Best Buy
Mentioned in 37 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major U.S. electronics retailer discussed in podcasts across topics including consumer spending trends, tariff policy impacts, retail distribution of consumer tech products, and e-waste recycling initiatives. The company appears in conversations about AI product adoption, consumer technology strategy, and has been referenced in segments covering retail fraud and payment technology vulnerabilities.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Digital Social Hour · May 16, 2026
Only Jayus: How I Became The Most Hated TikTok Creator | DSH #1967
“Only Jayus's former employer; fired in October before hitting 1M TikTok followers two weeks later”
Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel · May 14, 2026
Roasting the Latest Financial and Social Fads (Here to Stay?)
“Retailer where customers line up for Pokemon card drops, demonstrating collectible card trading fad intensity”
AI Hustle: Make Money from AI · May 8, 2026
The Future of AI Commerce: Anthropic's Agent Marketplace
“Mentioned as integration partner for OpenAI's agent commerce capabilities”
The Rubin Report · May 5, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Humiliated as Ron DeSantis' Hakeem Impression Goes Viral
“Used as example in discussion of retail theft and looting in Democratic-controlled cities”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · May 5, 2026
Napster’s Confusing Comeback
“Retailer that briefly owned Napster brand during one of its iterations”
Financial Audit · Apr 29, 2026
This Has Never Happened Before | Financial Audit
“Credit card in collections for $951.19 from computer parts purchases before relationship”
The a16z Show · Apr 28, 2026
John and Patrick Collison on Stripe's Growth, Agent Commerce, and the Future of Software
“Mentioned as major retailer making product catalogs available for AI agent purchasing”
The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Apr 28, 2026
Industrious Doof
“Referenced as traditional retail location for electronics; DoorDash delivery option compared to in-store purchase”
Cybersecurity Today · Apr 25, 2026
Cybersecurity Today Weekend: Deepfakes, the Death of Truth, and Verifying AI in the Enterprise
“E-commerce platform covered by FakeSpot for fake review and counterfeit detection”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Apr 24, 2026
Margaret Josephs & Doug Budin: Mattress Pads & Fur Storage
“Retailer where Hamilton Beach toaster oven was purchased; handling returns and exchanges for Jameson's birthday gift”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 23, 2026
Retail Daily Minute | Best Buy CEO Corie Barry Steps Down, Dick's Sporting Goods Partners with Adobe on AI Digital Coaches & Sam's Club Launches One-Hour Express Delivery
“CEO Corie Barry stepping down October 31st; Jason Bonfig named successor amid revenue stagnation”
Darknet Diaries · Apr 7, 2026
172: SuperBox
“SuperBox sold through marketplace and reportedly on physical shelves; unclear enforcement mechanisms”
Financial Audit · Apr 6, 2026
The Biggest Losers I've Ever Had On Financial Audit
“Zoe financed a replacement dryer through Best Buy's interest-free program after previous dryer fire hazard”
You Should Know Podcast · Apr 6, 2026
THE MILE HIGH CLUB! -You Should Know Podcast-
“Retailer mentioned in fraud charges that triggered wife's bank call in scam story”
Castle Super Beast · Apr 2, 2026
CSB366: Bourgeois-Z: I Take Off Homestuck Makeup Next To My Undertale Cosplay To Wear My Pomni Outfit
“Participating in RAM price war; dropping Kingston DDR5 prices to compete with Micro Center following market correction”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 4, 2026
The Price Of Knowledge Is Going Towards Zero
“Used as example to explain wholesale pricing and retail margins”
Morning Brew Daily · Mar 2, 2026
Anthropic Blacklisted By US Government? & US-Iran War Disrupts Gulf Travel
“Electronics retailer reporting earnings this week amid consumer spending and AI product adoption trends.”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 21, 2026
‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat
“Referenced as example of large corporation contrasted with small manufacturers affected by tariff policy”
Show Archives – Armed American Radio | · Feb 13, 2026
02-13-26 Mark chats with Paul Markel on jokes, Canada, and New Mexico
“Mentioned in passing as location where Paul Markle returned a receipt during cold weather in Wyoming”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 11, 2026
#4661 Paws, But Do Not Stop
“Electronics retailer where Luke purchased microphone; declined rewards program enrollment”
Frugal Friends Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
2026 Money Traps Everyone Is Falling For (Have You Noticed Them Yet?)
“Implementing 18% restocking fees on returns, costing $75 to return a PS5”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 9, 2026
#4659 We've All Got Our Own Tissues
“Host purchased emergency USB microphone at Culver City location after forgetting audio equipment”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 31, 2026
This Week's News | Jon on Alex Pretti Shooting & Desi on "Melania" Doc and Ilhan Omar Attack
“Referenced in comparison to ICE agents handling confrontation, noting Geek Squad customer service workers face similar verbal abuse”
Pivot · Jan 27, 2026
The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA
The Hidden Third · Jan 21, 2026
Xbox Underground Hacker | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
“Victim of credit card fraud scheme where Armand purchased electronics using stolen cards and Loop Pay mobile emulation technology”
Version History · Jan 11, 2026
TiVo: Press pause
“Major retail distributor for TiVo hardware in the 1990s-2000s”
The AI XR Podcast · Jan 3, 2026
Special From CES 2026: AI Strategy, Tariffs, and the Future of Consumer Tech - Gary Shapiro, CEO
“Board member of CTA; represents retail perspective on consumer technology”
How Did This Get Made? · Dec 30, 2025
The 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards (Part 1)
“Referenced in 'Geek Squad' discussion as the retail location where young actors help older people with technology”
Terms of Service with Clare Duffy · Dec 16, 2025
‘Tis the Season for Recycling e-Waste
“Big box retailer that accepts old electronics for recycling at store locations”
The Minimalists · Nov 24, 2025
515 | Holiday Shopping Season
“Referenced as electronics retailer visited during Black Friday coupon distribution and gift card purchasing”
Version History · Oct 26, 2025
Guitar Hero: Everybody’s a rock star
“Major retailer that set up in-store demo stations for Guitar Hero, critical to driving consumer awareness and adoption”
Bad Friends · Sep 8, 2025
Bobby Hates Richie
“Electronics retailer mentioned as potential employer context for guest Chris”
Song Exploder · Aug 27, 2025
Key Change: Jia Tolentino on "I Love You Always Forever"
“Mentioned as a location where Tolentino discovered music as a child through CD listening stations and samplers”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Aug 21, 2025
Gavin Matts Got Scammed
“Mentioned in discussion about TV shopping experience and sales tactics for higher-priced models”
Chief Change Officer · Jun 16, 2025
#414 Jevon Wooden: From the Military to Mindset Mastery — Part Two
“CEO example of empathetic leadership; visited stores to gather ideas from frontline employees doing the work”
Welcome to Night Vale · Jun 15, 2025
270 - Deeper Than Purpose, Older Than Thought
“Referenced as retail location unable to stock laptops and electronics due to supply chain collapse”
Maintenance Phase · Sep 12, 2024
The Myers-Briggs Personality Test
“Discontinued personality testing in hiring during 2010s due to EEOC concerns and documented ineffectiveness.”