Break out the bubbly, turn on the jets, and hop into our Hot Tub Time Machine: we’re going back to the origins of the Jacuzzi. The world’s most iconic whirlpool has become a symbol of status and luxury—think Scarface’s bathtub. But its roots are humble, starting with a family of seven Italian immigrant brothers. Over three generations, they pivoted one techn ... Show More
Sep 2025
📺 SNL: The Snickers Bar of Saturday Night | 50
When Johnny Carson, 1970s late-night king, declared he wanted another day off, it left NBC with a hole in their weekend lineup. 11:30pm Saturday night wasn’t exactly the hot time slot… so the network recruited a quiet Canadian comedy writer named Lorne Michaels to produce a live ... Show More
42m 25s
Jan 2025
The Best Idea Yet 🛁 Jacuzzi: Legend of the Life-Saving Tub
Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Episodes drop every Tuesday, free to listen to wherever you get your pods.Break out the bubbly, turn on the jets, and hop into our Hot Tub Time Machine: we’re going back to the origins of the Jacuzzi ... Show More
47m 8s
Sep 2025
How to Start a Hot Tub Rental Business: Zero to $1000s per Month (Greatest Hits)
You've heard of Hot Tub Time Machine, but how does Hot Tub Cash Machine sound? That’s effectively the business model this week’s guest, Steve Nadramia. Steve is a high school history and economics teacher in New York, and a listener of the show. He reached out after our Thanksgiv ... Show More
47m 26s
Sep 2024
The Titanic | Orphans of the Deep | 3
<p>On April 16, 1912, shocked survivors of the Titanic made their way to New York aboard the rescue ship, <em>RMS Carpathia,</em> and news of the tragedy began to spread around the world. Congress and the British Board of Trade both launched investigations into maritime safety re ... Show More
36m 50s
Mar 2025
Lightning Round | $200K White Lotus Resort Tours, Irish Pub Inheritances & Ranking Sandler Movies
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss the week's most intriguing entertainment stories in this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail F ... Show More
4m 47s
Jan 2025
In Japan you can rent an Old Man
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories from around the world. He begins with the heartfelt reunion of two sisters, aged 96 and 100, who were separated during WWII and reunited by the non-profit Wish of a Lifetime. Next, a startup in Trinidad and Tobago, fo ... Show More
6m 7s
Aug 2025
🥸 “Espionage Advertising” — Bilt’s comedy series. Taco Bell’s everything plan. Hertz’s Amazon deal. +Summer Song Recession.
Taco Bell is launching a new thing every month… because instant gratification is a recipe.Hertz is the 2nd biggest car-seller in America… and now it’s on Amazon.Bilt does credit cards, but also a comedy series? … Roomies is an example of Espionage Advertising.Plus, there is no “S ... Show More
22m 43s
Jan 2024
S3E2: Splish Splash Bubble Bath
Celebrate National Bubble Bath Day with Clem and her brother Corey, as they revel in the joys of long, relaxing bubble baths. Join them at Party Central, where they teach customers the art of bubble-making with simple ingredients like warm water, sugar, and dish soap. Plus, disco ... Show More
7m 5s