The Big Con Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Big Con Podcast Strategy Masterclass
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this landmark final episode, hosts Dale and Emily distill two years and 50 episodes worth of business strategy insights into actionable frameworks ...
🔥 When Communities Turn Against You: The Dark Side of Building Business Communities
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is "build a community" the most dangerous business advice you've ever received? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into how your carefully cultivate...
Brain Chemistry & Bottom Lines: The ROI of Neurodiversity
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From workplace stigma to corporate innovation - dive into the real talk about neurodiversity at work. When a major luxury retailer's neurodivergent di...
Nintendo V Playstation V Xbox 🎮 The Console Wars: Inside Gaming's $260 Billion Battle
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the epic three-way battle for gaming dominance as we explore how Nintendo, Sony PlayStation, and Microsoft Xbox have carved out unique strat...
23andMe // The DNA Heist of the Century
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unravel the double helix of 23andMe's rollercoaster journey from Silicon Valley darling to Wall Street wallflower.This episode decodes the DNA of a co...
Britney Spears and MKBHD // Oops!... She Did It Again: Britney's Restaurant Flop (feat. MKBHD's App Mishap)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hit us baby one more time with a juicy business blunder! This week, we're serving up a double whammy of celebrity missteps. First course: the pop prin...
Temu // Unmasking the Addictive E-commerce Empire
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🛒 Dive into the world of Temu, the e-commerce sensation that's got everyone clicking "Add to Cart" faster than you can say "free shipping"!Episode ...
Segway // The invention that killed its owner
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the heights of being touted as "bigger than the internet" to becoming a punchline in popular culture, the Segway's journey is a fascinating case ...
Google // How the giants fall. The search engines slippery slope to irrelevance.
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the world's favorite search engine losing its way? Dive into the digital drama as we dissect Google's journey from garage startup to tech titan. We...
Ashley Madison// Digital Discretion Disaster: Chaos at the cheating factory
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Con" tackles the scandalous world of Ashley Madison, the dating site that shook the internet. Join hosts Dale and Emily as they unpack the bus...
Marvel Comics // The Infinity Saga of Success
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Con, hosts Emily and Dale explore the fascinating world of Marvel Comics, examining its storied history and the strategic l...
Elon Musk VS OpenAI - Lesson's learned from a spicy season!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 comes to a close in this insightful episode of "The Big Con Podcast," as we look back on the updates coming thick and fast from our tales of ...
Apple Vision Pro // Apple's pro vision - lessons from the Apple playbook that anyone can steal
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Big Con, Emily and Dale are looking to the revolutionary Apple Vision Pro. Embarking on a journey to unravel the intricac...
Kylie's Cosmetics // Forbes Vs Jenner's the billion dollar question
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Cosmetics is a household name, almost as much as the Kardashians/Jenners. However, Forbes and Kylie are in some heated disagreement regarding va...
NVIDIA // Unveiling Nvidia's Masterstroke - From Gaming to AI Dominance
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the Brink of Obscurity to a $1.7 Trillion Valuation: Nvidia's Unbelievable Journey - Dive into this episode of "The Big Con Podcast" as we peel b...
Act of Treason // The Australia v Mexican Tequila fight!
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode explores the intriguing story of "Act of Treason," an Australian-based alcohol company who have t aken a spicey approach to marketing, ven...
Shopify // Strategic Triumph and E-commerce Innovation ..and Moats
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Shopify's remarkable journey from its inception to becoming a powerhouse in e-commerce, boasting a market cap explosion to...
40:40 Vision: DEI and more of the pie.
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hesta's 40:40 vision.More diversity, more awareness and more transparency. Sounds great, right? But sometimes quotas, KPIs and metrics get in the way ...
What do you do when someone copies your business? The Air BnB Horror Story
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you're running the best business ever, so good, that someone else makes a perfect copy. Down to the last pixel on your website? The Big Con is...
Optus // Navigating Chaos, Killer Sharks and Saying Sorry.
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:This episode with hosts Emily Kay and Dale delves into the chaotic Optus outage of November 8, 2023, in Australia. Taking down emergen...
Netflix // Streaming Kills the Video Star: How the streaming giant is contributing to the destruction of Hollywood!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overview:The Big Con Podcast is taking the strategic microscope to Netflix, and their journey from a DVD rental service to a streaming giant and its s...
Beyond the Mission: Do you have to be good. 😈 If you're doing good? 🚀
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Con spotlight shines on Home First, a Bay Area nonprofit grappling with the balance between its noble mission to fight homelessness and intern...
X: Killing two birds with one stone. Also, one of those Birds cost $44 Billion
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how quickly you can destroy 25 billion dollars in less than 365 days? The Con is embarking on Elon Musk's enigmatic journey wit...
The Airbnb Blueprint: Air Mattresses, Cereal Boxes and Wall Street!
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how AirBnB came about? The Y Combinator Success Story, had its humble origins from selling mattresses to a conference, and even had a wh...
The Explosion of OpenAI - The Silicon Valley Soap Opera and most exciting tale of 2023!
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Get ready for a wild ride on The Big Con Podcast! In this episode, witness the epic saga of Sam Altman's rollercoaster journey at OpenAI – fire...
Leadership in a Crisis: Genghis Khan, he isn't a modern day manager role model
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the tumultuous year of 2020 as we unravel the contrasting leadership styles of Jacinda Ardern and Boris Johnson during the global crisis. In...
Cyborgs and Centaurs: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT and the Strategic Divide
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, the Con is diving into the AI revolution of 2023 and how it's changing the game for knowledge workers. Remember the release of ...
Nike and Budweiser: Navigating allyship and strategy
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Con is diving into complex issues!This episode looks at Branding, culture, and diversity, examining the stories of corporate giants Bud Light ...
Dale finishes strategy, why Compliance is Crap and the Calombaris redemption arch.
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Wrap-Up🎙️ HELLO, Business Enthusiasts and Strategy Nerds! Dale and Emily are here with your regular roundup of business insights sprinkl...
The not so Essential Phone: The DOA iPhone Killer.
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an intriguing exploration of ambition, innovation, and controversy on the penultimate episode of season 2 of "The Big Con" podcast. Join...
The ABCs of Debt fuelled growth
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will be able to:Uncover the reasons behind the unexpected crash of ABC Learning.Understand the delicate balance between aggressiv...
George Calombaris: Food for thought on underpayment scandal
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of George Calombaris, a Greek culinary icon and MasterChef Australia judge. From being an ambit...
Juggling Trust & Taxes: The PWC Tax Scandal
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the PwC tax scandal, where insider knowledge meets gross breach of trust. We explore how PwC's involvement in shaping Australi...
What happened to Myspace: From Top 8 to not so great.
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the era of MySpace! Before Zuckerberg, Spotify, and smartphones, we were cod...
Wirecard // Dot Com Darling to Fintech Disgrace - Espionage and Unicorns!
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is not for the faint of heart we are spinning the tale of Wirecard, the German fintech darling turned scandal central. Expect tech wunder...
Weight Watchers // Rebrand mistake that almost destroyed the company
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once a household name that once dominated the wellness industry but ultimately struggled to adapt to changing societal attitudes. From its humble orig...
F45: Can Mark Wahlberg save this Fair Dinkum Fitness Favourite?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for season 2! Everybody knows someone and their aunty who has partaken in the F45 Fitness Craze. But much like a sprinter who forgot to war...
Lessons Learned: Em's apology to marketers, Gubernors and the importance of doing the right thing
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we wrap up Season 1 and discuss critical takeaways, updates, and lessons learned from the fascinating stories we've covered this season. Fr...
Big Review TV: The Big Con Origins
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can be said about Big Review TV that hasn't already been summed up by the Australian Financial Review's article titled "The story behind Australi...
Volkswagen: how a toxic work culture led to the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What led to a multi-billion dollar company lying to government bodies, your staff being jailed and putting people's lives at risk? We dive into the Vo...
Lego Pt 2: Why creating a universe is so hard!
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lego, the toy company that had recently bounced back from near bankruptcy, had set its sights on innovation. Their target: massively multiplayer onlin...
Lego Pt 1: The end of the brick
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to imagine a world without Lego - the colourful, interlocking bricks that have captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults a...
Ebay and Skype: Finding your perfect match in 4 easy steps!
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when Ebay owned Skype? We do!In this riveting podcast episode, we delve into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and uncover a s...
Quibi: The $1.75 Billion Streaming Platform you've probably never heard of
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at Quibi, the "quick bites" mobile-only streaming service that no one had ever heard of, except for maybe the 175 celebrities who s...
Young Living: Why you would choose MLM as your preferred business model. No…really, why?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the rise of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies, specifically focusing on the wellness industry and essential oils. The essential oils in...
Dreamer Candle Co: Gone Viral - A tik toking time bomb
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the story of Jarnah and her candle company, Dreamer Candle Co. Jarnah, a student and entrepreneur, started making and selling high-quality,...
Ed Hardy Fashion: Not so fast fashion - The Ed Hardy Brand Story
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a wild ride through the late 2000s a time of the Global Financial Crisis, Bitcoins, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (aka the good old ...
The Big Con Podcast Trailer
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Big Con, the podcast where we dive into the wild world of business blunders and figure out where things went wrong (or right, but let's...