Podcast Summary: The Best One Yet

Hosted by Nick & Jack Studios
Episode Title: 😶‍🌫️🦃 “Green Wednesday” — Cannabis’ Thanksgiving surge. Wicked 2’s PG pop. Warren Buffett’s last letter. +Jack & Nick & Zuck give thanks.
Release Date: November 25, 2025

Episode Overview

This Thanksgiving week edition of The Best One Yet delivers a lively, pop-biz snapshot featuring three main stories:

1. The rise of "Green Wednesday"—cannabis' big moment at Thanksgiving
2. Wicked Part 2 and the “PG Economy” reshaping box office profits
3. Warren Buffett's final Thanksgiving shareholder letter as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Nick and Jack also reflect on gratitude (personal and professional), highlight industry trends, drop memorable quips, and sprinkle in memorable moments from tech industry leaders. The tone is upbeat, clever, and infused with friendly banter.

Opening Banter & Thankfulness from the Tech World

(00:00–04:34)

• Nick and Jack open by unveiling their quirky Yeti plush, their annual holiday gift for listeners.
• The duo looks back on an industry event at NASDAQ, noting a collaborative, thankful vibe among tech leaders like Jensen Huang (Nvidia), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Mark Zuckerberg (Meta).
• In a round of “what are you thankful for?” leaders thank each other in a chain reaction showing the web of dependencies in the AI world.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “Jensen Huang kicked it off. He said that Nvidia is thankful for Sam Altman, because ChatGPT buys so many chips.” (01:50, Jack)
  • Nick and Jack note: The AI industry is like a “big white elephant gift giving party” with tech giants all supporting (and relying on) one another.
• The hosts carry the thankfulness tradition to their own friendship and working relationship, expressing deep gratitude for each other and their audience.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “Nick, you’re basically my fourth Kramer brother.” (03:09, Jack)
    • “Jack, on the T boy content side, I'm so thankful about how you're like just a defender of the credibility. You're always double triple checking. And honestly, at this point, we barely use ChatGPT for research because you found so many errors with it.” (03:41, Nick)
• Quick tease: Special interview with Jim Cramer coming up tomorrow.

Story #1: Green Wednesday—Cannabis’ Thanksgiving Surge

(07:25–11:31)

• Main Point: The day before Thanksgiving, now dubbed "Green Wednesday," is the second-biggest sales day for legal cannabis in the US, rivaling 4/20.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “The day before Thanksgiving is actually the second biggest sales day of the year for legal cannabis.” (08:03, Jack)
• “Green Wednesday” has become a new tradition:
  • Instead of wine, many Thanksgiving hosts now bring or serve cannabis (“box of Maui Wowie”), reflecting a wider trend: California Sober—substituting alcohol with weed.
  • Alcohol consumption is at an all-time low due to health concerns, weight-loss drugs (Ozempic), and Gen Z's disinterest in drinking.
  • Stat: “51% of Americans now substitute cannabis for alcohol at least weekly.” (09:35, Jack)
• Underlying Reason: Stress at Thanksgiving brings generations together—cannabis is now a relaxing, unifying alternative.
• Takeaway:
  • “The Thanksgiving dinner table can be your ultimate focus group.” (10:32, Nick)
  • Thanksgiving is a unique moment for sharing new ideas, sampling experiences, and word-of-mouth.
  • Actionable Insight: If you want something to go viral next year, try to make it part of the Thanksgiving table conversation this year.

Story #2: Wicked 2 & the Rise of the PG Economy

(11:50–16:26)

• Main Point: Wicked Part 2 is crushing it at the box office ($150M+ opening), alongside movies like Zootopia 2 and Minecraft—all rated PG.
• Insight: For the second consecutive year, PG movies are the biggest box office earners.
  • “PG is at an all-time high. It's never been a more popular film genre. PG stands for profits, guaranteed.” (13:04, Jack)
• Historical Context:
  • This formula—animated, family-friendly movies that appeal to parents and children—was cemented with Toy Story’s release in 1995 and then scaled by other studios (e.g., Shrek, Inside Out, Minions).
  • “Toy Story created a new formula. They targeted parents and kids.” (13:54, Nick)
• Why Now?
  • Superhero fatigue has set in, pushing families back to safer content.
  • Financial logic: Families buy more tickets per outing, generate more buzz and repeat viewings, and use movies as affordable, reliable childcare and bonding entertainment.
  • “A PG family is gonna buy three to five tickets ... whereas a dink couple is gonna go to an R rated movie and just buy two tickets with no dress up.” (14:23, Nick)
• Deeper Reason: Millennial parents are overwhelmed by traditional and modern pressures; PG movies offer an easy, guilt-free escape for the whole family.
  • Referenced: Vivek Murthy's “Parents Need Help” NYT op-ed; podcast of the same title.
  • “Nearly half of millennial parents today feel overwhelmed on most days.” (15:19, Jack)
  • “PG movies are a place where you can both watch a screen guilt free for two hours and just relax.” (15:50, Nick)
• Takeaway:
  • “The parents need help and PG Movies are here to provide it.” (15:04, Jack)

Story #3: Warren Buffett’s Last Thanksgiving Letter

(18:19–23:28)

• Main Point: Warren Buffett has published his last Thanksgiving letter as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, ahead of his retirement at 95, effective year-end.
  • “This year has been a farewell tour for the prophet of profits.” (18:57, Jack)
• Highlights from the Letter:
  • Felt like a "public will and testament": Buffett reveals his fortune will go to his children, expresses humility and gratitude, especially for Omaha’s community and institutions.
  • Warned boards to watch for dementia in executives and urged action for the company's greater good.
    • “He actually told boards to look out for signs of dementia and Alzheimer's in elderly executives like himself.” (19:52, Jack)
  • Emphasized "luck" (used the word 12 times) and appreciation for long-term values and simple living—he’s lived in the same house since 1958.
  • Denounced greed and hereditary “look at me” wealth; promoted high moral integrity and the Golden Rule.
    • “The cleaning lady is as much as a human as the chairman is, as Warren Buffett just put it.” (21:34, Nick)
  • NO mention of trendy topics: Tech, crypto, or AI.
    • “How many times did Warren Buffett mention AI in his final letter to shareholders? Zero.” (22:07, Jack)
• Takeaway:
  • “He barely mentioned the new CEO, but the whole letter was about him.” (22:21, Jack)
  • “Character matters.” Warren’s parting message is that what sets Berkshire (and his successor Greg Abel) up for continued success isn’t just smarts—it’s moral character, integrity, and dependability.
    • “It takes character. And that's what Warren's last CEO letter was really all about.” (23:28, Nick)

Quick News Bites

(24:15–25:38)

• Google and Tech Thankfulness:
  • Google is surging in the market, up 12% since Jim Cramer quoted the podcast’s takeaway on CNBC.
• Turkey Price Drop:
  • Turkey prices fell 14% due to a record harvest of turkey feed (corn, soybeans) and decreased demand from China.
• Charmin’s Mega Thanksgiving Toilet Paper:
  • Charmin rolled out a 1700-sheet, monument-sized “Thanksgiving toilet paper,” requiring a special holder.
  • “This is once again proof that just when you think you've fully innovated any product, apparently there's just a little more innovation you can squeeze out of that thing, Jack.” (25:38, Nick)

Fun Fact: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

(25:40–26:22)

• The only non-political, non-sports most-watched TV event every year is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
• The original parade featured live animals from Central Park Zoo—inflatable balloons weren’t introduced until 1927.

Notable Quotes

• “Thanksgiving is the ultimate word of mouth moment. It's when ideas are shared and plans are hatched.” (10:36, Nick)
• “PG is at an all time high. It's never been a more popular film genre. PG stands for profits, guaranteed.” (13:04, Jack)
• “Choose your heroes very carefully and then emulate them. You'll never be perfect, but you can always be better.” (21:45, Jack quoting Buffett)
• “Kindness is costless, but also priceless.” (21:46, Nick quoting Buffett)

Key Takeaways (Cheat Sheet)

(23:39–24:15)

1. Green Wednesday: Cannabis is now a staple at Thanksgiving thanks to the dinner table’s unique power to create viral products and moments.
2. PG Economy: Today's hottest blockbusters are PG rated—the “parent economy” has redefined Hollywood, as families crave guilt-free fun.
3. Buffett’s Final Letter: The secret to market-beating leadership? Not flashy trends, but steadfast character and integrity.

The episode wraps up with fun facts, listener shoutouts, and a tease for their special Jim Cramer interview episode dropping Thanksgiving morning.

For more: Visit tboypod.com or tune in tomorrow for the special Cramer interview. Happy Thanksgiving from Nick & Jack Studios!