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Episode 22
In the first of two episodes, Zachary Crockett digs into the strange and discomfiting history of cadavers, and the industry that has emerged around t…
9 hours ago
21. Car Washes
Episode 21
Why are these sudsy roadside stops one of the fastest growing industries in America? Zachary Crockett takes a look under the hood. This episode was o…
4 days, 9 hours ago
20. Tattoo Parlors
Episode 20
More people than ever before are getting tattoos — but social media has flipped the trade’s business model on its head. Zachary Crockett dips into th…
1 week ago
19. Pizza Boxes
Episode 19
There’s more than meets the eye to the box that stores the pie. Zachary Crockett cracks the lid. This episode was originally published on October 1st…
1 week, 4 days ago
18. Mobile Home Parks
Episode 18
They’ve long been associated with crime and blight. Now, the investors are moving in. Zachary Crockett follows the trail. This episode was originally…
2 weeks ago
17. Truffles
Episode 17
It takes fungi-sniffing dogs, back-room deals, and a guy named “The Kingpin” for the world’s most coveted morsel to end up on your plate. Zachary Cro…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
16. Prop Money
Episode 16
Who makes the stacks of fake cash used in movies — and how do they stay clear of counterfeit law? Zachary Crockett follows the fake money. This episo…
3 weeks ago
15. Home Staging
Episode 15
How do you turn an empty house into a buyer’s dream home? Zachary Crockett pulls back the curtain. This episode was originally published on August 27…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
14. “Happy Birthday to You”
Episode 14
The most popular song of the 20th century — and a key part of a ubiquitous American ritual — was also the subject of a years-long legal battle. Zacha…
1 month ago
13. Carnival Games
Episode 13
Does anyone ever win the giant teddy bear? Zachary Crockett steps right up. This episode was originally published on August 6th, 2023.
Hosted by Simp…
1 month ago