logo
episode-header-image
May 2025
1h 5m

171: Walmart: From American dream to Ame...

Audioboom Studios
About this episode
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! 

Do you guys remember that movie “Where the Heart Is?” It’s all about this girl who secretly moves into the store without anyone noticing, then she gives birth in the mattress department… and again, no one notices… It stars Natalie Portman, it’s great. 

When I was a kid and I saw this movie, it was 100% believable to me. I mean when I think of Walmart, I think of this ridiculously *HUGE* store with everything you could possibly need. 

I’m talking late night tampon runs, trashbags, nail polish removers, hot Cheetos and cream cheese… if you know you know. I honestly don’t even remember a time in my life when Walmart didn’t exist. 

Millions of Americans depend on their low prices just to get by in this economy. Walmart is a savior to some people. 

Others believe it’s the reason millions of Americans are in debt. I know… plot twist. Whatever you believe… Walmart is the biggest company in the world and *everyone* has an opinion on it. 

So of course I had to get the tea for us. Welcome to the Dark History of WALMART!

I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

________

FOLLOW ME AROUND
Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6
Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV
Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY
Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d
Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*

RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com
Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

________

This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Coleen Smith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Charles Fishman - Journalist and author of “The Wal-Mart Effect” and “One Giant Leap”.
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin 
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Nikki La Rose
Up next
Yesterday
185: The Alaska Triangle: Disappearances, Dead Ends, and the Dark Truth Beneath It All
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! So listen. I learned about a place in Alaska where more than 20,000 people have vanished — planes, hikers, politicians — and almost none have ever been found. And I had to do an episode on it. It’s called the Alaska Triangle and it's a remote stretch ... Show More
56m 29s
Oct 1
184: The Devil's Secretaries or Scapegoats? The Witches History Erased
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! So the other night I was deep into my usual bedtime routine of doomscrolling, and I stumbled across this headline that said: “DID YOU KNOW: The Last Witch Trial Was in 1944.” And I was like… I’m sorry, what? 1944? Like while the rest of the world was ... Show More
58m 47s
Sep 17
183: The MESSY Life of Ronald Reagan: Snitching, Scandals & DEADLY Decision
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! So the other day, I was googling jelly beans. Don’t ask why, I was in a mood. But I ended up falling down a rabbit hole, and suddenly… I was reading about Ronald Reagan. Apparently, Reagan was *obsessed* with jelly beans. I guess he started eating the ... Show More
1h 10m
Recommended Episodes
May 2025
Failed Country Music Star Turned Fast Food Killer? - what was going on with Paul Dennis Reid??
Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Paul Dennis Reid... aka the 'Fast Food Killer'... was a failed country singer who became one of Tennessee’s most terrifying criminals in the late '90s. This man went on a deadly spree, robbing fast food spots and brutally killing several people in just ... Show More
48m 42s
Aug 19
Serial Killers, Cults, & Cannibals: The *TWISTED* Case of Ottis Toole
Hi friends, happy Tuesday! I've been putting out episodes of MMM for a while now, but occasionally I come across a story that shakes me to my core. And keeps me up at night. This is one of them. The story of Ottis Toole (and his literal partner in crime Henry Lee Lucas) involves ... Show More
40m 57s
Sep 16
Trapped & Left to Die...in a suitcase?! WTF was Sarah Boone Thinking?
Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr. had a history of violent fights, but when Jorge was found dead inside a suitcase, Sarah had a bizarre excuse: hide and seek gone wrong. WTF?! At first, she claimed it was a tragic accident—until police found videos of he ... Show More
57m 17s
Aug 28
The Snack: Taylor and Travis Engagement, Ashley’s Bach, and Cracker Barrel Uproar
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Taylor and Travis’s engagement and all the reactions Selena Gomez’s bachelorette Ashley’s bachelorette Justin Bieber impersonator and thirst traps Gwyneth Paltrow biography and Ben A ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2025
"People die, they should just get over it." - The Monster Who Haunted Australia: Ivan Milat
Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Okay look... this episode might be a bit, let’s say, unsettling. It unpacks the story of one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers and his horrifying crimes against young travelers didn't just shock the Land Down Under... but the entire world. Fr ... Show More
53m 42s
Apr 2025
Who Killed Emily Pike? No More Stolen Sisters
On February 14th, 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike’s dismembered body was found in garbage bags in a remote part of an Arizonan forest. This discovery came about three weeks after she had gone missing. Not only was this a horrible crime committed against a child, but Emily was also a ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
Office Horror Stories | Reading Reddit Stories
Dealing with awful coworkers is a canon event. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/PITREDDIT and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Get 10 FREE meals at https://HelloFresh.com/freepitreddit! 0:00 Intro 1:26 Told my coworker I can’t attend her “fun ... Show More
1h 11m