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Can the office also be a party? Would you really want it to be? For WeWork’s CEO and founder Adam... more
When eccentric toy maker Ty Warner created a new line of floppy stuffed animals with cute names and charming poems,... more
Abby Lee Miller was the force behind the hit reality show "Dance Moms" where she hurled insults - and occasionally... more
Stacy Spikes came to Hollywood with dreams of revolutionizing the industry. His creation, MoviePass, promised to offer low-fee, all-you-can-watch theater... more
Feel brighter every day with The Best One Yet, a 20-minute pop-biz podcast that serves up the top 3 stories... more
Imagine sealing yourself in giant, glass, self-contained ecosystem with your boyfriend and a lady who's learning to play saxophone... for... more
In the sugar-fueled '90s, Pepsi had one goal: win the Cola Wars. But when it launched “Pepsi Stuff", an ambitious... more
One night in 2022, Billionaire Elon Musk decided to impulse-buy Twitter and reduce it to ashes in just two weeks.... more
In the run-up to the 2016 US Presidential election, a new, glossy coworking enclave for women emerged to meet the... more
After a Hall of Fame career, basketball legend Magic Johnson was given his very own late night talk show on... more
Wellness influencer and self-titled “Liver King” Bryan Johnson reigned supreme with 5 million TikTok followers. His followers, known as "primals",... more
Board the glass elevator down to Willy’s Chocolate Experience! This viral flop-in-progress has absolutely not infringed on the Willy Wonka... more
For the 83rd Academy Awards, producers wanted hosts that were "young and hip." But when they nominated Anne Hathaway and... more
Contestants on 2004 reality TV show The Swan were tasked with transforming from "ugly ducklings" into gorgeous creatures. But they... more
In 1989, a hot new duo took the world by storm. With their sexy looks, enigmatic accents, and flashy moves,... more
Back in 1986, Cleveland was trying to make a new name for itself with a huge, record-breaking balloon launch. The... more
In 2001, wrestling mogul Vince McMahon attempted to conquer new sports territory by founding a violent, horny football league meant... more
Woodstock '99 was meant to commemorate the original, historic festival with “three days of peace and music” but instead became... more
In the ring, Hulk Hogan is a legendary figure who helped turn sports entertainment into a global phenomenon. But in... more
Back in 2013, Google’s top secret lab, Google X attempted to change the world with a computer you could wear... more
At only 20 years old, Ashlee Simpson was already a star, and her parents were raking it in. When she... more
With their popularity waning in the mid 90's, McDonald's became concerned that they weren't pandering to adults enough. So they... more
What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah have that you don’t have? A $700 juicer…and lots and lots of money to... more
Back in 1978, George Lucas and CBS created a Star Wars holiday special so staggeringly bad, Lucas has publicly stated... more
More than a few vials of blood were spilled in the unbelievable story of Theranos. Its CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, took... more
When Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid signed up to promote a scorching new music festival, they had no... more
The 2019 movie adaptation of Cats had all the makings of a huge hit: a beloved Broadway musical, an award-winning... more
What happens when 40 children are sent out into the New Mexico desert and left to fend for themselves, all... more
Join us as we break down THREE cinematic catastrophes: The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls. Find out why Johnny Depp... more
Some dreams end with a whimper, others with an impulsive and unhinged shriek. Way back in 2004, Howard Dean, the... more
HQ Trivia was the revolutionary gameshow app that briefly took over the world. Millions of people across the globe tuned... more
When you think of health and wellness, do you think…clear soda? One Pepsi executive in the 90s was determined to... more
At New Jersey’s most dangerous water park, people of all ages broke bones, tore flesh, lost teeth, and yes, even... more
What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah have that you don’t have? A $700 juicer…and lots and lots of money to... more
YouTuber Tana Mongeau tries to take down VidCon by hosting a convention of her own on the exact same day:... more
The 2019 movie adaptation of Cats had all the makings of a huge hit: a beloved Broadway musical, an award-winning... more
At the height of his career, country music megastar Garth Brooks took a big swing by transforming himself into an... more
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Marvel’s attempt at bringing Spider-Man to Broadway didn’t go as planned. With high-flying action and music by U2, Spider-Man: Turn... more
What happens when you mix an energy drink... and beer? On this episode of The Big Flop, DJ EFN (Drink... more
Remember Quibi? The app with short videos you could only watch on your phone? No?! That's because it only lasted... more
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Remember Quibi? The app with short videos you could only watch on your phone? No?! That's because it only lasted SIX months... more