Episode 206: Neal and Toby explain why Spotify is planning to lay off 17% of their staff following the successful release of Spotify Wrapped. Plus, Bitcoin has never been hotter and why Tesla's cheapest model might be losing its tax credit. Also, Venezuela has approved a referendum to claim territory in oil-rich Guyana and Toby shares his favorite trends. Finally, why newspaper puzzle games might be the new million dollar investment.
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00:00 - Cold Open
00:30 - Time Person of the Year Prediction
02:30 - Spotify Layoffs
06:45 - Bitcoin is boomin’
09:30 - Tesla Tax credits
13:30 - Guyana and Venezuela Oil
16:00 - Toby Trends: Plush Toys
19:00 - Puzzmo Acquisition
Spotify Laying Off 1,500 People A Week After Wrapped Drops