Tom and Tom discuss how quasi-monopolies behind the world’s favourite brands are creating the illusion of choice in areas as diverse as sunglasses, alcohol and airport dining. They also ponder tech’s self-reinforcing monopolies, a surprise hit smart lamp that helps children with their homework, a wily technology-led crime sting and Tim Berners-Lee’s NFT of the web’s source code.
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Global Infusions Podcast
The Business of Succession
Corporate succession can be very tricky and reality can be every bit as strange as fiction. In this episode of Global Infusions, Tom and Tom explore the business of leadership transitions. From Viacom and Disney to Apple and Starbucks, there are a million ways to mess it up. They also discuss fashion colleges teaching avatar design, a leap forward in MRI scanners, Music/AI, and the genius branding of Liquid Death.

Global Infusions Podcast
The Business of Subscriptions
In this episode of Global Infusions, Tom and Tom explore the business of subscriptions. From cable TV to coffee and Photoshop to food deliveries, everything seems to be a subscription now. What is driving this, and what could be next? They also discuss using fish skin to treat burns, the issues around AI music, the UK government’s efforts to ban encryption, and a celebrity sake brand.
