It's not real!
It’s Not Real is the podcast that takes a scalpel to the stories we tell ourselves. Hosted by Dr Paul Harrison, consumer psychologist, academic, and media commentator, each episode unpacks the real evidence behind why we do what we do, how the world actually works, and the myths we cling to in order to make life a little easier. From marketing spin to social norms, from economic fictions to psychological blind spots, It’s Not Real cuts through the noise with sharp analysis, candid conversations, and a healthy dose of skepticism. Because sometimes, the things we believe… just aren’t real.
It's not real!
4: Peak streaming, oversubscribed and the curse of product recalls
In mid-November, Disney Plus, the streaming service from the Mickey Mouse conglomerate will launch in Australia. The service will cost $8.99 a month or $89.00 for the full year. Not bad for access to the Disney back catalogue, the Star Wars franchise, the list goes on...
Will you sign up?
Have we reached peak streaming?
And, can you guess which car brand had the most product recall in 2018? You might be surprised.
We’ve got two of the smartest people I know in the studio this week to talk about this, along with clicktivism, product recalls, franchising and the Hong Kong protests.