Good Bad Billionaire
BBC World ServiceHow did the richest people on the planet make their billions? New episodes include: Sir Paul McCartney, Roger Federer, MrBeast, Luana Lopes Lara, Beyoncé, Cristiano Ronaldo and Steven Spielberg.
Make up your minds whether you think they are good, bad or just another billionaire.
In each episode, BBC Business Editor Simon Jack and journalist and author Zing Tsjeng analyse the lives of the super-ri... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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- There’s one on Chuck Feeny
To the one reviewer asking: yes they did Chuck very early on, you just need to scroll all the way back. Also hope more people know about his story and get inspired, if there’s a “good” one of them he must be it.
Apple Podcasts5CharlieLiang
United States13 days ago - Excellent
I love this podcast, it’s fascinating, but I also love the music. Please can you make a soundtrack with all the songs used included!
Apple Podcasts5Sophiejkk
United Kingdom15 days ago - Lazy research.
Tuned into this with great interest and was sadly so disappointed with plodding narrative, the lazy research and lack of respect shown to Paul McCartney’s post Beatles work.
Apple Podcasts2SDW1273United Kingdoma month ago - Brilliant
I love your podcast so much and have been listening since your Rihanna podcast( the very begins -almost-)!!!
Please keep making amazing content!
I think Luana Lara is a bad billionaire because of the money she’s made people lose
Alex-UK-13
Apple Podcasts5Nickname👌🏼United Kingdoma month ago - Amazing podcast
This is a very informative, fun and informative podcast.Btw, could you please do Donald trump as a billionaire? I think we know in which category he will land (wink wink ) .
Apple Podcasts5GrizzlyTristan
Germany2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #127 | United States/Business/Entrepreneurship |
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Apple Podcasts | #5 | United Kingdom/Business/Entrepreneurship |
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What is Good Bad Billionaire about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across episodes, the show analyzes how the world's wealthiest built their fortunes, weighs the ethics and impact of their actions, and invites listeners to judge whether these figures are good, bad, or simply billionaire. The hosts blend narrative storytelling with historical context, business details, and cultural critique, often pairing rich profiles with questions about philanthropy, governance, and power. Viewers get a broad look at founders, executives, entertainers, and investors—from tech dynasts to media moguls—often anchoring episodes around notable episodes (e.g., Musk, Blakely, Geffen) and current conversations about wealth and responsibility. A standout feature is the interactive verdicts and audience engagement, plus a wide-ran... more
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Recent guests on Good Bad Billionaire include:
1. Reed Hastings
2. Luana Lopes Lara
3. Jaeyeon Lee
4. Geoffrey Cain
5. Sojin Lim
6. Sara Blakely
7. Jack Ma
8. Yvon Chouinard
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