🎂 “i50th” — Apple’s b’day tribute. Estate Sales Entrepreneurs. Also’s $1B DoorDash bike. +ProteinPod

In this April Fools' Day special, Nick and Jack of *The Best One Yet* deliver a hyper-entertaining, satirical deep dive into three major business trends. The episode opens with a tongue-in-cheek launch of the world’s first 'protein-infused podcast,' humorously claiming each episode delivers 24 grams of protein—complete with a fake FDA disclaimer. The real content kicks in with a celebratory tribute to Apple’s 50th birthday, highlighting Steve Jobs’ legendary comeback and Apple’s transformation from near-bankruptcy to a $3 trillion empire through visionary marketing. The hosts argue Apple’s next challenge is protecting privacy in the AI era, urging the company to lead with ethics over surveillance. Next, they spotlight 'also,' a billion-dollar electric quad bike startup by Rivian, designed by Jony Ive and backed by DoorDash and Amazon. The story reveals a strategic pivot from struggling consumer EVs to profitable enterprise sales—'the sugar daddy business model.' Finally, the hosts explore the rise of 'estate sale arbitrage,' where Gen Z 'estate-trepreneurs' profit by flipping vintage items from boomers’ downsizing sales. The trend is fueled by thrift economy, sustainability, and social media, creating a booming, AI-proof side hustle. The episode ends with a rapid-fire roundup of other news: Whoop’s $10B valuation, OpenAI’s public stock access, Allbirds’ 99% crash, and a powerful Women’s History Month moment about Claudia Golden’s Nobel-winning research that helped secure a historic WNBA pay raise.