As you may have heard, some people are upset with Poppi. While the soda brand’s Super Bowl ad caused a bit of consternation, we have a different take on it… and that of Liquid Death’s controversial TV spot.

This episode also features an interview with Luke Montgomery-Smith, the co-founder of Plink, a brand of flavored, electrolyte-infused tablets designed to create effervescent and hydrating beverages.

Show notes:

0:25: Chasin’ Breakfast. No Love. Boozin’ Water? A Wunder-ful Option. Hack Vs. Tip. Sub On A Plane. – Ray is one region away from reaching all four corners of the U.S. in a month’s time, and it seems that no one loves February 14. Liquid Death is still pushing people’s buttons (how many calls did Fox get after that ad?), and “big influencer vibes” aren’t for everyone. Where was Big Soda last Sunday? And, did we miss the signs about Diet Coke? Ray shares a couple egg-celent tips, but realizes he might be a hack host. We also hear about a couple egregious things that happened on Ray and Mike’s flight to Miami.

20:05: Interview: Luke Montgomery-Smith, Co-Founder, Plink - Launched in 2022, Plink is a past winner of BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown. The brand is sold at GNC stores nationally along with dozens of independent retailers, as well as online via its website and Amazon. In this interview, Luke talks about the evolution of Plink’s messaging from one focused on sustainability to that of product attributes, why he describes magnesium as a “game-changer” for the brand and how the company considers merchandising as part of its retail strategy.

Brands in this episode: Plink, Liquid Death, Poppi, Red Bull, Glenmorangie, Neau Water, Remedy Organics Tropical Greens Protein, Crafty Counter