4. Used Hotel Soaps

4. Used Hotel Soaps

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How did a little green nut become a billion-dollar product, lauded by celebrities in Super Bowl ads? Zachary Crockett cracks open the story. This episode was originally published on November 5th, 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ...  Show more

23. Cadavers - Part 2

In the final part of our series, Zachary Crockett talks to a man with a storied — and controversial — career in the body parts business. This episode was originally published on October 29th, 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou ...  Show more

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