On this episode:
Atari. Sega. Nintendo. PlayStation. As video game systems have evolved, the way (some) of us play them has, too. A whole community of gamers now plays with one goal in mind - to beat the game as fast as possible.
Ever wanted to be someone else? Or better yet, ever wished someone more attractive could live your life for you? You\u2019re in luck - there\u2019s an app for that! (Spoiler - it doesn\u2019t always turn out like you think it will.)
Do you own a pair of TOMS shoes? The brand popularized the \u201cone for one\u201d charity giving model, but why did people stop buying them?
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Episode Sources/Go Deeper:
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/24/916167970/you-think-your-favorite-video-game-is-hard-try-speedrunning-it
https://news.avclub.com/man-hires-hotter-more-successful-body-double-to-attend-1845632663
https://www.businessinsider.com/rise-and-fall-of-toms-shoes-blake-mycoskie-bain-capital-2020-3
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