History of the Brand

Jason V. Hewitt
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History of the Brand

"History of the Brand" is a podcast that uncovers the history, myth, and legend behind today's big brands. Jason Hewitt combines his love of history and rich storytelling to bring light to the origin of the most prominent brands of our time.

  1. 05/04/2018

    Episode 021 - "Help me, Jumpman!"

    In this episode, Jason Hewitt tells the story behind the most iconic game franchise in history and one of the world's oldest game and toy companies in existence, as well as its humble links to the manufacture of late 19th century playing cards.

    11 min

  2. 04/20/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 020 - Don't Dot The "R"

    In this episode, Jason Hewitt shares the 1885 origin of the oldest operational soft drink brand from its humble beginnings in a small town corner drug store.  The beverage brand with a somewhat curious start now enjoys a unique status as one that is bottled and distributed by regional facilities of otherwise competing brands.

    13 min

  3. 04/06/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 019 - Potatoes & Iron Hogs

    Jason Hewitt explores the late 19th and 20th century history of an enduring brand of motorized bicycles that continues today. He tells of how the company formed in 1903 by best friends Bill and Arthur, later joined by Arthur's older brothers, and how it began in a modest wooden shed in Arthur's family's back yard.

    15 min

  4. 03/29/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 018 - The Eggs Of Easter

    In this episode, Jason Hewitt connects the history of the Christian and secular Easter traditions. If you've ever been curious about the connection between the egg-laying Easter Bunny and the Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Christ, well, this episode was made especially for you.

    15 min

  5. 03/20/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 017 - Pullman Brown Knows

    Jason Hewitt uncovers the origins of a worldwide shipping brand that started in 1907 in Seattle, Washington by two 19 year-olds and a hundred dollar loan.  Join him as he reveals the history of one of America's greatest brands; one that continues to innovate the way we send and receive everything worldwide.

    12 min

  6. 02/28/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 016 - A Brownie With A Burp

    In this episode, Jason Hewitt shares the story behind a world-known brand of kitchen gadgets that got its start in the 1940's. Join him as he spins a yarn about the history of one of America's greatest household names; a name that has become synonymous with the product it created.

    19 min

  7. 02/22/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 015 - The Poster Child Of The Propagandist

    Host Jason Hewitt reveals the story behind one of the most ubiquitous and parodied slogans of modern history. With origins dating back to the years before World War II, the simple message was originally intended as wartime propaganda, but was never put to use. It was rediscovered in 2000 and has been shared and modified for modern use in innumerable ways ever since.

    12 min

  8. 02/13/2018

    History of the Brand: Episode 014 - Seven Sisters, A Brat, And A Legacy

    In this episode of History of the Brand, Jason Hewitt shares the story of the many cultural attributions to a common cluster of stars in the night sky, its most common name of Greek origin, and the it’s meaning to a company that refers to by a much different name; a company that has transformed the star cluster into an icon known and recognized around the world -- now learn the History of the Brand.

    11 min
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"History of the Brand" is a podcast that uncovers the history, myth, and legend behind today's big brands. Jason Hewitt combines his love of history and rich storytelling to bring light to the origin of the most prominent brands of our time.

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  • Creator
    Jason V. Hewitt
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Jason Hewitt | All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    History of the Brand

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