Craigslist
Mentioned in 30 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A classified advertising platform founded in the mid-1990s on the West Coast that became a popular marketplace for buying, selling, and advertising services before the rise of mobile alternatives like Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp. Podcasts reference it as a hub for various transactions—from furniture flipping to service advertisements—while also noting its vulnerability to scams targeting sellers. Its longevity as a digital marketplace makes it a notable touchstone in discussions about online commerce evolution.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · May 20, 2026
Dhar Mann: Not Where You Want to Be Yet? (Follow THIS 5-Step Framework to Stop Overthinking and Finally Take Action)
“Referenced as outdated tool that inspired Dhar Mann's early business idea for Davis Marketing Services”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · May 17, 2026
1460 - Handjobs, P***y Worship & Other Secrets To Satisfying Sex w/Alexa
“Mentioned as platform where podcast guests meet online strangers for confessions”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · May 14, 2026
1457 - Ronnie Loves Watching her Husband with Other Women, MFM Threesomes and More
“Mentioned as a platform for finding lifestyle partners and arranging meetups”
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · May 13, 2026
Wrong Numbers
“Online platform that later became used for escort service advertising, replacing traditional phone book and pamphlet methods”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · May 11, 2026
1454 - Pepper Turned her New Husband On to Threesomes & Couple Swapping
“Platform used to post lifestyle ads and connect with potential partners; mentioned in context of catching infidelity”
The Moth · May 8, 2026
Mothers and Memories with Padma Lakshmi: The Moth Podcast
“Mary Mack uses Craigslist to attempt selling her mother's burial plots with a humorous classified ad”
The Tech Report · May 5, 2026
How ‘Pathological’ Silicon Valley fanatics are blocking AI regulation | Timothy Noah
“Discussed as commonly blamed but not primary cause of journalism industry collapse following Section 230 implementation”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · May 5, 2026
1447 - Mark Got his Latina, Virgo Wife to Hotwife for Him
“Platform where Mark initially found his first male partner through personals ads before meeting his current wife”
Strictly Anonymous Confessions · Apr 27, 2026
1440 - Marie Went from Being Very Vanilla to Hotwifing
“Historical platform mentioned for finding lifestyle partners before dedicated adult dating sites became mainstream”
Prof G Markets · Apr 24, 2026
The AI Job Crisis Andrew Yang Saw Coming
“Historical example of technology decimating local journalism employment without job creation replacement”
ok storytime · Apr 15, 2026
Your Favorite ‘No Way’ Stories”| Reddit Stories | EP2680
“Online classifieds platform used to find pet adoption events”
The $100 MBA Show · Apr 15, 2026
Five Lazy Ways To Start A Business On The Side This Weekend
“Referenced as marketplace for buying low and selling high arbitrage business”
Philanthropisms · Mar 26, 2026
Craig Newmark on philanthropy
“Founded by Craig Newmark, provided the wealth that enables his current philanthropic activities”
Criminal · Mar 13, 2026
Cecilia
“Platform that shut down sex work advertising sections following FOSTA-SESTA legislation in 2018”
Life Kit · Mar 9, 2026
DIY home hacks that your landlord probably won't hate
“Referenced as tool for setting alerts and finding specific furniture items within budget constraints”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars
“Used gear marketplace showing Fender Bassman 59 availability at $1,000-$1,250 vs. $2,199 new retail”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 13, 2026
Share & Bezos & Tell with Ezra Edelman and David Remnick
“Killed classified advertising revenue that sustained local newspapers”
Frugal Friends Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
What You Actually Get for Your Money in 2026: Then vs Now
“Referenced as former platform for private vehicle sales that has declined in utility compared to modern marketplace options”
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer · Feb 6, 2026
I Want You to Watch (w/ Heidi N Closet)
“Nicole mentioned using the platform to advertise services for money in a past anecdote”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Jan 22, 2026
The Wi-Fi 7 scam
Snapped: Women Who Murder · Jan 18, 2026
Kristie Evans
“Platform David Evans used to find participants for swinger encounters with Khalil Square”
The Kim Komando Show · Jan 10, 2026
CES 2026: Your hologram girlfriend is here
“Platform where oil-pouring scam targeting vehicle sellers is spreading”
The Code To Winning · Dec 16, 2025
FROM FLIPPING COUCHES TO $100 MILLION IN REAL ESTATE || RYAN PINEDA || EPISODE 070
“Platform Pineda used to flip couches and furniture before Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp existed”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Dec 15, 2025
666: Angie Hicks (Founder of Angie's List) - The Power of Selling Door-to-Door, Executive Presence, Being Told She Was 'Too Nice,' and Her 2-Question Career Filter That Kept Her at One Company for 30 Years
“Founded around the same time as Angie's List (1995) on the West Coast; Angie was unaware of it until much later due to geographic separation.”
KILL TONY · Dec 9, 2025
#747 - HARLAND WILLIAMS + NICK ROCHEFORT
“Online classifieds platform mentioned in context of infidelity and online dating behavior by comedian Doc Ferry”
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Dec 8, 2025
Passive Income Expert: How To Make 10k Per Month In 90 Days!
“Platform mentioned for business validation and customer acquisition”
Bad Friends · Nov 17, 2025
Bobby's Missed Connections
“Online classifieds platform discussed for its missed connections section featuring personal ads seeking reconnection”
The Code To Winning · Oct 27, 2025
LEAD GENERATION SECRETS EXPLAINED FOR YOUR BUSINESS || DAQUOTA AVILA || EPISODE 067
“Mentioned as Daquota's initial lead generation source before building systematic social media strategy; associated with low-quality leads.”
Darknet Diaries · Jan 7, 2025
153: Bike Index
“Early platform used to search for stolen bikes before modern marketplaces; still used by thieves to sell stolen goods”
Acquired · Nov 18, 2024
IKEA
“Platform for buying used IKEA furniture; demonstrates product longevity and secondary market”