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The Great Fail

The Great Fail is a true crime inspired, business podcast that examines the greatest success stories of the most prominent and prolific companies, brands, and people and what led to their demise. If you love true crime and stories of massive failures, you’ve come to the right place! Here we take a forensic look at stories that will irk you, shock you, and have you picking your jaw up off the floor, all while learning the oftentimes avoidable, mistakes that have ended the lives of companies and left boardrooms looking like crime scenes.

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Latest Episodes:

Episode 20: The Dunbar Heist: The Perfect Crime….Almost Oct 21, 2020

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Welcome to a Special 20th Episode Edition. On September 13, 1997, 6 men pulled off the biggest cash heist in American history. In less than 30 minutes, they made their way into the Dunbar Armored facility and walked away with $18.9 million, leaving behind no evidence or clues. For years it seemed like the cleanest job anyone could have hoped for, and the case began to turn cold. But then one man’s misstep ruined what could've been the perfect crime. Find out how on this week’s episode of The Great Fail.

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Episode 19: The Slaying of Echo Fox Oct 07, 2020

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When Echo Fox burst into the world of eSports, it was a glowing beacon – a shining example of what the burgeoning world of competitive gaming could look like. It was the first celebrity-driven team, managed by pro athletes that understood the parallels between sports and gaming. But that promise soon vanished into thin air, consumed by lawsuits, restraining orders, death threats and drug-fueled parties. Get the play-by-play on Episode 19 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 18: How Color Labs Bled Out Sep 23, 2020

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When Color Labs launched their highly anticipated photo-sharing app Color in 2011, it was one of the most fervently hyped startups in the venture capital world. Co-Founder & CEO Bill Nguyen was equipped with everything you could ask for: extremely deep pockets, an all-star executive team and the backing of some very influential and wealthy people. But even with all of that, Color crashed and burned before it could even get off the ground. Find out how it all went so wrong on Episode 18 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 17: Luckin Coffee’s Bitter Brew Sep 09, 2020

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Heralded as the “Starbucks of China,” Luckin Coffee burst onto the scene in 2018 when it opened its first location in Beijing. The Company achieved unicorn status within a year and soon became a Wall Street darling, doubling its valuation to $12 billion just 8 months after it’s IPO. The Company had been growing at a blinding pace and had just become the largest coffee chain in China when the empire began to topple…To hear the full story tune in to Episode 17 on The Great Fail.

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Episode 16: The Blockbuster Bust Aug 26, 2020

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People tend to think that Netflix killed Blockbuster – but that's not true. Blockbuster's demise was actually caused by something far more self-destructive, and almost a decade after the fall of this movie rental giant, there are still misconceptions about what really occurred. Get the scoop on how Blockbuster was taken down, here on Episode 16 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 15: The Unraveling of American Apparel Aug 12, 2020

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American Apparel was, at one time, the fastest retail rollout in American history boasting more than 280 stores in the world’s hippest neighborhoods. The man behind the brand, Dov Charney, pioneered the radical movement for "ethically made, sweatshop free" clothing and received the most prestigious accolades. So how did this brand end in a series of disgraceful events that would send it spiraling downwards from the upper echelons of the fashion world? Get it here at Episode 15 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 14: How Zima Got Iced Jul 29, 2020

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In 1993, Coors Brewing Company launched one of the most unique, innovative beverages of all time. Zima, a clear malt lightly carbonated alcoholic drink sold an astounding 1.3 million barrels after going national in 1994 and centered around the mystique of its infamous tagline, “zomething different.” But even with all the success, a series of calamitous missteps would have it getting iced out of the market in just a few short years. Get the scoop on Episode 14 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 13: Who Killed Toys R’ Us? Jul 15, 2020

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There was a time when adults and kids alike agreed that Toys R’ Us was a place of pure magic. It was the most exciting thing for a child- an experience, a destination, a privilege...and everyone wanted to be a Toys R’ Us kid. The Company went public in 1978 and transformed the toy selling business into a $12 billion industry by 1990. Today, though, the famed brand is little more than a nostalgic memory. How did things go so wrong? Find out on Episode 13 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 12: How Pan Am Vanished Into Thin Air Jul 01, 2020

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Once the world’s most famous airline, Pan Am was a company that created magic in the sky. The glamour and excitement of flying one of their routes was an experience cultivated by a world-class crew: experienced engineers, sophisticated stewardesses and the dashing former fighter pilots at the controls. For a while, it seemed like Pan Am was doing everything right. So how did it vanish, so abruptly, in December of 1991? Get the behind-the-scenes story on Episode 12 of The Great Fail.

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Episode 11: The Death of Atari: From Legend to Landfill Jun 17, 2020

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Atari kick-started the home video game console movement back in the 1970s and 80’s and paved the way for today's gaming industry when it launched the trailblazing Atari 2600, along with several blockbuster games. It was a pop culture icon and a galvanizing force within the industry. So how did it find itself bankrupt and in a New Mexico dumpsite (literally) by 1983? Find out on episode 11 on The Great Fail.

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