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Business Pants

Free Float Media Inc.
Elon Musk
Corporate Governance
Openai
Walmart
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Donald Trump
Disney
Tesla
Starbucks
Meta
ESG
Mcdonald's
Target
Boeing
SEC
Blackrock
Trump
Sam Altman
Microsoft
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Whether you love business news or feel like you’re supposed to know it but hate it, Business Pants is business news for humans. Snarky and irreverent, deeply researched and factual, a podcast devoted to market quirks and the humans that make up companies. Investing isn’t a what, it’s a who.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes316Founded7 years ago
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Story of the Week (DR):SuperBroIpoDystopia: Some key facts: MMa record-breaking $135 per share with$1.8T valuationTo make that math make sense, analysts estimate the company needs to grow its sales by 50% every single year for the next decadeSpaceX l... more

DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Techn... more

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Story of the Week (DR):BP ousts chair over ‘serious’ governance, oversight concerns MMThe board said the decision was unanimous. In a statement, Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, described the board as having been caught off guard by wh... more

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ESG StuffBP removes chairman Albert Manifold over governance issues 9The board said the decision was unanimous. In a statement, Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, described the board as having been caught off guard by what it found: "The... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Mascardi
Analyst
Free Float
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Doug Chia
A governance expert and returning guest on the show
Soundboard Governance
Episode: WHO DO YOU BLAME with Doug Chia: Paramount’s hostile daddy, protein Doritos, Kimmel’s contract

Host

Matt Mascardi
Analyst hosting the weekly wrap-up on business governance and leadership headlines

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • News that’s good?

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jed123p
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    This is one of my favorite pods to listen to about all things ESG and governance related. The commentary is funny and full of quality relevant research. Good stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lubinsky
    United States2 years ago
  • Glass cliff podcast?

    Is this podcast the glassiest cliff ever??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GlassCliffCEO
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome

    It’s seriously the only way you should get your business news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnalystHolesRule
    United States3 years ago
  • Gaslighting central

    Let’s pooh-pooh the massive corporate voting power and control of fund managers - they just couldn’t do anything self-serving. Their hearts are so pure, and they wield their unchecked power only for the good of all. ESG is love and purity. Let’s mock incessantly anyone who dares to question this. We must defend the big funds that control the votes from everyone’s retirement accounts and pensions. They just love everyone- just like Chairman Mao.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hghjigt
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Shows are described as entertaining while still informative for business news followers.
A few criticisms exist around perceived bias or tone, but overall reception is highly favorable.
Listeners praise accessible yet informed governance and data-backed commentary.
Many appreciate the banter and depth on ESG, governance, and leadership topics.
Humor and sharp research draw listeners in with relatable, entertaining takes.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#91
Sweden/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#99
India/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#139
Brazil/News/Business News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Stupid Awesome Game: Nestle’s CEO fired, sharks are woke, Tesla’s shareholder proposals
Q: Which of the following proposals was real and was rejected by Tesla?
Tesla rejected multiple proposals, including one asking how many veterans it hires and ensuring workplace rights in Tesla's factories.
The Stupid Awesome Game: Nestle’s CEO fired, sharks are woke, Tesla’s shareholder proposals
Q: What did Elon Musk say that he wants Tesla's shareholders to focus on instead at the meeting?
Instead of boring company matters like ESG and accountability, he wants them to focus on XAI, one of his companies.
Get surprised: Bakkt acquisition, investors love Air Products’ board, Vanguard’s 4 for 1 policies, and KFC China CEO’s weird fetish
Q: Which surprises you the most, the fact that Yum China has a positive gender influence gap or that its CEO spends hours watching customers eat?
The positive gender gap is more surprising.
QUIZ: Texas Stock Exchange’s DEI board, CVS activist, Schwab’s new CEO, and Weight Watcher’s new CEO
Q: What is the name of the departing CEO of Weight Watchers?
Seema Sistani.
QUIZ: Texas Stock Exchange’s DEI board, CVS activist, Schwab’s new CEO, and Weight Watcher’s new CEO
Q: How many CVS directors have relevant experience to the operations of CVS Healthcare?
One, a man named Jean-Pierre Mion, former CEO at PCS Health Systems and a former executive at Eli Lilly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Business Pants

What is Business Pants about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two snarky, data-driven episodes cover the week's biggest business headlines through a governance and leadership lens. Expect sharp takes on CEOs, boards, DEI, and the evolving role of AI in corporate strategy, all delivered with humor and heavy research. Recent topics span open AI politics, executive pay, dual-class shares, and high-profile governance battles, plus hands-on data context from a sponsor-focused analytics partner. The show stands out for blending punchy banter with actionable insights for investors, executives, and policy-watchers alike, making complex corporate moves accessible and entertaining.

A recurring edge is the human angle: how leaders, boards, workers, and investors interact, and what governance choices signal abou... more

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