Commute | The Podcast

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The average person spends 20-25 minutes per day commuting to and from work - why not learn while getting there? Join Dave & Jay every Monday to learn about three fascinating things that'll make you the most interesting person in the room.

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March Sadness | The Mystery & History of the One-Hit Wonder | When Bugs Bunny Saved His Voice

On this episode: Every March nearly 100 million Americans bond in misery over filling out their losing NCAA Tournament March Madness brackets. So why do we put ourselves through it when the odds of a perfect bracket are like being struck by lightning.... every second for the rest of your life? We all know the song, but none of us know the band. The good and (very) bad sides of being a one-hit wonder. You may not know the name Mel Blanc, but you know his voice. The “man of 1,000 voices” brought s...

Apr 12, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Speedrunning a game | You can hire someone to live your life | TOMS shoes sing the blues

On this episode: Atari. Sega. Nintendo. PlayStation. As video game systems have evolved, the way (some) of us play them has, too. A whole community of gamers now plays with one goal in mind - to beat the game as fast as possible. Ever wanted to be someone else? Or better yet, ever wished someone more attractive could live your life for you? You’re in luck - there’s an app for that! (Spoiler - it doesn’t always turn out like you think it will.) Do you own a pair of TOMS shoes? The brand populariz...

Apr 05, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Tickling terror | People keep seeing something that’s not there | Fast food’s greatest marketing icon is a real clown show

On this episode: A well-done documentary can challenge, educate and entertain. But one about professional tickling?! Spoiler alert - it’s no laughing matter. The Loch Ness Monster has been around for decades without actually existing. Or does it? A good monster is worth millions. Ronald McDonald is one of the most recognizable characters in the world - how a clown came to represent the Golden Arches. Follow Commute: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommu...

Mar 29, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9

$20 million in 2 seconds | I don’t know? Ask Jeeves! | We travel the Oregon Trail

On this episode: When Tiger Woods returned to glory in 2019 his longtime partner Nike returned somewhere, as well. To the bank. It wasn’t always a forgone conclusion that we’d “Google” for information. Some used to Ask Jeeves. The rise and fall of the famous search butler. Sadly, you have died of dysentery. Why do entire generations know about the Oregon Trail? Follow Commute: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/c...

Mar 22, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Famous Windows XP Wallpaper | Can I Buy a Superhero? | The Great Beanie Baby Bubble

On this episode: Over the last 20 years, you’ve probably owned a computer with the Windows XP operating system. Remember the legendary default wallpaper photo of the green rolling hill? Yea, that’s a real place. Can you buy an unused superhero from Marvel Comics and make it your own? Ya know, one of the weird ones that no one has heard of? The team at NPR’s Planet Money decided to try. Free The Doorman! At some point in the past, your parents thought they’d get rich off that Beanie Baby collecti...

Mar 15, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Meteorologists are always wrong, right? | Who is the main character on FRIENDS? | What happened to Goofy's wife?

On this episode of Commute - The Podcast: You check the weather, see sunshine in the forecast, and proceed with your cookout at the park... only to have a downpour ruin the day. Meteorologists are always wrong!! Right? + why meteorologists hate New England Patriot Head Coach Bill Belichick. Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, Monica - this group redefined being a FRIEND for an entire generation. But who was the show’s main character? We reveal. Disney’s Goofy is, well, goofy. But is there sorr...

Mar 08, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Pandemic ends = let spending begin! | The history (and future?) of the sitcom laugh track. | Context is king.

On this episode of Commute - The Podcast: When the pandemic is finally over will consumers start spending money like it's going out of print? We look back 100 years for a clue. Sitcoms and cartoons have utilized fake laughter for 70 years - but how did they start, and why do some TV executives think laugh tracks will be around forever? Context is king. What does a clever experiment with an anonymous musician teach us about our inability to assess value when we encounter it unexpectedly? Follow C...

Mar 01, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Why are sports cards valuable again? | Everyone has started playing chess. | Champion to loser to Champion.

On this episode of Commute - The Podcast: Sports cards were big business in the late 1980s; then the industry became nearly non-existent in the late 1990s. But wait... a single card sold for $2.96 million in 2020?! Chess isn't just for nerds (or men) anymore. Champion Sports has seen the highest of highs (NBA jersey/Dream Team sponsor) followed by the lowest of lows (the XFL - the first time). How did the brand return to glory? *** Follow Commute: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commutethe...

Feb 22, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Do we really need the penny? | The unmatched success of Jeopardy! | The Balloon Boy Hoax

On this episode of Commute - The Podcast: Do we really need the penny? Trying to make some sense of the one cent. America's favorite game show has outlasted the competition (over 400 other shows!) for years thanks to a grueling taping schedule, a legendary host, and an occasional eccentric winner. A family made national news when their son disappeared in a hot air balloon - or did he? *** Follow Commute: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commutethepodcast/ Twitter - @PodcastCommute Episode S...

Feb 15, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Three Identical Strangers | 1.1 Million Pokemon Hunters | Jumping the Shark

Start your week by learning something new! On this episode of Commute - The Podcast: The documentary Three Identical Strangers f ocuses on Identical triplets separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Learn about the totally predictable and wildly unpredictable effects of 1.1 million people working together to try to beat...Pokemon. All TV shows must come to an end, right? Why is it so difficult to end a show on a high note? Where did the phrase "jumping the shark" come from - a...

Feb 08, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Commute - The Podcast -- The Future of Christmas Trees | Who Owns the Titanic

Commute - The Podcast. You'll be smarter when you get there. New episodes drop every Monday! Spend your commute learning about things that will fuel your conversations and make you the most interesting person in the room. Episode one: Meet Dave & Jay and hear the vision for the podcast. Christmas Trees. Are real Christmas trees destined to go the way of the dinosaur? As the historic wreck of the Titanic fades into the history books, we ask ourselves - who owns the remaining artifacts at the ...

Feb 08, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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