Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBeyond the Suburbs: Understanding the Rise of the Exurb
Episode 2623
Have you ever driven past the suburbs into that unique zone that feels rural but still relies on the city? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the …
1 week, 6 days ago
The Strip Mall: From Mini-Malls to Power Centers
Episode 2622
In this episode of pplpod, we drive into the ubiquitous world of the strip mall—those open-air shopping centers defined by a row of stores with a sid…
1 week, 6 days ago
Commercial Real Estate 101: Investing, Deal Flow & The 2025 Market Slump
Episode 2621
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the fundamental world of commercial property—real estate designed to generate profit through capital gains or…
1 week, 6 days ago
Ghost Kitchens: The Invisible Restaurants Feeding You
Episode 2620
In this episode of pplpod, we investigate the booming world of virtual restaurants—also known as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or dark kitchens. We…
1 week, 6 days ago
Life on the Line: How Transit-Oriented Development Reshapes Our Cities
Episode 2619
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the world of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)—an urban planning strategy designed to maximize residential, …
1 week, 6 days ago
Enron: The "Smartest" Fraud in the Room
Episode 2618
In this episode, we dismantle the spectacular rise and fall of the Enron Corporation. Once hailed as "America's Most Innovative Company" for six cons…
1 week, 6 days ago
Arthur Andersen: From "Think Straight" to Shredded Documents
Episode 2617
Once the gold standard of the accounting world, Arthur Andersen was a member of the "Big Five" and a firm built on the founder’s strict motto: "Think…
1 week, 6 days ago
Speculation: Financial Heroes or Market Gamblers?
Episode 2616
Is the stock market actually distinct from a casino? In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the controversial world of financial speculation. W…
1 week, 6 days ago
From Cotton Traders to the Crash of 2008: The Rise and Fall of Lehman Brothers
Episode 2615
In this episode, we trace the 158-year history of Lehman Brothers, from its humble beginnings to the bankruptcy that shook the world. We explore how …
1 week, 6 days ago
The WorldCom Scandal: From Coffee Shop to Corporate Collapse
Episode 2614
In this episode, we trace the meteoric rise of WorldCom, which began in a Mississippi coffee shop in 1983 under Bernard Ebbers and grew into a teleco…
1 week, 6 days ago