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The Doomscroll Diaries

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert

Two stand-up comics in NYC bring you a weekly roundup of the best of the worst the internet has to offer. We cover everything from pop culture and corporate fails to celebrity news and whatever else the almighty algorithm throws our way. We doomscroll so you don’t have to. https://beacons.ai/doomscrolldiariespod

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01:31:40

#033 - The Scandalous History of Lululemon | Risque...

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2021/07/28

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar discuss Canadian athleisure brand lululemon's surprisingly scandalous history. From a problematic libertarian CEO to a murder (?!) this brand has been through a lot for a company that's main focus was making stretchy pants for rich 32 year olds. Mae talks about the afterglow of being engaged and Laura shares what a competitive transcendental mediation class in NYC is like. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews

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01:40:06

#032 - The Story of John McAfee: Part 2 and Mae's Big...

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2021/07/21

In Episode 2 on John McAfee's insane life - Laura Sogar and Mae Planert talk about the cybersecurity forefather turned murderer (?), US presidential candidate(?!) to Spanish inmate (?!!). This story has plenty of twists and turns but the big reveal from Mae's trip to Martha's Vineyard at the beginning might be the best part... Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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01:35:06

#031 - The Story of John McAfee: Part 1 | Risque...

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2021/07/13

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert discuss the infamous John McAfee. Eccentric cyber security forefather who founded McAfee Security, became a yoga guru, maybe had someone killed in Belize, ran for US president and committed an “Epstein suicide” in Spanish jail. This guy was (is?!) nuts and has the conspiracy theory world freaking out. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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01:43:10

#030 - David Portnoy And The Evolution of Barstool...

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2021/07/06

This week Laura Sogar and Mae Planert dig into Barstool Sport's founder, David Portnoy. From distributing the original newsletter on Boston street corners to the infamous Smoke Shows and the drama of "Call Her Daddy" this company is anything but boring. We discuss cancel culture, objectification, and ultimately if we think David Portnoy is a good guy. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸

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#029 - The $70k Minimum Wage CEO | Risque Business News

The Doomscroll Diaries ·

2021/06/29

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert dig into the story of Gravity Payment's CEO Dan Price who made headlines when he announced a $70k minimum wage for all 100+ employees at his small company in Seattle. Like all stories, it's not all fun and $70k... is Dan a good guy or does he have ulterior motives.... let's discuss! Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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01:20:48

#028 - Bikram Yoga: The Story Behind the Sweat |...

The Doomscroll Diaries ·

2021/06/22

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert talk about Bikram yoga and it's wild founder Bikram Choudhury. From eating an all meat diet to inviting young women to his special "evening trainings"... the guy is not very zen. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risquebusinessnews https://www.instagram.com/maeplanert/ https://www.instagram.com/laurasogar/ 📹 Subscribe

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01:08:33

#027 - Shen Yun: The Most Marketed Performance In The...

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2021/06/16

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert share the story of the Chinese Dance troupe - Shen Yun! You've seen the billboards *everywhere* but the real story behind the dance (and why China hates it) is even more unbelievable than their seemingly endless marketing budget. This episode gets surprisingly dark so trigger warnings apply. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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#026 - Fahim Saleh: The Elon Musk of the Developing...

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2021/06/08

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar discuss the brutal murder of "The Elon Musk of the Developing World" Fahim Saleh. The late 33 year old business prodigy was considered one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the developing world and his murder in the Lower East Side of NYC freaked everyone out. It's true crime meets business news and a bit of struggle to discuss without getting super dark. Trigger warning: horrible murder Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews

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#025 - Soccer's Super League Scandal | Risque...

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2021/06/02

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert go through the drama of the European Super League. The scandalous breakaway league attempt of the top (or richest) clubs in football and the fans who went insane and actually stopped it. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risquebusinessnews https://www.instagram.com/maeplanert/ https://www.instagram.com/laurasogar/ 📹

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#024 - 28 Year Old's $150 MILLION Con of Elite Wine...

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2021/05/25

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert go through the story of Dr. Conti AKA Rudy Kurniawan, the young man that pulled off the biggest wine fraud in US history. From infiltrating the elite wine circles of LA and NYC to fooling auction houses like Christies, Rudy left a $150 MILLION DOLLAR mark on the world of wine. This guy took being wino to the next level and to that we say cheers! Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓

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01:01:15

#023 - Elon Musk: Making A Billionaire (X.Com to...

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2021/05/19

In part 2 of Making a Billionaire - Mae Planert and Laura Sogar talk about Elon's big PayPal days that gave him the $$ to break into rockets and engines. From his bird poop covered McLaren to battling Linux fanatics, Elon's days in the finance startup space were as entertaining as they were profitable. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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01:00:56

#022 - MLMs: The Most Annoying Companies? | Risque...

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2021/05/11

Hey girlie! Mae Planert and Laura Sogar review the predatory business model of Multi Level Marketing Schemes. From Amway to Herbalife, the MLM huns might be the most annoying victims on the internet. Mae and Laura break down how MLM's control their "entrepreneurs" and drive them to some CRAZY behavior. Catch Mae and Laura at the Idaho Comedy Festival 5/20 - 5/22 Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓

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01:01:08

#021 - Elon Musk: Making A Billionaire Part 1 |...

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2021/05/03

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert discuss modern day 'Iron Man', Elon Musk. In part 1 of the series they go over his childhood and first steps into the business world. From his father (who killed three people?!) to his mother (who is a Canadian model?!) Elon's journey to becoming the third richest man in the world is far from boring. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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01:04:45

#020 - Startup Disasters | Risque Business News

The Doomscroll Diaries ·

2021/04/28

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar discuss startups that got funding... that probably shouldn't have. From Pinky Gloves, the period gloves for women to Juicero the $400 juicer (that didn't juice). While these companies may not have made money... they are entertaining! Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risquebusinessnews https://www.instagram.com/maeplanert/

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01:10:37

#019 - Citibank's $900 MILLION Payment Error!! |...

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2021/04/21

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar review the unfolding saga of Revlon's $900M debt and how Citibank accidentally paid it all of for them... Yes close to ONE BILLION DOLLARS in the most epic fat finger mistake of all time. As always like and subscribe for more stories like this one and come to our live show at Asylum Theater in NYC April 28th at 7:30 pm ET. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸

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01:13:25

#018 - The Terrifying Evolution of 4chan | Risque...

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2021/04/14

Recorded with a live audience Mae Planert and Laura Sogar go over the terrifying (and sometimes hilarious) roots of 4chan and 8chan. From lovable memes to celebrity nudes to death threats this internet forum is the wild west of the internet. This episode was recorded LIVE at The Tiny Cupboard with an audience, big thanks to the Live Podcast Temple for hosting us! Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓

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01:03:48

#017 - Cinnamon Toast Shrimp: The Milkshake Ducking...

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2021/04/06

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar talk about the Cinnamon Toast Shrimp fiasco - the story of Jensen Karp who found shrimp tails in his cereal and was promptly cancelled. Mae shares horror stories from twitter exchanges gone wrong. Laura explains the concept of a "milkshake duck". Topanga is involved - it's another crazy one! Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram:

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01:05:22

#016 - How Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak And A-list...

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2021/03/31

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert break down the clusterf*ck that is the Suez Canal and the stuck cargo boat that broke the internet. Mae tells the wild story of money laundering, wild parties, celebrity ties, and global conspiracies from the Malaysian prime minister *zoolander voice*. Find out how Lindsay Lohan ties in on this weeks Risqué Business News. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸

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01:08:21

#015 - Non-Fungible Tokens: How To Make Money From...

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2021/03/23

Laura Sogar and Mae Planert discuss the wild world of NFTs - the blockchain backed digital tokens that made a guy BURN a $100k Banksy to auction the digital token of it. From Cryptoart to Cryptokitties to NBA Top Shot to Mae's poet admirer this may be one of our craziest episodes yet. Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risquebusinessnews

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01:44:02

#014 - The Wing & International Women's Day | Risque...

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2021/03/16

International Women's Day - Mae Planert and Laura Sogar talk major shit about the most hypocritical organizations to be celebrating. Laura has major beef with Burger King's tweets and Mae loses her cool over a shitty former employer. Laura and Mae deep dive into the story of the women's only club, The Wing and how no matter what you try to accomplish - you're going to get cancelled. It's a dark one! Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews

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