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45 – People Prefer Pepsi – The History of Coca-Cola


June 7, 2022

About the Episode

It’s one of the most recognized companies in the world, with a long and complicated history. Between Nazis and New Coke, this company hasn’t had it easy.

This week, Sierra spins the tale of Coca-Cola, while Colin ponders why our parents didn’t let us have soda with dinner. Join us as we discuss furries, the New Coke Debacle, and why hourly employees were sent into war for the sake of marketing.

Photos from the Episode

  • John S. Pemberton

    John S. Pemberton

  • weird statue of guy who made drink

    weird statue of guy who made drink

  • They tell you evolution isn't real but..

    They tell you evolution isn't real but..

  • Proof of evolution part 2

    Proof of evolution part 2

  • The first place a bottle of coke was sold!

    The first place a bottle of coke was sold!

  • Asa Griggs Candler's property

    Asa Griggs Candler's property

  • I'd like to buy the world a coke (gives me Manson family vibes)

    I'd like to buy the world a coke (gives me Manson family vibes)

  • Santa!!!!! and coke

    Santa!!!!! and coke

  • BEARS!!!!! Polar bears. and Coke!

    BEARS!!!!! Polar bears. and Coke!

“I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke”

Subjects Covered

Coca-Cola • Coke • Soft Drinks • soda • cola sodas • cola flavoring • John S Pemberton • Asa Candler Griggs • World War II • "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" • Fanta • Sprite • The Coca-Cola Company • History of Coca-Cola • story of Coca-Cola • marketing • coca-cola marketing • santa claus coca-cola • patriotic symbols •

Sources

  • Wikipedia - John S. Pemberton
  • Britannica - The Coca-Cola Company
  • The Disturbing History of Coca-Cola
  • CBS - Killer Coke
  • Coca-Cola - I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke

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