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Dec 25, 2017

In this episode, Jason Hewitt shares the story of a famous poem detailing an encounter with Saint Nicholas, as well as the brands that popularized the legend of Santa Claus.  Jason also recounts his own first-hand run-in with legendary Santa in his dad's home thirty-seven years ago.


Dec 18, 2017

In this episode, Jason Hewitt shares the story of the world's most successful luxury goods brand. It began when a young boy left home at the age of just thirteen, left home and walked for nearly two years to finally reach the big city in which he longed to live. He would go on to create what would become a company that...


Dec 12, 2017

In this episode, Jason Hewitt tells the story of how the gummy bear candy was inspired, in part, by President Theodore Roosevelt, and how it came to be in 1922.  From humble beginnings in the great depression of the early 20th century, the gummy bear has risen to become one of the most popular candies of all...


Dec 5, 2017

In this episode, Jason Hewitt tells the story behind the emergence of two iconic athleticwear brands, and how one emerged from the shadow of the other.  The story uncovers the history of both companies, dating back to just after the end of World War II, and how their founders once worked together.  Today, the newer...