S11E15 - Surprising Origin Stories

An encore episode of Under The Influence.... one of our favourites.This week, I ask a dozen of the top creative directors in the advertising business to tell me the best “demonstration commercials” they have ever seen.Because there is nothing more powerful than a dramatic product ...  Show more

This week, we open the show up to our listeners, and answer your very interesting questions.Ever wonder why gas station prices always include decimal points? Well, we’ll tell you why.We’ll listen to some memorable commercials starring kids, and play “Where are they now.”And we’ll ...  Show more

The most memorable stories are often the ones filled with... surprises! Today we begin a new storytelling series, bringing lessons on business, investing, and life. Expect the unexpected.... (2:51) Hail to Dorothy — the Wicked Witch is Dead!  (8:58) Priceline and Me (16:11) H ...  Show more

More origin stories, because nothing is more curious than unusual beginnings to familiar characters.

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The unbelievable origin story of LulaRoe.

This is 2 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

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The inventiveness of people will never stop being a major curiosity for us to enjoy. But today's stories have more than a healthy dose of surprise.