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AcquiredJanuary 21, 2019
Season 4, Episode 1: ESPN
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Booyah! Acquired, the worldwide leader in acquisitions and IPOs, kicks off Season 4 with a classic: ESPN. How did a failed former TV weatherman end up building the world’s most valuable media company on top of a dump (quite literally) in Bristol, Connecticut? We follow the incredible entrepreneurial journey from Getty Oil diversification strategy to Berkshire Hathaway home run to Disney crown jewel. This Is Awesome, Baby!!
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“The most infamous deal that the firm KKR ever did, which was in 1989. They do the largest LBO in history, leveraged buyout in history.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: RJR Nabisco acquisition
For: Listeners interested in business history and private equity
Key quote: “They acquire RJR Nabisco for $24.5 billion.”
The host briefly mentions 'Barbarians at the Gate' to highlight the infamous leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco by KKR in 1989. This book serves as a classic reference for understanding the complexities and consequences of such high-stakes financial deals.
ASIN: B08YP9MDHX
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“Focus is really more on kind of the cultural history of ESPN, but it's just such so great, like oral histories and interviews with everyone.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: cultural history of ESPN
For: Fans of sports media and business history
Key quote: “Focus is really more on kind of the cultural history of ESPN, but it's just such so great, like oral histories and interviews with everyone has a bunch of the business history, too.”
The host mentions 'Those Guys Have All the Fun' to highlight the cultural significance and oral history surrounding ESPN. This book provides valuable insights into the business and cultural evolution of the network, which is relevant to the discussion of its ownership and financial history.
ASIN: 5517160158
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