The Economics of Everyday Things

4. Used Hotel Soaps

Hotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? Zachary Crockett discovers what happens when we love ’em and leave ’em. This episode was originally published on February 12th, 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3. My Sharona

Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out. This episode was originally published on February 2nd, 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2. Girl Scout Cookies

How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett digs in. This episode was originally published on January 29th, 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

120. An update on the show

The Economics of Everyday Things is going on an indefinite hiatus.   * SOURCES: * Zachary Crockett [https://zacharycrockett.substack.com/], host of The Economic of Everyday Things.   * RESOURCES: * Zachary Crockett on Substack [https://zacharycrockett.substack.com/].   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

119. Christmas Lights

Would you pay a professional $2,500 or more to put up your holiday lights? Zachary Crockett is walking in a winter wonderland.   * SOURCES: * Chuck Smith [https://planetchristmas.com/author/chuck/], creator of Planet Christmas. * Dean Lyons [https://britenites.com/christmas-stories-with-dean-episode-1], founder and CEO of Bright Nights.   * RESOURCES: * "The Suburban Maximalists Making Viral Christmas Displays [https://www.wired.com/story/crazy-viral-holiday-light-displays/]," by Graham Hacia (WIRED, 2017). * "Incandescent vs. LED Christmas Lights: How Much Does it Impact Your Power Bill? [https://electricityplans.com/led-christmas-holiday-energy-efficient-save/]," by Kelly Bedrich (Electricity Plans). * "Why Christmas Light Installation Is a Great Add-on Service for Contractors [https://school.sprinklerwarehouse.com/wire_electrical/why-christmas-light-installation-is-a-great-add-on-service-for-contractors/]," (Sprinkler School). * Brite Nites [https://britenites.com/]. * Planet Christmas [https://planetchristmas.com/].   * EXTRAS: * "How Christmas Lights Are Made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIix4BCbXoY]," (Insider, 2018). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.