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Back to Search2. 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 episode was originally published on January 29th, 202…
Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago
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:Zachary Crockett on Substack.
Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
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, creator of Planet Christmas.Dean Lyons, founder and…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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 takes a walk on the shady side of the street.
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Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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, and retailers. Zachary Crockett stops to smell the …
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
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 McFarland, owner of McFarland’s Shoe Repair in Lakeland,…
Published on 1 month ago
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 PuckerButt Pepper Company.Stephanie Walker, associate profe…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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:Katie Conaboy, CEO and co-owner of Harris Miniature …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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:Terry Miesle, master flavorist at Sensient Technolo…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
113. Laundromats
Episode 113
A day on the job includes hundreds of quarters, giant balls of lint, and fishing weird stuff out of machines. Zachary Crockett throws in a load.
SOURCES:Jordan Berry, owner of Laundromat Resource.
RE…
Published on 2 months ago