Why do we spend billions on one spooky night? This episode traces Halloween’s evolution—from Samhain and Roman festivals to All Hallows’ Eve—then flips the mask to reveal the behavioral psychology behind today’s $13B spend. We unpack: 🎃 Origins to Modern Mashup: Samhain → Roman Feralia & Pomona → All Saints/All Souls → American trick-or-treat💵 Follow the Money: Costumes, décor, candy, parties; average spend per celebrant; why the total keeps hitting records🧠 Psych Drivers: Nostalgi...
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Why do we spend billions on one spooky night? This episode traces Halloween’s evolution—from Samhain and Roman festivals to All Hallows’ Eve—then flips the mask to reveal the behavioral psychology behind today’s $13B spend. We unpack: 🎃 Origins to Modern Mashup: Samhain → Roman Feralia & Pomona → All Saints/All Souls → American trick-or-treat💵 Follow the Money: Costumes, décor, candy, parties; average spend per celebrant; why the total keeps hitting records🧠 Psych Drivers: Nostalgi...
118 - The FAANG Illusion: What Earnings Season Really Shows
Roaming Returns
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118 - The FAANG Illusion: What Earnings Season Really Shows
Q2 2025 earnings season looks like a win on paper—81% of S&P 500 companies beat expectations—but don’t be fooled. The market’s strength is overly reliant on FAANG stocks (GOOG, META, AMZN, AAPL, MSFT) pulling the averages higher, while tariffs and lowered guidance have made “surprises” look better than they really are. In this episode, we cut through the noise: 📊 Why Tech & Communications are carrying the market🩺 Healthcare & Financials show quiet resilience🛢️ Energy & Materia...
Roaming Returns
Why do we spend billions on one spooky night? This episode traces Halloween’s evolution—from Samhain and Roman festivals to All Hallows’ Eve—then flips the mask to reveal the behavioral psychology behind today’s $13B spend. We unpack: 🎃 Origins to Modern Mashup: Samhain → Roman Feralia & Pomona → All Saints/All Souls → American trick-or-treat💵 Follow the Money: Costumes, décor, candy, parties; average spend per celebrant; why the total keeps hitting records🧠 Psych Drivers: Nostalgi...
