PBD Podcast Did You Ever Have a Playboy Subscription? | PBD Podcast | EP 27
Nov 19, 2020
Tom Zenner, a media personality and commentator, joins the discussion to reflect on Dolly Parton's Playboy cover and its nostalgic impact. The guests dive into the recent bankruptcy of Norwegian Airlines and unpack Airbnb's IPO prospects, sharing humorous anecdotes along the way. They also critique the rise of entrepreneurial ventures among laid-off workers in the pandemic era. Zenner highlights the evolving landscape of tech monopolies and the intersection of sports and politics, particularly in the NBA, offering a thought-provoking take on modern socio-economic challenges.
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Epic Games vs. Apple
- Epic Games used Apple's 1984 commercial to criticize Apple's App Store monopoly.
- This brought attention to Apple's practices and their 30% cut of app sales.
Apple's Bully Power
- Apple's dominance allows them to control the market and bully smaller developers.
- Their lack of competition means they can get away with it.
Apple Ecosystem Lock-in
- Apple's control extends to how people interact, creating a closed ecosystem.
- Features like AirDrop and FaceTime create pressure to use Apple products.
