Comedy
Influencer marketing, brand deals, sponsorships, customer databases—it's all reaching a new high in 2020. You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/5awM8cgrPTY 00:40 - My COVID Test10:36 - Dealers selling client info20:18 - Missed connections --- My COVID19 Test As badly as I wanted to avoid getting the COVID swab test... it had to happen. I, unfortunately, got down with the sickness and, under doctors orders, introduced the back of my throat and nasal cavity to the COVID swab. Not the most pleasant of experiences but I can officially report I'm Corona-free, but Rhino-full. --- Dealers Selling Client Information for Mass Profits Dealers are going Corpo in 2020 by selling their contacts for tens of thousands of dollars to upstarts. Savvy criminals are also using product placement and branding in their tactics to mimic the success of large legitimate firms. In a book titled County Lines: Exploitation of Drug Dealing Among Urban Sreet Gangs, published by Bristol University Press, Dr Simon Harding writes about tactics such as sample bags, special offers, 2-for-1 deals and limited-time offers being used to increase sales and win market share. --- Grimes Selling a Piece of Her Soul for $10mil Just in case you're a super Grimes fan and had a spare $10milly, thought you might be interested in knowing. --- A series of missed connection from, seemingly the missed connections hotspot, Bellingham Washington Joggers in the cemetery, sea salt kissed brown hair, left-handed ladies and worship-worthy legs—it's all here. --- Patreon Exclusive Question A man made the mistake of buying an engagement ring for his ex-partner and, when things didn't work out, decided to keep the ring to propose to his now fiance... but then he told her about the history of the ring. --- A very special shout-out to our Producer Patron Sam! Instagram: @oneweirdpodcast Twitter: @oneweirdpodcast Facebook: @oneweirdpodcast