Slickdeals, Explained

In this episode about Slickdeals, Jeff and Mike talk about coupon clipping, impulsive buys, and ... MUJI pens?

Turbotax, Explained

In this episode about Turbotax, Jeff and Mike talk about dark patterns in design, confusing tax codes, and how a tax preparation software is dominating the market

Steam, Explained

In this episode about Steam, Jeff and Mike talk about NFTs, Half-life 3, and how a game publisher revolutionized online video game distribution

Asana, Explained

In this episode about Asana, Jeff and Mike talk about task management, the Eisenhower matrix, and meeting product leader Jackie Bavaro during an interview

Google Doodle, Explained

In this episode about Google Doodle, Jeff and Mike talk about the Apollo 11 moon landing, Betty White's 100th birthday, and how a simple logo change has delighted Google users for 20 years

Figma, Explained

In this episode about Figma, Jeff and Mike talk about product design, google partnerships, and how an company who almost built a meme generator brought prototyping to the masses

Spanx, Explained

In this episode about Spanx, Jeff and Mike talk about great leadership, focusing on problems-first, and how Sara Blakely turned a $5k investment into a billion dollar shapewear company

Bright Cellars, Explained

In this episode about Bright Cellars, Jeff and Mike talk about the magic of algorithms, becoming a wine connoisseur, and how a Milwaulkee based started is using data to suggest you wine.

Subpod, Explained

In this episode about Subpod, Jeff and Mike talk about the life of a worm, smelly scraps, and tossing biodegradable material in a hole.

Wordle, Explained

In this episode about Wordle, Jeff and Mike talk about Sudoku, a COVID hobby turned viral, and the commonality between STEAL, ROUND, and PAPER