Desperate Acts of Capitalism Podcast
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratingsDesperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money!
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56: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
June 21, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBIn the mid to late 2000s, we gathered around our television sets to watch a heartwarming reality show where struggling families got their homes renovated into much nicer, bigger homes. A much nicer, bigger home couldn't possibly have any unintended consequences down the line, right? Right?? How did the lizards get into the duct tape room??? Edited and thumbnail by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG TH...
55: Bossnapping
May 24, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe land of strikes and protests is at it again - that is, was at it again about 15 years ago. With the Recession in full swing, the French adopted an... original method to obtain better deals from their bosses: sequestration. How is this possible? What are the police even doing? Are the bosses being tortured?? Why are people selling razors to CEOs now??? All this and more from the author of this episode, Noah the Editor. Editing and thumbnail by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RE...
54: Airline Shenanigans
April 26, 2024 19:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBYou've probably noticed it: flying on commercial airlines has gotten a lot worse. Covid didn't help, but if we're being honest it wasn't great before covid either. In fact, didn't flying used to be really fun back in the 60's and '70's? What happened to piano bars in planes, good food, and decent legroom? In this episode we will get into how airlines got so bad, and how what we see of the airline industry is the tip of an iceberg of rot and deregulation. Editing and thumbnail by Noah JOIN U...
53: MoviePass 2
March 29, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBMoviePass is back, and it's better than ever. In our first SEQUEL episode, Evan gives us an update on what the ol' MoviePass company has been up to in the last 5 years. Edited and thumbnail by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG THINGS ARE COMING Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/13/moviepass-will-shut-down-for-good-on-sept-14.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/moviepass-get...
52: How It Feels To Market 5 Gum
March 01, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBOn this episode of DAOC, CT takes us through 10 years of gum advertising. Editing and thumbnail by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG THINGS ARE COMING Sources: https://productventures.com/work/5-gum-package-design/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZN5hqu7yPA Music Credits: Airwaves by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/79-airwaves License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standa...
51: Al Dunlap
February 02, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBAl Dunlap was not an ordinary man: he was a verb. Across the country, his name was a byword for rapid corporate turnarounds and ruthless efficiency; at least, that's what he claimed on the jacket cover of his book. Known for walking into boardroom meetings in ostentatious outfits and firing half the company, there was a time when Wall Street believed that "the Chainsaw" really could turn bad companies into good ones with sheer willpower. But Al was playing a dangerous game, and in the end he ...
50: Jeremy Renner Official
January 05, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBJeremy Renner superfans used to have an app to share their love of all things Renner. But then everything went wrong. Find out what happened on today's thrilling episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism! Editing and Thumbnail by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG THINGS ARE COMING Sources: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2019/9/4/20850069/jeremy-renner-official-app-shutting-down-trolls-fans-marvel-cinemat...
49: Cryptozoo
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBOn this episode of DAOC, we delve into the bizarre crossroads of Youtuber drama and cryptocurrency scams to cover the financial escapades of one Logan Paul. Edited by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG THINGS ARE COMING Sources: https://time.com/6252093/logan-paul-cryptozoo-liquid-marketplace/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyoushaei/2021/10/11/how-logan-paul-became-our-generations-greatest-showman/?s...
48: GB News
November 03, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB"It's a new way of doing news. What could possibly go wrong?" If we didn't do an episode on this one, and you're not from the UK, you probably never would have heard of GB News. Started as a British bootleg of Fox News, the company now faces multiple Ofcom investigations and stands to lose its license. But how did it all go so wrong in only two years? Edited by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG THINGS...
47: Morbius
October 06, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBIn another edition of SPOOKY ACTS OF CAPITALISM, we discuss the world's most iconic film of all time, and why it made $126 Morbillion at the box office. Prepare to be scared and also terrified. Edited by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG THINGS ARE COMING
46: Twitter: Autopsy of an Acquisition
September 08, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBIn today's episode, CT examines the wild and wacky history of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. Buckle up. Edited by Noah JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Tumblr: https://desperate-acts-of-capitalism.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/daoccast IG: @desperateactsofcapitalism Big Things Are Coming Sources: [1] https://fortune.com/2015/10/29/twitter-growth/ [2] https://stockanalysis.com/stocks...
45: Acclaim Entertainment
August 11, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBDAOC IS BACK, and this time, we have 3 HOSTS for the price of 2! Today our new Business Boy Armaan tests his hosting skills taking us through the history of the ill-fated video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment. Meanwhile, CT and Evan take vigorous notes, judging him harshly but fairly in three hosting categories: taste, plating, and use of the secret ingredient. NEW EPISODES WILL BE POSTED MONTHLY (FOR NOW)! BIG THINGS ARE COMING! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CO...
44: Procter & Gamble's Satanic Panic
October 31, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBDid you know that Procter & Gamble, noted purveyor of soaps and shampoos and such, is deeply involved with the church of SATAN!?!!?!? Well, at least that's what a lot of concerned evangelicals were saying in the 80s and 90s. Today we explore the origins of this strange panic in a very SPOOOOKY Halloween edition of Desperate Acts of Capitalism!!! Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitali...
43: E-Scooters
October 19, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 92 MBE-scooters could be a great way to solve traffic congestion in big cities, and the companies that sell them could make a ton of money. Wait a second, they lose thousands of dollars on every scooter they make?? What's the plan here? And why do people keep throwing the scooters in the river? Find out on today's episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism! Research by Ray Makowski Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patre...
42: Google Stadia
October 12, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBGoogle wants to make an on-demand game streaming service that you can access from pretty much any device. Great idea! Except... Google has a bit of a reputation for rapidly abandoning big projects at the least sign of resistance and moving on to the next thing. What could go wrong? Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism "BIG THINGS ARE COMING" MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/sho...
BEST OF DAOC PART II
October 05, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWhile we work on preparing some brand new content for y'all, let's look back on some of the funniest and craziest moments from the show this year. BIG THINGS ARE COMING Featuring clips from episodes 16, 26, 27, 34, 15, 14, 17, 22, 35, 34, 36, and 38 Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism "BIG THINGS ARE COMING" MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/53984348 HUGE THANK YOU TO...
41: Ashley Madison
September 21, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBA website designed to help you have an illicit marital affair that requires your personal information and a substantial fee to delete your account. WhAT coULd PoSSiBly gO wrONg? Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism "BIG THINGS ARE COMING" MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/53984348 HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED MIDDLE MANAGEMENT AND BUMBLING EXECUTIVE PATRONS: Courtney W...
40: WHOLE FOODS (Part 2)
September 14, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBToday we complete the saga of Whole Foods as a new character emerges in the story, a very powerful and very bald man who has his own radical plans for the asparagus-water purveyor. Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism "BIG THINGS ARE COMING" MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/53984348 HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam John...
39: WHOLE FOODS (Part 1)
September 07, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe begin another saga. This one is a monster. And we don't even get to J**f B***s yet. Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism "BIG THINGS ARE COMING" MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/53984348 HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate V...
38: Battlefield Earth
August 31, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBBattlefield Earth is often cited as one of the worst films and biggest box office bombs in history- today we explore the truly bizarre history behind this film that is DEFINITELY NOT FUNDED BY THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY AND NOT A SCAM TO DEFRAUD INVESTORS. Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism "BIG THINGS ARE COMING" MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/53984348 HUGE THANK Y...
37: Beanie Babies
August 23, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBBeanie Babies is best known as a line of colorful stuffed animals that was very popular in the 90s. But did you also know that the popularity Beanie Babies led to several people losing their life savings and at least one person being LITERALLY MURDERED? Join us for the mind-boggling story of the turn of the century Beanie Babies panic! Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism BIG TH...
36: Zune
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 89.7 MBLots of people make fun of the Zune, Microsoft's short-lived challenge to Apple's iPod. But does it deserve such widespread ridicule??? Find out on today's episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism! Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-r...
35: Yo
August 09, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHave you ever wanted a social media app that's exactly like Instagram, Facebook, or Whatsapp, but with 95% less features and an even easier way for brands to advertise to you? Try YO! Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Ke...
34: Quibi
August 02, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBEveryone has heard of Quibi but has anyone actually used it? Isn't it a food delivery app? I heard that Chrissy Teigen was somehow involved? What does Jeffrey Katzenberg have to do with all this?! I guess we'll find out in today's episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism! Research by Theo Collin Edited by Anne Henry JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS:...
33: Hertz and the Taxi Wars
July 26, 2020 21:59 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBAhh, remember the early 1920s in America? The economy was booming, women were finally allowed to vote, jazz was gaining in popularity, and oh yeah, there were frequent deadly machine gun fights on the streets of Chicago between employees of warring taxi companies. Yeah, those were the good old days! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher...
32: Skymall
July 19, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBRemember Skymall? That weird catalogue that was on pretty much every plane. Yeah, what the hell happened to Skymall? JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate Volz, Emily Schmitt, Marissa Kerr, Jamie Galioto, L0ST VEGAS, Cleophidi...
31: John McAfee
July 05, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBJohn McAfee founded the anti-virus company you've probably heard of. He exited that company with a net worth of over $100 million. And that's where this week's story BEGINS. It goes in some truly insane directions after that. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney...
30: GOOGLE GLASS (Part 2)
July 05, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBToday we finish the Google Glass saga with a CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC episode! We also go BACK TO BASICS by recording in-person after Evan's GOOGLE internet was being a dummy (how IRONIC!) JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate Vo...
29: GOOGLE GLASS (Part 1)
June 28, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBYou asked for, you got it. Here's PART 1 of the Google Glass saga. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate Volz, Emily Schmitt, Marissa Kerr, Jamie Galioto, L0ST VEGAS, Cleophidian, Gaby Nogueira, Garrett M, Robert Swenson, Alex...
28: Failed Warby Parker Clones
June 21, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWarby Parker (a genuinely sustainable, ingenious business model) inspired a wave of copycat direct-to-consumer brands that often suffered, failed to deliver on investor expectations, or just fully imploded. Needless to say, this hilarious trend was perfect fodder for our show. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johns...
27: Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark
June 14, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBWhat do you get when you mix Spider-Man, broadway, greek mythology, U2, and extreme workplace safety violations? You get a great story for this podcast! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate Volz, Emily Schmitt, Marissa Kerr, ...
26: Nolan Bushnell (Part 2: Chuck E. Cheese)
June 07, 2020 22:32 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThe saga of Mr. Bushnell continues with his next big venture, involving a pizza restaurant run by an animatronic rat that likely holds some of your fondest memories. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Cyrus Katzenburg, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate Volz, Emily Schmitt, M...
25: Nolan Bushnell (Part 1: Atari)
May 31, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn 1972, Nolan Bushnell and partner Ted Dabney founded video game and home computer developer Atari. In 1983, 700,000 copies of E.T. the video game and other unsold titles were buried in a New Mexico landfill. And this is only PART 1 of the ballad of Nolan Bushnell. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen T...
24: Samsung Galaxy Note 7
May 24, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBMany of you probably remember why this specific phone made international headlines back in 2016. If you don't, we doubt you'll be able to guess. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $5 AND UP PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow, Sam Johnson, Owen Traxler, Greysigil, Marilyn Kearney, remi-rose Evans, Kelly Carroll, Kate Volz, Emily Schmitt, Marissa Kerr, Jamie Galioto, ...
23: Arnell
May 17, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBPeter Arnell, a titan of the advertising industry, was hired to redesign the Pepsi logo. No words can fully encapsulate the insanity of what he produced. For the full experience on this episode, you can follow along with the insane BREATHTAKING PDF here: https://www.goldennumber.net/wp-content/uploads/pepsi-arnell-021109.pdf Lemon Demon (Neil Cicierega)'s song about Pepsi Breathtaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAG7pye0V1g JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CO...
22: Disney's America
May 10, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn 1993, Disney announced their plans to build a theme park that combined authentic American history experiences and thrilling entertainment. Madness quickly ensued. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical jour...
21: Leadership Dynamics
May 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBContent Warning: This episode contains mild descriptions of psychological and physical abuse. Ever wonder what the weird, cult-like origins were for all those "Unlock Your Full Potential" business seminars that were huge in the 80s? Well, we've got some strange answers for you on today's episode! JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven...
20: Theranos
April 26, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBElizabeth Holmes became a billionaire after she invented a blood-testing device that was going to change the world. Too bad it was a complete lie. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonde...
19: TULIPOMANIA (Part 2)
April 19, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBToday we conclude the truly insane saga of the Tulip Boom (and inevitable collapse). JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED $10 PATRONS: Courtney Witcher, Raven Snow Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: @desperateactsofcapitalism Tumbl...
18: TULIPOMANIA (Part 1)
April 12, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBToday, Desperate Acts of Capitalism goes HISTORICAL, to investigate the world's first speculation bubble. JOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: @desperateactsofcapitalism Tumblr: https://desperate-acts-of-capitalism.tumblr.com/ Source...
17: Cats
April 05, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday we talk about 2019's Cats. To prepare for this episode, CT & Evan watched Cats. Things got weird. We're also gonna post our FULL reaction to Cats as an audio track on Patreon. If you want, you can listen to it as a commentary track while watching Cats in the comfort of your own home! We don't recommend it. SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about ...
16: Beenz.com
March 29, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBSOON THE WORLD WILL KNOW THE TRUE POWER OF BEENZ (We greatly apologize for the weird audio in this episode, we are both in quarantine recording our parts separately and had to frankenstein them together. Hopefully next week we'll figure out a way to make it sound better. We love you!) SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it...
15: Fyre Festival
March 22, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBBilly McFarland wants money, and he wants it now. What better way to get some quick, easy cash than planning a music festival in the Bahamas? What could possibly go wrong? Find out in today's episode of DAoC! SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burnin...
14: Goop
March 15, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBGwyneth Paltrow is here to help you live your healthiest life possible. You just need to be obscenely rich and cool with having the worst B.O. of your life. Today we unearth the dark secrets behind a lavish, minimalist, foul-smelling empire. SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journ...
13: will.i.am
March 08, 2020 22:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBwill.i.am really wants to be the next Steve Jobs. So far, he's not doing so well. Today we dig through his bizarre history of bulky products and weird, rambly interviews to try to determine why. SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE AND WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: ...
BEST OF DAOC (SO FAR)
March 01, 2020 18:01 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBTo celebrate the launch of DAOC on Patreon, here is a compilation of some of our most fun-filled moments from the show so far. This is only the beginning. NEW REGULAR EPISODE NEXT WEEK SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT AND MUCH MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: @desperateactsofca...
12: Dr. Dolittle
February 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBToday we unearth the troubled production of 1967's Dr. Dolittle, and try to determine why it on earth it became a weird franchise decades later. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: @desperateactsofcapitalism Tumblr: https://desperate-acts-of-capitalism.tumblr.com/ Sources: https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/19/21072745/dolittle-production-problems-box-offi...
11: Fear Factor
February 16, 2020 18:06 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBHEADS UP! This episode contains gore, bodily fluids, and some descriptions of abuse. Today we try to find some healing from 180 horrible episodes of Fear Factor. Evan swears more than he ever has before, and there are many frustrated sighs. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! IG: @desperateactsofcapitalism Tumblr: https://desperate-acts-of-capitalism.tumb...
10: The Google Barge
February 08, 2020 19:43 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBToday we salvage a sad, abandoned Google sea cube and try to unlock its mysteries. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a wonderland of burning money! Email us at [email protected] for questions, comments, or ideas! You can also follow us on tumblr at https://desperate-acts-of-capitalism.tumblr.com/ AND on IG at @desperateactsofcapitalism Sources: https://www.theday.com/...
9: JCPenney
February 02, 2020 21:07 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBToday we talk about JCPenney's "Fair and Square Pricing" disaster led by everyone's favorite business boy, RON JOHNSON. Desperate Acts of Capitalism is a comedy podcast about money, marketing, and how it all goes wrong. Join us on our magical journey through a world of burning money! Email us at [email protected] for questions, comments, or ideas! You can also follow us on IG at @desperateactsofcapitalism If you like the show, please leave us a rating & review on Apple/Sp...