Ep. 94: Historical Companies, Onions, and College Football Scholarships

We all know about 'Big Business' today, with different companies around the world enjoying high levels of influence and power across virtually everything. But how do today's corporations compare with those found throughout history? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat suit up and work their way through a discussion covering some of the most interesting businesses and companies from the past, including large 'empires' that have since collapsed, as well as a few that still exist today. The guys also break down some football, give a rather curious listener update, and, as always, wander through some less-consequential news headlines. What did 'Nintendo' sell before video games? Did some historical companies boast so much power that they needed to field their own private armies in defense of their business interests? What's the true origin of the term 'watering-hole'? Did 'Avatar 2' really get released several years ago and flop without much attention? For answers to all of these questions and many more, be sure to give this week's episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!