The Economics of Everyday Things
by Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
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83. Game Show Winnings
Oct 19, 2026
18m 53s
82. Chain Restaurant Recipes
Oct 15, 2026
16m 39s
81. Guide Dogs
Oct 12, 2026
21m 37s
80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales
Oct 8, 2026
15m 53s
79. School Photos
Oct 5, 2026
18m 24s
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Audience Interest
- business insights and analysis
- everyday economics topics
Podcast Focus
- explores everyday economic decisions
- analyzes common consumer goods
Publishing Consistency
- 173 episodes produced
- active for 3 years
Platform Reach
- available on SiriusXM Podcasts+
- distributed through Apple Podcasts
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- 🇺🇸United States · BusinessHOME#11512K to 65K
- 🇮🇩ID · Business#174.1K to 22K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Business#552.3K to 12K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Business#342.1K to 11K
- 🇲🇽Mexico · Business#721.1K to 5.7K
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26K to 135K🎙 Daily cadence·213 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
85K to 450K🇺🇸48%🇮🇩16%🇨🇦9%+10 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
47K to 248K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 | 83. Game Show Winnings | How do TV producers decide how much money to give away? A little psychology and a lot of math. Zachary Crockett phones a friend. This episode was originally published on March 9th, 2025. | 18m 53s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | 82. Chain Restaurant Recipes | A fast-food burger has to taste the same — and cost the same — thousands of times a day at restaurants across the country. Zachary Crockett mans the fryer. This episode was originally published on March 2nd, 2025. | 16m 39s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | 81. Guide Dogs | Before a guide dog can help a blind person navigate the world, it has to pass a series of tests, then go through $75,000 worth of training. Zachary Crockett sniffs around. This episode was originally published on February 16th, 2025. | 21m 37s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | 80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales | Behind that 70% off sign, there’s a liquidation consultant trying to maximize retailer profits. Zachary Crockett seeks a deal. This episode was originally published on February 9th, 2025. | 15m 53s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | 79. School Photos | Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative one. Zachary Crockett smiles for the camera. This episode was originally published on February 2nd, 2025. | 18m 24s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | 78. Porta-Potties | They're not always the nicest places to go — but for their owners, portable toilets are a lucrative revenue stream. Zachary Crockett lifts the lid. This episode was originally published on January 26th, 2025. | 20m 19s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | 77. Hand Models | You can be a top model and still not get recognized on the street — as long as you keep your cuticles healthy and your moons white. Zachary Crockett points a finger. This episode was originally published on January 19th, 2025. | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | 76. Hotel Art | A watercolor of a harbor? A black-and-white photo of a pile of rocks? Some hotels are trying to do better. Zachary Crockett unpacks. This episode was originally published on January 12th, 2025. | 16m 46s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | 75. Butchers | Before beef ends up at your favorite steakhouse, it passes through the hands of a trained specialist with an encyclopedic knowledge of bovine anatomy. Zachary Crockett chews the fat. This episode was originally published on January 5th, 2025. | 19m 33s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  Amazon Was Supposed to Kill the Bookstore. James Daunt Had Other Plans | Better in Person | He started with one small shop in London. He has since resuscitated both Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, James Daunt tells Stephen exactly how he does it. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, you can watch it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts. | 32m 50s | ||||||
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| 9/14/26 | 74. Fonts | Behind almost every character you see displayed on a page or a screen, there’s a complex — and sometimes lucrative — web of licensing deals. Zachary Crockett is just your type. This episode was originally published on December 15th, 2024. | 22m 14s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | 73. Used Bookstores | Americans throw away 320 million books every year. How do some of them find a second life? Zachary Crockett is just browsing. This episode was originally published on December 8th, 2024. | 17m 23s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | heliumglobal economy+3 | — | Helium | — | heliumeconomy+3 | — | 19m 47s | ||
| 9/3/26 | 71. Mannequins | Mannequins may be made out of plastic or fiberglass, but for retailers they’re pure gold. Zachary Crockett strikes a pose. This episode was originally published on November 17th, 2024. | 19m 27s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | prison laborincarceration+3 | — | — | North Carolina | prison laborincarcerated people+4 | — | 20m 56s | ||
| 8/27/26 | highway signsnavigation+3 | — | — | America | highway signsnavigation+3 | — | 19m 30s | ||
| 8/24/26 | zoo economicsanimal trade+3 | — | elephantpenguins | zoo | zooelephant+3 | — | 18m 24s | ||
| 8/20/26 | tow trucksroadside assistance+3 | — | — | — | tow trucksroadside rescue+3 | — | 21m 36s | ||
| 8/17/26 | Stradivarius violinsmusical instruments+3 | — | Stradivarius Violins | — | Stradivariusviolins+4 | — | 19m 30s | ||
| 8/13/26 | stock photosbusiness trends+3 | — | — | — | stock imagesphotography+3 | — | 23m 00s | ||
| 8/10/26 | supply chainseafood+3 | — | tunaspicy tuna rolls | JapanNebraska | tunasupply chain+5 | — | 21m 26s | ||
| 8/6/26 | cosmetic procedureshealth risks+3 | — | Botox | — | Botoxcosmetic surgery+3 | — | 16m 45s | ||
| 8/3/26 | 62. Title Insurance | Almost everyone who buys a home spends thousands of dollars on title insurance. Most of them don’t understand it, and almost none of them use it. So why does it exist? Zachary Crockett closes the deal. This episode was originally published on September 8th, 2024. | 15m 17s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | 61. Pigeons | Once considered noble and heroic, pigeons are now viewed as an urban nuisance — one that costs cities millions of dollars a year. Zachary Crockett tosses some crumbs. This episode was originally published on August 25, 2024. | 19m 23s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | 60. Money Laundering | How do criminals turn their ill-gotten gains into taxable income? And how does law enforcement stop them? Zachary Crockett follows the money. This episode was originally published on August 18th, 2024. | 21m 18s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | firefightersjob changes+3 | — | — | — | firefightersemployment+3 | — | 21m 58s | ||
| 7/16/26 | strip clubsfinance+3 | — | — | — | stripperslucrative+3 | — | 18m 57s | ||
| 7/13/26 | healthcare costssnake venom+4 | — | — | North Carolina | snake bitetreatment costs+5 | — | 22m 08s | ||
| 7/9/26 | direct-to-consumermattress buying+3 | — | mattressesFreakonomics Network | — | mattressesdirect-to-consumer+3 | — | 21m 15s | ||
| 7/6/26 | ghostwritingcelebrity culture+3 | — | — | — | ghostwriterscelebrities+3 | — | 20m 22s | ||
| 7/2/26 | food trucksmobile kitchens+3 | — | — | — | food trucksmobile kitchens+3 | — | 19m 09s | ||
| 6/29/26 | youth baseballtravel leagues+3 | — | — | America | youth baseballtravel leagues+3 | — | 21m 02s | ||
| 6/25/26 | wine productioncork materials+3 | — | wine corks | — | winecorks+3 | — | 16m 18s | ||
| 6/22/26 | self-checkoutgrocery stores+3 | — | chipsGatorade | — | self-checkoutgrocery stores+3 | — | 18m 48s | ||
| 6/18/26 | weather forecastsbusiness+3 | — | — | — | weather forecastsbusiness+3 | — | 13m 40s | ||
| 6/11/26 | bailfinance+3 | — | — | — | bail bondscriminal justice+3 | — | 17m 47s | ||
| 6/8/26 | car colorsconsumer preferences+3 | — | — | — | car colorsautomotive design+3 | — | 18m 20s | ||
| 6/4/26 | storage unitsconsumer behavior+4 | — | — | Americans | storage unitsconsumer behavior+5 | — | 15m 45s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Foley artistssound effects+3 | — | Freakonomics NetworkMovie Sound Effects | — | Foley artistssound effects+4 | — | 19m 20s | ||
| 5/28/26 | top-level domainsweb addresses+3 | — | — | — | top-level domainsweb addresses+3 | — | 18m 36s | ||
| 5/25/26 | cemeterieseternal rest+3 | — | — | — | cemeteriesleases+4 | — | 18m 53s | ||
| 5/21/26 | pet relocationinternational moving+3 | — | — | worldairport | pet moversrelocation+3 | — | 15m 46s | ||
| 5/18/26 | prosthetic limbshealthcare+3 | — | — | America | prosthesescustom-fitted+3 | — | 17m 07s | ||
| 5/14/26 | houseplantsfloral trends+3 | — | — | — | houseplantsfloral trends+3 | — | 14m 24s | ||
| 5/11/26 | junk mailcatalogs+3 | — | — | — | junk mailcatalogs+3 | — | 18m 02s | ||
| 5/7/26 | personal injury lawlaw school+3 | — | — | — | personal injury lawyerslaw school+3 | — | 17m 52s | ||
| 5/4/26 | ATMscash withdrawal+3 | — | — | — | ATM feescash+3 | — | 20m 01s | ||
| 4/30/26 | dental insurancemedical insurance+3 | — | — | — | dental insurancemedical insurance+3 | — | 15m 56s | ||
| 4/27/26 | store-brand productsprivate-label manufacturers+3 | — | Freakonomics Network | — | store-brandprivate-label+4 | — | 17m 42s | ||
| 4/23/26 | film productionsex scenes+3 | — | — | — | sex scenesfilm production+4 | — | 18m 43s | ||
| 4/20/26 | golfbusiness opportunities+3 | — | golf balls | — | used golf ballsbusiness opportunity+3 | — | 17m 07s | ||
| 4/16/26 | chili peppersmarket competition+3 | — | — | — | chili peppersmarket+3 | — | 16m 20s | ||
| 4/13/26 | gamblingblackjack+3 | — | Freakonomics Network | — | card countingblackjack+3 | — | 18m 44s | ||
| 4/9/26 | greeting cardsmillennials+3 | — | — | — | greeting cardsmillennials+3 | — | 15m 25s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Horseshoe crabblood+4 | — | Horseshoe Crab Blood | — | horseshoe crabblood+3 | — | 13m 50s | ||
| 4/2/26 | romance novelsfiction genre+4 | — | Romance Novels | — | romancenovels+5 | — | 18m 32s | ||
| 3/30/26 | graffitipublic art+3 | — | Graffiti | — | graffitipublic art+3 | — | 14m 04s | ||
| 3/26/26 | private jetsexecutive travel+3 | — | — | — | private jetsexecutives+3 | — | 17m 30s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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What the show covers
- explores everyday economic decisions
- analyzes common consumer goods
- investigates value of mundane items
- highlights surprising business stories
Audience interests
- business insights and analysis
- everyday economics topics
- unique consumer behavior stories
- impact of pricing strategies
Platform reach
- available on SiriusXM Podcasts+
- distributed through Apple Podcasts
- part of Freakonomics Network
- exact platforms not specified
Publishing consistency
- 173 episodes produced
- active for 3 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for The Economics of Everyday Things
Peaked at #17 in ID, currently #17 in ID.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| South Korea | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| SG | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| TH | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Canada | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| South Africa | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| CL | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| Mexico | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| Australia | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| United States | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| CO | — | #124 | #124 | — |
| India | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| PH | — | #130 | #130 | — |
| MY | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| IS | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| PE | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| Italy | — | #156 | #156 | — |
| VN | — | #159 | #159 | — |
Chart Positions
21 placements across 21 markets.
Chart Positions
21 placements across 21 markets.