About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of YouTubers in film, a viral product, and business acquisitions in the entertainment industry.

The top 2 movies right now are from YouTubers… The gatekeepers have fallen in film. The most viral 2026 glass water is designed to look like plastic… It’s the Darth Vader strategy. Why is People Magazine’s owner buying Caesars?... Because it’s a “really hard asset.” Plus, Hoarder’s Almanac Week #323… We’re running outta Whey Protein. $DIS $CZR $IAC Grab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person Offering San Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BD Boston 10/14 (21+): https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhup Seattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-tickets NEWSLETTER: https://tboypod.com/newsletter   OUR 2ND SHOW: Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ NEW LISTENERS Fill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6 GET ON THE POD:  Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts   SOCIALS: Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick, Jack

Topics covered

• YouTube influence in film
• viral products
• business acquisitions
• Whey Protein shortage
• IPO events

Keywords

• YouTubers
• Disney
• viral products
• Caesars
• Whey Protein
• IPO Tour
• business news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, People Magazine, Caesars, Hoarder’s Almanac, IAC

Products: Whey Protein, Darth Vader strategy, 2026 glass water

Places: San Francisco, Boston, Seattle

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