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Aug 2021
25m 22s

Häagen-Dazs vs Ben & Jerry's | Big Chunk...

Wondery
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It's the '70s and best buddies Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are about to open an ice cream parlor. These hungry hippies only want to have fun making ice cream. But as their business grows, they're going to find themselves on a collision course with the heavyweight champ of gourmet ice cream: Häagen-Dazs.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episod ... Show More
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