Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Airbnb Effect: From Cereal Boxes to a $11 Billion Giant
Episode 2445
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the chaotic and lucrative history of Airbnb. Join us as we trace the company's journey from 2008, when three …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Vrbo: From Ski Bums to Spy Cams
Episode 2444
In this episode, we check into the history of Vrbo. What began in 1995 as a programmer’s solution for renting out his Colorado ski condo evolved into…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Vacation Rentals: Luxury Villas, Local Bans, and the $100 Billion Industry
Episode 2443
In this episode of pplpod, we check out of the hotel and check into the booming world of vacation rentals. We explore how these furnished dwellings—k…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Flipping: The Booms, Bubbles, and Broken Windows of Real Estate Investment
Episode 2442
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the high-stakes world of flipping—the practice of buying, renovating, and quickly reselling properties for pr…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Liar Loans, Shotgunning, and Straw Buyers: The Mechanics of Mortgage Fraud
Episode 2441
In this episode of pplpod, we investigate the high-stakes world of mortgage fraud, defined as the intentional misstatement or omission of information…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Timeshare Trap: High-Pressure Sales, Points Systems, and the Resale Nightmare
Episode 2440
Have you ever been offered a free vacation in exchange for attending a "short" presentation? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex and of…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The HOA Dilemma: Private Governments, Restrictive Rules, and the Risk to Your Home
Episode 2439
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the complex world of Homeowner Associations (HOAs), private organizations that govern millions of homes acros…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Battle for the Backyard: From NIMBYs and BANANAs to the Rise of YIMBY
Episode 2438
Why is it so difficult to build new housing, infrastructure, or even renewable energy projects in your neighborhood? In this episode of pplpod, we di…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Is Smart Growth Sustainable or Elitest?
Episode 2437
Green building and urban planning promote sustainable development through resource efficiency and transit-oriented development. Strategies include bi…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Building the Future: Smart Growth, Transit Villages, and the Green Revolution
Episode 2436
In this episode of pplpod, we explore how our cities are being reimagined through the lens of urban planning, a discipline focused on the design of l…
2 weeks, 3 days ago