Desperate Acts of Capitalism Podcast

Warby Parker (a genuinely sustainable, ingenious business model) inspired a wave of copycat direct-to-consumer brands that often suffered, failed to deliver on investor expectations, or just fully imploded. Needless to say, this hilarious trend was perfect fodder for our show. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapit...

What do you get when you mix Spider-Man, broadway, greek mythology, U2, and extreme workplace safety violations? You get a great story for this podcast! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenb...

The saga of Mr. Bushnell continues with his next big venture, involving a pizza restaurant run by an animatronic rat that likely holds some of your fondest memories. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler,...

In 1972, Nolan Bushnell and partner Ted Dabney founded video game and home computer developer Atari. In 1983, 700,000 copies of E.T. the video game and other unsold titles were buried in a New Mexico landfill. And this is only PART 1 of the ballad of Nolan Bushnell. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE...

Many of you probably remember why this specific phone made international headlines back in 2016. If you don't, we doubt you'll be able to guess. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Greysigil, Marilyn Ke...

Peter Arnell, a titan of the advertising industry, was hired to redesign the Pepsi logo. No words can fully encapsulate the insanity of what he produced. For the full experience on this episode, you can follow along with the insane BREATHTAKING PDF here: https://www.goldennumber.net/wp-content/uploads/pepsi-arnell-021109.pdf Lemon Demon (Neil Cicierega)'s song about Pepsi Breathtaking: https://www...

In 1993, Disney announced their plans to build a theme park that combined authentic American history experiences and thrilling entertainment. Madness quickly ensued. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a...

Content Warning: This episode contains mild descriptions of psychological and physical abuse. Ever wonder what the weird, cult-like origins were for all those "Unlock Your Full Potential" business seminars that were huge in the 80s? Well, we've got some strange answers for you on today's episode! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/...

Elizabeth Holmes became a billionaire after she invented a blood-testing device that was going to change the world. Too bad it was a complete lie. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast abou...

Today we conclude the truly insane saga of the Tulip Boom (and inevitable collapse). JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our...

Today, Desperate Acts of Capitalism goes HISTORICAL, to investigate the world's first speculation bubble. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG:...

Today we talk about 2019's Cats. To prepare for this episode, CT & Evan watched Cats. Things got weird. We're also gonna post our FULL reaction to Cats as an audio track on Patreon. If you want, you can listen to it as a commentary track while watching Cats in the comfort of your own home! We don't recommend it. SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www....

SOON THE WORLD WILL KNOW THE TRUE POWER OF BEENZ (We greatly apologize for the weird audio in this episode, we are both in quarantine recording our parts separately and had to frankenstein them together. Hopefully next week we'll figure out a way to make it sound better. We love you!) SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofc...

Billy McFarland wants money, and he wants it now. What better way to get some quick, easy cash than planning a music festival in the Bahamas? What could possibly go wrong? Find out in today's episode of DAoC! SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marke...

Gwyneth Paltrow is here to help you live your healthiest life possible. You just need to be obscenely rich and cool with having the worst B.O. of your life. Today we unearth the dark secrets behind a lavish, minimalist, foul-smelling empire. SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a...

will.i.am really wants to be the next Steve Jobs. So far, he's not doing so well. Today we dig through his bizarre history of bulky products and weird, rambly interviews to try to determine why. SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how...

To celebrate the launch of DAOC on Patreon, here is a compilation of some of our most fun-filled moments from the show so far. This is only the beginning. NEW REGULAR EPISODE NEXT WEEK SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT AND MUCH MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong....

Today we unearth the troubled production of 1967's Dr. Dolittle, and try to determine why it on earth it became a weird franchise decades later. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: @desperateactsofcapitalism Tumblr: https://desperate-acts-of-capitalism.tumblr.co...

HEADS UP! This episode contains gore, bodily fluids, and some descriptions of abuse. Today we try to find some healing from 180 horrible episodes of Fear Factor. Evan swears more than he ever has before, and there are many frustrated sighs. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burn...

Today we salvage a sad, abandoned Google sea cube and try to unlock its mysteries. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! Email us at desperateactsofcapitalism@gmail.com for questions, comments, or ideas! You can also follow us on tumblr at https://desperate-acts-of-ca...

Today we talk about JCPenney's "Fair and Square Pricing" disaster led by everyone's favorite business boy, RON JOHNSON. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a world of burning money! Email us at desperateactsofcapitalism@gmail.com for questions, comments, or ideas! You can also follow us on IG at...

Today we attempt to escape from the horrifying nightmare labyrinth of Adam Neumann's mind. Join us to find out if we're successful. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a world of burning money! Email us at desperateactsofcapitalism@gmail.com for questions, comments, or ideas! You can also follow...

Today we dive into the labyrinthine madness of the WeWork corporation. We aren't able to contain it to one episode. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a world of burning money! Email us at desperateactsofcapitalism@gmail.com with story ideas, questions, comments, or anything that comes to mind....

Today we untangle the mystery of the Oogieloves Big Balloon Adventure and educate the masses on the world-changing introduction of New Coke and Crystal Pepsi. The Oogieloves Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2zgHbFE4lg Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a world of burning money! Email us...

Today we discuss the short-lived and stupefyingly strange Juicero Press and the tragic decline of one of your favorite childhood haunts, Toys R Us. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a world of burning money! Email us at desperateactsofcapitalism@gmail.com with story ideas, questions, or comment...