Dr Pepper | Ep. 100 The Consumers
Summary
In their 100th episode, hosts Greg Warren, Sean O'Brien, and Tim Convey celebrate with producer Randy Cash by reminiscing about their podcast's history and recent Cardinals game antics. They then dive into a deep dive on Dr. Pepper, covering its origins at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the mystery of its 23 ingredients, and debunking myths via a call to comedian Joe Lennox.
Topics discussed
Pepsi Zero Sugar ad and intro
Podcast origins and producer Randy Cash
Celebrating 100 episodes and past trips
Water park stories and cap dance bit
Baseball game, t-shirts, and restaurant talk
Dr. Pepper 10-2-4 marketing myth
Dr. Pepper history and 1904 World's Fair
Secret formula and prune juice rumors
Name origin and the period debate
Music licensing and Ludo song discussion
Legal battles, Mr. Pibb, and Barry Manilow
Dr. Pepper Girl and corporate mergers
Tasting Diet, Zero, and flavored varieties
Celebrity endorsements and viral jingles
Half-court shot contests and billboards
Listener comments and Pringles in Iraq
Tour dates and closing remarks
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