

Business Wars
Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Against the Odds and American History Tellers . Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
Episodes


Diamond Wars | The Diamond Rush | 1

Uber vs Lyft | Examining Toxic Company Culture in the Rideshare Industry | 7

Uber vs Lyft | Evolve or Die | 6
This episode of Business Wars details the struggles of Uber and Lyft as they face financial difficulties, legal challenges regarding driver classification, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode begins with Uber's IPO and driver strikes, then shifts to the competition in self-driving technology and the im...

Uber vs Lyft | Damage Control | 5

Uber vs Lyft | Kill or Be Killed | 4

Uber vs Lyft | Race to the Bottom | 3

Uber vs Lyft | Revenge Business | 2

Uber vs Lyft | Black Cars and Pink Mustaches | 1

Business Battles | Toilet Paper Wars: White Gold | 5

Business Battles | Tetris: Soviet Blocks | 4

Business Battles | Cola Space Race: One Giant Sip for Mankind | 3
The "Cola Space Race" chronicles the intense 1980s corporate rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi as both companies vied to become the first soft drink consumed in space. Facing declining market share and the rise of "New Coke," Coca-Cola initiated a covert partnership with NASA to develop a zero-gravity dispensing can....

Business Battles | Monopoly: Winner Takes All | 2

Amazon vs Walmart | How COVID-19 Could Change the Retail Landscape | 7

Sponsored: When Small Businesses Think Big - Chobani & Wrigley (Dell Podference) | 2
Small businesses often overcome the dominance of established industry giants through strategic innovation, persistence, and unconventional marketing. Hamdi Ulukaya successfully launched Chobani by identifying a gap in the American yogurt market for authentic, thick Greek-style products, utilizing eye-catching packaging...

Amazon vs Walmart - The Stealth Enemy | 6

Sponsored: When Small Businesses Think Big - Atari & Red Bull (Dell Podference) | 1
Small businesses often achieve industry dominance by leveraging agility and unconventional marketing rather than massive initial capital. Atari revolutionized the arcade industry by transitioning from a design firm to a manufacturer, proving the commercial viability of video games with the massive success of Pong despi...

Amazon vs Walmart - Food Fight! | 5

Amazon vs Walmart - There’s No Business Like Shoe Business | 4

Amazon vs Walmart - Priming the Public | 3
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