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The Mega-Brands That Built America Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2024 - 2024
Episode 1
End of the Landlines
Sun, Apr 28, 2024
The technology battle among international telecommunications companies to produce most popular cell phone, from flip phones to ringtones to text messaging; Blackberry combines features of a computer with a cell phone to make a smartphone.
Episode 2
Internet Killed the Video Store
Sun, May 5, 2024
A database software engineer is inspired to create a bigger, family-friendly video store, Blockbuster; an opening appears for two software executives in California to take on the media giant with their online subscription service, Netflix.
Episode 3
Easy Money
Sun, May 12, 2024
In the middle of the 20th century, a small piece of plastic revolutionizes the world of commerce as Diners' Club, Bank of America, and American Express race to change how people pay for everything kicking off the $6 trillion dollar a year credit card industry.
Episode 4
Suite Dreams: Birth of the Modern Hotel
Sun, May 19, 2024
Two visionaries breathe new life into the hotel industry in America and the world, by setting the modern standard for hospitality. Despite setbacks, economic downturns, and international conflict, these rivals will stop at nothing to be number one.
Episode 5
Music on the Move
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
Rivalry between electronics companies in 1950s sparks a race to create portable music devices. Over decades, this competition leads to innovations like the pocket radio, cassette tape, Walkman, and CD, fueling the rise of industry giants.
Episode 6
Clash of the Computer Titans
Sun, Jun 9, 2024
Jobs and Gates create personal computer companies and commission software, sparking a legendary rivalry in the tech industry.
Episode 7
Sneaker Head-to-Head
Sun, Jun 30, 2024
Two sneaker companies become industry titans through a decades long battle for global dominance, as they unleash iconic footwear that will bring sneakers mainstream and make them part of the fabric of American culture.
Episode 8
Rentals to Riches
Sun, Jun 23, 2024
When car ownership was out of reach for many Americans, visionary entrepreneur introduced a groundbreaking rental model. This idea sparked fierce competition, creating industry giants and transforming travel into a billion-dollar industry.