iilluminaughtii
Welcome to iilluminaughtii, the podcast that is all about debunking bad business. Whether it's a pyramid scheme or a charity stealing money, everything (and anything) business-related is on the table. Blair Zoń is ready to dig into the underbelly of the business world to find out where your money and time really goes. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any of episodes delivered fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Subway: Eat Fresh, Market Lies | Corporate Casket
Subway is one of the largest chains out there—but not by profit. You might think that makes them successful, to have so many stores open. Instead, the opposite is true.
22 min
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PETA is Anti-Human | Corporate Casket
It seems every other day PETA is doing something to horribly offend someone. It happens so often that people are beginning to wonder, is PETA really this problematic in the way they run their ad campaigns, or are they a front for something else?
25 min
3
The MLM that Sells Tree Frequencies!? | Multi L...
Olive Tree People is not just your typical mlm. They are an mlm that connects you with tree vibrations. For psychology.
28 min
4
The Devastation at Hard Rock Hotel | Corporate ...
When the Hard Rock in New Orleans came crashing down the city was left searching for answers. Four years later, they’re looking for justice.
23 min
5
Chris Brown is Way Worse Than You Think | Corpo...
There is nothing more upsetting than talent wasted and Chris Brown certainly fits that bill.
29 min
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Is Loving Hut a Cult? | Dark Dives
Loving Hut is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, vegan restaurant chains out there. The food is good, the atmosphere is meant to bring peace, so what’s the issue? The owner is allegedly a cult leader.
23 min
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Panera: Not as “Natural” As You Think | Corpora...
Panera Bread is supposed to be a healthier option in a sea of fast food. But then, why is their food frozen? Are the sky-high prices really a fair price to pay for their obvious greenwashing?
27 min
8
The 700 Club: God’s TV Network from Hell | Corp...
The 700 Club is the flagship program of the CBN, or Christian Broadcasting Network. While it’s what you’d expect from just about any religious network, the 700 Club has had a lasting and devastating impact on the world around it.
32 min
9
The Food Pyramid Lie: How Lobbying Ruined Our F...
While I love a good triangle, the food pyramid is not one of those. In fact, this dietary model has done a great disservice to the US over the years, and may contribute to health issues more than you know.
27 min
10
The Pipeline from Crunchy Moms to Alt-Right Con...
There has always seemed to be something a little funny about those crunchy moms we have seen all over social media. But it turns out that the bizarre qualities of a “crunchy mom” go a little bit further than we might think.
27 min
11
2000s Reality Programs Were Wild | Corporate Ca...
In the early 2000s, there was a reality TV show for everything. Dating, cars, modeling, singing—it didn’t matter. But some of these shows might be more ridiculous than you remember.
29 min
12
When Beauty Goes Too Far: The Danger of Plastic...
Who hasn’t wanted their tummy a bit flatter, their lips a bit bigger, and an entirely different butt? Cosmetic surgeries certainly aren’t uncommon, but the way that they’re advertised to us can be concerning.
25 min
13
Oli London: Ultimate Grifter
Right-wingers love to have a marginalized ally to prove their discriminatory points: they aren’t racist because Candace Owens is on their side, for example. Recently, they’ve gained that person in Oli London.
27 min
14
Noom Is Lying–They Are a Diet App | Multi Level...
Noom claims to be different from all of those other diet apps. But, have they done enough to distinguish themselves from the diet culture that plagues our society?
25 min
15
Airing Out Fashion Nova’s Dirty Laundry | Corpo...
Fashion Nova is the king of influencer fashion. But, despite all the pretty things, Fashion Nova is just another typical fast fashion company; full of disappointment and exploitation.
30 min
16
Copaganda: How Police Bought the Media | Corpor...
Cops used to be portrayed as incompetent fools in the media. Now, they’re almost always portrayed as heroes and “the good guys”. The “Copaganda” phenomenon is alive and well and it just keeps growing.
35 min
17
The Twitch Exodus: Why Streamers are Jumping Sh...
For a while, Twitch seemed untouchable. They were the king of streaming and without real competition. However, as time has worn on, creators have become exhausted with their policies and hypocrisy
27 min
18
Did The Jilly Juice Lady Kill Her Dog? | Dark D...
Jillian Epperly, also known as the Jilly Juice lady, is notorious for promoting strange, bad science to her followers. But this time, she’s been using it on her dog—potentially with dire consequences.
34 min
19
The Complete Pornhub Saga | Corporate Casket
Pornhub has been wrapped up in a tidal wave of scandals for a few years, and everyone thought it was the end of the adult entertainment empire. But, digging a little deeper into the groups behind this massive movement everything might not be all it seems.
29 min
20
The "Woke" Joke: What the Right is Really Doing...
Is everything really “going woke” or is it just another dog whistle?
32 min
21
The Dangers of Door-to-Door Bookselling | Multi...
If it exists, there’s an MLM for it. In this case, we’re talking about Usborne Books, now known as Paper Pie, and Southwestern Advantage. Both of these book MLMs have made questionable income claims, but it’s their worrying messages, whether in their books or in their businesses, that has people wary.
27 min
22
Uncovering the Dark Meat Behind Tyson | Corpora...
Tyson meat says they are committed to attracting and rewarding the best people in the food industry. But, actions speak louder than words and Tyson’s actions scream that they are lying.
26 min
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Is the Criticism of Mr. Beast Warranted? | Corp...
Mr. Beast is one of the most well-known, philanthropic youtubers out there. However, while he’s helped so many people with his generous deeds, he’s also been the subject of more and more criticism the larger he gets. Is it warranted?
30 min
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Miserable and Broke in the US? Blame Reagan | D...
In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan boasted a massive overhaul to the United State’s economic strategy that would help everyone. Now, years later it all seems to have gone terribly wrong. What’s the real story behind Reaganomics?
36 min
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Zoos: The Dark Side of Animal Captivity | Corpo...
While we know that some Zoos probably aren’t able to give animals proper care, how bad is it? Are all Zoos this way, and if not, how can you know the difference?
24 min