Shameless Acquisition Target

Laura Mayer

After years of seeing friends (and some enemies) get rich, rich, rich selling their shows and companies to other bigger shows and bigger companies, longtime podcast executive Laura Mayer has decided to get hers. To do this, she'll speak to straight-up geniuses in the worlds of podcasting, entertainment, and business to understand what value is in media and how to make it. At the end, Laura will sell the show itself to the highest bidder. Will she make hundreds, millions, or even dozens of dollars? Will she be able to afford the gray house down the street from her rental apartment? Let’s find out together... shamelessly.

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Ep 1 | Turning Chicken Sh&t Into Chicken Seed

Shameless Acquisition Target

07/21/22 • 34 min

Laura explains why she cares so *very* much about acquisitions And, hopefully, why you should care, too!

Want to buy MERCH (“Hector’s Place” is our newest addition) or buy the show?www.shameless.biz

Want to learn more about this episode’s sponsor?
www.soundsprofitable.com

Want to listen to Harkin’s new fabulous album?
Listen on Spotify!

Want to give Laura Mayer a PIECE OF YOUR MIND?
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

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Ep 2 | The Unbearable Sameness of Streaming (Podcasts)

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08/04/22 • 38 min

Why do so many podcasts sound the same these days? Well, there’s a playbook for that.

Want to buy MERCH (“Fantastic Females of Industry” is our newest addition) or buy the show?
www.shameless.biz

Want to learn more about this episode’s sponsor?
www.jaraudio.com
Want to read The Curse of the Mogul?

Want to listen to Harkin’s new fabulous album?
Listen on Spotify!

Want to give Laura Mayer a PIECE OF YOUR MIND?
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

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Ep 6 | What Happened: The Musical! (Feat. Ira Glass)

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12/31/22 • 63 min

Also known as: I lost my mind and produced a musical in two weeks.

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Hey, you can still visit my website and buy merch, inquire about the underlying IP of the podcast or just buy my life rights to hold it over my head:
www.shameless.biz
Hey, you can still listen to Harkin’s fabulous new album:
Listen on Spotify!
Hey, you can still give me a PIECE OF YOUR MIND:
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

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$Shameless Acquisition Target - Ep 3 | Podcasts —> TV = Big Money? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯$

Ep 3 | Podcasts —> TV = Big Money? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Shameless Acquisition Target

08/18/22 • 53 min

In this episode — the podcast to tv pipeline: all of its problems and opportunities.

Plus! Academy Award winner Adam McKay.
Plus! I wrote a shameless song about how YOU, big companies, can work with me. It's called “Let Me Be Your Rounding Error.”
Plus! The plan for the rest of the season (series?)

Want to buy MERCH (“Old Spoon Full of Pudding Cinematic Universe” t-shirt is our newest addition) or buy the show?
www.shameless.biz

Want to learn more about the show Crime Writers On?
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Want to listen to Harkin’s fabulous new album?
Listen on Spotify!

Want to give Laura Mayer a PIECE OF YOUR MIND?
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

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Ep 4 | Money Hunger Worry Fest & What It Feels Like to Be Acquired

Shameless Acquisition Target

09/07/22 • 47 min

We hear from people who’ve brokered acquisitions and been acquired.
Plus, Laura reveals a secret.
Want to buy MERCH (“The Gray House" shirt is our newest merch) or buy the show?
www.shameless.biz
Want to learn more about Edison Research?
Visit their website!
Want to read The Curse of the Mogul?
Buy the book here.
Want to listen to Harkin’s fabulous new album?
Listen on Spotify!
Want to give Laura Mayer a PIECE OF YOUR MIND?
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

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Ep 5.5 | Playing Chicken

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11/03/22 • 8 min

An update.
Want to buy MERCH (The “TRYHARD LOSER" shirt is our newest addition), buy the show or send Laura Mayer (that's me) an email?
www.shameless.biz
Want to listen to Harkin’s fabulous new album?
Listen on Spotify!
Want to give Laura Mayer a PIECE OF YOUR MIND?
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

Ep 5 | Tryhard Losers (Feat. Heroes of Shark Tank)

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10/03/22 • 47 min

A celebration of the hardest working entrepreneurs in show business.
Want to buy MERCH (The “TRYHARD LOSER" shirt is our newest addition), buy the show or send Laura Mayer (that's me) an email?
www.shameless.biz
Want to learn more about Podglomerate?
Click here!
Want to hear Podglomerate's latest show Missing Pages?
Listen here!
Want to listen to Harkin’s fabulous new album?
Listen on Spotify!
Want to give Laura Mayer a PIECE OF YOUR MIND?
www.twitter.com/lrmayer

Trailer: Shameless Acquisition Target

Shameless Acquisition Target

06/20/22 • 4 min

Introducing Shameless Acquisition Target, the podcast that sells itself! Hosted by Laura Mayer.
For more info:
shameless.biz
twitter.com/lrmayer

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