Along with chirping about baby back ribs and untoasted English Muffins, the guys are back in action discussing the current state and impact of Direct-to-Consumer brands. John fires off a new lightning round segment and Brian’s shoots for rarified air with his Hopelessly Unattainable Guest.

Key topics & chapter markers 

(00:00) It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Chili’s

(01:11) Snap Decision – Brian: DTC zombie brands

(04:11) John’s response for reviving old brands

(07:31) “Going viral”

(09:19) John introduces “Snap Decisions: Lightning Round, Extremely Ill-Informed Edition”

(12:45) Come fly with Brian’s Dear Hopelessly Unattainable Guest

Background content

“Meet the zombie brands: Why Blue Apron, Allbirds, and others are still alive, only different” - Fast Company

“Bringing bankrupt brands back from the dead is big business” - The Hustle

“Our blades Are f***ing great” - Dollar Shave Club

“The sisterhood of the Stanley tumbler” - New York Times

“Baby Back Ribs jingle featuring Boyz II Men” - Chili's

Bulls kills the Sixers and Brian’s dreams - Basketball Reference

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