Costco
Mentioned in 231 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Costco A major U.S. retailer known for leveraging scale to negotiate better terms, maintain a focused business strategy with low SKU counts, and offer cost-effective bulk purchases across groceries, organic products, and private label goods like Kirkland brand. Podcasts discuss Costco in contexts ranging from consumer finance and business strategy to policy debates around tariffs, labor taxes, and market power, including recent litigation over tariff refunds and partnerships with fintech services like Affirm.
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Everybody's Business · Jul 10, 2026
404, Fun Not Found
“Mentioned as competitor to Freedom Fuel with similar gas pricing in Pennsylvania/New Jersey area”
The Clark Howard Podcast · Jul 10, 2026
07.10.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Social InSecurity
“Retailer discussed for pricing signals where 97-cent endings indicate items marked below cost during seasonal transitions”
Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans · Jun 12, 2026
Budgeting in a Hard Season: How to Stay Stable Without Extra Income | 578
“Discussed as bulk purchasing option for non-monthly items like toilet paper, coffee, and juice boxes with budgeting strategies”
The John Phillips Show · Jun 11, 2026
Chuck Devore on The LA Election Results
“Referenced as retailer selling affordable air conditioning units”
Financial Audit · Jun 8, 2026
Financial Audit: Intervention
“Stacy makes frequent purchases; mentioned as source of wine and other goods”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · May 24, 2026
689: Eric Ries - The Costco Hot Dog, Why Good Companies Go Bad, Financial Gravity, Building Incorruptible Organizations, and The Lean Startup's Unfinished Business
“Exemplar of incorruptible company; maintains $1.50 hot dog price despite $1B annual profit opportunity through structural governance”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 21, 2026
Guitar Center CEO Responds To My Criticism
“Referenced as benchmark for Net Promoter Score (70s range) alongside Apple”
The Glenn Beck Program · May 21, 2026
Is Jeff Bezos Gearing Up for a Presidential Run?! | 5/21/26
“Ranked #5 most reputable company in America (81.4/100) per Axios-Harris reputation poll”
Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans · May 20, 2026
Making Good Money but Stuck in Credit Card Debt? How This Couple Avoided Debt Consolidation | 568
“Mentioned as alternative to restaurant spending that improved both budget and health outcomes”
Vanilla Swingers: Swinger Podcast, Unfiltered AF · May 20, 2026
Ep 92: How Not to F*ck Up a Couple Swap (Don't Do What We Did)
“Source of chocolate chip muffins that Kat struggled with addiction to for 10 months before quitting”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · May 19, 2026
Kardashian Double Dates, Pete’s Baby Drama & The Valley’s Men Problem
“Retailer mentioned for Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon wine bucket and viral tiny home product claims”
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly · May 19, 2026
Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full (Part 1 of 2)
“Mentioned as example of convenience food shopping culture in modern America versus traditional meal preparation”
The Matt Walsh Show · May 18, 2026
Ep. 1781 - The Hidden Reason Why Prices Are Skyrocketing
“Major retailer that hires trucking companies through brokers to ship goods”
Acquired · May 18, 2026
Vanguard
“Compared to Vanguard as sharing scale economies and commitment to passing savings to customers”
Always Here · May 15, 2026
Our biggest travel blunders, commitment issues, & hacks for traveling with kids
“Warehouse retailer where host purchases Catalina Crunch protein mix snacks”
Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel · May 14, 2026
Roasting the Latest Financial and Social Fads (Here to Stay?)
“Warehouse retailer with multiple Dubai-style chocolate products in chocolate aisle reflecting trend adoption”
Motley Fool Money · May 13, 2026
The Market Just Got a Huge Warning Sign
“Membership-based model provides predictable cash flows and resilience during volatile economic periods compared to transaction-dependent retailers”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 13, 2026
5/13/26: Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Americans Finances, Male Employment Craters, Israel Most Hated Country On Earth In New Poll
“CEO cited as reporting consumer downgrading from beef to canned chicken due to inflation; warehouse facing motor oil shortages”
The Clark Howard Podcast · May 13, 2026
05.13.26 The True Cost Of 401(k) Loans / A New Era in Auto Sales
“Operating largest vehicle sales program in US through Costco Auto, leveraging affluent membership base and dealer accountability”
The Headlines · May 12, 2026
How Iran’s Internet Blackout Is Crippling Its Economy, and the Fight Over Fruit-Flavored Vapes
“Mentioned as example of ubiquitous consumer subscription service”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · May 12, 2026
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
“Mentioned as retail location where Randolph discovered discounted kitchen equipment and mixers”
The Home Service Expert Podcast · May 11, 2026
The #1 Reason Home Service Companies Get Stuck Between $1M and $10M
“Mentioned as potential partner/channel for A1 Garage Doors' expansion and lead generation strategy”
Jocko Podcast · May 11, 2026
Jocko Underground: How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.
“Used as hypothetical example of retail environment where line-cutting and confrontations might occur”
Excess Returns · May 6, 2026
The Last Moat | Chris Mayer and Ian Cassel on the Stock Picking Edge AI Can’t Replicate
“Example of long-held position that generated outsized returns; illustrates luck vs skill in fund manager performance”
Wall Street Breakfast · May 6, 2026
Soda & chips: McDonald's and AMD in focus
“Releasing monthly sales report after market close as key economic indicator”
The Clark Howard Podcast · May 6, 2026
05.06.26 Negotiating Medical Bills / Use Gift Cards ASAP
“Warehouse club discussed for clearance pricing signals (.97 and .00 endings) and return policies”
Docs Who Lift · May 5, 2026
Heavy Metal Toxicity: Separating Real Risks From Influencer Scams | Dr. Eryn Russo
“Referenced as source of farmed fish products with lower mercury levels compared to predatory fish”
The a16z Show · May 5, 2026
Building Blackstone, Backing Costco, with Tony James
“Series A investment led by James in 1980s; 38-year board tenure; case study in long-term value creation and customer-centric strategy.”
The Chef's Cut · May 4, 2026
This Merger Could Change What You Eat—and How Much You Pay For It
“Referenced as retail comparison model for Restaurant Depot's membership-based wholesale purchasing”
The $100 MBA Show · May 4, 2026
Ramit Sethi - Is Starting A Business Really The Best Way To Get Rich?
“Referenced as example of bulk purchasing culture in Western consumer behavior”
Financial Audit · May 1, 2026
The Most INSANE Financial Audit Ever
“Mentioned as shopping destination where couple went before husband's doctor appointment”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Apr 30, 2026
Lala Kent and Ambyr Childers on Cheaters, Friendship and Dating
“Retailer selling caviar in luxury packaging and red light saunas, discussed as mass-market luxury trend”
The Ramsey Show Highlights · Apr 29, 2026
My Mom Expects Me To Pay $25k For Her Funeral
“Mentioned as alternative source for affordable caskets, priced around $1,300 versus funeral home markups”
The Vault Unlocked · Apr 29, 2026
How to Build a Franchise Empire Without Starting From Scratch
“Mentioned as national account customer for Rolling Suds franchise locations”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 29, 2026
Stephen Presents: Jon Stewart's Colbert Questionert
“Mentioned as source where Colbert's mother purchased ramen and pantry items to send to him during college”
Skin Anarchy · Apr 28, 2026
What “Efficacy” Actually Means in Skincare with Jack Jia of Musely
“Pharmacy referenced for generic tretinoin pricing ($100) compared to list price ($400)”
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Apr 28, 2026
Mark Bell on Fat vs. Carbs, What’s Really Making You Fat?
“Retailer mentioned as source of high-fat meat products (80/20 ground beef, rib eye steaks)”
Founder's Story · Apr 27, 2026
From Rock Bottom to 2 Exits and a New Brand Built on Discipline | Ep. 392 with Michael Chernow Founder of Kreatures of Habit
“Mentioned as retail partner where Chernow conducted product sampling and road shows early in career”
Fitness Confidential · Apr 27, 2026
Empower Your Kids - Episode 2793
“Warehouse retailer where Chosen Foods avocado oil mayo is exclusively available in larger quantities”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 24, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/24/26
“Trading at 49x earnings; long-term holding for Charitable Trust despite high valuation and limited entry opportunities”
Rich Habits Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
More Meta & Microsoft Layoffs, $166B in Tariff Refunds, & Kevin Warsh
“Major tariff refund claimant with potential for selective price reductions to consumers”
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
“Mentioned as primary competitor to Best Buy in consumer electronics retail”
The Sales Management. Simplified. Podcast with Mike Weinberg · Apr 22, 2026
Prospecting and Pipeline Generation Is Hard: Why Your Sellers Need to Be Too Good to Ignore
“Example manufacturing/retail company used to illustrate industry-specific prospecting and automation challenges”
The Headlines · Apr 20, 2026
U.S. Attacks and Seizes Cargo Ship Near Iran, and a First Step Toward Tariff Refunds
“Mentioned as a company eligible to file for tariff refunds due to officially paying the duties”
The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Apr 17, 2026
Crying Over Action Figures
“Retailer where affordable infrared sauna units are purchased and modified”
U Up? · Apr 17, 2026
What’s the Right Way to Approach Someone IRL?
“Mentioned as location where TikTok creators 'Big Justice and AJ' were spotted seeking attention from customers”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Apr 16, 2026
Anthropic Just Revealed a New Marketing Channel
“Subject of Acquired podcast deep-dive episode; example of learning from historical business context”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 15, 2026
9a Roundtable, and Former Intern Maria's Last Day 04-15-26
“Featured prominently in discussion of over-30 opinions; referenced for clothing sales and shopping habits”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 15, 2026
California’s NGO Money Pipeline, Unfunded Mandates, and Rebuilding After the Palisades Fires | Elaine Culotti & Victor Davis Hanson
“Retailer mentioned as example of business unable to operate profitably in California due to regulatory and tax burden.”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 15, 2026
Retail Daily Minute | Instacart Acquires Instaleap, David's Bridal Goes Agentic & GameStop Launches Power Packs
“Expanded Instacart Storefront Pro to France and Spain earlier in 2026”