🔮 “The Predictions Pod” — SpaceX’s Olympics, Starbucks’ Library, OpenAI’s company town.

Nick and Jack kick off 2026 with business predictions, starting by reviewing their mixed success from the previous year, including the non-launch of Apple's iToilet and Home Depot Homes, alongside Disney's partial move into airlines. For 2026, they wish for OpenAI to build "SAM land," a company town showcasing AI-integrated living, complete with nuclear power, to address energy concerns and improve AI's public image. They also suggest Starbucks should create "Latte Libraries" to revive its "third place" philosophy amid declining customer loyalty. Finally, they propose SpaceX host an Olympic event on the International Space Station to promote global cooperation in space as it heads towards an IPO. Additional wishes include Equinox airport gyms and Amazon adding a "buy local" button.