The Economics of Everyday Things — Análise de anúncios do podcast
15 episódios analisados
2 min ads · 13% do episódio são anúncios
3.7 anúncios/episódio
Principais patrocinadores: End credits, Walmart Business ad, Mint Mobile ad, NetSuite ad, Zepound prescription drug ad
Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories.
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PodSkip has analyzed 15 episodes of The Economics of Everyday Things, averaging 3.7 ads per episode (13% of runtime).
83. Game Show Winnings
Oct 18, 2026
How do TV producers decide how much money to give away? A little psychology and a lot of math. Zachary Crockett phones a friend. This episode was originally published on March 9th, 2025.
9 ads · 4 min · 0% ads
82. Chain Restaurant Recipes
Oct 14, 2026
A fast-food burger has to taste the same — and cost the same — thousands of times a day at restaurants across the country. Zachary Crockett mans the fryer. This episode was originally published on…
8 ads · 6 min · 0% ads
81. Guide Dogs
Oct 11, 2026
Before a guide dog can help a blind person navigate the world, it has to pass a series of tests, then go through $75,000 worth of training. Zachary Crockett sniffs around. This episode was originally…
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales
Oct 07, 2026
Behind that 70% off sign, there’s a liquidation consultant trying to maximize retailer profits. Zachary Crockett seeks a deal. This episode was originally published on February 9th, 2025.
9 ads · 6 min · 0% ads
79. School Photos
Oct 04, 2026
Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative one. Zachary Crockett smiles for the camera. This episode was originally published…
9 ads · 5 min · 0% ads
78. Porta-Potties
Sep 30, 2026
They're not always the nicest places to go — but for their owners, portable toilets are a lucrative revenue stream. Zachary Crockett lifts the lid. This episode was originally published on January…
6 ads · 6 min · 0% ads
77. Hand Models
Sep 27, 2026
You can be a top model and still not get recognized on the street — as long as you keep your cuticles healthy and your moons white. Zachary Crockett points a finger. This episode was originally…
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
76. Hotel Art
Sep 23, 2026
A watercolor of a harbor? A black-and-white photo of a pile of rocks? Some hotels are trying to do better. Zachary Crockett unpacks. This episode was originally published on January 12th, 2025.
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
75. Butchers
Sep 20, 2026
Before beef ends up at your favorite steakhouse, it passes through the hands of a trained specialist with an encyclopedic knowledge of bovine anatomy. Zachary Crockett chews the fat. This episode was…
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
Amazon Was Supposed to Kill the Bookstore. James Daunt Had Other Plans | Better in Person
Sep 16, 2026
He started with one small shop in London. He has since resuscitated both Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, James Daunt tells Stephen exactly how he…
5 ads · 3 min · 0% ads
74. Fonts
Sep 13, 2026
Behind almost every character you see displayed on a page or a screen, there’s a complex — and sometimes lucrative — web of licensing deals. Zachary Crockett is just your type. This episode was…
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
73. Used Bookstores
Sep 09, 2026
Americans throw away 320 million books every year. How do some of them find a second life? Zachary Crockett is just browsing. This episode was originally published on December 8th, 2024.
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
72. Helium
Sep 06, 2026
It’s unreactive, lighter than air, and surprisingly important to the global economy. Zachary Crockett goes up an octave. This episode was originally published on November 24th, 2024.
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
71. Mannequins
Sep 02, 2026
Mannequins may be made out of plastic or fiberglass, but for retailers they’re pure gold. Zachary Crockett strikes a pose. This episode was originally published on November 17th, 2024.
1 ads · 1 min · 0% ads
70. Prison Labor
Aug 30, 2026
Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from motor oil to prescription glasses — often for pennies per hour. Zachary Crockett reports from North Carolina. This…
1 ads · 0 min · 0% ads
69. Highway Signs
Aug 26, 2026
It takes millions of giant green placards to make America navigable. Where do they come from — and who pays the bill? Zachary Crockett takes the exit. This episode was originally published on…
68. Zoo Animals
Aug 23, 2026
When a zoo needs an elephant, or finds itself with three surplus penguins, it doesn’t buy or sell the animals — it asks around. Zachary Crockett rattles the cages. This episode was originally…
67. Tow Trucks
Aug 19, 2026
Tow-truck drivers: roadside rescuers or car confiscators? Zachary Crockett gets hooked. This episode was originally published on October 20th, 2024.
66. Stradivarius Violins
Aug 16, 2026
Why are these 300-year-old instruments still coveted by violinists today? And how do working musicians get their hands on multimillion-dollar antiques? Zachary Crockett is not fiddling around. This…
65. Stock Photos
Aug 12, 2026
Making money in the stock image business requires a sharp eye for trends, a very specific type of model, and a race against A.I. Zachary Crockett takes his shot. This episode was originally published…
64. Sushi Fish
Aug 09, 2026
How does a fresh tuna get from Japan to Nebraska before it goes bad? And how does its journey show up in the price of your spicy tuna rolls? Zachary Crockett gets schooled. This episode was…
63. Botox
Aug 05, 2026
Why do millions of people pay to have one of the world’s deadliest toxins injected into their faces? Zachary Crockett looks surprised. This episode was originally published on September 15th, 2024.
62. Title Insurance
Aug 02, 2026
Almost everyone who buys a home spends thousands of dollars on title insurance. Most of them don’t understand it, and almost none of them use it. So why does it exist? Zachary Crockett closes the…
61. Pigeons
Jul 29, 2026
Once considered noble and heroic, pigeons are now viewed as an urban nuisance — one that costs cities millions of dollars a year. Zachary Crockett tosses some crumbs. This episode was originally…
60. Money Laundering
Jul 26, 2026
How do criminals turn their ill-gotten gains into taxable income? And how does law enforcement stop them? Zachary Crockett follows the money. This episode was originally published on August 18th…
59. Restaurant Reservations
Jul 22, 2026
Thanks to online booking platforms, the way we make reservations has changed — but a table at a hot restaurant on a Friday night is still a valuable commodity. Zachary Crockett books a four-top for 7…
58. Firefighters
Jul 19, 2026
There are more firefighters than ever — and fewer fires for them to fight. So the job has changed. Zachary Crockett slides down the pole. This episode was originally published on August 4, 2024.
57. Strippers
Jul 15, 2026
Performing at a strip club can be lucrative, but it requires financial and psychological savvy — and an eye for social trends. Zachary Crockett takes a look. This episode was originally published on…
56. Snake Venom
Jul 12, 2026
Why does treating a venomous snake bite cost as much as a house? Zachary Crockett slithers over to North Carolina to find out. This episode was originally published on July 14th, 2024.
55. Direct-to-Consumer Mattresses
Jul 08, 2026
Online companies promised to bring transparency to the mattress-buying experience. Did that work out? Zachary Crockett takes a look under the sheets. This episode was originally published on July…