The Hustle Daily Show

HubSpot Media

A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Jul... See more

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When a toy company comes for a TikToker

Jul 24 2025 • 13 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 darkly comedic toy skits are causing "irreparable injury" to their toy brand. The creator who turned forgotten toys into a cultural phenomenon earning over $1 million annually now faces up to $150,000 per violation, while fans argue she gave the company the best free marketing ever. Plus: Zuck’s compound grows and Liquid Death is set to release energy drinks. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

The surprising 2025 revival of kids magazines

Jul 23 2025 • 16 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 publications like Kazoo raising over $171,000 on Kickstarter and achieving profitability through subscription models. So how are entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses by creating premium, keepsake-quality magazines that help parents cut their kids screentime? Plus: The Tesla diner is open and the LA Times is headed for an IPO. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Beef prices soar, but nobody wants fake meat

Jul 22 2025 • 17 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 be an opportunity for fake meat to take the edge, but it turns out that when your plant-based burger costs 82% more than real beef, even a cattle shortage can't save you. Plus: Alaska Airlines experiences an IT outage and a Fintech company is looking for a pro redditor. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.