British Airways vs. Virgin Atlantic: Spies, Lies, & the Petty Skies
When Richard Branson first got into the flying business, his playful approach to marketing set Virgin Atlantic apart. But his gimmicks did not amuse the head of stuffyBritish Airways, Lord King. What ...
25 Jul 202348min
Barbie vs. Bratz: New Doll In Town
Barbie’s enviable fashion, dream house, and career prowess catapulted her to global toy mega stardom. But after a 42-year reign, in 2001, 4 sassy newcomers hit the doll scene. Bratz and Barbie would g...
18 Jul 202346min
Bar Pitti vs. Da Silvano: Italian Restaurant Smackdown
The owners of Bar Pitti and Da Silvano—neighboring Italian restaurants in New York’s Greenwich Village—hate each other like only people who used to love each other can. The accusations include stolen ...
11 Jul 202341min
Kobayashi vs. Chestnut: The Kings of Competitive Eating
This 4th of July, we recognize competitive eating royalty, one hotdog at a time. Japanese competitor Takeru Kobayashi and American Joey Chestnut are both legends who go head-to-head swallowing as man...
4 Jul 202351min
Mrs. Astor vs. Alva Vanderbilt: The Real Housewives of the Gilded Age
From coveted opera boxes to million-dollar parties with champagne-guzzling monkeys—an obsessive battle between two filthy rich women for the “most popular” title winds up shaping all of New York City ...
27 Jun 202353min
Morrissey vs. Johnny Marr: The Smiths Post-Punk Showdown
Bandmates and friends Morrissey and Johnny Marr quickly soared to chart-topping success in the 80s with their beloved rock band, The Smiths. But creative differences, press spats, and fierce resentmen...
20 Jun 202353min
Truman Capote vs. Gore Vidal: Highbrow Petty
Two of the twentieth century’s greatest American authors—Truman Capote and Gore Vidal—fight over fame, talent, and what it means to be gay in the Mad Men era. To bring your brand to life in this podc...
13 Jun 202346min
Lesbians vs. Isle of Lesbos: Who Owns A Word?
Anti-lesbian Lesbians, Greek yogurt and Sapphic poetry. One man from the Isle of Lesbos attempts to reclaim the word “Lesbian." To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonym...
6 Jun 202341min
