logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2018
25m 48s

Coke vs Pepsi - Cocaine is King | 1

Wondery
About this episode

In turn of the century Atlanta, pharmacist John Pemberton has invented a dynamite health tonic with some secret ingredients his customers can’t get enough of. There’s only one problem. With the city about to go dry, the temperance authorities are coming for him. Pemberton needs to cook up a new recipe, fast — before his own demons tear him apart.

And there’s another problem on the horizon. Its name is Pepsi-Cola.


Support the show by supporting our sponsors!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next
Aug 21
Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Bumpy Skies Ahead | 3
Southwest Airlines announced some big changes recently, and customers of the “Love Airline” are not feeling it. Joe Guinto, a business reporter who wrote this season, joins David to discuss the airline’s next steps, and what it’ll take to keep fans and employees loyal. Later, Ban ... Show More
39m 52s
Aug 20
Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Excess Baggage | 2
It’s 2023 and Southwest Airlines’ stock is in a nosedive. With costs ascending, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan freezes hiring and slashes spending. Amid all that, a crisis at Boeing has left Southwest short on jets. With Southwest weakened, an unwelcome, activist investor rushes on boa ... Show More
42m 14s
Aug 13
Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Hard Landing | 1
It's 2021 and for the first time in nearly 50 years, Southwest Airlines posts an annual net loss. Amid the crisis, thousands of Southwest workers head for early retirement. The next year, Southwest is short on staff as Americans return to the skies. Pilots and flight attendants c ... Show More
40m 29s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2020
Coca-Cola contra Pepsi - La cocaína es la reina | 1
En la Atlanta de fines del siglo diecinueve, el farmacéutico John Pemberton ha inventado un tónico vigorizante con ingredientes secretos, y sus clientes no pueden parar de comprarlo. Solo hay un problema. La ciudad está a punto de prohibir el alcohol, y las autoridades lo tienen ... Show More
26m 43s
May 2023
Coca-Cola vs Pepsi | La cocaína es la reina | 1
En la Atlanta de principios de siglo, el farmacéutico John Pemberton ha inventado un excelente tónico para la salud con ingredientes secretos de los que sus clientes no se cansan. Sólo hay un problema. Con la ciudad a punto de imponer la Ley Seca, las autoridades antialcohol vien ... Show More
24m 2s
Jan 2020
Coca-Cola vs Pepsi - La Cocaïne est Reine | 1
En 1885, à Atlanta, les clients se pressent dans la pharmacie de John Pemberton. Son élixir reconstituant, dont la recette contient de nombreux ingrédients top secrets, rend vite accro... Mais il y a un problème : son sirop contient de l'alcool et en cette période de prohibition, ... Show More
26m 31s
Apr 2022
Coke’s New Flavor Tastes Like…Pixels?
Today is Tuesday, April 12, and we're looking at The Coca-Cola Company vs. PepsiCo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
3m 43s
Jul 2021
Coke Fails With Make Your Own Labels
Today is Tuesday, July 6, and we’re looking at Coke vs. Pepsi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
3m 37s
Jan 2022
Diet Soda is Dead - Long Live Diet (Zero Sugar) Soda
Today is Tuesday, January 11, and we're looking at Keurig Dr. Pepper vs. The Coca-Cola Company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
3m 16s
Oct 2023
Soda Giants Deal with the Aftershock of Weight Loss Drugs
Today is Monday, October 16, and we're looking at PepsiCo. vs. The Coca-Cola Company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
3m 34s