Best The Apple Slice Podcasts (2025)

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One Of Us Is Terrified To Spend Thanksgiving With Their S.O.’s Family! 41:50

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Personality Hires! Someone in studio is terrified to dig into the turkey because it’ll be their first holiday with their S.O.’s parents! + does Jackson side-eye white people he sees at H-mart and we take a hard stance on the DoorDash girl who’s controversial story took over TikTok! Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personal…

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How Tinder Captures More Value With Tiered Pricing and Consumables — Ravi Mehta 1:05:34

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On the podcast we talk with Ravi about subscriptions as a force multiplier for consumables, why narratives matter more than metrics in goal-setting, and why you might want to try a longer onboarding, or a shorter one. 📊 Stack the demand curve Tinder didn’t just offer one price—it built a staircase of value. Low-tier subs, premium upgrades, and micr…

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📈 Jim Cramer: Why You Should Never Buy "Normal" Stocks 1:09:17

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Jim Cramer’s new advice ain’t what your parents told you — in fact, he says your mom’s "safe" stocks are a trap. Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money and the "Sultan of Stocks" joins us to break down exactly how you should be investing right now. But this isn't the yelling guy you see on TV or the "Inverse Cramer" meme you see on TikTok. This is Jim i…

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😶‍🌫️🦃 “Green Wednesday” — Cannabis’ Thanksgiving surge. Wicked 2’s PG pop. Warren Buffett’s last letter. +Jack & Nick & Zuck give thanks. 24:38

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The 2nd biggest day of the year for cannabis? Thanksgiving Eve… California Sober has led to “Green Wednesday” Wicked 2 had a huge opening… for the same reason Toy Story did 30 years ago: The PG Economy. Warren Buffett wrote his final Thanksgiving Letter… So we ripped open the envelope for you. Nick & Jack give thanks… and we got Zuck, Jensen, & Tim…

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Listen Now: Business Wars | The Race to Ozempic 4:03

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Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- o…

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🥛 “My Milk$hake” — Gap’s Katseye surge. NFL’s supersonic Eurotrip. Too Good To Go’s Labubu of Leftovers. +TBOY Toys. 22:38

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The Gap stock surged 8% thanks to the Katseye music video… Gap is now a record label. The NFL can finally add 2 teams in Europe… thanks to Boom Supersonic jets. Too Good To Go sells grocery bags of nearly-spoiled food… It’s the Labubu of Leftovers. Plus, we just dropped our wildest merch yet: A Yeti doll (it’s an economic support animal)... snag yo…

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Pecan Pie With Pie Expert Erin Jeanne McDowell 1:08:14

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We’re thrilled to have Erin Jeanne McDowell back on the show! Erin is a baker, teacher, video host, and cookbook author known for her joyful approach to baking and her unparalleled pie expertise. She’s the author of “The Fearless Baker,” “The Book On Pie,” and “Savory Baking,” and hosts the “Happy Baking” YouTube series. She also writes a Substack …

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🚗 Lyft's Bold New Strategy (with CEO David Risher) 53:26

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Lyft’s comeback story ain't Uber’s playbook — it’s something different. David Risher, Amazon employee #37 and now Lyft’s CEO, joins us to break down the strategy driving Lyft’s turnaround. This guy has a total TBOY vibe, he's doubled Lyft's stock price, and reveals what proposing to his wife taught him about management (no joke). Oh, and this Lyft …

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Ep. 5.16 - A Love Letter to a Cult Football Classic 1:10:46

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Nick and Chris are joined by John Smith, author of a new book that celebrates what he describes as the ‘greatest football film of all-time’, 'Escape to Victory'. They also discuss the ups and downs of Scottish football in international qualifiers, the excitement of Black Friday promotions, and - of course - some Oldham s***e. ——————————————— Every …

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The Ladies Room: We Need to Talk About Ariana Grande's Voice.. 26:03

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Abby and Rebecca are back with all the Wicked drama! They unpack the Ariana Grande controversy, debate what level of fame they'd actually want, and try to make sense of the Met Gala's bizarre new theme. Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personality Hires Instagram ✦ Personality Hires TikTok Email US with your hot office goss! Disclaimer: This podcast …

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Apple Cider Donut Cake With Morgan Knight Of Saint Street Cakes 45:45

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This episode is part of our She’s My Apple Pie miniseries, presented in partnership with Yes! Apples, where host Jessie Sheehan hangs out with some of the sweetest bakers around to talk signature bakes, fall baking, and seasonal treats. In this episode, Jessie is joined by Morgan Knight, founder of Saint Street Cakes bakery in Brooklyn. Morgan join…

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Does your iguana need x-rays? A local exotic animal hospital can help 12:40

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Stop us if you’ve heard this one: A hedgehog, a river otter and an iguana walk into a local exotic animal hospital …Whether intentional or otherwise, exotic pets like sharks, macaws and pythons have made Illinois their home. But finding medical care for these animals isn’t as simple as visiting the neighborhood vet.Last episode, we explored some of…

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💃 “Destiny’s Chip” — Nvidia’s Beyonce earnings. Budweiser’s BeatBox acquisition. America’s smaller Zestimate. +Pickle Ball Ban 21:51

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Nvidia is carrying the stock market on its back… And just went full-Beyonce with its earnings. We predicted BeatBox would be the drink of the summer… Now AB In-Bev is buying it for $700M. 53% of US homes are worth less than last year… And we’re in a Margaritaville Housing Market. Plus pickleball is about to get its 1st permanent ban… but sometimes …

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One Of Us Experienced The Job Interview From HELL! 35:35

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The Personality Hires are looking for work and it’s taking us to WEIRD places! One of us shares the job interview from HELL…was this a prank? + Mikey gets vulnerable! He’s crashing out over this groupchat misunderstanding. And the Personality Hires answer an office ‘Am I The A-Hole” that hits close to home! Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personalit…

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A monkey on the loose: Odd animal sightings in Chicago 6:29

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Animal control is used to dealing with stray cats and dogs. But what happens when there’s a peacock strutting down the alley? Curious City explores strange animal sightings in Chicago.

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🤑 “$2 to Hire Me” — Venmo’s resumés. Raising Cane’s secret sauce. Google’s MJ moment. +Bitcoin Home Heaters. 21:54

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Venmoing your future boss to get a job… that’s the wild new Hiring Hack. Google is the only stock up this week… Because Gemini is having its Michael Jordan Moment. Raising Cane’s secret sauce (literally) is kept in a vault… And it’s protected like a CIA secret. Plus, heat your home with Bitcoin?... Bitcoin Mining Machines are the new fireplace. $PY…

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🥶 “Extreme Fear”— Bitcoin’s $92k Blizzard. Jeff Bezos un-retires. Meadow Lane’s Grocery Club. +Smell-vertising. 22:17

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Bezos is Co-CEO of the mysterious “Project Prometheus”… his new AI startup treats space like a garage. Meadow Lane just opened the “Erewhon of the East”… $17 smoothies get lines out the door. Bitcoin has fallen 27%, it’s now neg for 2025… because of the Fear & Greed Index. Plus, the newest marketing strategy is “Smell-vertising”... Give billboards …

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😬 “Millennial Cringe” — Sweetgreen’s low. Walmart’s villain-to-hero. Mini-Soap Drama surge. +Techie facelifts 21:36

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Walmart’s CEO retired… his boldest move? Raising pay 90% across the biz like Spiderman would. Sweetgreen, Warby Parker, Allbirds… it’s the Millennial Cringe Stock Market. Microdramas have taken over Chinese media… and now they’re topping America’s app stores. Does your buddy in tech look younger? That’s because of nip/tuck. $SG $WMT $NFLX NEWSLETTE…

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Apple Pie Playground, November 16, 2025 41:39

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Title: Creativity As A Matter of Shared Creation Energy Do we recognize creativity as a driving force behind the good we can do in our world? Let's talk about itBy [email protected] (Author)

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Sweet Potato Pie With Southern Baking Icon Cheryl Day 51:33

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We’re thrilled to have Cheryl Day back on the show! Cheryl is a celebrated baker, author, and teacher known for her soulful Southern desserts and warm, generous spirit. She’s the bestselling author of “Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking,” a collection of more than 200 recipes that celebrate heritage, hospitality, and home baking at its best. …

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🏦 “Mergers & Athletes” — Goldman’s sports agency. Burberry’s british pivot. Sonder’s hotel drama. +RIP Penny 21:56

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Goldman Sachs bought a VC and a sports talent agency… because they take a tiny % of huge $$$. Burberry’s stock is up 50% on their British pivot…. They’re leaning into England’s bad weather. Sonder abruptly shut down, leaving thousands without hotels… It’s WeWork 2.0. And RIP to the American Penny… (so we wrote a coin obituary) $ABNB $GS $BRBY NEWSL…

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Ep. 5.15 - A Sort of Ocean’s Eleven 1:02:55

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Nick and Chris discuss the England squad dynamic, the Louvre heist and - of course - some Oldham s***e. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch. For just…

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Beyond the settlement: Helping Chicago’s many survivors of police torture 13:58

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Chicago passed a reparations ordinance 10 years ago for the survivors of police torture committed under the direction of disgraced Chicago police commander Jon Burge.As we learned in our last episode, monetary reparations alone cannot heal decades of trauma. In this episode, we take a closer look at the limits of monetary settlements and what else …

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The Ladies Room: Sydney Sweeney's PR Problem 22:08

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Abby and Rebecca dive into the week's hottest celebrity drama. Listen as they debate whether the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni lawsuit is actually over, and share their conflicting opinions on Sydney Sweeney's recent PR choices. Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personality Hires Instagram ✦ Personality Hires TikTok Email US with your hot office gos…

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🩱 “Keeping Up With $5B” — Skims’ money situation. Country Music’s AI hit. Netflix’s theme park opens. +Harvard Grade InflAAAAtion 20:49

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The #1 country song in America was made by AI… It's the 1st of many future AI firsts. Kim Kardashian’s Skims hit a $5B valuation… Wall Street thinks it’s worth more than Nike and Lulu. Netflix just opened its 1st theme park… because Disney buys, but Netflix rents. Harvard has an inflation problem… 60% of grades are straight A’s. #Gradeflation $NKE …

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What impact do big payouts have on survivors of police torture and misconduct? 6:43

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This year marks a new record, as Chicago city leaders have so far agreed to pay more than $266 million to resolve a wide range of police misconduct lawsuits. After the city washes its hands and the TV news cameras move on, what happens next? Do these payments help bring survivors closure or a sense that justice has been served?…

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Jackson's Engagement and Five Days of Chaos! 57:37

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The Personality Hires recap their five-day “Pour Tour” across Atlanta, Jackson shares all the details about his epic proposal, and two members are competing for the same job! Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personality Hires Instagram ✦ Personality Hires TikTok Email US with your hot office goss! Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purpose…

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Why AI Probably Won’t Kill Your App (But Ignoring It Will) — Eric Crowley, GP Bullhound 1:03:50

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On the podcast, we talk with Eric about the opportunities and challenges of AI for consumer apps, what you can learn from Strava acquiring Runna, and the flawed thinking around ‘subscription fatigue’. Top Takeaways: 💸 Value Overcomes Fatigue Consumers would rather not pay for anything, but when a product delivers real value, they are happy to pay, …

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👵🏽🥡 “Silver Swipers” — DoorDash’s grannie growth. Softbank’s Nvidia ghosting. Italy’s Tortellini tariff. +McRib Bitcoin 21:51

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DoorDash is the fastest-growing brand in America… shockingly because of your boomers. Softbank sold all its $5.8B of Nvidia stock… because AI $ is actually finite. Italian Pasta is getting a 107% tariff… the story explains the big Supreme Court ruling. Plus, the McDonald’s McRib is back on the menu… which could drive a Bitcoin surge. $DASH $NVDA $M…

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🤡 “Forced Fun!” — Target’s Smile Rule. Trump’s $2k Tariff Dividend. OneSkin’s dude beauty. +Starbucks’ Bear-ista. 20:42

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Target’s making workers smile if a customer is within 10 ft… but it’s not the only “Forced Fun biz. President Trump wants to send you … but we found 5 huge economic plot holes. OneSkin has biohacked the skin’s aging process… as Millennials trade “clean” for “clinical” Starbucks is saying “I’m sorry” for selling out of Bearistas. Not baristas, bear-…

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New Season: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast 6:20

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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas m…

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🦺 “How Vests Won Wall St” — Vest Szn. Duolingo’s unhinged mistake. Air Travel’s Expedia moment. +AI Dog Pawdcasters 22:33

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It’s Vest Season… So we tracked the history of Corporate America’s fave fashion to 1666. Duolingo’s stock had its worst day ever… because its Owl Mascot wasn’t unhinged *enough*. Expedia’s stock jumped to an all-time high Friday… changing the narrative on the economy. Plus, the newest trend in Podcasting is Pawdcasting… AI dogs are topping the char…

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Apple Pie Playground, November 9, 2025 1:01:40

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Topic: Resisting Chaos In Favor of The Body's Balance Whether Chaos is a matter of the mind or our human experience, its effects can undermine balance in the body. How do we take control of a racing mind in favor of balanced heart-driven dynamics Let's talk about itBy [email protected] (Author)

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Millionaire’s Shortbread With A Twist From Kat Lieu Of Modern Asian Baking 43:57

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Today’s guest is Kat Lieu. Kat is a writer, recipe developer, cookbook author, and activist. She’s the founder of the Modern Asian Baking blog and the Subtle Asian Baking community, which celebrates Asian flavors, cultures, and creativity through the art of baking. She just released her third cookbook, “108 Asian Cookies: Not-Too-Sweet Treats from …

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🦈 “Doo-Doo-Doo” — Baby Shark’s IPO. 85% off Ozempic. Lyft CEO David Risher. +Restaurant Hottie AI 26:11

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President Trump struck a deal with Big Pharma for $150 GLP-1 drugs… a total euro move. On the 10th anniversary of the Baby Shark video… its owner PinkFong IPO’d at a $400 million valuation. Lyft’s CEO celebrated their best quarter yet… by joining The Best One Yet in-studio LooksMapping ranks restaurants by the hotness of their diners. $LYFT $UBER $…

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Ep. 5.14 - Technical Glitches and Legal Quirks 58:43

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Nick and Chris discuss Sir David’s knighthood, the FIFA Peace Prize and - of course - some Oldham s***e. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch. For jus…

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Two-and-a-half minutes: Pilot John Ginley’s dance with disaster 14:54

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While flying over downtown Chicago on July 18, 2018, a World-War-II era single-engine Ercoupe airplane suffered “complete mechanical failure.”“The throttle cable completely broke off of the carburetor,” said pilot John Ginley. “There was no way to control the engine.”Still, Ginley and his co-pilot — his then-girlfriend and now-wife Ally Ginley — ma…

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👠 “HOLD Tory Birch” — Fashion’s stock market. Elon’s $1 Trillion Rihanna payday. The Capitalism Election. +Tom Brady’s cloned dog 21:24

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Will Elon quit Tesla tomorrow?... He may if shareholders don’t approve his $1 Trillion bonus (“Better Have My Money”) Hold: Gucci. Sell: Isabel Marant. Buy: Loewe…. Fashion Trading is the new “Life Dividend” flex. We just had the “Capitalism Election”... it came down to the Unholy Trinity of Unaffordability. Plus, Tom Brady just cloned his dog… and…

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The Ladies Room: Abby and Rebecca's Hot Takes! 24:43

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It's the bonus episode you all have been asking for! Abby and Rebecca discuss all the latest news in the entertainment world! Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personality Hires Instagram ✦ Personality Hires TikTok Email US with your hot office goss! Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely re…

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The Japan Conspiracy: Are Men Okay? 27:43

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The Personality Hires discuss why every man seems to have the same dream vacation. Rebecca celebrates a HUGE milestone and shares the emotional relief of life-changing news. Follow the Personality Hires ✦ Personality Hires Instagram ✦ Personality Hires TikTok Email US with your hot office goss! Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes…

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‘Mayday, mayday, mayday’: How many planes have landed on Lake Shore Drive? 7:25

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A couple of pilots have made forced landings on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. What makes a road or any other non-airport spot the best option in an emergency?

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🐻‍❄️ “Artificial Santa” — Coca-Cola’s AI holiday ad. Axon’s bipartisan tasers. Beta’s e-airplane IPO. +Line-Waiting Biz 22:32

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One stock defies politics: Axon… They found unity (reducing deaths) in a divisive topic (policing). Coca-Cola’s holiday commercial is here, and it’s AI-generated… headlines show hate, but data shows love. The publicly traded stock is Beta… they do electric airplanes, but the real business is Charge Cubes. Plus, the cool new business is waiting (lit…

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🥬 “Organic Doritos?” — Whole Foods’ amazonification. Palantir’s anti-college recruiting. AI’s unpopularity problem. +Nvidia’s chicken stock 23:00

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Palantir doesn’t want college experience… so it’s hiring 18-year-olds for full-time jobs. Did you notice Doritos at Whole Foods?... Because the organic grocer has been “Amazonified.” AI has a PR problem: Everyone hates it… except every company is focusing on it. Plus, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang crushed beers at dinner… and Korean chicken stocks jump…

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📺 “Nobody Wants This… Product placement” — Netflix's ad drama. Earnings Season’s exception. Neo’s home robot. +DoorDash’s cuffing szn 20:59

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Netflix’s #1 show is full of conspicuous Dunkin logos… Enshittification or ingenious? Earnings season is 60% over, it’s the best in 4 years… But twenty somethings aren’t celebrating. Neo’s home robot is for sale for $20k… but you’re helping it as much as it’s helping you. Doordash data confirms you’re trying to lock down a guy/girl… because toothbr…

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Apple Pie Playground, November 2, 2025 40:40

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Title: The heart centered Approach to Conscious Awareness Quantum science outlines the brain's limitations for conscious awareness and gives us the opportunity to consider the heart as our true system of spiritual energetics. Let's talk about it.By [email protected] (Author)

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Ma’amoul Cookies With “Lebanese Baking” Author Maureen Abood 50:38

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Today’s guest is Maureen Abood. Maureen is a chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author. This fall, she released her second book, “Lebanese Baking: More Than 100 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods.” It’s a beautiful celebration of the breads, pastries, and sweets of Lebanon. Maureen joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her childhood memories o…

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👻 “Paranormal profits” — Horror’s box office record. Starbucks’ delivery biz. Gov Shutdown’s 2nd month. +KPop (Lehman) Hunters 20:16

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Horror took 17% of the US box office this year, a record high… it’s the divisive dividend. Starbucks sales grew last Q for the first time in 7 quarters … thanks to coffee delivery. The Government Shutdown’s entering month 2… food stamps and healthcare are the focus. Plus, our biz-themed Halloween costume is… K-Pop Lehman Hunters $SBUX $BCS $SPY NEW…

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Ep. 5.13 - Jimmy Mulville : Everton and Me 1:06:26

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Nick and Chris are joined by titan of British TV Jimmy Mulville who has a new book out about his relationship with Everton, plus they discuss the latest happenings at Sheffield Wednesday and - of course - some Oldham s***e. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but yo…

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A Curious City Halloween: Scary stories from spooked Chicagoans 29:45

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Three stories from Chicagoans who endured a terrifying experience that they couldn’t explain, couldn’t get over, or couldn’t escape. Karen Holt tells the story of her haunted childhood home on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Was her house simply saturated with “residual energy”? Or was the ghost of a lost boy wandering the halls? Rachel Shuki tells the s…

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🦈 “I’m out” — Shark Tank’s China trade deal. Nvidia’s $5T flowers. Fruitist’s $1B blueberry. +Candy Salad Trick-or-Treat 19:53

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Nvidia became the 1st biz to hit $5T… because its chips are actually perishable like flowers. Fruitist carefully bred blueberries to be the size of golf balls… and now it’s worth $1 billion. Trump is meeting today with President Xi… Shark Tank entrepreneurs are on the edge of their seats. Plus, chocolate prices have hit all-time highs… so the new t…