Retail earnings showed extreme inconsistency as Kohl's soared 22% and Abercrombie surged 18% while Dick's closed stores, signaling consumers are highly selective heading into Black Friday. The AI trade rebounded with Broadcom up 11% on its Google chip partnership and Nasdaq posting its best day since May, though Nvidia slipped 4% on reports Meta may switch suppliers by 2027, showing AI leadership is evolving beyond Nvidia's dominance. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks wrapped a brutal week with the Nasdaq down 2.7% for its third straight negative week, but bounced Friday as NY Fed President Williams signaled rate cuts, sending December odds from 42% to 73%—though Boston Fed's Collins contradicted him over the weekend. Legal filings accuse Meta of halting 2019 research showing people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed, part of litigation from school districts and state AGs. Novo Nordisk fell 10% after its Alzheimer's trial testing semaglutide failed to meet targets despite earlier promising biomarker results. Airlines expect record 31 million Thanksgiving passengers as air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the shutdown receive $10K bonuses. Universal's "Wicked: For Good" opened with $150 million, the largest Broadway adaptation debut ever and second-biggest 2025 opening. Google passed Microsoft to become third-most valuable U.S. company as Gemini 3 topped ChatGPT in benchmarks, with Alphabet up 77% in six months despite antitrust concerns. Edmunds reports average new car payments hit $766/month, up 3.2% as high prices meet high rates. Americans now hold smartphones for 29 months versus 22 in 2016, worrying analysts about slowing consumer spending in the device ecosystem. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Stocks plunged Thursday despite Nvidia delivering blowout earnings, with the Nasdaq falling 2.15% and volatility spiking to April highs. Nvidia posted $57 billion in revenue and strong guidance—but shares still sank, signaling investor anxiety over AI valuations. The September jobs report showed 119,000 new jobs and rising unemployment at 4.4%, a mixed signal for the Fed as it considers future rate cuts. Bitcoin fell 3.4%, marking a 23% monthly drop—its worst since 2022—as ETF outflows and leveraged liquidations rattled crypto markets. Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Marathon Digital slumped alongside the broader risk-off sentiment. Walmart jumped 6.5% after raising guidance and announcing a Nasdaq move, while Topgolf Callaway sold a majority stake in its entertainment business for $1.1 billion to refocus on golf equipment. And Waymo announced plans to test its robotaxis in Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans, aiming for full driverless rollout next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walmart crushed earnings and raised outlook on e-commerce strength, winning customers across all incomes while competitors cut guidance. The retailer is also reportedly acquiring R&A Data to combat marketplace counterfeits. Nvidia delivered $57 billion in revenue with CEO Jensen Huang saying Blackwell sales are "off the charts," validating the AI investment thesis and sending shares up 5%. Fed minutes revealed deep division on rate cuts as Trump attacked Powell saying he'd "love to fire his ass," with incomplete labor data complicating December decisions. Sotheby's sold Klimt's "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" for $236.4 million, the most expensive 20th-century artwork ever auctioned. Dell delayed Project Maverick—replacing 4,700 applications and 70,000 servers—by three months. Bezos returned as co-CEO of $6.2 billion AI startup Project Prometheus building "world models" for robotics. Home buyers face strongest market since 2013 but Redfin notes affordability remains the binding constraint as mortgage rates rise. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Lowe's beat quarterly expectations and saw shares rise 6%, but still lowered full-year profit guidance citing economic uncertainty, following rival Home Depot's third straight earnings miss. Nvidia faces a critical earnings test as billionaire investors like Peter Thiel and SoftBank offload shares, with the report seen as a litmus test for the entire AI rally's sustainability. Bitcoin tumbled below $90,000, down nearly 30% from its October peak, as ETF outflows spike and expectations for fewer Fed rate cuts drain liquidity from risk assets. Nvidia and Microsoft announced a massive $15 billion investment in Anthropic, but both stocks fell around 2.7% as investors question when AI spending will generate actual profits. Adobe acquired SEO software provider Semrush for $1.9 billion to help marketers optimize their presence in AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity, not just traditional search engines. Cloudflare suffered a major outage that knocked X, ChatGPT, and numerous websites offline, highlighting dangerous infrastructure concentration. Stocks fell for the fourth consecutive day with the Dow dropping 500 points as a crisis of confidence grows over AI profitability and whether massive tech spending will ever justify returns. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia’s earnings could cause a record $320 billion stock swing, as investors look for clues about the AI boom's speed. Ford Motor partnered with Amazon to sell certified used cars online, allowing customers to secure financing and start paperwork digitally. The cash price for Wegovy and Ozempic dropped 30% to $349 a month for customers without insurance coverage. Home Depot missed earnings for the third straight quarter and cut its profit outlook, citing "consumer uncertainty" and housing pressure. Panera Bread launched its "Panera RISE" strategy to reverse customer losses caused by past cuts to portions and staff. Toyota announced a $912 million U.S. investment, mostly in West Virginia, to boost the assembly of hybrid-compatible engines. Netflix is pushing into merchandising and physical locations by opening "Netflix House" venues to build on its biggest franchises. E.W. Scripps stock jumped nearly 40% after rival Sinclair purchased an 8% stake, signaling potential M&A activity. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeep is betting on a turnaround after sales plunged 40% since 2018, launching the all-electric Recon SUV and new Cherokee while cutting prices and hiring LL Cool J for marketing—but quality issues and 146 days of inventory remain major headwinds. Target and Starbucks launched an exclusive Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate as both chains face declining traffic and sales. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought its first-ever stake in Google—$4.3 billion worth—sending shares up 5% and signaling confidence in Alphabet's AI story. Gold futures opened at $4,084 as Fed rate cut probability plummeted from 93.7% to 44.6% in just one month. Ford CEO Jim Farley warned of a skilled trades crisis with 5,000 mechanic positions paying $120K sitting empty, revealing America's workforce preparation problem. Pittsburgh earned the title of most affordable major metro with a $250K median home price, $150K below the national median. J&J acquired Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion, following its $14.6 billion January deal for Intra-Cellular Therapies. Bitcoin miners are repurposing computational heat to warm homes, with the industry producing enough excess energy annually to heat Finland. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warren Buffett is sitting on a record $382 billion+ in cash at Berkshire Hathaway — but that doesn’t mean you should stop investing. In this episode, Andrew breaks down why Buffett’s cash pile has nothing to do with the average investor’s plan, how copying billionaire moves can wreck your wealth, and why time in the market always beats trying to time it. You’ll learn the real reasons Buffett holds cash, why he still has hundreds of billions invested in stocks, and how everyday investors can avoid the trap of waiting for “the perfect moment” to invest. If you’ve ever wondered whether Buffett’s strategy means you should sit on the sidelines, this episode sets the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visa and Mastercard ended a 20-year antitrust battle with merchants over swipe fees, reaching a long-awaited settlement likely to lower or cap transaction costs for retailers. Warren Buffett said he’ll retain a “significant” Berkshire stake after stepping down as CEO this year, calling Greg Abel the right successor and accelerating $1.3 billion in charitable stock donations. Amsterdam-based Nebius inked a $3 billion deal with Meta to power AI operations, following a $17.4 billion contract with Microsoft. Grab is investing $60 million in remote-driving startup Vay, with another $350 million possible if milestones are met. Paramount Skydance reported strong streaming results and forecast profitability this year, even as legacy TV ad revenue falls. Cogent Biosciences shares soared 119% after positive cancer drug trial results. Take-Two delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again to November 2026, frustrating gamers and investors alike. And U.S. household debt climbed to a record $18.59 trillion, fueled by rising borrowing costs and consumer spending. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s historic $1 trillion pay plan, granting him 12 tranches of shares tied to performance milestones — including mass-producing 1 million Optimus robots. President Trump announced agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to drastically lower GLP-1 obesity drug prices, with Medicare set to cover them starting mid-2026. Target is revamping its e-commerce strategy to improve in-store experiences after customer complaints. Gold prices rose 2% to around $4,080 an ounce as lawmakers move toward ending the government shutdown. China imposed new export controls on fentanyl precursor chemicals following a trade deal with the U.S. American household debt reached a record $18 trillion, with credit card and auto loan delinquencies climbing. Wendy’s will close 300 restaurants in Q4 to cut costs and boost profitability. And Rivian approved a $4.6 billion pay package for CEO RJ Scaringe, tied to future profitability and share price growth. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Tesla shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve Elon Musk’s massive $1 trillion compensation package, which could boost his ownership stake to 25% if performance targets are met. Airline stocks tumbled as the FAA canceled thousands of flights due to staffing shortages tied to the ongoing government shutdown. Snap surged nearly 20% after beating revenue estimates and announcing a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI, while Pinterest plunged over 20% after issuing weak guidance. Warner Bros. Discovery reported disappointing results and continues weighing a possible sale to Paramount Skydance. DoorDash fell 10% after missing profit forecasts despite strong order growth. Amazon raised prices more aggressively than Walmart and Target to offset tariffs, challenging its reputation as the low-cost leader. Target is overhauling its fulfillment strategy to improve the in-store experience, and Hooters’ original founders have reacquired the brand, pledging to modernize the menu and tone down its image. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Pinterest shares tanked 18% after missing both revenue and earnings estimates, as investors lose patience with its slow monetization. McDonald’s posted mixed results, beating on same-store sales but narrowly missing earnings forecasts. U.S. companies have announced nearly 950,000 layoffs through September — the highest since 2020 — signaling cracks in the labor market. Nintendo stock climbed 2.5% after raising sales projections for the Switch 2, which analysts say could see the strongest console debut in history. Starbucks sold a majority stake in its China operations to Boyu Capital, valuing the deal at $4 billion. Hertz shares soared 36% after a major earnings beat signaled its turnaround may finally be working. Denny’s is being taken private in a $620 million deal by TriArtisan Capital, the firm behind TGI Fridays and P.F. Chang’s. And Lyft struck a new partnership with United Airlines, giving riders the ability to earn or redeem MileagePlus miles on trips. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Amazon is testing ways to sell mainstream grocery brands like Little Debbie at Whole Foods by separating them from organic items and experimenting with new in-store kiosks and app-based fulfillment. Berkshire Hathaway’s cash hoard hit an all-time high of $381.6 billion as Warren Buffett opted for T-bills over buybacks or new investments. Big Tech’s earnings showed robust ad revenue and a record $380 billion in AI spending across Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. Rival drugmakers are challenging Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s dominance in the weight-loss drug market, now valued at $100 billion by 2030. China and the U.S. struck a trade truce as Beijing suspended rare earth export curbs, sending semiconductor stocks higher. A U.S. penny shortage is forcing retailers to round cash transactions as the Mint halts production. And over 100 companies filed mass layoff notices for November, signaling a tough economy heading into the holidays. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponoserd by the best business card out there. The Capital One Venture X. Earn 150,000 Bonus Miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening Today on the show: Amazon Stock Surges 13% on Explosive Cloud Growth and AI Spending Plans - Amazon reports 20% cloud revenue growth and hikes 2025 CapEx guidance to $125 billion with plans for even more in 2026; stock surges on massive AI infrastructure commitment Apple Beats Expectations as Tim Cook Says iPhone 17 Demand "Off the Chart" - Shares rise 2% after beating estimates; CEO declares iPhone 17 demand exceptional; Apple differentiates with conservative AI spending approach versus competitors Netflix Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split, Shares Rise 3% - Streaming giant's cosmetic split aims to attract retail investors by making shares more affordable; stock climbs on announcement Airlines Unite to Demand End to 31-Day Government Shutdown - Delta, United, and American join White House roundtable with VP Vance; air traffic controllers miss first full paychecks; Chamber of Commerce says contractors losing $3 billion per week; CBO warns $7 billion GDP already wiped out Chevron Beats Expectations with Record Production While Exxon Misses Revenue - Chevron posts record 4.1 million barrels daily production from Hess acquisition; Exxon reports revenue miss with net income down 12% to $7.55 billion Automakers Face New Chip Shortage Nightmare After China Blocks Exports - China blocks Nexperia chip exports after Dutch government takeover; automakers set up "war rooms"; Honda reduces production; Stellantis tumbles 9.5% on one-off costs Chocolate Prices Up 30% Since Last Halloween as Consumers Shift to Cheaper Candy - Chocolate up 78% over five years; share of Halloween candy sales drops from 52% to 44% as consumers choose cheaper alternatives amid sticker shock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponoserd by the best business card out there. The Capital One Venture X. Earn 150,000 Bonus Miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening Nvidia on Deal Spree as CEO Announces Domestic Chip Production in Arizona - Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia (shares up 22%), partners with Eli Lilly on AI drug discovery supercomputer, works with Lucid on self-driving; announces Blackwell GPU production now in Arizona instead of Taiwan; shares jump 5% toward $5 trillion valuation Fed Announces Rate Decision Today with 99.9% Chance of Quarter-Point Cut - Federal Reserve expected to cut rates at 2 p.m. ET today with virtual certainty; investors watching for dissent and Powell's press conference clues on future policy amid data concerns from government shutdown OpenAI Completes Restructuring with Microsoft Holding $135 Billion Stake - OpenAI Foundation now holds controlling $130 billion stake in for-profit OpenAI Group PBC; Microsoft confirmed to hold $135 billion investment (27% stake); Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta report earnings after bell today Government Shutdown Hits One Month as States Sue Over Food Stamp Benefits - Shutdown now second-longest in history; 24+ states sue Trump administration over SNAP benefits ending this weekend; federal judge extends ban on firing workers; air traffic controllers picking up second jobs while working without pay Boeing Returns to Positive Cash Flow But Takes $4.9 Billion Charge on 777X Delays - Boeing reports first positive cash flow since 2023 but logs $4.9 billion charge for 777X delays; on track for most deliveries since 2018; CEO says "positive signs" but "still more work to do" Mortgage Rates Hit One-Year Low at 6.3% as Refinancing Surges - 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.3%, lowest in a year; refinancing hits highest level since mid-September; home-purchase applications rise for first time in five weeks as lower rates draw buyers back to market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show: Amazon Announces Biggest Layoff in Company History with 14,000 Cuts - Amazon laying off 14,000 workers (4% of corporate/tech workforce) as CEO Andy Jassy embraces AI to shrink workforce U.S. Debt Hits $38 Trillion in Fastest Accumulation Outside Pandemic - U.S. added $1 trillion in debt in less than two months; government likely to choose inflation option, eroding purchasing power Ground Coffee Prices Hit $9.14 as Tariffs and Weather Push Costs 41% Higher - Average pound of ground coffee now $9.14, up 41% year-over-year due to tariffs and poor weather Inherited IRA Tax Change for 2025 Could Trigger 25% Penalty - Starting 2025, certain heirs must take required minimum distributions or face up to 25% IRS penalty Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8% in 2026, Adding About $56 Monthly - 75 million beneficiaries will see 2.8% COLA increase starting January, though Medicare premium hikes may offset gains Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Interest Rates Again This Week - 92% of economists expect quarter-point cut, with potential for two more cuts by January, bringing rate to 3.2% by end of 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Southwest Airlines surprised Wall Street with a profit and revenue beat but still saw shares dip, while American Airlines rallied nearly 4% after topping expectations and offering a stronger outlook. Grab is teaming up with May Mobility to launch self-driving taxis in Southeast Asia, expanding the global robotaxi race. Gold tumbled 6% in its worst single-day drop in 12 years as optimism over trade talks and the end of the U.S. government shutdown erased safe-haven demand. Nvidia participated in a $350 million round for Redwood Materials, a battery recycling startup founded by Tesla cofounder J.B. Straubel, as tech giants pour money into energy storage solutions for AI data centers. Meta is trimming 600 AI roles while tech leaders call for a pause on “superintelligence” research. Starbucks union members plan to vote on strike authorization amid ongoing labor disputes. Mortgage refinance applications jumped 81% year-over-year as rates dipped to a one-month low. And oil prices surged after new U.S. sanctions targeted Russia’s biggest energy companies. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Warner Bros. Discovery stock soared 11% after the company said it’s open to takeover offers, signaling a potential end to its independence in a rapidly consolidating media industry. Shoppers are showing “discount burnout” as constant sales lose their appeal, even with fashion prices rising into the holidays. Gold prices crashed 6% in their worst drop in over a decade as optimism around a U.S.–China trade deal unwound the safe-haven trade. Tesla reports earnings today, setting the tone for the Mag 7 tech giants as investors look for updates on AI, robotaxis, and low-cost EVs. Amazon announced plans to replace 600,000 American workers with robots, sparking fresh debates about automation and the future of work. The U.S. and Canada are nearing a new trade deal covering steel, aluminum, and energy after months of tariff disputes. Mattel shares dropped 6% after weak Barbie sales dragged down earnings. And Beyond Meat has become the latest meme stock craze—soaring over 1,200% as retail traders pile in despite shaky fundamentals. 🚀 Loving the show? Leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more people discover it! 📩 Want to master your money in 5 minutes or less each week? Join the Master Money Newsletter → Sign up here 🎧 Like this show? You'll love our other podcast: The Personal Finance Podcast 📲 Follow Andrew Giancola on Social Media: YouTube 🎥 Instagram 📸 TikTok 🎵 🔥 Thanks for tuning in! See you next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices