Noom, Explained

In this episode about Noom, Jeff and Mike talk about building disappointing your grandparents, jenny Craig, and eating/looking like pudding.

WeWork, Explained

In this episode about WeWork, Jeff and Mike talk about 'community', neat ideas, and how a tequila-loving real estate company flubbed an IPO.

Instacart, Explained

In this episode about Instacart, Jeff and Mike talk about WebVan, Weee!, and buying groceries in your underwear

T9 Texting, Explained

In this episode about T9 Texting, Jeff and Mike talk about ancient phone technology, the early iPhone, and how T9 texting laid the foundation for predictive text

Venmo, Explained

Episode Notes

In this episode about Venmo, Jeff and Mike talk about getting your account hacked, paying friends via checks in 2021, and how half a cent on the dollar can lead to big revenues.

Groupon, Explained

In this episode about Groupon, Jeff and Mike talk about free appetizers, jumping out of a plane, and the deals company built for local businesses.

Quibi, Explained

In this episode about Quibi, Jeff and Mike talk about the stupid 'Stories' feature, copying your friend's homework, and why Hollywood VCs probably make for bad Product Managers.

Pokemon Go, Explained

In this episode about Pokemon Go, Jeff and Mike talk about augmented reality, Nintendo's bad multiplayer experience, and how Niantic labs made a mobile game about West Side Story.

Fitbit, Explained

In this episode about Fitbit, Jeff and Mike talk about walking challenges, Tamagotchis, and how Google ruins everything.

Calm, Explained

In this episode about Calm, Jeff and Mike talk about forgotten subscriptions, Lebron James, and the new age of mental health fitness