Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds —learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the physiological responses of the human body under unbearable conditions, how to counteract them, and strategies for survival from doctors and psychologists. Through these tales, we see the grit, willpower, and know-...
Jun 02, 2025•6 min
In the aftermath of World War Two, Ferdinand Porsche is arrested for war crimes. As the fate of his company hangs in the balance, only Ferdinand’s son can liberate his father from behind bars and resurrect the family business. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to ...
May 29, 2025•34 min•Season 48Ep. 2
Czechoslovak engineer Ferdinand Porsche dreams of a mass-market car that’ll sell in the millions and redefine the automotive industry. But Ferdinand can only find one person who’ll back his vision for the future of the car: Adolf Hitler. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be th...
May 22, 2025•35 min•Season 48Ep. 1
Marketing consultant and former Virgin Mobile USA executive Stacy Schwartz explores how Richard Branson grew Virgin from a small music retailer into a multi-billion-dollar business empire. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclus...
May 15, 2025•43 min•Season 47Ep. 5
Virgin Atlantic takes to the sky and upends the aviation industry, but the new venture also throws Richard Branson into battle with one of Britain’s biggest corporations. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access b...
May 08, 2025•35 min•Season 47Ep. 4
As Richard Branson struggles to deal with the consequences of his arrest for tax evasion, Virgin expands its reach with the help of a breakout hit and a notorious punk rock band. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early ...
May 01, 2025•34 min•Season 47Ep. 3
Virgin gets into the music business, but 20-year-old founder Richard Branson is caught in an illegal scheme that threatens the future of his fledgling business empire. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by j...
Apr 24, 2025•32 min•Season 47Ep. 2
British teenager Richard Branson finds his true calling as an entrepreneur, but it doesn’t take him long to ruffle a few feathers. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, A...
Apr 17, 2025•33 min•Season 47Ep. 1
Journalist and author Lisa Napoli explores how CNN pioneered a new form of television news, and the role played by media mogul Ted Turner in the channel’s early history. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by...
Apr 10, 2025•37 min•Season 46Ep. 5
Ted Turner’s CNN meets the challenge of a rival 24-hour news channel, but without the aid of the man who was the driving force behind CNN’s success. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in ...
Apr 03, 2025•33 min•Season 46Ep. 4
As CNN goes from strength to strength, cracks begin to appear in Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld’s relationship. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Sp...
Mar 27, 2025•34 min•Season 46Ep. 3
Reese Schonfeld transforms tragedies into triumph as CNN becomes America’s primary source of breaking news. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotif...
Mar 20, 2025•35 min•Season 46Ep. 2
Media mogul Ted Turner shakes up the television industry with the launch of a 24-hour channel dedicated solely to breaking news. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, App...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min•Season 46Ep. 1
Madam C.J. Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles discusses her ancestor’s role in pioneering the Black haircare industry at the turn of the 20th century. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by jo...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min•Season 45Ep. 5
With successful businesses and vast fortunes at their disposal, Black entrepreneurs Annie Malone and Sarah Walker turn their attention to their legacies. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery...
Feb 27, 2025•33 min•Season 45Ep. 4
Sarah Walker faces business and personal challenges as she grows her hair care business. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free ...
Feb 20, 2025•34 min•Season 45Ep. 3
Sarah Walker sparks a business rivalry with her former boss, Annie Pope, when she sets up her own hair care company. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts ...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min•Season 45Ep. 2
Annie Turnbo’s homemade hair care products are a hit among the Black women of St. Louis, Missouri. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start ...
Feb 06, 2025•34 min•Season 45Ep. 1
Publishing industry expert Jane Friedman discusses James Daunt’s transformation of Barnes & Noble, and the threats and opportunities the future holds for traditional booksellers. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive ea...
Jan 30, 2025•44 min•Season 44Ep. 4
The COVID-19 pandemic forces the closure of 400 Barnes & Noble locations. James Daunt uses the downtime to accelerate the redesign of stores, and to usher in radical changes to Barnes & Noble’s business model. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min•Season 44Ep. 3
Barnes & Noble’s first e-commerce website, BN.com, launches under the leadership of Stephen and Leonard Riggio. But the company’s attempt to join the digital revolution might be too little, too late. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season...
Jan 16, 2025•39 min•Season 44Ep. 2
In the 1970s, Leonard Riggio buys the famous New York bookstore Barnes & Noble and turns it into a national chain. But as the decades pass and retail shifts around him, Leonard struggles to adapt to the digital age as a new rival emerges for Barnes & Noble’s crown. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Exper...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min•Season 44Ep. 1
The Mensch on a Bench author Neal Hoffman discusses how he was inspired to write his book by The Elf on the Shelf, the reasons behind the original book’s success and the growth of self-publishing over the last two decades. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first t...
Jan 02, 2025•43 min•Season 43Ep. 2
Mother-daughter duo Chanda Bell and Carol Aebersold turn their old family tradition into a new Christmas children’s book they call The Elf on the Shelf. But when they are rejected by the major publishers, they decide to finance the release of the book themselves—and begin a new Christmas phenomenon. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever y...
Dec 26, 2024•35 min•Season 43Ep. 1
Former Oprah Winfrey Network executive Scott Garner discusses the media landscape of the 1980s and how Oprah Winfrey redefined daytime television. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in th...
Dec 19, 2024•36 min•Season 42Ep. 5
Oprah Winfrey says goodbye to The Oprah Winfrey Show and moves on to focus on her new network: OWN. But launching her own channel proves more challenging than she expected. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access...
Dec 12, 2024•33 min•Season 42Ep. 4
Oprah launches her book club, fights off an entire industry of cattlemen - and becomes a billionaire in the process. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts ...
Dec 05, 2024•32 min•Season 42Ep. 3
As The Oprah Winfrey Show goes from strength to strength, Oprah Winfrey starts building her media empire by creating Harpo Productions. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Won...
Nov 28, 2024•33 min•Season 42Ep. 2
As a young professional, Oprah Winfrey bounced between radio stations and news outlets, trying to find her groove, until she landed a gig as the host of a morning talk show… a job she would be so good at that, within a year, the network would rebrand the program The Oprah Winfrey Show. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the...
Nov 21, 2024•33 min•Season 42Ep. 1
Professor Christopher McKenna from the University of Oxford discusses modern corporate scandals and how much - and how little - has changed in the years since Robert Maxwell’s death. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/lin...
Nov 14, 2024•49 min•Season 41Ep. 5
