Nora and Scott speak with Ben Kohn, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at PLBY Group, Inc, about the future of Playboy, where the brand is headed and its current development into spaces like NFTs, and an offering called Centerfold (which has been compared to OnlyFans) and more. Presented by Grayscale. 

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Producer: Bella Hutchins 
Video Editors: Mckenzie Marshall and Christie Muldoon
Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus
Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder
Fact Checker: Holly Van Leuven 
Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop
VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer 

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Playboy’s Pivot to a ‘Pleasure and Leisure’ Brand

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Episode 303: Neal and Toby recap the DOJ’s latest target: Live Nation. It’s suing the ticketing platform over its mishandling of the infamous “Eras Tour” debacle. Then, prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is doubling down on the startup market. Next, the US government plays matchmaker between Microsoft and the United Arab Emirates to steer the UAW from China. Meanwhile, the UAW is looking for a momentous victory in the South, an area that is not too friendly to unions. Also, the Paris 2024 Olympics is 100 days away and there’s already been quite the stir around its athletes. Finally, Ikea wants to furnish the generation of gamers.

00:00 - Intro
2:45 - DOJ suing Live Nation
6:30 - Startup market funding boost
10:20 - Microsoft deals with UAE
14:15 - UAW’s campaign in the South
18:30 - Olympics season starts
22:30 - Ikea gaming

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DOJ To Sue Live Nation Over Taylor Swift Fiasco & Tech Startup Market Scores $7B Boost

Episode 302: Neal and Toby talk about the drug shortage that is plaguing America and what it means for the healthcare industry. Then, Tesla announces another round of layoffs while it’s still lagging behind in the EV market. Also, Apple is now playing catch-up as it falls behind its biggest competitor in the smartphone market. Next, Boomers with low mortgage rates and paid-off houses are staying put and have no plans to sell their homes, leaving little available homes for future generations. Meanwhile, ghost kitchens are starting to fade away. Lastly, cats are taking the spotlight in Hollywood. 

00:00 - Intro
2:50 - Drug shortage crisis
7:00 - Tesla layoffs
11:00 - Apple shipment slumps
14:00 - Homeowners aren’t budgeting
18:00 - Ghost kitchens fading?
21:30 - Cats in Hollywood

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US Drug Shortage Hits Record High & Apple Loses Crown to Samsung

Episode 301: Neal and Toby get into the oil price concern that’s coming from the growing tensions in the Middle East and how it could hurt the economy. Then, St. Louis is selling one of its iconic buildings in downtown for a fraction of its peak price. Next, Broadway season is in full swing but shows may be worried that there aren’t enough seats to be filled. Also, Neal and Toby share their biggest weekend winners. Meanwhile, the Forever Stamp is the latest victim of rising prices, but it might not be as bad as it seems. Finally, a look at what’s coming up this week.

00:00 - Intro
2:40 - Oil prices rising
6:30 - St. Louis doom loop
10:20 - Broadway back for good?
14:00 - Weekend winners
18:20 - First-class stamps
21:00 - Week ahead

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Why Oil Prices Could Tank the Economy & St. Louis Real Estate Market Plummets

Episode 300: Neal and Toby reflect on how the O.J. trial changed how media is broadcasted and how we became glued to our screens. Then, early reviews of the AI Pin have not been favorable. What will this mean for wearable AI tech? Next, Lunchables might be tapping into a billion dollar industry in schools but one group wants to put an end to that. Also, a recent study shows that not all private schools are worth the investment. Meanwhile, a real estate tycoon in Vietnam has been found guilty for embezzlement equal to 3% of the country’s GDP. Lastly, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s football team Wrexham might have a storybook ending to their season.

00:00 - Intro
2:15 - O.J. Simpson changed media
6:40 - AI Pin disappoints
10:00 - Lunchables could be harmful
13:30 - College ROI
16:40 - Embezzlement in Vietnam
19:30 - Wrexham hopes alive

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How O.J. Simpson Changed Media & The $25B Lunchables Market

Episode 299: Neal and Toby review the latest inflation report that has put a wrench in the Fed’s plans to cut rates by the Summer. Then, the lab-grown meat industry is under crosshairs, potentially facing a ban in order to save the agriculture industry? Next, AMC’s CEO thinks it can fend off bankruptcy despite a struggling movie theater industry. Also, Neal’s numbers on Wrestlemania, Japan’s surname problem, and a techno ban in Chechnya. Meanwhile, how sheep are becoming the latest darlings for Wall Street. Finally, the Masters Tournament kicks off and Toby has a bold prediction. 
00:00 - Intro
2:50 - March inflation worries
6:50 - Lab-grown meat is targeted
10:40 - Movie theaters in trouble
14:15 - Neal’s numbers
20:00 - Sheep save solar
22:30 - Masters preview

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Playboy’s Pivot to a ‘Pleasure and Leisure’ Brand

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