Episode Mentions
Version History · Jul 5, 2026
Keurig: The K-Cup invasion
“Company where Keurig co-founder Peter Dragone worked before joining Sylvan as a 50/50 partner.”
Single-serve coffee machine market history and evolutionKeurig K-Cup environmental impact and plastic waste controversyRazor-and-blades business model in consumer hardware
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Civics 101 · Jan 20, 2026
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
“Fruit company (formerly Standard Fruit Company) operating in Central America whose business interests were protected by U.S. military force.”
Monroe Doctrine history and evolutionRoosevelt Corollary and U.S. imperialismBanana Wars and corporate military protection
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jan 12, 2026
WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!
“Referenced humorously in customer service automation discussion about saying 'banana' to reach human representatives”
Entertainment Industry Career DevelopmentStreaming Platform Content StrategyCelebrity Culture and Media Impact
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