Sep 22, 20259 minS0
<p >Airbnb went from renting air mattresses to reshaping global travel. We unpack how a struggling startup battled trust issues, legal fights, and fierce competition — and came out on top. It’s a story of grit...
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Stories of business legends, failures, and lessons in between. Learn more about what makes or breaks a business! Will it be a Boom or Bust?
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Booking probability
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What is Boom or Bust about?
Stories of business legends, failures, and lessons in between. Learn more about what makes or breaks a business! Will it be a Boom or Bust?
What has Boom or Bust covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Booked & Built: How Airbnb Went from Air Mattresses to a Global Empire" (22 September 2025, 9 minutes), "How KATSEYE’s GAP Ad Beat American Eagle" (14 September 2025, 8 minutes), and "Duolingo: How the Green Owl Lost Its Way" (8 September 2025, 16 minutes).
How often does Boom or Bust publish?
Boom or Bust publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Boom or Bust?
Booking probability for Boom or Bust is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Boom or Bust requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Boom or Bust's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Boom or Bust?
The strongest fits for Boom or Bust are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Boom or Bust has a business audience.
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Boom or Bust is a business podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #9
How KATSEYE’s GAP Ad Beat American Eagle
Sep 14, 20258 minS0<p >GAP’s viral “Better in Denim” ad featuring girl group KATSEYE took over TikTok, while American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign sparked backlash over its “great genes” tagline and unsettling historical echoes. In...
Episode #8
Duolingo: How the Green Owl Lost Its Way
Sep 8, 202516 minS0<p>Once hailed as the king of language learning apps, Duolingo captured millions of users with its gamified lessons and iconic green owl mascot. But in recent years, cracks have started to show — from an aggressive...
Episode #7
Yahoo: The Fall of the Internet Giant
Aug 31, 20258 minS0<p>Explore the dramatic rise and fall of Yahoo—once the internet’s gatekeeper. From missed billion-dollar acquisitions to strategic missteps, this episode unpacks how the tech titan lost its edge and what every business...
Episode #6
Toys 'R' Us: The Fall of a Toy Empire
Aug 31, 20256 minS0<p>Toys "R" Us rose fast—and fell hard. From nostalgic glory to e-commerce missteps and financial collapse, discover the lessons behind one of the biggest brand failures in modern history.</p>
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Episode #5
Amazon: From Bookstore to Global Giant
Aug 24, 20259 minS0<p>Discover how Jeff Bezos turned a garage startup into a global empire. From selling books online to dominating cloud computing, retail, and even space, this episode explores Amazon’s bold vision, relentless...
- Aug 24, 20258 minS0
<p>In 1985, Coca-Cola changed its iconic formula—and sparked nationwide outrage. This episode unpacks the bold move, the backlash, and the powerful lessons in brand loyalty, customer trust, and the danger of messing...
- Aug 17, 20259 minS0
<p>From college dropout to billionaire, Melanie Perkins defied the odds to build Canva — the design platform that took on Adobe and won. Discover how a simple idea born in a living room became a $40B global tool used by...
- Aug 17, 20258 minS0
<p>Elizabeth Holmes promised to revolutionize healthcare with Theranos—a device that could run hundreds of tests from a single drop of blood. Investors poured in millions. But the tech didn’t work. In this episode, we...
- Aug 17, 202513 minS0
<p>Blockbuster ruled the video rental world—until Netflix came along. In this episode, we break down how Blockbuster’s failure to adapt led to its $6 billion collapse. From ignoring Netflix to clinging to outdated...
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