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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

Dieselgate | Truth or Dare | 1

24 Sep 2025

30m

The Great Sriracha Feud | If You Can't Stand the Heat | 3

18 Sep 2025

43m

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In this episode of Business Wars, host David Brown explores the hot sauce and condiment craze with two guests. First, Joseph Hernandez from Bon Appetit discusses the cultural impact and increasing popularity of condiments like Sriracha and gochujang, including their integration into mainstream American cuisine. Later, ...

The podcast episode "Better Burgers" from "Business Wars" explores the rise of the "better burger" chains in the early 2000s, focusing on Five Guys and Shake Shack. It details Five Guys' decision to franchise and expand, maintaining quality and a simple menu, and Shake Shack's emergence from a hot dog stand to a popula...

Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Bumpy Skies Ahead | 3

21 Aug 2025

39m

Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Excess Baggage | 2

20 Aug 2025

42m

Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Hard Landing | 1

13 Aug 2025

40m

The AOL Time Warner Disaster | TTYL, AOL | 4

07 Aug 2025

42m

The AOL Time Warner Disaster | Cold Case | 3

06 Aug 2025

43m

The AOL Time Warner Disaster | The Deal of the Century | 2

30 Jul 2025

42m

Listen Now: Lawless Planet

28 Jul 2025

The AOL Time Warner Disaster | You've Got Mail | 1

23 Jul 2025

46m

Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter | Tweets Aren't Loading Right Now | 6

18 Jul 2025

29m

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This episode of Business Wars: Flipping the Bird, titled "Elon vs. Twitter," details Elon Musk's tumultuous ownership of Twitter, focusing on his obsession with his own tweet engagement and the lengths he went to in order to boost his visibility on the platform. It covers events leading up to and following Super Bowl 5...