Business Movers
Behind every successful business is a story. It starts with a vision and a leap of faith. Along the way, leaders make bold decisions, ride booms and busts, and sometimes, they reach new heights. From Wondery, the makers of the hit series Business Wars, and Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, comes a weekly podcast that brings you the true stories of the brilliant but all-too-human businesspeople who risked it all. From Walt Disney’s creation of a theme park in Orlando, to the colossal failure of New Coke, Business Movers will explore the triumphs, failures and ideas that transformed our lives.Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.app.link/inIc9lKeyLb now.
Latest episodes
Sep 26, 2024 • 39min
Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | Takeoff | 3
Explore the dramatic negotiations surrounding the Concorde's launch in 1972 London. Learn how marketing hurdles intertwined with national pride and political strategy. Discover the skepticism faced by Concorde amid rising competition from jumbo jets and the tragic TU-144 accident. Uncover the fallout from a U.S. ban, leading to heated discussions about noise concerns. Finally, navigate the political struggle to secure Concorde's place in the U.S. market while British Airways battles financial challenges.
Sep 19, 2024 • 39min
Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | The Supersonic Race | 2
The supersonic race heats up in the 1960s. As Britain and France scramble to solidify their design for Concorde, the United States of America and the Soviet Union are close on their heels.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/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 12, 2024 • 37min
Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | The Long Runway | 1
In the 1950s, Britain, eager to reclaim its status as a superpower, dreams of creating the world's first supersonic passenger jet amidst the fallout from the Suez Crisis. An engineer advocates for innovative designs to revitalize the struggling aeronautics sector, facing skepticism from his superiors. The collaboration with France unfolds, blending ambitions and challenges as they tackle competition and skepticism from the U.S. Their shared pursuit of groundbreaking aviation technology sparks debates and negotiations that redefine the future of air travel.
Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
In The Red: Liverpool FC | Liverpool FC Commentator Neil Atkinson On The Rise of Money in Soccer | 5
Podcaster and author Neil Atkinson discusses how big money has changed soccer, and how Liverpool went from a club in crisis under one set of American owners to English champions under another.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 29, 2024 • 36min
In The Red: Liverpool FC | The End of the Storm | 4
A boardroom coup ignites a legal battle as Liverpool FC faces a financial crisis. The tumultuous relationship between fans and American owners highlights broken promises and heavy debts. As a $600 million loan looms large, fan uprisings deepen the rift between emotional loyalty and business decisions. Amidst escalating tensions, the club navigates a transformative ownership struggle that eventually leads to a sale. Discover the intricate financial dynamics that shaped the iconic team's tumultuous journey through this period.
Aug 22, 2024 • 36min
In The Red: Liverpool FC | All Out War | 3
Liverpool Football Club is divided from top to bottom as the conflict between its co-owners claims new casualties.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/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 15, 2024 • 37min
In The Red: Liverpool FC | Foul Play | 2
Liverpool Football Club’s new American owners enjoy a short-lived honeymoon before doubts emerge about their intentions.Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.app.link/inIc9lKeyLb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 8, 2024 • 35min
In The Red: Liverpool FC | Golden Sky | 1
The owner of the world-famous soccer team, Liverpool FC, goes hunting for new investment.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/links/business-movers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 4, 2024 • 34min
Conrad Hilton’s Staying Power | Mi Casa Es Su Casa | 1
Future hotelier and entrepreneur Conrad Hilton learns two key lessons from his parents as he struggles to work out what he wants to do with his life.Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.app.link/inIc9lKeyLb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jun 27, 2024 • 39min
Leveling Up Nintendo | Author Jeff Ryan On The Nintendo Way To Play | 5
Author Jeff Ryan discusses Nintendo's rise in America, Mario's evolution, and the strategic decisions of former leadership. The podcast explores Nintendo's console journey, the success of the Switch, and the enduring legacy of Mario games.
