Producers Show! The Year of Fast-Casual Dining, Viral Marketing Moments and more

December 26, 2025

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: In this holiday special producer takeover of the Morning Brew Daily podcast, the team reflects on their favorite 2025 stories with insider anecdotes and personal trials, blending news roundup with casual storytelling in a nostalgic and light-hearted tone.
The Format: Casual chat among producers sharing behind-the-scenes insights.
The Key Players:
- Emily Mill Iron (Executive Producer): Leads with enthusiasm, sharing food adventures and Late Show history.
- Raymond "Ray" Lou (Producer): Adds Gen Z perspectives on drinking trends and sober living.
- Olivia Graham (OG, Associate Producer): Contributes media industry experience and video shoots.
- Olivia Lake (Liv, Associate Producer): Brings Late Show insider knowledge and marketing observations.
  *Chemistry shines in their collaborative banter—playful teasing about Dry January fails, shared excitement over food trials, and mutual awe at media shifts create an energetic, team-family dynamic centered on year-end highlights like viral ads and restaurant revivals.

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What you'll learn

1 `(00:31)` **Producer Show Introduction**
2 `(02:35)` **Emily's Favorite: 2025 Food Trends and Fast Casual Boom**
3 `(03:48)` **Team Shares Food Story Experiments**
4 `(05:52)` **Nostalgia and Value in Dining Trends**
5 `(07:07)` **Ray's Pick: Gallup Poll on Declining Alcohol Use**
6 `(07:57)` **Dry January Pledges and Gen Z Habits**
7 `(10:28)` **Economic and Social Barriers to Drinking**

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Show Notes

Episode 744: No Neal and Toby! You get to hear from the producers of MBD! In this episode, they’ll talk about some of their favorite stories the show has covered in the year, including the return of fast food restaurant favorites and why are more Americans staying more and more sober. Then, it’s a deeper dive into the biggest news in the entertainment world with the cancellation of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Finally, American Eagle’s viral ad campaign with Sydney Sweeney may have pushed the boundaries, but in the end, it put the longstanding retailer back in the conversation.

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