Instacart, Explained

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

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.

Noom, Explained

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

iPod, Explained

In this episode about the original iPod, Jeff and Mike talk about Napster, Metallica's wrath, and '2001: A Space Odyssey'

Beyond Meat, Explained

In this episode about Beyond Meat, Jeff and Mike talk about carbon taxes, making vegetables bleed, and taco night.

Pandora, Explained

In this episode about the Pandora Music Service, Jeff and Mike talk about Jay Z, the music genome project, and archaic ISPs.

AIM, Explained

In this episode about the AOL Instant Messenger, Jeff and Mike talk about Zanga, cringy away messages, and how a side project became a company's biggest product.

Tesla, Explained

In this episode about Tesla, Jeff and Mike talk about Papa Elon, California Wildfires, and how an EV automaker turned into a clean energy company.

Palm Pilot, Explained

In this episode about Palm Pilot, Jeff and Mike talk about the Gameboy color, styluses, and how carrying a pocket-sized block of wood led to the cell phone revolution.

Shopify, Explained

In this episode about Shopify, Jeff and Mike talk about the 'free shipping' trick, eBay stores, and how a snowboard gear company turned into an e-commerce giant.