Business Wars

Business Wars

by Audible

Last updated Oct 28, 2026Is this your podcast?

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we l...

AI overview.Audible, known primarily for its extensive library of audiobooks and spoken-word content, hosts the podcast "Business Wars." This show uniquely delves into the …

David · Leon Neyfakh · Dan Taberski
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On the show

Hosts: David, Leon Neyfakh
Recent guests
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  • Kate Bernot1 ep
  • Tim Newcomb1 ep
  • Alex Jacques1 ep

Also: Gracie Canaan, Julian Chokkattu, Boone Ashworth, Max Chafkin, Drew Taylor

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 2.4M to 12M
Listeners across platforms
  • business competition analysis
  • company history insights
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Podcast Focus

Categories: business · management
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  • business rivalries examined
  • company leaders' stories

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
700+ episodes since 2018
  • active for eight years
  • weekly episode releases

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

business competition
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entrepreneurship
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innovation
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technology
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nascar
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cruise industry
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Total monthly reach

2.4M to 12M

Based on 3 signals.

Built from

Charts in 44 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · ManagementHOME
    #7
    507K to 2.7M
  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · Management
    #1
    184K to 973K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · Management
    #1
    92K to 486K
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · Management
    #2
    77K to 406K
  • 🇮🇳
    India · Management
    #3
    59K to 313K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    1.2M to 6.2M
    🎙 ~2x weekly·701 episodes·Last published today
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    2.4M to 12M
    🇺🇸43%🇬🇧16%🇦🇺8%+16 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    1.3M to 6.8M
    300K real followers tracked across platforms

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

Audible, known primarily for its extensive library of audiobooks and spoken-word content, hosts the podcast "Business Wars." This show uniquely delves into the competitive battles between major companies, providing an engaging narrative that explores the strategies and motivations of industry leaders. With a format that combines storytelling and analysis, "Business Wars" covers various high-stakes rivalries, from Netflix versus HBO to Nike versus Adidas. Hosted by David Brown, a former anchor of Marketplace, the podcast offers listeners an unauthorized, in-depth look at the forces that shape our choices as consumers and influence the market landscape. The audience for "Business Wars" spans business enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone intrigued by corporate dynamics. Listeners gain valuable insights into the historical context and competitive tactics that define major brands, making the podcast both informative and entertaining.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 301K
  • Total plays: 13M
  • Total reviews: 13K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 6.8K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 270K
    • Plays: 13M
    • Reviews: 492
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 467
    • Views: 2.2K
    • Videos: 6
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 13K
    • Reviews: 13K
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 11K
    • Reviews: 40

Find them online

Audience

adults, seniors, professionals

Key insights

What the show covers

  • business rivalries examined
  • company leaders' stories
  • impact on consumer behavior
  • strategies of successful companies

Audience interests

  • business competition analysis
  • company history insights
  • management strategies
  • market trends exploration

Platform reach

  • available on Audible
  • potentially on other platforms
  • ad-free for subscribers
  • part of Wondery network

Publishing consistency

  • active for eight years
  • weekly episode releases
  • 672 total episodes
  • consistent content delivery

Chart history for Business Wars

Peaked at #1 in United Kingdom, top 10 in 29 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United Kingdom.

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AE—#1#1—
PH—#1#1—
South Africa—#1#1—
Canada—#2#2—
Finland—#3#3—
PL—#3#3—
TR—#3#3—
India—#3#3—
Denmark—#4#4—
South Korea—#4#4—
ID—#4#4—
CH—#6#6—
PT—#6#6—

Chart Positions

50 placements across 40 markets.