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Chase Center + Summer Update

Acquired

2024/08/08
Acquired

Acquired

2024/08/08

Shownote

Summer greetings from Acquired! Two items for this “mini-episode”: 1. Tickets are now available for our live show at Chase Center in San Francisco, with special guests including Mark Zuckerberg (!). The show is Tuesday, September 10th, with doors...

Highlights

In this special update, the Acquired hosts step back from their usual deep-dive format to share exciting news and personal reflections ahead of a major live event. With momentum building from recent media attention and growing listener engagement, they take a moment to celebrate how far the podcast has come—and where it’s headed next.
05:13
317,000 new subscribers joined after the WSJ article published
16:20
Disney’s Aulani Resort is ideal for families with young children seeking a relaxing Hawaiian vacation.

Chapters

What does it take to pull off a major live show with one of tech’s biggest names?
00:00
How did a single newspaper article change everything for the podcast?
05:13
Can a live event keep its soul while scaling up in size and ambition?
10:54
What do strollers and Hawaiian resorts reveal about building a sustainable creative life?
13:48
What happens when your favorite podcast becomes part of the story?
18:57

Transcript

Ben Gilbert: Hello, Acquired listeners, and happy summer, David. David Rosenthal: Happy summer, indeed. I feel like a kid let out of school, I know. Ben Gilbert: You just got back from Hawaii. Are you feeling refreshed? David Rosenthal: I am feeling as ...