Podcast Episodes

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…

9 months, 2 weeks 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…

9 months, 3 weeks 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…

10 months 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…

10 months, 1 week 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…

10 months, 2 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…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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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.

 

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11 months ago

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112. Campgrounds

Episode 112

Running a campground isn’t all eating s'mores around the campfire. Zachary Crockett fans the flames.

 

SOURCES:Mark Lemoine, owner, Coloma/St. Joseph K…

11 months ago

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Gas Stations (UPDATED)

Episode 1

When gas prices skyrocket, do station owners get a windfall? And where do their profits really come from? Zachary Crockett pulls up to the pump.

 

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11 months, 1 week ago

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111. Product Recalls

Episode 111

Every year, thousands of products are recalled from store shelves. How does the process work — and who foots the bill? Zachary Crockett gets a refund…

11 months, 1 week ago

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