
#BrainFood (formerly #CoolShit) is a daily newsletter personally curated by Shelby Erickson (@shelbyerickson 👋🏻), providing a handpicked selection of fascinating articles from the business, creativity, and technology worlds. coolshit.substack.com
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 26 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Daily NewsSociety & CultureNews | ||||

In today’s episode:
🎶 KCRW’s Top 30 Songs of 2024: From Jamie xx to Brainstory, Aili to St. Vincent, we’re diving into the tracks that defined the year and kept us grooving.
🛠️ Why Nothing Seems to Work: A deep dive into why companies design prod... more
In today’s episode:
🏎️ F1’s Marketing Masterstroke: How Formula 1 gained 50M new fans (including me!) with Netflix’s Drive to Survive, driver influencer strategies, and fan-first global expansion.
🧲 Revolutionary Magnetism: Discover “altermagnets... more
Happy Friday! In today’s episode, we’re exploring groundbreaking tech, futuristic travel, and the surprising benefits of nature:
• AI Clones in Meetings: Discover Pickle, a service that lets your AI clone attend meetings on your behalf, ensuring you... more
In today’s episode, we celebrate record-breaking achievements, explore emerging trends, and revisit iconic moments in culture:
• Taylor Swift’s $2 Billion Tour: Breaking every concert tour record in history, we dive into the jaw-dropping stats behin... more
In today’s episode, we dive into the dynamic intersection of sports, technology, and creativity:
• MLS Cup Highlights: Behind the scenes of ACF’s pre-game and post-game shows for the MLS Cup. From LA Galaxy’s electric energy to Red Bulls’ fan celebr... more
It’s officially holiday music season, and we’re bringing you the ultimate playlist to elevate your celebrations! Join Shelby Erickson as he shares a handpicked collection of unique and unexpected holiday tracks.
This playlist features:
• Legends li... more
Dive into today’s #BrainFood as we explore fascinating stories that connect culture, innovation, and personal growth:
• Bitcoin’s $100k Milestone: What does Bitcoin’s future hold? Shelby Erickson breaks down why $100k isn’t the ceiling and how globa... more
Welcome to #BrainFood, the podcast where curiosity meets culture. Each episode delivers bite-sized insights into fascinating stories, from the quirky behaviors of orcas to the versatile history of the word “f*ck,” the wild world of OnlyFans, and Holl... more
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