Ben and James discuss the history of messaging apps, the rise of Snapchat, and why Instagram Stories was such a brilliant move. NOTE: The original audio file had a problem at the 36:50 mark; if you encounter this, please delete the file from your podcast app and re-download. Presented by MailChimp Links Ben Thompson: The Audacity of Copying Well \u2014 Stratechery Ben Thompson: Snapchat\u2019s Ladder \u2014 Stratechery Ben Thompson: Facebook, Phones, and Phonebooks \u2014 Stratechery Ben Thompson: Snapchat User Growth Concerns, What Makes Snapchat Valuable? \u2014 Stratechery Hosts Ben Thompson, @benthompson, Stratechery James Allworth, @jamesallworth, Harvard Business Review Podcast Information \u2026 Continue reading Episode 102 \u2014 Snakes and Ladders