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Hat & Tat

Hosted by Craig & Steve · business · EN

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About this Podcast:

Craig and Steve have been getting together for decades, talking business over a beer. They decided to press record. Join Craig and Steve as they riff on the corporate world, sharing their favorite moments and anecdotes from businesses and founders. Combining decades of professional experience with the kind of shorthand only forty years of friendship can produce, Steve and Craig break down complex business concepts into conversations that you'd overhear in the boardroom or barroom.

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Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Hat & Tat

What is Hat & Tat about?

Craig and Steve have been getting together for decades, talking business over a beer. They decided to press record. Join Craig and Steve as they riff on the corporate world, sharing their favorite moments and anecdotes from businesses and founders.

Who hosts Hat & Tat?

Hat & Tat is hosted by Craig & Steve. The show has published 12 episodes to date.

What has Hat & Tat covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Hat & Tat | The $600M Beauty Secret: How Hero & Tatcha Earned Massive Exits" (30 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Hat & Tat | How Sonic’s 'Master of None' CEO Built a Billion-Dollar Empire" (16 October 2026, 23 minutes), and "Hat & Tat | Slate to the Party: How this EV startup plans to disrupt the compact truck market" (2 October 2026, 15 minutes).

How often does Hat & Tat publish?

Hat & Tat publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 12 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Hat & Tat?

Booking probability for Hat & Tat is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hat & Tat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hat & Tat's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Hat & Tat?

The strongest fits for Hat & Tat are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Hat & Tat has a business audience.

About the host

Craig & Steve hosts Hat & Tat, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #13

    Hat & Tat | The $600M Beauty Secret: How Hero & Tatcha Earned Massive Exits

    Oct 30, 202625 minS1

    Craig and Steve dissect how savvy entrepreneurs turn overlooked regional products into massive global brands. They dive into the origins of Hero Cosmetics and Tatcha, explore how strategic product positioning beats raw...

  • Episode #12

    Hat & Tat | How Sonic’s 'Master of None' CEO Built a Billion-Dollar Empire

    Oct 16, 202623 minS1

    Craig and Steve discuss insights from the book Master of None by Clifford Hudson, exploring how a generalist with zero interest in the 10,000-hour rule turned a Sonic into a billion-dollar fast-food powerhouse. From a...

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    Hat & Tat | Slate to the Party: How this EV startup plans to disrupt the compact truck market

    Oct 2, 202615 min

    Craig and Steve strip down to the bare essentials as they explore the bold, low-tech world of Slate’s $25,000 modular EV truck. They unpack how cutting out digital bloat, leaning into total customizability, and building...

  • Hat & Tat

    Hat & Tat | S1E10 | Run Clubs, Pickleball, and the Hobby Boom

    Sep 18, 202621 min

    Craig and Steve explore the booming economy of personal hobbies, dissecting why Americans are throwing cash at everything from singles run clubs to tabletop miniature games. They dive into high-margin niche...

  • Episode #9

    Hat & Tat | S1E9 | 7 Powers and Hamilton Helmer Pt. 3

    Sep 4, 202619 minS1

    Craig and Steve wrap up their three-part series on Hamilton Helmer’s classic book, 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy . Focusing on the "sustaining" phase of a mature business, the guys break down the final...

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  • Episode #6

    Hat & Tat | S1E6 | Celsius and John Fieldly

    Jul 24, 202630 minS1

    Craig and Steve dissect the wild turnaround of Celsius and its CEO John Fieldly, tracking how a "negative calorie" weight loss drink pulled itself back from near-bankruptcy, NASDAQ delisting, and retail exile. They dive...

  • Episode #5

    Hat & Tat | S1E5 | Haven Lifestyles

    Jul 10, 202612 minS1

    Craig and Steve discuss the brilliance of Haven Lifestyles, a "magazine" empire pulling in $10 million a year through high-end print real estate listings. They explore how this analog business model turns real estate...

  • Episode #4

    Hat & Tat | S1E4 | Pixar and Ed Catmull

    Jun 26, 202639 minS1

    This episode breaks down the fascinating organizational psychology behind Pixar by discussing the career and management philosophies of its co-founder, Ed Catmull. The episode explores how Catmull successfully balanced...

  • Episode #3

    Hat & Tat | S1E3 | Founder Mode and Airbnb

    Jun 12, 202635 minS1

    This conversation dives into the world of Founder Mode, exploring Brian Chesky’s insights on the Invest Like the Best podcast. The episode breaks down how the Airbnb CEO took control to steer the company through a...

  • Episode #2

    Hat & Tat | S1E2 | Vortic

    May 29, 202623 minS1

    <p>Vortic Watch Company is a unique business that repurposes vintage pocket watches into wristwatches, focusing on storytelling, nostalgia, and American-made craftsmanship.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Storytelling and...

  • Episode #1

    Hat & Tat | S1E1 | The Hard Thing About Hard Things

    May 15, 202628 minS1

    <p>The conversation delves into the key takeaways from 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz, emphasizing the importance of embracing the struggle, leadership during tough times, the value of grit and...

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