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Megacorp is an investigative podcast series exposing some of the world's most unethical corporations.

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    • Oct 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES

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    The Megacorp podcast dives deep into the inner workings and controversies surrounding one of the biggest corporations in the world, Amazon. With excellent investigative reporting and interviewing, this podcast sheds light on the various issues and challenges faced by employees within the American employment system. It also explores how healthcare workers are penalized for calling off sick, uncovering the harsh realities of working for a megacorporation like Amazon. The host, Jake Hanrahan, does an exceptional job in compiling and presenting this information, showcasing the hundreds of hours of work that goes into each episode. As someone who works on the corporate side of a major company, I found this series to be relatable and eye-opening.

    One of the best aspects of The Megacorp podcast is its ability to reveal the underlying workings and practices of a megacorporation like Amazon. It provides listeners with valuable insights that make them think about important issues they may not have considered before. The interviews conducted are fascinating and offer different perspectives from both employees and experts in various fields. This podcast serves as an essential tool for understanding how these conglomerates operate and how their actions impact individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

    However, there are some weaker aspects to consider. In certain episodes, such as the one about AWS (Amazon Web Services), it becomes evident that there may be a lack of familiarity with certain subjects. This leads to weak arguments or misinterpretations regarding topics like cloud security breaches or government data security. While overall informative, these episodes could benefit from further research or expert input to ensure accuracy.

    In conclusion, The Megacorp podcast is an engrossing exploration into the workings of a megacorporation like Amazon. It presents thought-provoking information about labor practices, employee experiences, and other important issues within these massive companies. Despite some shortcomings in specific episodes regarding technical knowledge or interpretations, this podcast excels at providing an insider's perspective and sheds light on the often unseen aspects of these conglomerates. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the impact and dynamics of modern corporations.



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    Introducing: SAD OLIGARCH Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 2:59 Transcription Available


    Hello, Megacorp Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, SAD OLIGARCH Season 2! About the show: Since January 2022, dozens of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs and power brokers have died suddenly. One was poisoned with frog venom. Two killed their whole families. Several fell out of high windows. Most of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says they're coincidental suicides—that the deceased were simply depressed. We don't think so... Sad Oligarch is an investigative podcast series that looks into the strange deaths of the Russian elite, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Putin's political dictatorship across the world. This is season two—Russian oligarchs are still dying and things have gotten even weirder... Listen here and subscribe to SAD OLIGARCH Season 2 on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Sad Oligarch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 1:46


    Hi, Megacorp Fans! Take a listen to the trailer for Sad Oligarch - an investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022. About the show: Since January 2022, more than a dozen of Russia's wealthiest businessmen have been found dead. One was poisoned with frog venom. One was found hanged on a handrail with his wife and children killed with an axe. Several fell out of high windows. Most of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says most of them were coincidental suicides resulting from depression. We have a theory though that something much darker is afoot.  Sad Oligarch is a modern true crime style investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Russian political influence across the world. Listen here and subscribe to Sad Oligarch on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Family Annihilation in Moscow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 31:46


    On March 23rd 2022, affluent Russian businessman Vasily Melnikov was found dead alongside his family in their upscale Moscow apartment. They'd all been stabbed to death: Vasily, his wife, and their two sons aged 4 and 10 years old. The killings were brutal and tragic. In the crime scene photos one of the murder weapons can be seen. It's a Russian Special Forces combat knife...  In this episode we investigate the Melnikov family annihilation. Did Vasily kill his whole family as the Russian police claim, or is something else going on? You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11: Everything We've Learned About Amazon's Bad Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 21:13


    In this final episode of Megacorp we take a look back at all the scandal at the heart of Amazon that we've learned about through this series. For anyone not in the know, this can be their “too long didn't read” introduction to everything we've uncovered throughout Megacorp. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10: Amazon's Flex Driver Pyramid Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 17:41


    In the penultimate Megacorp episode we look into how Amazon got fined $60million for stealing money from the tips of their freelance delivery drivers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    09: Who Built Amazon's Empire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 38:40


    In this episode we take a look at the man who built Amazon in his own image—Jeff Bezos, the richest man on earth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    08: Amazon's Scandal Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 23:04


    In this episode we take a look at various Amazon scandals that don't fit in anywhere else, but within their own collection of shame. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    07: Bezos and His Unsafe Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 23:32


    Today we look at how Amazon went into space. Bezos frames his Blue Origin commercial space project as a mission to help the human race, but is it just a dangerous billionaire fare ground ride? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    06: Amazon's Deals with Global Intelligence Agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 23:14


    Today we take a look at the hundred million dollars deals Amazon has done with both the CIA and MI6. Not only is Amazon spying on customers through home security technology, they're making cloud technology so spy agencies can better keep tabs on the rest of the world. Is this the beginning of a megcorporation dystopia? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    05: Is Amazon Spying on You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 30:29


    In this episode we take a look at several different Amazon company products to see if they're running surveillance on your home or not. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    04: Amazon's Billion Dollar Tax Avoidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 24:00


    In this episode we take a look at how Amazon is able to legally get away with avoiding paying billions in taxes, and how they refuse to funnel the money they saved back into the workforce they've made it off of. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    03: Amazon's Dangerous Working Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 27:16


    Today we take a close look at how dangerous it is to work at the Amazon Warehouse (hint: it's 80% more dangerous than working at any other warehouse in their industry). We also discuss the tragedy in Illinois, where a tornado hit an Amazon Warehouse killing six people last week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    02: Amazon's Illegal Union Busting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 30:11


    In this episode we delve into the illegal and Orwellian methods used by Amazon to try and stop its warehouse workers unionizing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    01: Ground Floor at the Amazon Warehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 27:04


    In this first episode we'll be starting at the ground floor, with the most important employees holding everything together—the warehouse workers. We'll hear what it's like to work long shifts whilst being constantly monitored and timed in the toilet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    00: What is Megacorp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 4:21


    A short introduction explaining exactly what Megacorp is and isn't.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Megacorp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 2:09


    Megacorp is a series by Jake Hanrahan that exposes some of the world's most unethical corporations. First up, we're investigating Amazon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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