Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of "The Economics of Everyday Things," Zachary Crockett discovers what happens to those soaps when we love ’em and leave ’em.
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687. Are Prediction Markets the Best Forecasting Tool Ever — or Just Another Casino?
The promise is that they can beat the experts at predicting inflation, elections, and FDA approvals. But right now, roughly 90 percent of the action is sports. Is this a future we want to bet on? Stephen Dubner speaks with, among others, the C.E.O. of Kalshi. (Part one of a two-p ... Show More
48m 39s
Sep 16
How to Be a Double Unicorn, with John Urschel | Better in Person
He was thriving in the N.F.L., but then he decided to focus on mathematics — a subject he now teaches at M.I.T. John walks Stephen Dubner through the whole story, teaches him some blocking techniques, and explains why some infinities are bigger than others. If you'd like to see t ... Show More
32m 32s
Sep 11
686. Why Is It So Hard to Find an NFL Quarterback?
For decades, teams have tried (and mostly failed) to predict which college quarterbacks will thrive in the pros. Is the science finally catching up? Stephen Dubner speaks with a scout, a psychologist, a data warrior, and a Hall of Fame quarterback who nobody wanted. SOURCES:Scott ... Show More
58m 20s
Jun 2021
Inside Japan's Worst Love Hotel with CDawgVA | $50 Room!
Chris, soaping himself in the shower. Me and you, just watching. The love hotel experience! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your questions... Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week ... Show More
30m 24s
Sep 2018
Inside the Secret World of Hotel Operations
<p>Will and Mango check out the strangest requests ever fielded at hotels. Plus, they look into how you can tell if your concierge is part of a secret society, why you probably shouldn’t use the glass cups in your room, and why you should always (always) book a hotel room that co ... Show More
38m 17s
Jul 2023
The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine
In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: One creature’s trash is another’s cash. (Or, how one man found profit in pee.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ... Show More
12m 57s
Nov 2021
4.3 The Haber's - The Caveman Room
A honeymooning couple leaves the Manager wondering about the nature of love, and the Hotel considers how the Lobby Boy loves, if he even can! CW: Themes of horror and death. Check in to TheHotelPodcast.com for transcripts, art, and more! Also available en español Created and Prod ... Show More
24 m
Sep 2025
You Can Check In, But You Can't Check Out: Branded Hotel Rooms
From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites.This week, we talk about hotel marketing. Specifically, how some hotels attract guests by advertising specific rooms.Some of those rooms are decorated like TV shows, some are inspired by movies, and some hotels advertise the fact ... Show More
27m 58s
