Finance and Coffee: Recent Episodes
Marco Alonso, Adrian Gonzalez
A podcast where your host, Marco Alonso, and Adrian Gonzalez, discuss current business trends and events and bring to light fun financial facts that might not be obvious. Every episode they tackle a variety of subjects from tips to investing to how much is spent on avocados. Marco Alonso, a self-proclaimed professional Googler, and Adrian Gonzalez, a business and marketing aficionado, discuss, debate, and digest different topics over a cup of joe.
To contact directly, drop a DM on Instagram @ Marco Alonso - @marquitost3 Adrian Gonzalez - @itsadriangonzo
Jeff Bezos recently announced that he will be stepping down from Amazon as CEO and the new CEO will be none other than the current CEO of Amazon Web Services, Andy Jassy. In this episode, we discuss why Jeff would be stepping down and what his future plans will be.
Apple has been rumored to be working on a signature car but can they really pull it off? Are they going after Tesla?
Gamestop has been the center of attention in the past couple of days and with good reason, a small group of kids apparently took on wall street and are waging war on the big guys.
For those of you that don't know, Supreme Brands, the red logo that skyrockets the price on clothing they collab with, just got acquired for over 2 billion dollars. But is it really worth that much money?
In this episode, we change it up a bit and instead of bringing one subject, we bring three of the latest topics out right now. First, the third Apple event of this year, the vaccine for Covid, and McDonald's is coming out with a veggie line?
In celebration of the LA Lakers taking the NBA championship, led by Lebron James, we go over some of his other accomplishments off the court.
Apple hosted its annual event on Tuesday, October 12, where they displayed their newest products, the iPhone 12 and the homepod mini. In this episode, we go over what's to expect from Apple and what their plans are going to be in the future.
In this episode, we see what the fuss is all about with the new Playstation 5 and how it could compete with other consoles.
McDonald's is going all out with their new marketing strategy as they collaborate with top artists and make a customized meal named after them. Their first test run was with mega-star Travis Scott and it was a huge success. For the month of October, it will be J Balvin, who will be next?
Coca-Cola has teamed up with Molson Coors to launch its new seltzer brand "Topo-Chico". Will be able to rival with the king (or Queen) of seltzer?
Elon Musk recently stated that he plans to roll out a Tesla model that could cost $25,000 and could be delivered in just 2 years! Is he trying to take out all of the competition?
Netflix just dropped their latest documentary, "The Social Dilemma", and in this mind-bending documentary, you really get to see what these big tech firms are doing with our data.
On Sep. 15, Apple held its yearly world-famous event where it brought out its new toys like the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Ipad Air. They also released some controversial products like the Apple One and the Apple Fitness Plus which raise the question, Are they taking over other markets?
In this episode, Adrian gives you the reasons why you should have a savings account and a brief history of where this concept started.
Messi has been to the center of attention since the news broke out that he might be leaving Barcelona. How ever, did you know that it was almost going to cost 1 Billion Euros?
In this episode, we once again look at how much Jeff Bezos is worth and on what he spends his money on.
Fortnite has officially waged war against Apple since Apple recently decided to kick Fortnite out of the app store. See Fortnite plans to do about it and if they can take on the giant.
TikTok has been the talk of the town lately with Trump threatening to ban it, Microsoft wanting to buy it, and Facebook releasing their own version. Will TikTok be able to survive?
NBA Playoffs are going on right now but is anyone even watching it? Find out this Pandemic has affected the NBA and what the possible long term effects might be.
On Wednesday, July 29, The largest Tech CEOs met before a congressional subcommittee that didn't go as they planned. Is tech getting too big to fail?
In this episode, Adrian gives you a couple of tips on how to get started investing in your 20's with as little as $100.00.
On this episode of finance and coffee Adrian and Marco talk about SpaceX and the Launch America program, where NASA and SpaceX partnered up to send astronauts into space.
The National Bureau of Economic Research declared Monday that the recession began in February. What does this mean for the rest of us? Is this going to be the beginning of the end of our great economy?
Joe Rogan signs an exclusive deal with Spotify to have the entire podcast move over to its platform. The deal is speculated to cost Spotify a little bit over 100 million dollars. Was this a good investment for Spotify?
Zoom, the video-chat, skype, video-conference company, is making a name for itself due to the coronavirus. But can it be strong enough to sustain itself after this pandemic is over?
Companies like Champion, Motorola, and Kodak are using nostalgia as a marketing strategy to bring in some cash but can this strategy work in the long term?
With the latest Documentary on ESPN, "The Last Dance", the current debate is who was better between the two basketball moguls. But what about off the court?
On this episode of Finance and Coffee Adrian and Marco talk about the new iPhone that Apple released, and the future of smartphones and Apple, Inc.
As you've all see, the craziest place to be right now is at a retailer like Walmart or Costco. But how much money might these retailers be making at times like these?
Did you know that there are more tigers held captive then there are in the wild? And yes, we learned that from the recent Netflix original "Tiger King". Find out how else correlates money and tigers.
Some stocks are taking a hit because of the pandemic, epidemic or w.e you call it. But not all have taken an L. Let's see which stocks are winning and losing.
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Olympics might be postponed. It might not sound like a big deal but for many countries, this is a huge source of revenue! Is this the right thing to do?
Pablo Escobar's problems come from having too much money. How do they launder it? Where do they store it? Listen up to see what else could be the problem.
Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots but did you know that he also has other ventures he might be diving into? What else is in store for Tom Brady?
Stocks have been skyrocketing in the last couple of years at an unprecedented rate. How much money would you have today had you put $1,000 into these stocks back in 2010. Let's Find out!
Do you want to pay off your credit cards? Adrian Gonzales drops the gems on how to cut your credit card completely.
We talked about it recently but can you blame us? It's all we're seeing in the news. Here we go again.
Will Alexa be what Jarvis was to Tony Stark? By the way it's developing, it seems so. Let's see what Alexa can do and how it might change the way we use technology forever.
Want to know who just bought the most expensive house in LA? Wait until you find out how much it cost him personally!
After more than a year, we will circle back to the topic of coffee to see what has changed and where it's going next?
The mega $20+ Billion Dollar merger between T-mobile and Sprint was announced earlier this week. Could fewer choices of telecommunication companies be a good thing for the average consumer?
The Coronavirus has killed over 1,100 people. But what kind of businesses could it also be killing?
Most of the money spent valentine's day are on unwanted gifts... What else are people spending their money on this holiday?
It cost 5.6 million dollars for a 30 commercial on the super bowl. Check out which companies were the big ballers of this Superbowl.
The VA loan is an exceptional loan granted to the people that have served our country. In this episode, we discuss the benefits and what distinguishes the VA loan from all the others.
On this episode of Finance and Coffee, Adrian and Marco speak about the real estate market over the past 5 years, and discuss the steps on how to purchase home for 2020.
How much money is there in you sleeping? You might want to ask the online mattress industry. A report recently showed that there are over 175 online mattress stores. The industry is so saturated so how will one stand out over the other?
Since it's original launch in November, Disney+ has had massive success with the #1 most streamed series, "The Mandalorian", and having upward of 20 Million subscribers in a little less than 3 months. Can this juggernaut be the end to all other online streaming platforms?
Are you into reading? The book industry has been booming in the last 10 years but is it up for disruption from audiobooks and e-book?
Analysts recently valuated the company StockX to be worth over 1 billion dollars! Is this too much? How can this online company change the way we buy and sell sneakers, clothing, etc.
Apple released its new mac and it sells for upward of $50,000.00! Why would Apple do this? Are they bringing the desktop back?
Is social media up for disruption? TikTok, the new social media app, thinks so. With a staggering 75 Billion dollar valuation the question is, Can this app change the way we use social media?
When was the last time you went to your local bank? If it's been a while, it's probably because everything you needed to do at a bank can be done with your phone. In this episode we discuss how long will the retail bank last and there any chance of saving it.
On this episode of Finance and Coffee, Adrian and Marco discuss the new Tesla Cybertruck and some of the innovations that Elon Musk has released with this new electric truck.
Could it be possible that in the near future we will be playing our favorite video games through google and not an Xbox or a Play Station? Google thinks so. Google's newest addition "Stadia" is coming for your video game consoles.
On this episode of Finance and Coffee, Marco & Adrian discuss the importance of real estate in today's economy.
On this episode, Marco and Adrian talk about all things Kanye West. This artist is not only involved in the music industry, but is the owner of a Billion dollar brand.
With the biggest shopping holiday, Black Friday, just around the corner, We take a look at the finances and trends of this after thanksgiving phenomena and what is really driving people to shop like that.
Netflix is releasing new weekly episodes which is very similar to traditional TV. Why would the tech giant be doing this now when their bread and butter was releasing full seasons so we could all enjoy a good binge? Is this their new strategy?
Supreme has been a brand that has monetized "Hype" culture and influences other brands to collaborate in order to release different items ranging from clothing, punching bags and even bricks (yes, like construction bricks). We discuss how they're able to do this and why they have such a hot second market.
On this episode We dive into what are the pros and cons of buying/renting a home. Can you really afford to buy? Can you afford not to buy?
On this episode we dive into the current costs of a wedding and how that might change in the future. Could you really afford it?
On this episode Adrian and Marco talk about the credit card debt crisis in America. Credit card debt has been surpassed by student loan debt, but credit card debt is still ridiculously high!
The yield curve has inverted and many economist believe that a recession is coming. On this podcast we discuss the possibilities of why or why not a recession might be coming
On this episode how much money the airline industry brings in and how popular each airline is compared to the other.
On this episode we discuss the popularity of online dating and apps such as Tinder and Match.com. We look at their numbers as far as subscribers and how much money these giants are making.
On this episode we put into questions how much money is actually made from the different aspects of the fitness industry. From gyms to clubs, fitness tech, and what else might await in the future of fitness.
Warner Bros. recently announced their very own streaming platform Called HBO Max and we debate if the streaming industry may be getting too over crowded.
On this episode of Finance and Coffee, Adrian and Marco talk about Disney+ and some of the disruptions occurring in the streaming services market. Disney+ drops in the US on November 19th and there are a lot of things to learn.
In this episode we look at some motorcycle fun facts and what could be the future of motorcycles.
On this episode we discuss the importance of savings why you should have a short-term and long-term savings.
On the episode of Finance and Coffee, Adrian and Marco dive into the 2019 playoffs and some of the business that goes on in the NBA. Sports is a multi-billion dollar industry, and everyone wants a part of it.
On this episode we dive into what is making FashionNova a brand that is attracting so many people and giving its competitors a run for their money!
On this episode we dive into what industries/sectors are due for a disruption if they don't change their current business strategies.
On this episode, we discuss how the makeup industry has turned powders and brushes into a billion dollar industry. We also delve into how and why Kylie Cosmeticshas become the most profitable makeup company in the shortest amount of time.
In this episode Adrian and Marco talk about how much the finances behind the Avengers, and all the records that "Avengers: Endgame" has already broken!
On this episode, We dive into what it actually cost to have a baby in the first year of birth. We look at delivery costs, time spent changing diapers, and many more facts that you probably never thought of.
On this episode we go into the subscriptions that apple announced in its most recent keynote. We also discuss how this can affect the future of Apple and other businesses.
In this episode Adrian and Marco speak about some pros and cons of buying vs leasing a car. You will never guess what the most purchased vehicle in 2018 was!
On this episode we dive into the booty and see how this one body part sets trends in mainstream culture and all of its financial benefits.
On this episode Adrian and Marco talk about Airbnb, and how they are currently competing with the hotel industry. Since the start of Airbnb in 2008, this company has not stopped growing, and does not seem to be slowing down any time soon!
On this episode we discuss Apple's plan to shift into a subscriber based company. Apple is said to release a news subscription service and a video streaming servicing later this year.
On this episode we dive into how much Americans spend on Valentines Day and other trends caused by this holiday.
On this episode we discuss everything that has to do with Super Bowl 53 minus the football. Commercials, chicken wings, and statistics of how much money this event brings in!
On this episode we dive into the final step of the 5 segment podcast with closing on your property. We discuss what happens in the 30 days from when your offer gets accepted to the day it closes.
On this episode we explain some simple steps that you need to take in order to shop for your home and make an offer. Marco Alonso, a former realtor, goes in depth on some of the misconceptions that are associated with this; and how you can make an offer on a home!
On this episode we talk about FYRE Festival, the greatest party that never happened, and all the the things that they did RIGHT. We discuss how social media marketing could be your best friend or your worst enemy.
On this episode we go in depth into why it's important to find a good realtor. Marco Alonso, a former realtor, goes in depth as to how much value having a good realtor can impact your home buying process.
In this episode we talk about student debts and some fun facts. There is over $1.4 Trillion in student debt, and millions of Americans are paying this debt on a monthly basis. Click play to see how this affects you, and may affect your future!
On this episode we discuss the Jeff Bezos the his separation from his wife of 20 plus years, Mackenzie Bezos. How could this affect Amazon and its future
On this episode we explain why it's important to start your search online and what to look for. Towards the end, we show you exactly how to set up a search step by step on Zillow.com
On this episode we look at some of the numbers behind the new Bird Box movie and when the future of movies will be.
This is step 1 of the 5 part series of "5 Steps To Buying a House". On this episode we dive into what is the difference between a pre-qualification and a Pre-approval and how to get pre-approved to get out there and buy your very own house!
On this episode we dive into the current culture of coffee, coffeeshops and how Starbucks is revolutionizing the game.
Ever wondered how to buy a house? On this episode we discuss the basic 5 steps to buying a house and why they are important.
On this episode we discuss why we think iPhone sales might be going down and what is in the future for them?