Season 1

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Netflix, Explained

Dropbox, Explained

In this episode about Dropbox, Jeff and Mike talk about cloud storage, making fake gmail accounts, and strategic usage of network effects.

Juicero, Explained

In this episode about Juicero, Jeff and Mike talk about vegetable pulp, the worst PR article ever, and wheatgrass shots.

Peloton, Explained

In this episode about Peloton, Jeff and Mike talk about bad Christmas gifts, a failed marketing campaign, and a celebrity-owned gin company

Calm, Explained

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

Fitbit, Explained

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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