Starbucks
Mentioned in 156 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Starbucks (company) A major publicly traded coffee retailer and service business widely referenced across podcasts as a case study in corporate reputation management, standardized operations at scale, and labor relations. The company features prominently in financial discussions—from the "latte factor" illustrating discretionary spending habits to examples of regulatory capture and union-busting practices. Starbucks also serves as a cultural touchstone in American business, discussed in contexts ranging from wealth inequality comparisons to consumer behavior and employee experiences.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 16, 2026
4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
“Mentioned as traditional fallback job for college grads that has steadily worsened in quality and compensation”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Trending News
“Referenced as part of white SUV mom stereotype lifestyle involving coffee runs”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Lunch with The Mistress
“Caller mentioned leaving wallet at Starbucks location at Somerset Mall”
Capitalisn't · Apr 16, 2026
Is The College Promise Broken? - ft. Noam Scheiber
“Case study of union organizing efforts among college-educated workers; CEO Howard Schultz's resistance despite historical generosity as employer”
BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE · Apr 16, 2026
Kyle Richards' "Housewives Game" Exposed, RHONJ New Cast, Summer House Future & Wendy Osefo Plea Deal
“Coffee chain sponsor advertising new protein cold foam product for beverages”
I Am All In with Scott Patterson · Apr 15, 2026
Gilmore Girls Gazette: A Gilmore Prediction That Has Danielle Shocked, An Unrecognizable Tristan, and Melissa McCarthy Doing Something Unbelievable
“Coffee chain discussed for Melissa McCarthy's employment history and pay-it-forward customer experiences”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
Ep 609 - Mega Heider (feat. Corey Heider & Nate Marshall)
“Mentioned for frappuccino drink products available at grocery retailers”
Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories · Apr 13, 2026
A Sleepy Journey to Lesotho’s Waterfalls
“Sponsor promoting new protein cold foam product for iced beverages with 15g protein per serving”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 13, 2026
FULL SHOW: Sharing is Caring Date, Energy Crystal Loser Line + Dating an Idiot (4/13/26)
“Mentioned as source of half-used gift cards people use as party gifts”
BravBros Podcast (Formerly Bros&Shows) · Apr 13, 2026
Tasty Butts and a Troubled Lake (Southern Hospitality Full Recap)
“Beverage sponsor promoting new protein cold foam drink addition to menu”
Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast · Apr 13, 2026
Late to Your Life? You Need Less Friction | Clutterbug Podcast #321
“Used as example of a morning reward (coffee stop) to create positive morning motivation”
Critical Role & Sagas of Sundry · Apr 13, 2026
Chapter Three: Open the Door | Sagas of Sundry: Madness
“Advertised new protein cold foam product as mid-roll sponsor during episode”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 13, 2026
Retail Daily Minute | Starbucks Uplifts Chicago Stores, Ahold Delhaize Expands Pay-by-Bank & Edibles.com Enters Physical Retail
“Unveiled uplifted Chicago store featuring cozy interiors as part of Back to Starbucks restructuring plan under CEO Brian Nicol”
Bald Move Prestige · Apr 10, 2026
The Pitt - S02E14 - 8:00PM
“Sponsor advertisement for new protein cold foam beverage product line”
Listen, Honey · Apr 10, 2026
Listen, Honey! New Frontier’s Ravenscraft Brothers Are Our People!
“Sponsor ad read at episode opening for new protein cold foam product”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Mike Reviews The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Kinda Funny Gamecast
“Sponsor advertising new protein cold foam product during episode”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Mike Reviews The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Kinda Funny Gamecast
“Advertised protein cold foam product during episode ad read”
Morally Corrupt · Apr 10, 2026
Porsha’s Haunted Dinner Party! Plus. ‘RHORI’ and ‘Summer House’ Recaps.
“Sponsored ad read promoting new protein cold foam product for iced beverages”
Mention It All · Apr 10, 2026
Rhode Island’s Epic Arrival, In The City Intel & RHOBH Running On Fumes
“Sponsor promoting new protein cold foam product with 15 grams of protein for iced beverages”
Every Outfit · Apr 10, 2026
268: On Meryl and Anna, The Drama, The AJLT Auction
“Official brand collaboration with 'The Devil Wears Prada' featuring Adrian Grenier in refresher campaign”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Intel, Starbucks, Disney, & Nike: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 4-9-26
“Up 16% year-to-date under new CEO from Chipotle; controls 40% of global coffee shop traffic despite closing 400 stores”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 10, 2026
Full Show 4-10-26
“Featured in DoorDash delivery story where driver delayed order to deliver medicine to his wife”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 10, 2026
Delivered Doordash to His Wife
“Order source for the DoorDash incident; specific location mentioned was Waterford Starbucks off Crescent Lake Road”
EdTech Connect · Apr 10, 2026
Ep. 82 - Jaime Hunt: AI Is Not the Wild West, Higher Ed Needs a Strategy
“Referenced as example of unified customer experience that higher ed institutions should emulate across departments”
Bald Move Prestige · Apr 10, 2026
For All Mankind - S05E03 - Home
“Referenced as example of Earth commercialization replicated on Mars, symbolizing lack of genuine change in frontier society”
Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diaries Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
A Week of Scamanda, AC2 in Chicago, and Spring Break
“Coffee chain discussed by caller regarding caffeine content in tea versus coffee”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 9, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/9/26
“QSR company launching 30g protein coffee options to capture GLP-1 user demographic trends”
Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove · Apr 8, 2026
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Other Stories (with relaxing rain sounds)
“Advertised new protein cold foam product for iced beverages with 15 grams of protein”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 8, 2026
Win Brooke's Bucks (4/8/26)
“Mentioned casually in host commentary about guest singing habits”
Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF · Apr 8, 2026
The Small Business Buying Blueprint with Codie Sanchez
“Example of chain business losing local character and community connection at scale”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
The Worst Line to Get Stuck In
“Mojo's daily morning order location where he experiences regular customer recognition and occasional delays”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
I Feel Like a Criminal
“Referenced as example of business where using bathroom without purchase feels suspicious”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 8, 2026
Dunkin' vs. Starbucks
“Primary competitor to Dunkin'; evaluated across coffee, breakfast sandwiches, refreshers, and pastries with mixed quality assessment”
Once We Were Spacemen · Apr 8, 2026
Once We Recorded Live | Episode 22
“Mentioned as the retailer offering 'pup cups' (whipped cream treats for dogs), which Alan Tudyk expressed grievance about”
kill switch · Apr 8, 2026
why the IRS killed a free, easy way to file your taxes
“Referenced as comparison point; Direct File achieved higher NPS score (74) than Starbucks, indicating superior user satisfaction”
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 3, 2026
I Love You to the Moon & Back - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 270)
“Featured in pre-roll advertisement for new iced uber vanilla matcha latte seasonal beverage”
Financial Audit · Apr 3, 2026
My 600-Lb. Audit | Financial Audit
“Coffee chain where guest spent hundreds monthly on specialty drinks despite financial hardship”
Capitalisn't · Apr 2, 2026
The Real Cause Of Wage Stagnation - ft. Arin Dube
“Mentioned as example of labor shortage impacts post-pandemic, closing early due to staffing issues”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 2, 2026
O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, April 2, 2026
“Featured new spring beverage product (iced uber vanilla matcha latte) in opening advertisement segment”
The a16z Show · Apr 2, 2026
Alex Blania on Proof of Human and Building World's Identity Network
“Mentioned as potential location for orb device distribution to normalize proof-of-human verification”
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 1, 2026
Whoopi Has NSFW Opinion on Trump Library - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 268)
“Sponsor ad read promoting new iced uber vanilla matcha latte seasonal drink”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 1, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, April 1, 2026
“Beverage sponsor featuring seasonal spring menu items including iced matcha latte offerings”
Financial Audit · Apr 1, 2026
This Has Never Happened Before | Financial Audit
“Guest purchased coffee via DoorDash at hotel instead of using available in-room or nearby coffee options”
VINCE · Apr 1, 2026
Trump's Most Challenging Week Yet | Episode 258
“Featured in opening advertisement for seasonal iced vanilla matcha latte product launch”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 1, 2026
O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, April 1, 2026
“Featured in opening advertisement promoting new iced uber vanilla matcha latte seasonal beverage for spring.”
Khloé in Wonder Land · Apr 1, 2026
Did I Get the Villain Edit?
“Sponsored segment where Khloé discusses customizing her chai latte order and self-expression through personalized coffee choices.”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Mar 31, 2026
Harris Faulkner, Outnumbered and Faulkner Focus On Fox News | 3-31-26
“Co-founder Howard Schultz relocated from Washington state to Tennessee, signaling wealth migration from high-tax states”
KILL TONY · Mar 31, 2026
#762 - ARI SHAFFIR + KEVIN RYAN + H. FOLEY
“Coffee chain where Tony Hinchcliff previously worked as barista before comedy career”
Frugal Friends Podcast · Mar 27, 2026
YOU'RE SLEEPING ON THE LIBRARY: 21 Ways to Use the Library
“Coffee chain mentioned as more expensive alternative to library coffee shops”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 18, 2026
Why Social Media Feels So Evil Today... | Nick Cannon | DSH #1871
“Referenced as example of indulgence in otherwise strict health regimen; mentioned as part of balance between discipline and enjoyment”