In the mid to late 2000s, we gathered around our television sets to watch a heartwarming reality show where struggling families got their homes renovated into much nicer, bigger homes. A much nicer, bigger home couldn't possibly have any uninte

55: Bossnapping

May 24th, 2024 33m 52s

The land of strikes and protests is at it again - that is, was at it again about 15 years ago. With the Recession in full swing, the French adopted an... original method to obtain better deals from their bosses: sequestration. How is this possi

54: Airline Shenanigans

Apr 26th, 2024 49m 9s

You've probably noticed it: flying on commercial airlines has gotten a lot worse. Covid didn't help, but if we're being honest it wasn't great before covid either. In fact, didn't flying used to be really fun back in the 60's and '70's? What ha

53: MoviePass 2

Mar 29th, 2024 57m 49s

MoviePass is back, and it's better than ever. In our first SEQUEL episode, Evan gives us an update on what the ol' MoviePass company has been up to in the last 5 years.Edited and thumbnail by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE

52: How It Feels To Market 5 Gum

Mar 1st, 2024 1h 3m

On this episode of DAOC, CT takes us through 10 years of gum advertising. Editing and thumbnail by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalismBIG THINGS ARE COMING

51: Al Dunlap

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h 3m

Al Dunlap was not an ordinary man: he was a verb. Across the country, his name was a byword for rapid corporate turnarounds and ruthless efficiency; at least, that's what he claimed on the jacket cover of his book. Known for walking into boardr

50: Jeremy Renner Official

Jan 5th, 2024 45m 30s

Jeremy Renner superfans used to have an app to share their love of all things Renner. But then everything went wrong. Find out what happened on today's thrilling episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism!Editing and Thumbnail by NoahJOIN US O

49: Cryptozoo

Dec 1st, 2023 1h

On this episode of DAOC, we delve into the bizarre crossroads of Youtuber drama and cryptocurrency scams to cover the financial escapades of one Logan Paul.Edited by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE

48: GB News

Nov 3rd, 2023 52m 37s

"It's a new way of doing news. What could possibly go wrong?"If we didn't do an episode on this one, and you're not from the UK, you probably never would have heard of GB News. Started as a British bootleg of Fox News, the company now faces m

47: Morbius

Oct 6th, 2023 57m 13s

In another edition of SPOOKY ACTS OF CAPITALISM, we discuss the world's most iconic film of all time, and why it made $126 Morbillion at the box office. Prepare to be scared and also terrified.Edited by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPIS

46: Twitter: Autopsy of an Acquisition

Sep 8th, 2023 55m 23s

In today's episode, CT examines the wild and wacky history of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. Buckle up.Edited by NoahJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASES, BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapital

45: Acclaim Entertainment

Aug 11th, 2023 1h 29m

DAOC IS BACK, and this time, we have 3 HOSTS for the price of 2! Today our new Business Boy Armaan tests his hosting skills taking us through the history of the ill-fated video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment. Meanwhile, CT and Evan take v

44: Procter & Gamble's Satanic Panic

Oct 31st, 2020 37m 45s

Did you know that Procter & Gamble, noted purveyor of soaps and shampoos and such, is deeply involved with the church of SATAN!?!!?!? Well, at least that's what a lot of concerned evangelicals were saying in the 80s and 90s. Today we explore th

43: E-Scooters

Oct 19th, 2020 50m 14s

E-scooters could be a great way to solve traffic congestion in big cities, and the companies that sell them could make a ton of money. Wait a second, they lose thousands of dollars on every scooter they make?? What's the plan here? And why do p

42: Google Stadia

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 16m

Google wants to make an on-demand game streaming service that you can access from pretty much any device. Great idea! Except... Google has a bit of a reputation for rapidly abandoning big projects at the least sign of resistance and moving on t

BEST OF DAOC PART II

Oct 5th, 2020 37m 27s

While we work on preparing some brand new content for y'all, let's look back on some of the funniest and craziest moments from the show this year. BIG THINGS ARE COMINGFeaturing clips from episodes 16, 26, 27, 34, 15, 14, 17, 22, 35, 34, 36,

41: Ashley Madison

Sep 21st, 2020 46m 16s

A website designed to help you have an illicit marital affair that requires your personal information and a substantial fee to delete your account. WhAT coULd PoSSiBly gO wrONg?Edited by Anne HenryJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEAS

40: WHOLE FOODS (Part 2)

Sep 14th, 2020 41m 34s

Today we complete the saga of Whole Foods as a new character emerges in the story, a very powerful and very bald man who has his own radical plans for the asparagus-water purveyor.Edited by Anne HenryJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE REL

39: WHOLE FOODS (Part 1)

Sep 7th, 2020 1h 12m

We begin another saga. This one is a monster. And we don't even get to J**f B***s yet. Edited by Anne HenryJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE RELEASE, WEEKLY BONUS CONTENT, AND MORE:https://www.patreon.com/desperateactsofcapitalism"B

38: Battlefield Earth

Aug 31st, 2020 1h 8m

Battlefield Earth is often cited as one of the worst films and biggest box office bombs in history- today we explore the truly bizarre history behind this film that is DEFINITELY NOT FUNDED BY THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY AND NOT A SCAM TO DEFRAUD

37: Beanie Babies

Aug 23rd, 2020 59m 24s

Beanie Babies is best known as a line of colorful stuffed animals that was very popular in the 90s. But did you also know that the popularity Beanie Babies led to several people losing their life savings and at least one person being LITERALLY

36: Zune

Aug 16th, 2020 48m 59s

Lots of people make fun of the Zune, Microsoft's short-lived challenge to Apple's iPod. But does it deserve such widespread ridicule??? Find out on today's episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism!Edited by Anne HenryJOIN US ON PATREON FOR E

35: Yo

Aug 9th, 2020 40m 39s

Have you ever wanted a social media app that's exactly like Instagram, Facebook, or Whatsapp, but with 95% less features and an even easier way for brands to advertise to you? Try YO!Edited by Anne HenryJOIN US ON PATREON FOR EARLY EPISODE

34: Quibi

Aug 2nd, 2020 1h

Everyone has heard of Quibi but has anyone actually used it? Isn't it a food delivery app? I heard that Chrissy Teigen was somehow involved? What does Jeffrey Katzenberg have to do with all this?! I guess we'll find out in today's episode of De

33: Hertz and the Taxi Wars

Jul 26th, 2020 51m 9s

Ahh, remember the early 1920s in America? The economy was booming, women were finally allowed to vote, jazz was gaining in popularity, and oh yeah, there were frequent deadly machine gun fights on the streets of Chicago between employees of war