Episode – 2160 : Coconuts: The World’s Most Useful Fruit Podcast Transcript The coconut is one of the most useful plants on Planet Earth. It can provide food, drink, oil, […]
Episode – 2149 : The Story of Rum
Episode – 2149 : The Story of Rum Podcast Transcript Rum isn’t just a spirit that is used in cocktails. It is unique amongst beverages in how it has shaped […]
Episode – 2140 : Stablecoins: What They Are and How They Work
Episode – 2140 : Stablecoins: What They Are and How They Work Podcast Transcript One of the most talked-about topics in finance today is stablecoins. Stablecoins have the potential to […]
Episode – 2132 : The Indian Ocean Trade
Episode – 2132 : The Indian Ocean Trade Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, before Europeans crossed the Atlantic or steamships crossed the seas, the Indian Ocean connected much of […]
Episode – 2129 : The Rise and Fall of OPEC
Episode – 2129 : The Rise and Fall of OPEC Podcast Transcript In 1960, a handful of oil-producing nations made a decision that would reshape the global economy. They formed […]
Episode – 2121 : Cotton: How It Helped Build The Modern World
Episode – 2121 : Cotton: How It Helped Build The Modern World Podcast Transcript It is soft, common, and something most people wear almost every day. Yet behind this humble […]
Episode – 2119 : Jakob Fugger: The Richest Man in History
Episode – 2119 : Jakob Fugger: The Richest Man in History Podcast Transcript When you think of the richest people in history, you usually imagine kings, emperors, or maybe modern […]
Episode – 2101 : Flags of Convenience: The Hidden System Behind Global Shipping
Episode – 2101 : Flags of Convenience: The Hidden System Behind Global Shipping Podcast Transcript Every day, thousands of ships crisscross the oceans, carrying the goods that power the global […]
Episode – 2081 : The Persian Gulf
Episode – 2081 : The Persian Gulf Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, a narrow body of water between Arabia and Persia has shaped the fate of empires, economies, and […]
Episode – 1990 : The History of Coca-Cola
Episode – 1990 : The History of Coca-Cola Podcast Transcript Perhaps the most well-known brand in the world is Coca-Cola. The company has become a global powerhouse in the soft […]
Episode – 1964 : The Phoebus Cartel
Episode – 1964 : The Phoebus Cartel Podcast Transcript Companies that sell products to the public have to follow a fine line. On the one hand, they need to sell […]
Episode – 1956 : LEGO
Episode – 1956 : LEGO Podcast Transcript Lego is one of the best-known toy brands in the world. Known for its fun and complex building process, the small plastic bricks […]
Episode – 1944 : Questions and Answers: Volume 36
Episode – 1944 : Questions and Answers: Volume 36 Podcast Transcript November, the 9th month of the Roman calendar and the 11th month in our calendar, is upon us. It […]
Episode – 1865 : Frequent Flyer Programs
Episode – 1865 : Frequent Flyer Programs Podcast Transcript One of the things that almost every airline has in common is a frequent flyer program. Frequent flyer programs were initially […]
Episode – 1817 : Undersea Fiber Optic Cables
Episode – 1817 : Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Podcast Transcript For many of you listening to the sound of my voice right now, the audio originated from a digital file […]
Episode – 1803 : Blue
Episode – 1803 : Blue Podcast Transcript Colors are something that we are all familiar with. The colors are among the first things we teach children. What if I were […]
Episode – 1496 : Gemstones
Episode – 1496 : Gemstones Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones. Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, […]
Episode – 1349 : Stocks and Stock Exchanges
Episode – 1349 : Stocks and Stock Exchanges Podcast Transcript A little over 400 years ago, a group of Dutch investors had a revolutionary idea. They were embarking on an […]
Episode – 1340 : Senegal and The Gambia
Episode – 1340 : Senegal and The Gambia Podcast Transcript Nestled in the heart of West Africa lie two nations with distinct identities yet tied together by a common geography […]
Episode – 1288 : The History of Pasta
Episode – 1288 : The History of Pasta Podcast Transcript There is a very good chance that many of you listening have had pasta, maybe within the last week. Pasta […]