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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 37 MIN

#53 - Should The Live Nation Monopoly Be The Only TicketBastards?

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In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley, Darian, and Jen dive into the growing frustration around Ticketmaster’s monopoly over live events. They break down how the company, in partnership with Live Nation, controls everything from ticket sales to venue operations—driving up prices and limiting access for everyday fans. The ladies share personal experiences with skyrocketing fees, resale bots, and the lost art of camping out for tickets.Beyond the ticketing chaos, they also cover hot topics like the rise of esports in the Olympics, Coca-Cola’s new prebiotic drink, and why Starbucks is going back to real cups for in-house customers. Plus, they celebrate legendary skier Mikaela Shiffrin’s historic 100th World Cup win and wrap up with a throwback music pick.If you've ever struggled to get tickets to your favorite concert or sports event, this episode is for you. Tune in for the conversation, share your thoughts, and let’s get gritty!Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(4:44) Top headlines: FOBO, asteroid panic, Coca-Cola’s prebiotic drink, and Starbucks’ new cup policy(11:09) The rise of esports in the Olympics – good or bad?(14:51) The Ticketmaster monopoly: how it controls ticket prices, venues, and the fan experience(25:10) The lost experience of lining up for tickets vs. the rise of bots and scalpers(28:09) How much would you pay for a concert ticket?(31:00) Alternatives to Ticketmaster: scalpers, marketplaces, and VIP festival passes(31:27) Got Grit spotlight: Mikaela Shiffrin’s incredible comeback to win her 100th World Cup(34:55) Song of the week: Madonna’s Little Star(36:39) OutroSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

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In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley, Darian, and Jen dive into the growing frustration around Ticketmaster’s monopoly over live events. They break down how the company, in partnership with Live Nation, controls everything from ticket sales to venue operations—driving up prices and limiting access for everyday fans. The ladies share personal experiences with skyrocketing fees, resale bots, and the lost art of camping out for tickets. Beyond the ticketing chaos, they also cover hot top...

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In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley, Darian, and Jen dive into the growing frustration around Ticketmaster’s monopoly over live events. They break down how the company, in partnership with Live Nation, controls everything from ticket sales...

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