Time to let loose! Our retail experts drop their serious analyst personas for a fun lightning round that covers everything from podcast awards to NFL legends to coffee obsessions.

Key Moments:

0:00-0:20 - Golden Globes adds podcast category: Which shows deserve recognition?

0:21-1:50 - Michael's surprising praise for Call Her Daddy's business genius and target audience mastery

1:51-2:35 - Unexpected Tucker Carlson podcast recommendation and educational content praise

2:36-4:07 - Brett Favre documentary debate: Top 5 QB skills vs. "top 100" character rankings

4:08-4:40 - Chris reveals Cookie Monster Halloween costume and Sesame Street spirit animal

4:41-5:30 - Starbucks summer menu breakdown: Refreshers vs. cake pops vs. new shakes

5:31-6:27 - Michael's matcha lavender latte conversion story: From mockery to obsession

The lighter side of retail analysis with genuine personality moments and unexpected recommendations.

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Qx2hUtMWmTY

This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.

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