Do you ever have a years-long hyperfixation with a company no one's heard about? Blender Bluid and Amy Do continue our millions-years-long season about private military contractors. This time, I'm telling them about the worst of the worst: Betsy DeVos' brother Erik Prince's rich kid lodge! Blackwater! Clean off your guns and meet me at the lodge - …

Been awhile, besties! Hello again! This is an episode that was ostensibly about Bechtel Corp (the construction company, not the lesbian cartoonist), but it got away from me and became an exploration into the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement. An organized, peaceful method of resistance focused on boycotting business - what could go wrong? A L…

I PROMISE this is the last part to our exploration of KBR! This episode features a big thematic swing of including the best food review of all time throughout the episode. If you’re into gargantuan oil failures, extensive explanations of holes, politically correct GOOP, or droopy baked alaskas then this episode is for YOU! Again, we’ll move on from…

HI YALL! Forgive the delay; I am already on tour and didn't realize I wouldn't have wi-fi! This was uploaded as a labor of my hot spot's love. Here's the part 2 no one asked for! Let's perfect our Lois Griffin impression Whiplash-style, crack open a $247 soda, and order 50,000 pounds of nails to get ready to revisit the company I've been obsessed w…

Amy Do and Blender Bluid continue on our season-long journey into private military contracting! Avarice incarnate with a healthy heap of political parasitism, we're talking about the origins of KBR. Do you know how to build a nuclear power plant? No? Who gives a hoot! Let's try it anyway! Along the way we'll get 100,000 meals to throw out, Blender …

Dipping my toe into making things way too personal with this episode about a giant oil conglomerate! Who doesn't fucking love that? Amy Do and Blender Bluid are BACK, baby, to do just a tiny bit more set dressing on this season. We're talking about procurement; how did the companies in the upcoming season get their contracts in the first place? Tur…

HELLO AGAIN, BESTIES! Amy Do and Blender Bluid join me for a season-long exploration into private military contracting. This specific episode explores some legal precedents that allow military contractors to operate with effective immunity from the law. Picture I just said that but in a SUPER funny way. If a tree falls in the forest, can anybody he…

Hello besties! I'm just a girl with vocal nodes in a podcasting world!By Christian Borkey

Hey kids...who likes #Jesus?? Christian McCann is on the pod so I can finally answer questions he's been asking me for like a year now. Why is there a marketing campaign for Christianity, and who is paying for it? As it turns out, the answer is something that will matter for 10 billion more years. Join me to talk about the intracacies of tax law an…

Franklin Pierce impersonator Dylan Cohen drops by to gab about the grocery store that totally changed the game: Piggly Wiggly! I'm thrilled to have this season's rascal-centered episode, and I'm VERY excited to add a new weirdo from the early 1900s to the BBB collection. Grab your bibles, label your vegetables, and let's play some synchronous jazz …

Who wants to get drunk and talk about 1800s agriculture? MEEEEE apparently! Join myself and my sweet special friend J. T. Kost for an episode detailing the guano boom and bust of the 1800s: drunken reenactments of the Last Supper, yadda-yadda-ing our way through unprecendented imperial expansion, and plenty of descriptions of bird shit abound this …

Brazen antifeminist woman in STEM, Sarah, joins me to discuss the factory of girlfailures: Hewlett-Packard! Revolutionizing the world of personal-computers-you-kinda-know, this company has been run by a cavalcade of silly little clowns since at least 1999. This episode is packed top to bottom with shenanigans; spiders falling from the ceiling, bein…

Amy Do and Blender Bluid join me to unpack the lengthy, complicated story of Pat Tillman. For a typically facts-dense podcast about corporate wrongdoings, this episode is decidedly more opinionated -- this isn't a single business for which we can dig up public reports, lawsuits, etc. Rather, this episode dives into the general misuse of someone's m…

Dry mouthed Emma Day did me a huge favor coming onto this podcast last-minute for a WHIRLWIND episode about trash. If you love cathaters and sewage being dumped into your Hawai'ian vacation resort water, suing a district attorney out of spite for 7 years, or committing literal textbook financial fraud, you'll freaking LOVE this one! Don't you wish …

My friend who loves a shot and a beer, Karsten Runquist, joins me for this exploratory episode about the ins and outs of the United States' beloved decrepit children's toy retail store, Toys R Us! Let's get jiggy with some brankruptcy docey-do's, George HW Bush's infamous trip to Japan, giraffe sized coffins, and the lush world of private equity! T…

HIEEEEE!!!!! I'm back! My third-string comedian, first-string friend Kate joins me to talk about a company that has gotten away with evils that take place during every stage of a life cycle: Abbott Laboratories. If you like undercover FBI stings with costumes, vile descriptions of bacteria through the lens of art criticism, or selling your weight i…

"Ahead of the final board meeting on the Waystar-Gojo Deal, Kendall and Shiv try to shore up their opposing interests...and get a fix on the whereabouts of a physically and emotionally bruised Roman." HATS: https://karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/listing/get-big-succ?product=2148 karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bus…

"As the family girds themselves for an emotional funeral, Kendall finds himself at odds with Rava and inopportune news from Jess. Shiv tries to reposition herself in a new political landscape, and Kendall rallies supporters to his side." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod…

"On election night, Tom tries to manage an increasingly chaotic newsroom, while Kendall, Shiv, and Roman spar over the consequences of the result for themselves, the company, and the country." HATS: https://karsten-runquist-store.creator-spring.com/listing/get-big-succ?product=2148 karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbu…

"Hoping to work the angles, Kendall and Roman ask Shiv to invite a campaign insider to Logan's pre-election day party." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Ahead of Investor Day, Shiv weighs a proposal from Matsson, while Kendall and Roman each try to match Logan's volatile leadership style." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"After the Waystar team heads to Norway, Shiv, Kendall, and Roman consider whether to fight for Logan's crown jewel." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"As the Waystar team discusses a pivotal recommendation to the board, Roman, Kendall, and Shiv navigate a misstep with Matsson." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"While Logan doles out an unsavory task ahead of his trip to meet Matsson, Connor fixates on minutia at his wedding."karsten runquist - @runquistkarstenchristian borkey - @bustedbizbureauinstagram - @succoffpod

"After Shiv discovers that Tom is following Logan's playbook, she, Kendall, and Roman consider backing Sandi and Stewy's aggressive play on the Matsson deal. Meanwhile, Logan gives an impromptu pep talk to the ATN newsroom... and outsources a tricky conversation with Kerry. Later, Connor tries to make the most of his rehearsal dinner when Willa goe…

"As Kendall, Shiv, and Roman hone their pitch for investors in LA, Logan learns of a rival bid on a long-coveted acquisition." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Matsson's vision for the business leads Shiv and Roman to manage the fallout, while Logan weighs his options." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"After a tense board meeting to discuss acquisition of Matsson's GoJo, Roman shares his suspicions about their mother's new beau with Shiv. As a luxe family wedding gets underway in Italy, Gerri draws a line in the sand with Roman, the Waystar team grows increasingly concerned about Matsson's rogue tweets, and Shiv and Caroline have a heart-to-hear…

"At Kendall's lavish birthday bash, Shiv and Roman try to arrange a meeting with Lukas Matsson, a tech mogul who recently snubbed Logan." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Logan and team head to Virginia for a conservative political conference, where Roman finds out surprising news about his mother." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Kendall and the Waystar team find themselves working together at the annual shareholders' meeting, where Logan's health takes a turn." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Logan and Kendall have their first meeting together with Josh, a major investor worried about their family feud." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"With the DOJ at the door, Logan summons his arsenal, while Tom makes a potentially life changing offer. Kendall becomes obsessed with his own takedown." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Kendall tries to get his siblings, as well as Stewy and Sandi on his side. Fearing his legal situation, Greg asks Ewan for help." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Following his bombshell presser, a righteous Kendall scrambles to find a base of operations, while Logan's team searches for safe harbor." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Logan looks for a sacrificial lamb among his closest allies as the future of the company hangs in the balance." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress; Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness; in Turkey, Roman's business pitch takes a chilling turn." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

If you're looking for a season finale where I nearly spit out my Diet Coke several times, this episode is for you. I'll be honest: I wrote a pretty solid script involving Hertz's century-long history with highlights including consistent overcharging, under-delivering on vehicles, becoming a meme stock, and commiting insurance fraud. However. Meg Ha…

"The entire Roy clan travels to Logan's hometown of Dundee, Scotland, for a celebration of Logan's 50 years in the business; Kendall becomes enamored with Jennifer, an actress in Willa's play; a former employee proves difficult to silence." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod…

"A trip to the UK finds the Roy kids negotiating with their mother; Logan turns to Rhea for advice." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Logan's deal with the Pierces is threatened; Kendall, Shiv and Roman differ on damage control strategies." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"Shiv, Roman and Connor veer from their roles at a weekend retreat to woo the Pierces." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

Longtime friend, firsttime caller Jon Oppenheimer finally joins my podcast to continue my tradition of not being quite topical by analyzing a months-old news thing: Southwest Airlines! December 2022 was far from the company's only meltdown that caused nationwide disaster. But Jon asked me to make this episode because we all had questions after the …

"Roman begins a six-week management training program in the Parks division; Logan and Kendall arrange a covert meeting with a PGM CEO as a controversy surrounding a star anchor leads to a day of chaos at ATN headquarters." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod…

"Logan informs his skeptical management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire Pierce; Greg worries his pre-meeting will puts his standing with the family at risk; Connor's presidential announcement irritates Logan." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod…

"Roman and Kendall do a "routine health check" of a new media brand to help Vaulter determine the future of the company; Tom tasks Greg with sniffing out waste at ATN; Connor and Willa host a soiree to mark their return to New York." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod…

"Still addled from the events in England, Kendall tries to make amends with his dad; Logan receives some unvarnished advice from his financial banker; Tom maneuvers for a new position in the company." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

All I can say is I knocked it out of the park with this one. I'm finally telling my sweet friend Cookie the story of my absolute FAVORITE scammer: Liz Carmichael. This one's got everything: libertarian science fiction, engineering mishaps, three wheeled cars, stock fraud, Unsolved Mysteries, and a woman so magnetic that she girlbossed millions of d…

"Roman faces technical difficulties. Tom marks his territory. Kendall hits rock bottom with tragic consequences." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod

"The Roys assemble at an English castle for Shiv and Tom's wedding; Kendall's plans are fast-tracked." karsten runquist - @runquistkarsten christian borkey - @bustedbizbureau instagram - @succoffpod