Snickers | Ep. 98 The Consumers
Summary
Hosts Greg Warren, Sean O'Brien, Tim Convy, and Randy Cash discuss personal grievances, including a Starbucks tea mix-up and a Hilton shuttle failure. They then explore the history of the Snickers bar, covering its creation by the Mars family, its ingredients, and its global branding evolution. The episode blends consumer complaints with detailed candy industry trivia.
Topics discussed
Intro, Sean's back injury, and running update
Complaint about Starbucks tea packaging confusion
Hotel shuttle disaster and online review strategy
George Clooney banking, tour dates, and Square ad
History of Snickers and the Mars company
Snickers international names and variations
Snickers ice cream bars and famous commercials
Celebrity Snickers ads and 'You're not you' campaign
Tasting limited edition Snickers flavors
Listener comments and wordplay discussion
Listener emails, tour dates, and closing
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