Topic: Stubhub

3 chapters across the catalog

Woman Person
Episode 835

835: Woman Person

NBA Finals Rigging Allegations, High-Priced Ticket Sales

Allegations of rigging in the NBA surface following Steph Curry's wife tweeting about the league being fixed for profit. Discussion focuses on the Golden State Warriors and the sale of two front-row tickets for $49,500 each on StubHub. The high prices are characterized as promotional moves that displace real fans with wealthy individuals seeking social status.

Clinton Condign
Episode 813 1:32 - 6:39

813: Clinton Condign

Broadway Musical Rush Tickets and Scrounging Tips

John C. Dvorak describes his family's strategy for attending Broadway musicals using "rush tickets" to avoid the standard $250 seat prices. He explains that shows like The Book of Mormon become accessible for $30 if patrons wait until the original cast has moved on. The discussion covers the mechanics of the box office rush, the quality of the seating, and the history of understudies becoming stars.

Terrorist Narrative
Episode 670 13:45 - 16:09

670: Terrorist Narrative

Carole King Musical, Broadway Theater Etiquette

The hosts describe attending the Carole King musical "Beautiful" on Broadway, noting the strict "no photography" policy enforced by theater staff. They reflect on the production's storytelling style, which mirrors the "Jersey Boys" format by exploring the origins of famous songs like "The Locomotion."