Best USA TODAY | Wondery Podcasts (2025)

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How Lululemon Won Athleisure | Mirror, Mirror | 2 33:00

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It's the 2010s, and the athleisure market has exploded. As Lululemon has grown into one of the world's biggest athletic wear companies, brands like Nike and Adidas want a piece of the pie—and new, smaller companies are adding to the competition. Soon, everyone will be selling the same type of yoga pants that Lululemon created. To survive, Lululemon…

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Bedtime Battles ("Losing Myself in Motherhood") 25:25

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A parent writes that the bedtime routine with her 5.5 year old daughter has become an all-consuming marathon, and she feels exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected. "I don't enjoy motherhood right now," she says, "and that's painful to admit because I love my daughter so much." She describes a typical evening that begins calmly enough with snacks, …

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How Lululemon Won Athleisure | Child's Pose | 1 39:56

13d ago39:56

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In the late 90s, Canadian entrepreneur Chip Wilson identified a new market emerging in North America: young women taking on yoga as a hobby. Wilson recognized that athletic wear for yoga didn’t exist, and invented the yoga pants that have become ubiquitous today; he also created an empire. In the coming years, Lululemon will rapidly expand across C…

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What to Say and Do During a Meltdown 23:22

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At the heart of Janet's parenting approach is respectful, honest communication between us and our kids beginning in infancy—which means observing and listening to kids at least as much as we talk to them. It also means walking through our own fears to accept our child's most uncomfortable feelings and broach difficult conversations. In this episode…

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The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Pedal On | 3 42:04

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Peloton’s pandemic hype and sales have died down and now, the company must determine what’s next. Lauren Thomas of the Wall Street Journal talks to us about what it’ll take for Peloton to continue as a standalone company. Later, we’re talking to fitness creator Cassey Ho, who founded the YouTube channel Blogilates. She shares how she built an onlin…

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The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Maximum Effort | 2 36:23

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As the Covid-19 pandemic rages, Peloton’s stock surges and the company scrambles to keep up with the new demand for its products. They pour millions of dollars into increasing production and cutting down on shipping time. But when tragedy strikes, Peloton’s newfound popularity takes a hit. And soon, it's an open question if the company can survive …

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Parenting Is Too Hard? Consider Editing Your Job Description 29:03

19d ago29:03

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No matter how we approach raising our children, there are times we'll feel physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe all of the above. We’re only human, of course, but it may also be that we're taking on more than we need to --- depleting our energy with roles and tasks that are better left to our child. In this encore episode, Janet of…

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The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Welcome to the Ride | 1 39:31

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In 2011, avid fitness fan John Foley comes up with an idea for an internet-connected exercise bike that allows users to experience the communal nature of a cycling class from the comfort of home. He thinks the idea will make gyms a relic of the past. The next year, he and four others found Peloton and the company develops a devoted, but niche follo…

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A Secret to Stop the Hitting and Hurting When All Else Fails 29:26

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Dieselgate | Running on Fumes | 2 38:38

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By 2014, Volkswagen has taken the U.S. auto market by storm with its fleet of affordable, fuel-efficient diesel cars. But a new study threatens to reveal the dirty truth behind so-called ""clean"" diesel. When the EPA comes knocking with questions, the company's very survival is at stake. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curate…

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Making Independent Play Work for You and Your Child (Brilliant Examples From My Inbox) 30:59

1M ago30:59

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You've no doubt heard by now about the countless benefits of our children's self-directed play. Less understood is how to nurture this invaluable instinct in our babies—every child has it. With our good intentions, though, we sometimes get in the way of play. Perhaps we intervene and unnecessarily interrupt our children's process. Or, as our kids g…

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Dieselgate | Truth or Dare | 1 30:45

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In 2007, Volkswagen's new CEO Martin Winterkorn sets his sights on besting GM and Toyota to become the top automaker in the world. But the company can't get there without cutting a few regulatory corners. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter List…

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Obedience Is Not a Dirty Word 21:35

1M ago21:35

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We all hope to raise polite, well-behaved kids who follow rules and comply with requests, assuming these are fair, just, and appropriate. We want our kids to not only respect us but other authority figures in their lives. Yet, many of us shy away from the term "obedience," because it connotes using discipline methods that are overly strict, harsh, …

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The Great Sriracha Feud | If You Can't Stand the Heat | 3 43:55

2M ago43:55

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Why has hot sauce gotten so - well, hot? Bon Appétit’s Joseph Hernandez sheds some light on the rise of condiment culture, and why the spicy stuff got so popular over the past ten years (even Mötley Crüe has a hot sauce line!). Later, we explore our biological reactions to spice and heat with Nik Sharma, author, chef and molecular biologist. He’s g…

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The Great Sriracha Feud | Showdown | 2 37:49

2M ago37:49

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The rift between David Tran’s Huy Fong Foods and Underwood Ranches becomes insurmountable. The two companies sue each other and wait for the courts to decide who was in the right. But in the meantime, Huy Fong struggles to find peppers to make their Sriracha. Meanwhile, Underwood Ranches desperately tries to make up the income they’ve lost when Huy…

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Parenting Problems Our Childhoods Create (and How to Fix Them) 36:19

2M ago36:19

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The root causes for our children's behaviors—especially the behaviors that most alarm and confuse us—are often confusing and complex. Sometimes, try as we might to understand and even reason with our child, the behavior only gets worse. But these behaviors may be simpler to address than we might imagine. All we need to do is recognize the intense f…

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The Great Sriracha Feud | The Only Hot Sauce Billionaire | 1 38:03

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In the early 80s, David Tran developed a sauce he called Sriracha; its popularity quickly spread among chefs and customers throughout Southern California. But to grow his business, Tran needs to find a reliable source of red jalapeños. So he forms a partnership with a farm called Underwood Ranches. For nearly 30 years, the two companies have an end…

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Don’t Raise Your Kids in a Bubble 27:14

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As parents, we're naturally protective of our kids' feelings and sensibilities, but as they mature and venture out socially, it's also our job to give them the tools they need to thrive in a variety of settings and with people who have differing views and engagement styles. Our kids need to learn to respect and adapt to every person's boundaries—no…

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McDonald's vs The Burger Revolution | The Price is Right | 2 38:39

2M ago38:39

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The “better burger” business has been rapidly expanding across the United States and internationally, with chains like Five Guys and Shake Shack growing at break-neck speed. In response, McDonald’s has tried switching up its own menu to lure back health-conscious customers. But when the pandemic hits and people start tightening their wallets, the b…

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Helping Your Child Overcome Anxieties, Fears, and Rocky Transitions 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Transitions tend to be difficult for young children, and they express their struggles in a variety of concerning ways. They may be focused to distraction on particular random-seeming anxieties and fears. Worse, they take their feelings out on us by being uncooperative or lashing out in violent meltdowns. Two families reach out to Janet with these i…

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McDonald's vs The Burger Revolution | Better Burgers | 1 40:13

2M ago40:13

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It's the mid-2000s, and new burger chains are popping up across the United States. Places like Five Guys and Shake Shack are touting their higher-quality ingredients. As these chains rapidly expand, they force behemoths like McDonald’s to reevaluate their own businesses and switch up their menus. And as “better burgers” make it big, they start comp…

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Negativity, Pushback, No to EVERYTHING 24:31

2M ago24:31

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The parent of a 7-year-old describes writes that her daughter has become relentlessly negative and argumentative. "It feels like everything is a debate, and she says no to almost every request." As one of Janet's longtime followers, she knows not to take the behavior personally, tries to maintain a light attitude, but she often finds herself lectur…

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Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Bumpy Skies Ahead | 3 39:52

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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, Bankrate’s Benét Wilson (also known as the “Aviation Queen”) https://www.…

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Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Excess Baggage | 2 42:14

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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 board. Jordan jettisons staffers along with longstanding policies like op…

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Fighting Is Playing (Let the Kids Work It Out) 32:52

3M ago32:52

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It's unnerving when our kids engage in conflict with siblings or peers, whether it's over a toy, their perceived 'space', or even our attentions. As emotions escalate, so does grabbing, pushing, and sometimes hitting. No parent wants to witness this, and our instinct tends to be to try to manage the situation by separating the warring factions, com…

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Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Hard Landing | 1 40:29

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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 complain of being overworked. A winter storm cripples Southwest’s opera…

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Making a Successful Transition to Preschool (with Mr. Chazz) 45:16

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Janet welcomes a timely visit from iconic educator Mr. Chazz who shares how parents and teachers can help kids successfully transition to a new preschool or childcare situation. His focus is on trust and maintaining the sense of connection that supports parents and kids to separate with confidence. Janet's "No Bad Kids" Master Course is at nobadkid…

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How Lululemon Won Athleisure | Mirror, Mirror | 2 33:00

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Bedtime Battles ("Losing Myself in Motherhood") 25:25

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How Lululemon Won Athleisure | Child's Pose | 1 39:56

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What to Say and Do During a Meltdown 23:22

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The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Pedal On | 3 42:04

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The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Maximum Effort | 2 36:23

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Parenting Is Too Hard? Consider Editing Your Job Description 29:03

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The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Welcome to the Ride | 1 39:31

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A Secret to Stop the Hitting and Hurting When All Else Fails 29:26

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Dieselgate | Running on Fumes | 2 38:38

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Making Independent Play Work for You and Your Child (Brilliant Examples From My Inbox) 30:59

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Dieselgate | Truth or Dare | 1 30:45

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Obedience Is Not a Dirty Word 21:35

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The Great Sriracha Feud | If You Can't Stand the Heat | 3 43:55

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The Great Sriracha Feud | Showdown | 2 37:49

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Parenting Problems Our Childhoods Create (and How to Fix Them) 36:19

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The Great Sriracha Feud | The Only Hot Sauce Billionaire | 1 38:03

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Don’t Raise Your Kids in a Bubble 27:14

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McDonald's vs The Burger Revolution | The Price is Right | 2 38:39

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Helping Your Child Overcome Anxieties, Fears, and Rocky Transitions 30:55

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McDonald's vs The Burger Revolution | Better Burgers | 1 40:13

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Negativity, Pushback, No to EVERYTHING 24:31

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Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Bumpy Skies Ahead | 3 39:52

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Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Excess Baggage | 2 42:14

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Fighting Is Playing (Let the Kids Work It Out) 32:52

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Can Southwest Airlines Survive? | Hard Landing | 1 40:29

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Making a Successful Transition to Preschool (with Mr. Chazz) 45:16