Category: Solo Episodes

  • Episode 126 – Pet Marketing – Rabbits, Rodents, Reptiles, And Birds!

    You should be watching this episode as we squeak!

    These animals may be better companians than you think!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES

    9 Most Popular Pet Birds In The U.S. (And 5 That Deserve More Love)

    https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics

    https://thevetdesk.com/pet-health-wellness/ferrets/ferret-lifespan-how-long-do-they-live/

    https://www.thesprucepets.com/rabbit-lifespan-4582447

    https://www.petmojo.com/small-pets-that-live-longer-than-expected/

    https://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pages/BasicHermitCrabCare.pdf

    https://www.thesprucepets.com/caring-for-pet-rats-1236746

    What’s some of your Petsmart horror stories? (TW: Animal Death / Gore)
    by inpetsmart

    https://www.petmd.com/bird/parakeet-care-sheet

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  • Episode 125 – Pet Marketing – This Sounds A Little Fishy!

    Glub glub!

    This episode won’t have you sleepin with the fishes!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES

    https://www.thesprucepets.com/why-you-should-never-keep-your-pet-fish-in-a-bowl-5215454

    How Often Should I Clean Aquarium: A Complete Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Tank

    Aquarium and Fish Industry Statistics

    https://fishtankadvisor.com/dory-finding-nemo-finding-dory/

    Can Turtles Live in Aquarium with Fish: Tips for a Healthy and Harmonious Setup

    Houseplant Statistics 2026: Market Size & Industry Trends

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  • Episode 123 – Pet Marketing – Today’s Episode Is For The Dogs!

    Woof Woof

    Dog folks, this one is for you!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES

    Raining Cats and Dogs – Meaning, Origin & Usage

    https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics

    https://americanpetproducts.org/industry-trends-and-stats?.com

    https://murrowcourses.com/graphics/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FINAL_AVMA_PetDemographics102218-compressed.pdf

    Industry Data

    https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1081150/top-online-stores-pet-supplies-united-states-ecommercedb/

    https://www.mintel.com/insights/household/pets/

    https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/19810-state-of-us-pet-food-treat-industry-in-2025

    https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/pet-ownership-statistics/#sources_section

    https://www.farmkeep.com/farm-guides/livestock/how-much-does-a-goat-cost

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  • Episode 120 – Would You Pay $16.5 Million for a Trading Card?

    Yeah, we won’t be catching them all actually…

    It may be time to check your attic for all your old trading cards! You could make a killing!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES  

    https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1989-donruss/ken-griffey-jr-33  

    https://allvintagecards.com/honus-wagner-t206/  

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/over-26-million-cards-graded-in-2025-how-the-market-exploded/ar-AA1TwBmj  

    https://www.si.com/collectibles/million-dollar-cards-are-exploding-again-could-2026-shatter-the-hobby-record  

    https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/A-Short-History-of-Pikachu-Illustrator-the-Most-Expensive-Pok%C3%A9mon-Card/d26cffe2-6e5f-4720-8519-a6317c11c060/  

    https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/sports-cards/why-a-12-year-old-was-once-sued-over-a-12-nolan-ryan-rookie-card  

    Pokemon Card Market Update: What’s Hot and What’s Cooling in Spring 2026

    https://www.thepricedex.com/guides/most-expensive-pikachu-cards

    Logan Paul’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmkpzIi0udY

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  • Episode 119 – The Strange, Sad Tale of GameStop

    Their X feed is kind of wild, I can’t lie.

    I’m sure we are all well aware of GameStop’s many misguided desicions, but this most recent choice is a very interesting one! Let’s talk about it!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/  

    SOURCES  

    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000119312526202468/d138475dex99.htm  

    https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ebay-says-half-cash-half-162705157.html   https://kotaku.com/new-gamestop-program-leads-employees-to-lie-to-customer-1791874332

    https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/24/gamestop-s-usd420-million-bitcoin-move-sparks-speculation-of-selling  

    https://investor.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/GameStop-Announces-Long-Term-Performance-Award-for-Ryan-Cohen/default.aspx

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  • Episode 118 – Why Bob’s Not So Great At Selling Burgers

    He’s no Jimmy Pesto.

    It’s in the name of the show, you’d think he’d be good at it!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES

    Why Do So Many Restaurants Fail? (Episode 89) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfBCqtje2A

    Menu at Bob’s Burgers: https://www.zippia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bobs-burger-menu.jpg

    Menu at Alamo Drafthouse: https://drafthouse.com/news/get-a-taste-of-the-bobs-burgers-movie

    Complete Guide to Restaurant Profit Margins (With Industry Averages)

    https://20somethingfinance.com/what-is-the-united-states-poverty-line/

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  • Episode 117 – How To Make Email Marketing Actually Work

    Report as spam.

    We’ve talked about email marketing a little bit before, but is there a way that it could actually work in the age of spam filters and limited attention? Let’s talk about it!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES  

    https://www.benchmarkone.com/  

    https://dripify.com/why-email-campaigns-fail/  

    Why Email Marketing Doesn’t Work: Addressing Common Pitfalls and Strategies for Success

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  • Episode 116 – Why Spirit Airlines Really Got Grounded

    Was it really that convenient though?

    Turns out, cheap airfare isn’t enough to keep Spirit Airlines going! They have stopped all operations recently, so let’s talk about why!

    May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/

    SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrKmzoKES0PiD0LDs_JjPJLBrf16otJP9GjeN_YP7Kg/edit?usp=sharing

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  • Episode 113 – How To Be A Great Networker

    And not just on social networks.

    A short episode for you all today! Lets talk about some tips for networking! And what better enviornment to talk about it than the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference!

    This month is donate life month. If you are interested in becoming an organ donor, or you would just like to know more, please visit https://donatelife.net/.

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  • Episode 112 – The Truth About Hershey’s Chocolate!

    It’s almost smores season y’all!

    Have you noticed how Hershey’s chocolates taste different lately? If you didn’t before, now you do! Today we are talking about candy, chocolate in particular, and why they’ve changed.

    This month is donate life month. If you are interested in becoming an organ donor, or you would just like to know more, please visit https://donatelife.net/.

    SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBJTeO1ujdFKMH_ahI-ZAGcNYX12eRQh3YHzo4UbfjI/edit?usp=sharing  

    NOTE: The script for some of this episode is based on a piece that appeared in Sean J. Jordan’s _OPO Insights_newsletter on April 16, 2026.

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