The Dream

From Little Everywhere and Pushkin Industries, and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Find out this September.

Coming Soon...The Dream

We’ve all got that friend or cousin who steadily hawks some overpriced miracle drink, leggings, or shampoo on social media. They aren’t just trying to sell you something, but would like to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime to achieve riches while working from home on your own terms. You’ve probably been too afraid, or too loving, or too reasonable to confront them. Not us. This season on The Dream we go inside the world of multi-level marketing to expose this pyramid-shaped business model for what it is. Join us on this bizarre journey filled with snake oil salesmen, shifty millionaires, struggling single moms, and a few sweet grandmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-06
04:33

S1 E1: Wanna Swim in Cash?

There’s nothing as intoxicating as piles of money, unless the Feds are watching you count it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-24
40:34

S1 E2: Women’s Work

When opportunity knocks, open the front door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-24
42:06

S1 E3: Yes, I Would Like To Swim In Cash

The fortune you seek can be yours for just $169 down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-01
43:25

S1 E4: The Mind is a Fertile Field

If you dream it, you can (probably?) achieve it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-08
41:08

S1 E5: Do You Party?

Friends are the family you choose to add to your downline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-15
42:35

S1 E6: How a Dream Becomes a Nightmare

Be careful what you wish for, unless it's debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-22
38:43

S1 E7: Lazy, Stupid, Greedy or Dead

What’s holding you back from reaching your full potential?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-29
53:29

S1 E8: Destination Amazing

The road to success is paved with convention tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
40:20

S1 E9: Leave a Message

A wise woman once said, “You need to go.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-12
31:41

S1 E10: The American Way

The dream of our founders is alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-26
38:40

S1 E11: And That’s When I Woke Up

When a job becomes a hobby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-03
38:34

BONUS 1: Overpriced and Underwhelmed

What happened when LulaRoe tried to save their business by operating less like an MLM? Exactly what you think if you’ve been listening long enough. Although this time, there are people in power that are mad, like file-a-lawsuit mad. This is 1 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-23
20:16

BONUS 2: Humble Beginnings, Lavish Endings

The unbelievable origin story of LulaRoe. This is 2 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-30
21:09

BONUS 3: Dream Stealers

There’s no better way to build a loyal downline than with a magnetic atmosphere and a magnetic leader. Creating devotion to the cause is one technique that keeps the recruits flowing and the pipeline growing. This is 3 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-07
21:59

BONUS 4: How to Fire Your Boss

Leaving an MLM can be the hardest part of the business. This is 4 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-14
23:44

Coming Soon...The Dream Season 2

Oils, crystals, juices and more have been said to bring us eternal happiness and health- but how much of that is based in truth? Who benefits and loses from the wellness industry as a whole? We’ll be talking to some familiar voices and new ones about broader questions like these in Season 2 of the Dream- premiering December 9th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-21
03:54

S2 E1: What’s Your Frequency?

Products and cures you can’t find at the doctor might just be the medicine you want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-09
30:52

S2 E2: A New Kind of Party

Take a walk and find a crystal. Who knows, it might just heal you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-16
32:50

Revisiting Women’s Work

Opportunity might still be knocking… we’ll be back with new episodes in January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-23
40:47

Aya Mahmoud Ahmad Baiomi

it's good to know that Sarah Howe is finally noticed.

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Mickey C

Episode 2 of Season 3. thank you

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Claire Voyant

Fucking hypocritical for you to advertise K-farms supplements during your show. JFC.

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Jerry Stauffer

denial, toxic positivity and acceptance. what you need is Jesus.

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Leah

Jesus Christ. The whole Regina George “Why are you so obsessed with me?” thing comes to mind. Jessie Lee or whatever is an embarrassment.

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