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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…
6 months, 4 weeks 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…
7 months 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 2 weeks 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…
7 months, 2 weeks 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…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
12. Women’s Sports Bars
Episode 12
Most sports bars rarely screen women's games. Zachary Crockett taps into the strategy of one woman who set out to change the channel. This episode wa…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
11. Cashmere
Episode 11
Once a luxury good, the soft fiber is now everywhere — which has led to a goat boom in Mongolia. Zachary Crockett tugs at the thread. This episode wa…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
10. Michelin Stars
Episode 10
Only the finest restaurants have a chance to bask in their glow. Sometimes, it’s a bit too bright. Zachary Crockett squints at the menu. This episode…
8 months ago