Podcast · 246 episodes
Business Wars, page 2
by Audible · English
Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Against the Odds and American History Tellers. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
All episodes, page 2
Chobani: The Yogurt That Ate America | Fungi and Bankruptcy | 2Chobani’s 2013 contamination crisis (“fungi”/mold), FDA investigation and recall, followed by financial distress and near-bankruptcy, then recovery via cost cuts, marketing battles, and a…24 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 21 chapters
Chobani: The Yogurt That Ate America | Nothing But Good | 1How Hamdi Ulukaya founded Chobani Greek yogurt (2005–2011), turning a niche, expensive product into a mainstream brand that disrupted major competitors (Yoplait, Danone) through recipe, packaging,…17 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Listen Now: Foul PlayInvestigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse and Ed Jervis investigate whether Ed’s grandad, famed goalkeeper Gordon Banks, was poisoned by CIA spies in 1970 and whether a “curse” affected English…15 Jun 2026 · 7 min · 1 chapter
Meta and the Battle for Smart Glasses | Google's Return | 3The episode compares smart-glasses evolution: Google Glass’s 2014 consumer failure and “glasshole” stigma versus Meta’s Ray-Ban/Oakley partnership that made smart specs look like normal sunglasses.11 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
Meta and the Battle for Smart Glasses | I'm a Creep | 2Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and the privacy/surveillance backlash they trigger, from MetaConnect 2023’s AI pivot to 2025–2026 reports of misuse, data collection, and potential facial recognition…10 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 16 chapters
New Season - Dr. Death: The CowboyAn all-new season of Dr. Death about a “charming” neurosurgeon, Dr.4 Jun 2026 · 6 min · 1 chapter
Meta and the Battle for Smart Glasses | Prize on the Eyes | 1The episode traces the rise and fall of smart glasses and how Meta Ray-Ban Stories/Ray-Ban Stories (and “Meta smart glasses”) became mainstream, while raising surveillance and labor concerns.3 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 12 chapters
F1 vs NASCAR | F1 Roars Into the U.S. | 4How Formula One built its U.S. foothold, overtook NASCAR in younger audiences, and what’s driving F1’s recent momentum—plus a deep dive into the 2021 “gladiator” season and the 2026 rule changes.28 May 2026 · 39 min · 14 chapters
F1 vs NASCAR | Land of Liberty | 3How Liberty Media modernized Formula One (2017 onward) to grow global and U.S.27 May 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Listen Now: OnlyFantasyLeon Neyfakh (co-creator of Slow Burn and Fiasco) and Gracie Kanan (OnlyFans creator and comedian) report on how adult content, sex work, and intimacy are changing.21 May 2026 · 7 min · 5 chapters
F1 vs NASCAR | Pedal to the Metal | 2How Formula One’s business model—tied to tobacco money, dealmaking, and global expansion—collided with regulation, scandal, and aging leadership, while NASCAR tried to revive interest via format…20 May 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
F1 vs NASCAR | Start Your Engines | 1The episode traces how Bernie Ecclestone and NASCAR’s founders built their sports, then explains why F1’s early U.S.13 May 2026 · 48 min · 17 chapters
Bumble's Stumble | The Sting | 2Bumble’s turnaround attempt after user fatigue and backlash, including CEO Lydiani Jones’s rebrand (men allowed to make first move), marketing missteps (anti-celibacy billboards), founder Whitney…6 May 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Bumble's Stumble | The Queen Bee | 1Bumble’s rebrand and identity crisis—how a feminist dating app built on “women make the first move” faced backlash, lawsuits, and investor pressure, culminating in letting men message first and a…29 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
Athletic Brewing and the NA Beer Revolution | Is NA Here to Stay? | 3How non-alcoholic (NA) beer moved from “skunky/bland” stigma to a fast-growing category, and whether the trend will last.23 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 23 chapters
Athletic Brewing and the NA Beer Revolution | Bring Your Beer to Work | 2Athletic Brewing’s push to scale non-alcoholic craft beer (Whole Foods, Total Wine & More) and how Heineken Zero Zero’s entry reshapes the NA beer market, including production, marketing, and…22 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Athletic Brewing and the NA Beer Revolution | Brewing the Impossible | 1Bill Shufelt quits a finance job to found Athletic Brewing, aiming to make genuinely great-tasting non-alcoholic beer and kick off the “NA beer revolution.” The episode follows his motivation, market…15 Apr 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
Spotify vs Apple Music | Dehumanizer | 2The rivalry between Spotify and Apple Music, centered on artist payment, personalization vs “human touch,” app-store payment rules, exclusive deals, playlist economics, and antitrust litigation.8 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
Spotify vs Apple Music | Who Stopped the Music? | 1The “Business Wars” origin story of music streaming, focusing on the 2015 showdown between Apple Music and Spotify, and how earlier battles over piracy, licensing, and platform control shaped both…1 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters
Under Armour's Attack on Nike | Signature Sneakers | 3How signature sneakers and athlete endorsement deals evolved, and what Under Armour’s 2013 Steph Curry partnership reveals about competing with Nike/Adidas amid new brands (On, Anta, Anta/Peak/361…26 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 24 chapters
Under Armour's Attack on Nike | Dropping the Ball | 2Under Armour’s attempt to overtake Nike by buying fitness apps for data, expanding retail distribution (including Kohl’s), and scaling Steph Curry shoe lines—while drifting from its performance-brand…25 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 15 chapters
Under Armour's Attack on Nike | Sweat Equity | 1This episode of *Business Wars* delves into the story of Under Armour's rise and its ambitious challenge to Nike, driven by founder Kevin Plank's innovative vision and relentless determination.18 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
Gatorade Sweats the Competition | Defending the Title | 3Business Wars narrates the competitive landscape between major brands such as Netflix vs. HBO and Nike vs.11 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 16 chapters
Gatorade Sweats the Competition | Be Like Mike | 2In the early 1970s, Gatorade dominates the sports hydration market, but must prepare for challenges from major soft drink corporations like Coke and Pepsi.4 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 10 chapters