Podcast Episodes

23andMe's Fatal Flaw | Defying Gravity?

Season 111 Episode 2

Plagued by low sales of its genetic tests, 23andMe adopts a bold new plan: slash prices and enter the pharmaceutical industry. But with investors nervous, can CEO Anne Wojcicki keep the show going lo…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

23andMe's Fatal Flaw | Great Expectorations

Season 111 Episode 1

When Silicon Valley power-player Anne Wojcicki sees gold in genetics, she forms 23andMe. She wants to bring genetic testing to the masses. But behind the hype and celebrity endorsements, can she buil…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix and the Fall of Television | To the Max

Season 110 Episode 3

After AT&T takes over Time Warner in 2018, the media company decides it's time to enter the streaming wars. They don’t have the brand recognition that Disney has, but they do have HBO, considered the…

Published on 3 months ago

Wondery Presents: How to Survive Against the Odds

Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink

How to Survive Against the Odds plac…

Published on 3 months ago

Netflix and the Fall of Television | The Mouse Strikes Back

Season 110 Episode 2

After Netflix poaches Shonda Rimes, one of the most successful television producers on ABC, a Disney-owned network, Disney decides it can’t just sit back and let Netflix keep eating into their market…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Netflix and the Fall of Television | The Game Changer

Season 110 Episode 1

In 2017, Netflix stuns Hollywood by paying television producer Shonda Rhimes an unprecedented amount of money to develop shows exclusively for the streamer. The move announces Netflix as a true rival…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Starbucks' Bitter Brew | A Cup of Competition

Season 109 Episode 3

Starbucks might be number one in market share, but the competition over coffee is hot. In one corner, you’ve got the New England-based fan favorite Dunkin, with their no-frills vibe and celebrity boo…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starbucks' Bitter Brew | Back in Black

Season 109 Episode 2

It’s 2023 and Howard Schultz’s hand-picked successor as CEO is facing trouble. While employees are voting to unionize, competitors are targeting Starbucks’ perceived weaknesses. Dunkin’ and others ar…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Listen Now: Oh What A Time...

It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull.…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starbucks' Bitter Brew | The Founder's Curse

Season 109 Episode 1

It's 2021 and Starbucks workers are experiencing post-pandemic exhaustion. For the first time, baristas and others seem poised to vote to form a union. To head that off, Starbucks legendary CEO, Howa…

Published on 4 months ago