The 10 Best The Dropout Podcast Episodes
1) Myth-Making
On the premiere episode of The Dropout, you'll meet a young Elizabeth Holmes. Convinced of her own destiny even as a young child, she would come to drop out of Stanford in her late teens, intending to...Show More
aliceko recommended:
I'm creating my 'best of 2019' list right now and I cannot recommend this series enough. This was the very first podcast series I accidently...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos
The Dropout tells the story of the rise and fall of former Silicon Valley darling Elizabeth Holmes, the youngest self-made female billionaire. She dropped out of Stanford to launch her company Therano...Show More
mm recommended:
This will be good! Can't wait to hear what happened to Theranos with interviews from Elizabeth Holmes herself.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) The Whistleblower
With Theranos technology now being used by real customers, many employees are at a breaking point. They are horrified by what they believe to be widespread deception and dangerous practices, but Thera...Show More
aliceko recommended:
Thank god for Tyler for standing up to his powerful grandfather and family. This story shocks me more and more w/ each episode. Showcases th...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) The Enforcer
Elizabeth brings on an unexpected character as her right-hand man at Theranos and it turns out they are hiding a big secret. They strike a monumental deal with Walgreens that could potentially put mil...Show More
kimwaudio recommended:
I’m speechless and heartbroken! If you aren’t familiar with the details of this Theranos progression and Elizabeth Holmes investigation, I ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) The Downfall
Elizabeth Holmes, once the darling of Silicon Valley, is under a different kind of spotlight. Now under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, she is forced to answer tough questions...Show More
mm recommended:
Another great episode exploring the downfall of Theranos. Also interesting that the Vanity Fair article of Holmes' final days at Theranos wa...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) A Star is Born
Elizabeth becomes a celebrity as Theranos breaks out of stealth mode and onto the main stage. The media can't get enough, and neither can many investors as Theranos Wellness Centers start popping up a...Show More
kyotea recommended:
Fantastic episode & podcast regarding the Theranos scandal. Thanks @mm for recommending this podcast & introducing me to Podyssey! Loving it...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Where Have You Been, Elizabeth Holmes?
It’s been over three years since Elizabeth Holmes was charged with multiple counts of fraud. Once the youngest female self-made billionaire, she was poised to change health care forever. Now she faces...Show More
8) What Now?
As Elizabeth Holmes awaits a criminal trial, how is she spending her days? A former employee who had a chance encounter tells us some surprising new details about just that, while an old classmate eme...Show More
kyotea recommended:
Excellent podcast - look forward to the movie!
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) The Verdict
Three years after Elizabeth Holmes was charged with 11 counts of fraud, the verdict we’ve all been waiting for is finally in. After seven days and over 50 hours of deliberation, the 12 members of the ...Show More
10) The Jury
This week, after 11th-hour bombshell allegations of abuse were revealed, we meet the seven men and five women who will ultimately be deciding Elizabeth Holmes’ fate. We take a peek inside the courtroo...Show More