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AcquiredJan 21, 2019

Season 4, Episode 1: ESPN

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for Season 4, Episode 1: ESPN on Acquired.

Guest: Espn

Notable books mentioned: Barbarians at the Gate, Those Guys Have All the Fun

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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…

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The host mentions 'Those Guys Have All the Fun' to highlight the cultural significance and oral history surrounding ESPN. This book provides valuab…

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Season 4, Episode 1: ESPN mentions Barbarians at the Gate and Those Guys Have All the Fun with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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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 conversation centers on cultural history of ESPN.
  • A second recurring theme is RJR Nabisco acquisition.
  • Referenced books include Barbarians at the Gate and Those Guys Have All the Fun.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Listeners interested in business history and private equity and Fans of sports media and business history.
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cultural history of ESPN(1)RJR Nabisco acquisition(1)
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Barbarians at the Gate cover
Barbarians at the Gate
Best for Listeners interested in business history and private equityOften cited around RJR Nabisco acquisition

“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.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
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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Those Guys Have All the Fun cover
Those Guys Have All the Fun
Best for Fans of sports media and business historyOften cited around cultural history of ESPN

“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.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
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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Barbarians at the Gate

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“The infamous deal involving RJR Nabisco became the subject of the book Barbarians at the Gate, which was also made into a movie.”

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Citizen Kane

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“The discussion references the Hearst corporation, which is the subject of the movie Citizen Kane.”

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