How We Got Here with Chris Kohler
Business history is wilder than you think. Join finance journalist and digital storyteller, Chris Kohler, as he delves into the corporate moments that were too ridiculous to make up, but too important to ignore. The deal...
AI overview.Kohler Media is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging content across various genres. Their focus on storytelling allows them to connect wi…
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- Steve Sasson1 ep
- Alan Kohler1 ep
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- 🇦🇺Australia · BusinessHOME#1116K to 611K
- 🇳🇿New Zealand · Business#101.3K to 6.8K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Business#621.1K to 5.7K
- 🇲🇽Mexico · Business#45937 to 5.0K
- 🇳🇱Netherlands · Business#37527 to 2.8K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
121K to 641K🎙 Weekly cadence·11 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
242K to 1.3M🇦🇺95%🇳🇿1%🇬🇧1%+1 more - Active Followers
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133K to 705K176 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/26 |  KOHLER & KOHLER: Should childcare be free? | Chris and Alan look at whether childcare could be made free… and what sort of impacts that would have. Then again, maybe Chris is just trying to score some extra babysitting. | 46m 40s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | BONUS EPISODE: Is Nvidia a bubble? | Chris sits down with veteran IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore to discuss the dizzying valuations being achieved by Nvidia to ask the technical question… is this a bubble? | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | BONUS EPISODE: Where To Next For House Prices? | Chris sits down with Mortgage Choice CEO Anthony Waldron for a 'randomised' chat that gives advice on how to navigate falling house prices, rising interest rates and changing government rules. | 44m 37s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | How They Got Us To Pay For Music Again | Napster made music free in 2000 and the music industry was never the same. So why are we still paying for music decades later? Chris talks to Osher Günsberg and consumer behaviour expert Dr Paul Harrison about Shawn Fanning, Metallica's war on Napster, and why a service that’s convenient will usually beat a service that’s free. | 48m 21s | ||||||
| 9/6/26 | furniturepsychology+3 | — | IKEA | — | IKEAfurniture+6 | — | 50m 45s | ||
| 8/24/26 | gig economyminimum wage+3 | — | Uber Eats | Australia | Uber Eatsgig delivery workers+3 | — | 53m 03s | ||
| 8/10/26 | housing crisisAustralian economy+3 | Alan Kohler | — | Australia | housing crisisAustralia+3 | — | 1h 00m 58s | ||
| 7/27/26 | gaming industryconsumer psychology+4 | — | video game industry | — | gamingeconomy+4 | — | 50m 05s | ||
| 7/13/26 | advertisingHollywood+3 | — | Reese's PiecesMarlboro+2 | — | product placementadvertising+3 | Cool Shirtz | 53m 21s | ||
| 6/29/26 | business historypyramid schemes+3 | — | TupperwareKohler Media | — | TupperwareBrownie Wise+4 | — | 45m 47s | ||
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| 6/15/26 | drip pricingairline industry+3 | — | Ryanair | — | RyanairMichael O'Leary+5 | — | 50m 26s | ||
| 6/1/26 | business modeldigital camera+3 | Steve Sasson | Kodak | — | Kodakdigital camera+3 | — | 48m 41s | ||
| 5/18/26 | cereal historygut health+3 | — | Kellogg’s | — | Corn FlakesJohn Harvey Kellogg+5 | — | 55m 08s | ||
| 5/4/26 | corporate disasterBlockbuster+3 | — | VCRDVD+2 | Rental Industry | Blockbustercorporate disaster+5 | — | 1h 01m 01s | ||
| 4/20/26 | sports marketingbusiness rivalry+4 | — | AdidasPuma | central Germany | AdidasPuma+5 | — | 1h 11m 06s | ||
| 4/16/26 | business historycorporate scandals+3 | — | — | — | business historycorporate moments+3 | — | 0m 20s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Introducing... Kohler Media | Money, business and the economy, with a few laughs along the way. Kohler Media is home to two podcasts: How We Got Here: Chris Kohler tells the weird and wild business stories that shaped the economy we're all now trudging through. The deals that collapsed empires, the blunders that accidentally built them, and why it still matters to your wallet. Kohler & Kohler: A father-and-son finance and economics podcast. Alan Kohler is one of Australia's best-known finance journalists, with decades of experience. Chris brings… less experience… but plenty of good vibes. | 0m 28s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Kohler Media is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging content across various genres. Their focus on storytelling allows them to connect with audiences in a meaningful way, making them a notable player in the podcasting landscape. “How We Got Here” is a unique blend of business, comedy, and history, providing listeners with an entertaining exploration of significant events and trends that have shaped the modern world. The format allows for a narrative-driven approach, combining humor with insightful commentary to keep the audience engaged. With an estimated listener base of over 250,001, the show appeals to individuals interested in learning about the past while enjoying a lighthearted take on serious topics. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on historical events and their implications for today's business landscape, all wrapped in an entertaining package.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 497K
- Total plays: 431M
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1
Castbox
- Followers: 175
- Plays: 224
YouTube
- Subscribers: 497K
- Views: 431M
- Videos: 209
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Audience
teens, adults, seniors
Chart history for How We Got Here with Chris Kohler
Peaked at #1 in Australia, top 10 in 2 of 26 tracked markets, currently #1 in Australia.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| HU | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| CZ | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Mexico | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| CO | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| TR | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| IL | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| Norway | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| Finland | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| GR | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| Germany | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| AE | — | #95 | #95 | — |
| IS | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| Ireland | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| BE | — | #116 | #116 | — |
| RO | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| PL | — | #130 | #130 | — |
Chart Positions
26 placements across 26 markets.
Chart Positions
26 placements across 26 markets.