Starbucks is America’s Third Place

The Flynn Bros. discuss their love of coffee and do a brief history of the world’s largest coffee brand. Later, they evaluate Starbucks’s biggest innovations, from Frappucinos to their Rewards program, and consider how they’ve changed America’s relationship with coffee. Finally, the brothers tackle Starbucks’s cutesy rebrand and wonder about the role of the “Third Place” in American culture.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to [email protected].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons