Dan and Ben talk about a subscription-based computer mouse, an AI-powered toothbrush, we have too much software, fake AI companies, Ford’s narc cars, a new AI companion product, Snapple cap facts, hypothetical Olympics questions, viral Olympics moments, apps have become too complicated, Deadpool & Wolverine, Robert Downey Jr. playing Dr. Doom, and more. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes skateboarding, beach volleyball and table tennis.

Dan and Ben discuss generative AI's limitations, more skepticism of whether GenAI is the future, thoughts on work event icebreakers, tips for sleeping better on work trips, the “Gen Z boss and a mini” viral TikTok, ginger shots, prebiotic vs. probiotic sodas, Chick-fil-A allegedly replacing waffle fries with shoestring fries, getting double toast at Cane’s, Southwest Airlines changing their seating structure, the CrowdStrike outage, an article about Gen Z complaints against millennials, ads and product placement in TV and movies, and more. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes the ICEE Polar Bear and Mr. Peanut.

Dan and Ben discuss fishing, a new take on pickleball, George Clooney and Joe Biden feuding, bathrooms that don’t have the occupied/vacant sign, bathroom knocking etiquette, communal bathroom sinks, the kombucha duopoly, a wild Andrew Tate Twitter interaction, who we’d be in Sesame Street, a Goldman Sachs study skeptical of generative AI, and more. Ben also shares his top five of the week, which includes Diana Taurasi and Tony P in D.C.

Dan and Ben discuss QR menus, the two different types of Outlook users (folder/rule creators vs. searchers), the Mount Rushmore of supervillains, major super villain disappointments, what constitutes a superhero, a dilemma of going into the office vs. treating yourself with the money for parking, the amenities at FloQast HQ, Nike’s new massage shoes, thoughts on why Nike’s business is struggling, an article about tips for living life on “vacation mode,” and more. 

Dan and Ben talk about an ultra-efficient cashier, a take on red-eye flights, pirate museums, a pirate-like military approach, cherry-flavored drinks, cream soda, and ideas for ways to improve airports. Dan also shares his top five of the week, which includes I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and Krispy Kreme.

Dan and Ben talk to Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, the leading accounting workflow automation software company. They discuss:

Dan and Ben discuss OpenAI’s latest model ChatGPT-4o, potential use cases for it, a purported cure for workplace depression, ketamine therapy, more dirt soda, Powerade Sour, Gen Z vs. millennial slang, shakeups to Google Search, AI search engine competitors, and more. Ben also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes a Julius Caesar costume and a graduation gown. 

Dan and Ben discuss Yuno Miles’ BBL Drizzy track, a niche hobby they discovered of people turning baby teeth into jewelry, mushroom soda, Brisk iced tea, orange soda, and Apple’s controversial ad. Dan also shares his Top Five of the week, which includes Dr. Pepper and Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Dan and Ben discuss Dan’s trip to Napa, a terrible LinkedIn post, a CLEAR experience at the airport, mushroom sodas, the future of Taylor Swift’s celebrity status, an idea for purchasing concert tickets and limited edition items, an update on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, and thoughts on rap beef in general. They also discuss Ben’s Top Five, which includes opening the door for someone and casually shoplifting. 

Dan and Ben discuss “resenteeism,” potential reasons for the decline in employee satisfaction, their thoughts on the pros and cons of the public market, their Coachella experience, non-alcoholic cocktails, hydration drinks, and a sneaker-loafer hybrid. Dan also shares his Top Five, which includes Vodka Red Bulls and Jägerbombs.