They Said No Way
by Vikas Kumar
Someone once said, “No way, this will never work.” And then it did. Welcome to They Say No Way, a short, happy podcast about famous doubters, wrong predictions and amazing success stories. In every episode, we pick one company, product, industry or idea that people laughed at or ignored. We read the doubter’s exact words and tell you who said them. Then we show you what really happened next. Every quote and every fact is checked, so you can trust the story. You’ll hear about technology, business, science, music, travel, health and more. Think big brands, famous inventions, startup success stories and surprising comebacks. Episode 1 starts with the first iPod and a tech editor who called it lame. Why listen? About 5 minutes per episode, perfect for a commute, a walk or a break Simple English and short sentences, easy for every age True stories from business and technology history Fun, upbeat and inspiring 100 unique stories, with no repeats</
Episodes
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E002: “I’d Shut It Down”: Apple’s Near-Death Moment
In 1997, Michael Dell said he’d shut Apple down and give the money back. Here’s what happened next. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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E001: “No Wireless. Lame.” The iPod’s Rough Start
A tech editor called Apple’s first iPod “lame.” Here’s how it ended up in about 450 million pockets. This episode includes AI-generated content.
About this show
Someone once said, “No way, this will never work.” And then it did. Welcome to They Say No Way, a short, happy podcast about famous doubters, wrong predictions and amazing success stories. In every episode, we pick one company, product, industry or idea that people laughed at or ignored. We read the doubter’s exact words and tell you who said them. Then we show you what really happened next. Every quote and every fact is checked, so you can trust the story. You’ll hear about technology, business, science, music, travel, health and more. Think big brands, famous inventions, startup success stories and surprising comebacks. Episode 1 starts with the first iPod and a tech editor who called it lame. Why listen?
About 5 minutes per episode, perfect for a commute, a walk or a break
Simple English and short sentences, easy for every age
True stories from business and technology history
Fun, upbeat and inspiring
100 unique stories, with no repeats</
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Vikas Kumar
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