76. Hotel Art

Before beef ends up at your favorite steakhouse, it passes through the hands of a trained specialist with an encyclopedic knowledge of bovine anatomy. Zachary Crockett chews the fat. This episode was originally published on January 5th, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp ... Show More

He started with one small shop in London. He has since resuscitated both Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, James Daunt tells Stephen exactly how he does it. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, you can wat ... Show More

Behind almost every character you see displayed on a page or a screen, there’s a complex — and sometimes lucrative — web of licensing deals. Zachary Crockett is just your type. This episode was originally published on December 15th, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ... Show More

In 1853 Elisha Otis climbed onto a platform which was then hoisted high above a large crowd of onlookers, nervy with anticipation. A man with an axe cut the cable, the crowd gasped, and Otis’s platform shuddered – but it did not plunge. “All safe, gentlemen, all safe!” he boomed. ... Show More

<p>If there's one place you're apt to find yourself in a crowded elevator, it's China. With so many people around, chances someone will have to help you push your floor if it hasn't been pushed already. This lesson helps bring your elevator talk to a new level. Episode link: http ... Show More

<p>In episode 43, we learn how elevators work and how elevators have changed the world.  We also discuss some really cool elevators.</p> <p>Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.com<br /> Support Us On Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Curiouskidpodcast">https://ww ... Show More

Elevators: they’re a modern convenience that we take for granted. But maybe we shouldn’t. This week we bring you two stories about terror and death in a 6 by 6 foot elevator car. COME HANG WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Join the Facebook Group to me ... Show More

This airline CEO proposed 1 bathroom for 200+ passengers… so let’s talk about RyanAir’s biz.Hollister is now the top teen fashion brand… and it’s made Abercrombie the top stock of 2024.US elevators cost 5x more to build than in Europe… They’re a microcosm of America’s housing cri ... Show More

This week, we explore how business can be won or lost with spontaneous off-hand remarks. Not all advertising business is conducted in a boardroom or in commercials. Sometimes somebody says something in an elevator, or in a speech or in a doorway that leads to winning an account - ... Show More