It’s the annual debate that divides households, ruptures friendships, and causes mild emotional damage: How early is too early to put up holiday decorations? 🎄🎁This week, we spiral (in a festive way) into the chaos of early Christmas trees, aggressively cheerful inflatables, and the neighbor who turns on their lights November 1st like it’s a competitive sport.But because we’re us… we can’t stop there.We dig into how the holiday season affects businesses, marketing strategies, and advertising trends, and why some brands absolutely slay (Mariah Carey pun intended) while others feel like leftover fruitcake.If you love the holidays, hate the holidays, or just love arguing about them… welcome home.Listen or Watch the EpisodeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@royallyunhingedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yE1r0pTPZJ6zY4dzJzX2KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royally-unhinged/id1730932901Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f6c0297-0d5b-4b15-b47f-4eb391ca6f90/royally-unhingediHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-royally-unhinged-153601185/

What do you get when a struggling restaurant chain accidentally stumbles into the most authentic marketing strategy ever? A comeback story worthy of its own episode…with chips, salsa, and a side of nostalgia.This week, we’re talking about how Chili’s went from “barely hanging on” to “viral sensation” thanks to one woman ordering a secret-menu-style item, recording it, and posting it online. Chili’s reposted it, leaned into the authenticity, and boom…relatability, happy hour deals, and a whole new customer experience were born.We also take a chaotic walk down memory lane with the commercials we STILL remember:👵 “Where’s the beef?”🌮 “Yo quiero Taco Bell!”🧁 “One day, one night, Saturday’s alright...”📞 Every 90s jingle that’s tattooed in your brain forever.It’s a mix of marketing magic, nostalgia, and the chaotic energy you expect from us.Grab your skillet queso and let’s dive in.Listen or Watch the EpisodeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@royallyunhingedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yE1r0pTPZJ6zY4dzJzX2KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royally-unhinged/id1730932901Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f6c0297-0d5b-4b15-b47f-4eb391ca6f90/royally-unhingediHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-royally-unhinged-153601185/

If you’ve ever heard the joke that a woman would rather fight a bear than be alone in a room with a man… well, we took that idea and ran with it straight into the world of business, leadership, expectations, and the never-ending circus women navigate every day.In this episode, we get real about what it means to be a woman in business right now…the pressure to be strong but not too strong, confident but not “intimidating,” successful but still “likable,” and all the invisible gymnastics that men never even have to think about.Inside This Episode:• Why the “bear vs man” metaphor hits way too close to home• The double standards women in business still face• Power, perception, and why tone policing can shove it• The pressure to fit in and what happens when we stop trying• Why women supporting women is a revolution, not a trendIf you’re a woman in business, you’ll feel seen.If you’re a man, you’ll learn something.If you’re a bear… call us. 🐻Listen or Watch the EpisodeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@royallyunhingedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yE1r0pTPZJ6zY4dzJzX2KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royally-unhinged/id1730932901Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f6c0297-0d5b-4b15-b47f-4eb391ca6f90/royally-unhingediHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-royally-unhinged-153601185/