Ring Finger. | The Magazine that is a Publishing Phenomenon. | Spirit of Halloween Comes to Town (again).

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including Apple’s newest product announcements at WWDC, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split back into two companies, and the U.S. and China meeting in London to discuss trade talks. Next, since its inception in 2008, NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts have become a staple on YouTube with over 11 million subscribers. Josh and Yaz speak with Fast Company associate editor David Salazar about the lasting influence, favorite acts, and future programming of Tiny Desk Concerts. Finally, Yaz and Josh interview Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman about the company's new menu items, advancements in culinary technology like Infinite Kitchens, and the removal of seed oils from their food preparation process. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read David Salazar’s piece on NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts: https://www.fastcompany.com/91337277/npr-tiny-desk-concert-artist-impact…

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We wear wedding rings on the left-hand ring finger. Would another finger work?
Magazines are losing subscribers at an alarming rate. You’ll never guess which one is an exception.
It’s time to get your Halloween costume! Many come from a pop-up store named “Spirit of Halloween.” Where do these stores come from and, maybe more importantly, where do they go? (From the archives)

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It’s OK. | Baby Names You Cannot Use. 18:09

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How did a 19th-century joke become the world’s most spoken word? This week we scan the baby name blacklist and learn why some will never make it onto a birth certificate. Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/03/us-banned-baby-names/84011765007/ https://www.history.com/articles/the-birth-of-ok-175-years-ago http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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Who was selling the seashells by the seashore? | Where is Jaws? 16:43

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Was the famous tongue-twister really about a Victorian-era fossil hunter? Ever notice great whites are missing from aquariums? This week, we explore why the ocean’s superstar can’t survive life behind glass. Sources: https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2017/07/she-sells-seashells-and-mary-anning-metafolklore-with-a-twist/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/504168/why-dont-you-see-great-white-sharks-aquariums http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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Show Announcement. | The Drama Behind School Lunches. | Lion King Video Game Conspiracy. 20:49

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It’s our 200th episode! We start with a note of gratitude and a show announcement. If you grew up in an American public school, you likely really loved or really hated your school lunches. Here’s the surprising tale of how schools came to provide lunch for students. Some 1990s era video games for Super Nintendo were notoriously challenging. One of the most difficult was the Lion King - but it was done on purpose and for a unusually specific reason. Sources: https://www.cbr.com/lion-king-brutally-difficult-platformer/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/american-schools-have-been-feeding-children-for-more-than-100-years-heres-how-the-school-lunch-has-changed-180986583/ http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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Why is Karaoke so popular? | Horse racing - all in the family. | Do animals have accents? 22:39

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Karaoke is one of America’s favorite activities. Why are so many people willing to sing (so badly) in public? At the recent running of the Kentucky Derby, the horses had more in common than you’d think. Humans talk slightly differently based on geographic regions. Can the same be said for animals? Sources: https://www.si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/secretariat-lives-on-through-hooves-every-horse-kentucky-derby https://www.statsignificant.com/p/what-are-the-greatest-karaoke-songs https://www.mentalfloss.com/do-animals-have-regional-accents http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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Crafting iPhone Alarms. | Can Water Expire? | Should You Be Nice to A.I.? 24:22

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The Birth of the Peep | Curb Your Enthusiasm Saved a Life | David Dies in This One 22:35

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Easter season has come and gone and, with it, the slightly stale marshmallow juggernaut known as the peep. But every single peep has something uniquely in common… In a plot straight out of the TV show that made it all happen, an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm literally saved one man’s life. Bad news for Dave. If you’re playing a character with that name in a movie, you might want start looking for your next gig. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/news/how-curb-your-enthusiasm-saved-an-innocent-man-from-death-row/ https://apnews.com/article/peeps-easter-candy-marshmallow-love-hate-5712b5cad525a0da50622ff8f8c86b73 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/mar/06/warning-if-your-name-is-david-you-wont-survive-a-horror-movie http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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Dire Wolf Returns - is that a good thing? | Minecraft Explained | How A Goofy Movie became A Great Movie 25:15

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The March Madness Multiplier Effect | Goosebumps is still going | The Other Burger King 22:56

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The Passing of the Cereal Box Toy. | Ocracoke’s Dialect. | Finding Marco Polo. 22:13

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You may remember when buying cereal was as much about the toy inside the box as the cereal. Then it just stopped. There’s a unique island that’s less than 10 miles long, has under 1,000 permanent residents, and speaks its own language. And it’s part of North Carolina. This week, we set sail for Ocrcoke. We all know how to play Marco Polo, but no one knows where it came from - until now. Sources: https://www.sporcle.com/blog/2022/04/why-do-we-yell-marco-polo/amp/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/why-toys-disappeared-from-cereal-boxes https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20190623-the-us-island-that-speaks-elizabethan-english http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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The Dance Dance Revolution | How Do Astronauts Bathe (or pee..) | The Rise, Fall, And Rise Again of Little Caesars 22:36

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When The Preview Lies | (Drunken) Origins of NASCAR | The Most Expensive Typos 23:57

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(Ep. 161 Rebroadcast) The Cost of Free Bread. | The Surgeon General turns his Attention towards … Pac-Man. | Starry Rebrand. 22:45

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Kate Winslet owns the record for the longest breathhold in cinematic history. No matter how long you think it is, it’s longer than that. Every parent must face the dreaded question - “Where do babies come from?” How did the poor stork get involved? Weight Watchers has been synonymous with weight loss for decades. That all may be coming to an end. Sources: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/kate-winslets-filmed-avatar-2-underwater-breath-hold-record-die-1235459216/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-14398443/weightwatchers-debt-struggles-restructuring.html https://www.livescience.com/62807-why-storks-baby-myth.html http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - facebook.com/commutethepodcast…

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Did a Mascot wreck Rax? | Who-o-o knows the Ghostwriters? | The Identity of Jack the Ripper 21:56

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