Podcast Episodes

3. My Sharona

Episode 3

Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out. This episode was originally published on February 2nd, …

15 hours ago

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2. Girl Scout Cookies

Episode 2

How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett digs in. This epi…

3 days, 15 hours ago

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120. An update on the show

Episode 120

The Economics of Everyday Things is going on an indefinite hiatus.

 

SOURCES:Zachary Crockett, host of The Economic of Everyday Things.

 

RESOURCES:Zacha…

1 week, 3 days ago

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119. Christmas Lights

Episode 119

Would you pay a professional $2,500 or more to put up your holiday lights? Zachary Crockett is walking in a winter wonderland.

 

SOURCES:Chuck Smith, c…

2 weeks, 3 days ago

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118. Urban Trees

Episode 118

Trees are more than decoration — they’re living economic assets, with measurable costs and benefits for cities and neighborhoods. Zachary Crockett ta…

3 weeks, 3 days ago

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117. Cut Flowers

Episode 117

Grab a simple bouquet from your local grocery store and you're activating a global network of farms, shipping companies, wholesalers, distributors, a…

1 month ago

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116. Cobblers

Episode 116

Shoe repair shops are a dying breed — but for those that remain, demand is higher than ever. Zachary Crockett goes in for a shine.

 

SOURCES:Jim McFarl…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Superhot Chili Peppers (Replay)

Episode 31

The market for gustatory pain is surprisingly competitive. Zachary Crockett feels the burn.

 

SOURCES:Ed Currie, founder and president of the PuckerBut…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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115. Miniature Golf

Episode 115

How much does it cost to design and build a mini-golf course? And what’s it like to run one? Zachary Crockett putts things in perspective.

 

SOURCES:Ka…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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114. Natural and Artificial Flavors

Episode 114

How do flavorists capture the essence of a fruit and put it in a can of sparkling water, or a tub of yogurt? Zachary Crockett takes a bite.

 

SOURCES:T…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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