sapphire Reserve hikes to $800 – perks, pitfalls, and who it’s really for. (29:44) Why business owners get a “cheat code” with rewards cards.

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