Why Does Elon Musk Want to Make a Tesla Robot?
We discuss Elon Musk's Tesla Robot announcement; the first aged expression of Jack Daniels whiskey in over a century; and how to be an informed consumer in the face of hugely increased marketing across popular social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
The Gear Patrol Podcast · Henry Phillips, Nick Caruso, JD DiGiovanni
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Show Notes
Tesla Robot, Jack Daniel's Tennessee 10-Year, and How to Shop on Social Media (Intelligently).
Episode Navigation:
01:31 – Tesla Robot
18:20 – Jack Daniel's 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey
30:30 – Navigating the World of Shopping on Social Media
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