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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 36 MIN

Why Are We Crying Over An Ugly Fish? (E19)

from Big Things Podcast · host Mitzi Payne & Mike Payne

It’s been a busy week on and offline: From Gen Z collectively losing it over the death of an angler fish, to landline phones making a comeback, we’re not sure if we’re okay. In this episode we also dive into Canada’s huge win at the 4 Nations Face-Off, IKEA’s creative social media campaign, and key moments from the SAG awards. More from us: Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi Mike Payne @mmmiiike Timestamps: 01:00 – The 4 Nations Face-Off and Canada’s big win. 07:00 – Mike was right about this year’s Super Bowl ads. Also, why were there so many celebrities in random ads? 11:40 – Thing 1: Gen Z is losing it over the lone angler fish that swam up to the surface of the ocean. 18:45 – Thing 2: Landline phones are back and kids are loving it. 25:25 – Thing 3: IKEA is sliding into the DMs. U Up? 31:00 – Some key moments from the SAG awards. Show notes: - The SCAN 👀 CLUB 2025 Trend Report: https://scanclub.substack.com/p/what-digital-audiences-want-in-2025 Big Things with Mitzi (@mmmitzi) and Mike (@mmmiiike). For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/ Production by Morgan Berna, editing by Oliver Banyard.

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It’s been a busy week on and offline: From Gen Z collectively losing it over the death of an angler fish, to landline phones making a comeback, we’re not sure if we’re okay. In this episode we also dive into Canada’s huge win at the 4 Nations Face-Off, IKEA’s creative social media campaign, and key moments from the SAG awards. More from us: Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi Mike Payne @mmmiiikeTimestamps: 01:00 – The 4 Nations Face-Off and Canada’s big win. 07:00 – Mike was right abo...

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