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Business Wars

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Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Against the Odds and American History Tellers. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

Chart trend

Position in the Management chart (US), last 90 days.

#4
all-time peak
609
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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The Sweetener Wars | Sweet Goes Sour | 2

After years on top, Sweet’N Low is sinking fast. Newer artificial sweeteners aspartame and sucralose are spawning fresh competition. But the problems go even deeper – bec

Sep 2
43 min

The Sweetener Wars | Attack of the Cancer Rats | 1

The promise seemed miraculous. Sweetness minus the calories. But when studies begin to link artificial sweeteners with cancer, the entire industry faces oblivion. And it'

Aug 26
46 min

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Aug 24
6 min

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | A Modern Lens | 3

When Warby Parker debuted in 2010, the brand disrupted not just how much eyeglasses cost, but also how customers purchased them. Its direct-to-consumer e-commerce busines

Aug 20
39 min

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | Getting Vertical | 2

Warby Parker is three weeks old and its online glasses store is proving so popular the brand’s in danger of burning out. But if it’s going to pose a real challenge to Lux

Aug 19
43 min

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | The Empire of Eyes | 1

After a childhood of hard knocks, Italian entrepreneur Leonardo Del Vecchio sets out to build an eyewear empire by swallowing brands like Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut, Lenscraft

Aug 12
40 min

GoPro: The Billion Dollar Wipeout | Crash Landing | 2

After a successful IPO in 2014, GoPro founder and CEO Nick Woodman hopes to lead the company into its next act. In his vision, GoPro won’t just be a camera maker anymore;

Aug 5
38 min

GoPro: The Billion Dollar Wipeout | Think it. See It. Do it. Boom. | 1

In 2002, while on a surf trip to Bali, 26-year-old Nick Woodman has an idea for a camera mount that would allow him and his friends to capture action shots of themselves

Jul 29
43 min

Universal vs Disney: The Battle for Orlando | Epic Rivalry | 4

For decades, Disney was the undisputed champion of theme parks. But Universal Studios had its big breakthrough when the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2010. An

Jul 23
44 min

Universal vs. Disney: The Battle for Orlando | An IP for an IP | 3

With Harry Potter on its team, Universal hopes to cast a spell on millions of vacationers. Meanwhile, Disney’s new boss Bob Iger is about to strike back with Star Wars. B

Jul 22
48 min

Universal vs. Disney: The Battle for Orlando | The Park That Lived | 2

After a bumpy opening, Universal Studios Florida is looking for a way to get out of Disney World’s shadow. But if Jaws, King Kong and Back to the Future won’t do it, what

Jul 15
47 min

Universal vs. Disney: The Battle for Orlando | A Kingdom Invaded | 1

Walt Disney World: it’s the Central Florida theme park destination that dreams are made of. And Universal’s dream is to build an even better theme park next door. But Dis

Jul 8
48 min

ENCORE: Cruise Ship Wars | Mayday | 4

As the cruise industry enters the 21st century, Carnival and Royal Caribbean square off again as they battle to acquire British company Princess Cruises. Whoever wins Pri

Jul 3
44 min

ENCORE: Cruise Ship Wars | A Shot Across the Bow | 3

As Carnival cements its success by going public, founder Ted Arison and his son and CEO Micky set their sights on growing the company through acquisition. They make long-

Jul 3
43 min

ENCORE: Cruise Ship Wars | Making Waves | 2

After his bitter exit from Norwegian Cruise Line, Ted Arison has limited time to make his new company Carnival a success. With little funds and one run-down ship, the odd

Jul 2
45 min

ENCORE: Cruise Ship Wars | Anchors Aweigh! | 1

In 1950, an enterprising Miami businessman has the idea to use a passenger liner to ferry retired Floridians to the Caribbean. He makes their time on board the ship as mu

Jul 1
42 min

Chobani: The Yogurt That Ate America | Fungi and Bankruptcy | 2

It’s 2013 and upstart yogurt brand Chobani is riding high. But in its huge new factory in Idaho, a microscopic threat is spreading: mold. And when it contaminates Chobani

Jun 24
38 min

Chobani: The Yogurt That Ate America | Nothing But Good | 1

When a leaflet advertising a decrepit factory for sale lands in the office of struggling entrepreneur Hamdi Ulukaya, it sets him on a quest to make America fall in love w

Jun 17
39 min

Meta and the Battle for Smart Glasses | Google's Return | 3

Back in 2014, Google Glass made the dream of smart glasses a reality for the tech-obsessed. But a hefty price tag and divisive design prevented Google from bringing its v

Jun 11
45 min

Meta and the Battle for Smart Glasses | I'm a Creep | 2

It’s 2023, and Meta Ray-Bans have just helped Mark Zuckerberg turn a corner. After his disastrous investment in the Metaverse, Meta’s AI-enabled smart glasses are a welco

Jun 10
49 min

Chart positions

Where Business Wars ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 9, 2026).

#85 ▼ 18 Business US
#9 ▼ 3 Management US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’m 16 and I’ve loved this pod since May 2022. I love listening to this because David is such a good storyteller and I love the special effects. It’s my favorite storytelling podcast around! I love it so much I’ve binged every season! Keep it up!!

ur momsfavorite · May 2025

Interesting stories and fairly well researched, but the re-enactments are fan fiction at best. They make everyone seem like petulant children that speak in exposition that is not normal in everyday conversation. These re-enactments make the podcast very bizarre and at times uncomfortable to listen to.

. : . : . · Sep 2024

I knew a little bit about chatbots and artificial intelligence, and had listened to Season 87 (The Rise of AI) in October 2023, but was unable to quite “fit the pieces together” in my brain at that time. I just recently started listening to Season 93 (Sam Altman & The Battle for OpenAI) and realized I needed to go back to Season 87 and “re-listen,” which then helped me to better understand what was happening with OpenAI in November 2023 and the few months thereafter (Season 93). Thanks so much for your great podcasts and a lot of the backstory of the various companies/topics that are covered — ones that may only be briefly mentioned in the news media/TV. Business Wars is one of my favorite podcasts!

USA Mknitter · Jul 2024

I love this podcast, David brown is a amazing host, less ads than other wondery podcasts I listen to, so that’s a plus, I would like to echo the request for a Trek Vs. Specialized series, as a cyclist, I would absolutely love that.

Corv_Mackensen · Jul 2024

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