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Reheating Pizza Hut: Can We Deliver a Comeback?
Reheating Pizza Hut: Can We Deliver a Comeback?
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Armchair quarterbacking isn’t just for sports anymore. We’re taking the same approach to companies: what would you do in their shoes? Each episode, our lively panel will debate a new issue ripped from the headlines involving a different well-known company. Between our instincts, experiences, and unsolicited opinions, we may just come up with gold. At the end, we’ll critique ourselves and see how we did. If we fixed it, you’re welcome! Season 3 launched January 20, 2026. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single episode!
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- Reheating Pizza Hut: Can We Deliver a Comeback? · 51 minThe majority of Pizza Hut was just sold to investors for roughly $1.5 billion. Hot deal, right? Not exactly. The pizza category has cooled off, and one of America's most iconic…
- Nepo Babies, Inc. · 46 minA famous last name can get you the meeting, the press coverage and the first check. It can't answer your support tickets, fix your fulfillment or make the unit economics work. So…
- Middle Managers Are Back?! · 57 minMiddle managers were supposed to be one of the layers companies could do without. Organizations flattened their org charts, invested heavily in AI, and removed roles in the name…
- Advertising Week 2027: Imagining What's Possible · 57 minAdvertising Week and the future of industry conferences get a full rebuild on We Fixed It You're Welcome, recorded live in New York with Erica Boeke, CEO of XP Land. Aaron sits…
- Sizing Up Oura · 53 minOura has sold millions of rings, generated significant revenue from both hardware and memberships, and pursued a company valuation of more than $15 billion. It was supposed to…
- Paper or Plastic? · 44 minIt feels like one of those environmental debates we settled a long time ago. Paper comes from trees, breaks down, and feels natural. Plastic comes from fossil fuels and…
- Tackling Sports Streaming: The Hidden Cost of Watching Sports · 1 t 6 minWatching your favorite team used to be simple. Turn on the television, find the channel, and watch the game. Today, following one team can mean navigating multiple streaming…
- Can UPS Still Deliver? · 44 minUPS has spent 119 years building one of the world's most disciplined operating systems. But now the company is changing that machine from the inside: consolidating…
- Can Companies Predict the Future? · 42 minCan companies predict the future? Allen Nejah, founder and CEO of SunMan Engineering, joins Aaron Wolpoff and Melissa Eaton on We Fixed It, You're Welcome to explain why he built…
- Apple's Core Dilemma: Should a New CEO Preserve or Evolve? · 1 t 1 minApple has a new CEO. But should John Ternus try to change Apple — or protect what already works? Chris Deaver, former Apple and Disney leader and co-founder of BraveCore, joins…
- Getting Twinkies Out of a Jam | Saving Smucker's Hostess Acquisition · 55 minWhat happens when one of America's most iconic snack brands becomes a multi-billion-dollar acquisition that’s not as sweet as it once seemed? In this episode of We Fixed It…
- Replay: The Automation Irony: Why Are We Still Working So Hard? · 1 t 2 minResearch suggests that 30–50% of today’s work tasks could technically be automated. And yet most of us feel busier than ever. So what’s going on? In this episode, we sit down…
- Replay: Canada vs. USA: Brand Battles · 49 minIn this episode of "We Fixed It. You're Welcome," the hosts explore cultural and product differences between the United States and Canada. They discuss unique Canadian offerings…
- Replay: Are There Too Many Managers? · 54 minAre too many people being promoted into leadership roles? As a result, are companies becoming too top heavy? If we’ve created a system that values managers over executers, is…
- Replay: The Reese’s Controversy with Brad Reese · 1 t 12 minFor generations, a bite of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup meant one thing: Milk chocolate. Real peanut butter. That unmistakable taste. Now, many loyal fans say something is…
- Season 3's Final Fixes · 56 minWhat a season it's been! In the Season 3 finale, Aaron, Melissa, and Chino reflect on the biggest lessons, favorite guests, and most memorable fixes from an incredible run of…
- Reshaping the GLP-1 Economy: A Breaking Consumer Study · 1 t 3 minGLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® are transforming far more than weight loss. They're changing how people eat, shop, spend money, dine out, and interact with brands…
- ChatGPT vs Claude: Which AI is Winning the PR War? · 58 minOpenAI and Anthropic are locked in a high stakes rivalry, and the fallout is hurting public trust in AI overall. In this episode, the "We Fixed It, You're Welcome" panel (Aaron…
- What Even Is a Podcast Anymore? · 58 minSpotify recently rolled out "personal podcasts," letting anyone generate a custom AI show with no creator involved. So what actually counts as a podcast anymore? Aaron, Melissa…
- Is Prime Day a Real Holiday Now? · 59 minHappy Prime Day! Amazon Prime Day just turned 11 years old, and what started as a single day invented to fill a sales lull has become somewhat of an actual holiday. How do we…
- Brand Collabs: Overplayed or Worth the Hype? · 55 minBrand collaborations are everywhere right now. But for every Swatch x AP with overwhelming demand, there are examples like Nike x Tiffany that leave everyone wondering why those…
- Unraveling High Fashion · 59 minWhat happens when luxury brands sell more than products, but the promise of ethics, craftsmanship, and sustainability? In this episode, our panel explores the growing tension…
- Bullish on Bagels? Figuring Out Food Fads · 53 minWhat separates a food fad that burns out from one that becomes a lasting brand? This episode dives into the psychology and business strategy behind viral food trends, with Pop-Up…
- Predicting Kalshi’s Future · 1 t 0 minWith billions of dollars traded weekly across non-traditional and traditional investors, prediction markets have quickly become one of the hottest crazes in finance. In this…
- 7-Eleven’s Egg Salad Experiment · 50 min7-Eleven has been working on a big comeback for a while. Their first big attempt at reinvention might surprise you: egg salad sandwiches. While quite popular in Japan, 7-Eleven’s…
- Spirit Airlines Out of Runway: What Happens From Here? · 54 minWhat happens when a major airline simply runs out of money? In this episode, USA Today’s consumer travel reporter Zach Wichter joins the conversation to break down the shocking…
- Allbirds’ AI Reboot: Bold Leap or Giant Misstep · 1 t 4 minCan a financially devastated footwear brand reinvent itself overnight as an AI infrastructure company? In this episode, noted investment strategist Todd M. Schoenberger joins…
- Napster’s Confusing Comeback · 52 minNapster once reshaped the music industry by making free digital downloads mainstream. Now it’s attempting another reinvention, this time as an AI-powered music platform. But can…
- Replay: Lego’s Grown Up Gamble · 46 minLEGO built one of the most iconic brands in history by standing for children, creativity, and open-ended play. But in recent years, a major shift has taken hold. The company is…
- Replay: Southwest’s LUV Lost · 59 minSouthwest Airlines is financially strong. Record revenues. Stock price near multi-year highs. Yet longtime customers are walking away angry. In this episode, we unpack the…
- Are There Too Many Managers? · 53 min · Sesong 3 Episode 12Are too many people being promoted into leadership roles? As a result, are companies becoming too top heavy? If we’ve created a system that values managers over executers, is…
- Is Outer Space for Everyone? · 46 min · Sesong 3 Episode 11Space exploration used to be reserved for governments and elite astronauts only. Today, commercial launches, private space stations, and civilian missions are raising questions…
- Can Target Hit the Bullseye Again? · 1 t 4 min · Sesong 3 Episode 10Target is dropping prices on more than 3,000 items to win back shoppers. But can price cuts alone win back customer trust and brand loyalty? In this episode, our panel analyzes…
- Hired or Hustled? Avoiding Job Search Predators · 1 t 4 min · Sesong 3 Episode 9In this episode, our panel explores a troubling trend in today’s job market: companies that exist to exploit job seekers. The reality of today’s job market? Ongoing layoffs and…
- Southwest’s LUV Lost · 55 min · Sesong 3 Episode 8Southwest Airlines is financially strong. Record revenues. Stock price near multi-year highs. Yet longtime customers are walking away angry. In this episode, we unpack the…
- The Reese’s Controversy with Brad Reese · 1 t 11 min · Sesong 3 Episode 7For generations, a bite of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup meant one thing: Milk chocolate. Real peanut butter. That unmistakable taste. Now, many loyal fans say something is…
- The Tipflation Trap – Who Eats the Cost? · 55 min · Sesong 3 Episode 6Tipping used to be simple: good service meant leaving something extra. These days, tips seem like mandatory surcharges, and customers are fed up. In this episode, Aaron and…
- The Automation Irony: Why Are We Still Working So Hard? · 1 t 1 min · Sesong 3 Episode 5Research suggests that 30–50% of today’s work tasks could technically be automated. And yet most of us feel busier than ever. So what’s going on? In this episode, we sit down…
- Super Bowl Commercials – Do They Really Work? · 1 t 40 min · Sesong 3 Episode 4This year, companies spent $8–10 million for a single 30-second Super Bowl commercial, before production, celebrity fees, and amplification even begin. It’s one of the biggest…
- The Pinterest Paradox: From Pins to Purchases · 56 min · Sesong 3 Episode 3Pinterest was once the quiet corner of the internet. A place for inspiration, planning, and imagination. No shouting. No doom-scrolling. No constant pressure to buy. That version…
- Lego’s Grown Up Gamble · 45 min · Sesong 3 Episode 2LEGO built one of the most iconic brands in history by standing for children, creativity, and open-ended play. But in recent years, a major shift has taken hold. The company is…
- Dry January: The Business of Not Drinking · 54 min · Sesong 3 Episode 1Season 3 kicks off with a timely and culture-shifting question: Is Dry January actually good for business, or is it a self-inflicted economic slowdown? Every January, millions of…
- REPLAY: How Much Are Our Fixes Worth? Let's Find Out Together! · 33 min · Sesong 2In this special episode of We Fixed It, You’re Welcome, the team welcomes back financial expert Lukas Sundahl to put real numbers behind our hypothetical business fixes. What’s…
- REPLAY: Jaguar’s EV Rebrand — How to Fix a Luxury Icon · 52 min · Sesong 2Jaguar’s EV rebrand was meant to redefine the luxury car brand — but instead, it sparked massive backlash, confused loyal customers, and even led to their CEO stepping down. In…
- REPLAY: American Eagle: Jeans, Genes, and Controversy · 58 min · Sesong 2In this episode of "We Fixed It, You're Welcome" the hosts tackle American Eagle's controversial ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney. Marketing expert Lola Bakare joins to…
- Crowdsourced Fixes Vol. 2 · 47 min · Sesong 2 Episode 25In this episode, our panelists discuss crowd-sourced fixes that were submitted to our show, an end-of-season tradition. We talk about various companies that are top of mind for…
- Campbell’s in Hot Water: Simmering the Brand Back Down · 46 min · Sesong 2 Episode 24A beloved American brand finds itself in boiling hot water after a senior executive at Campbell’s is secretly recorded making racist remarks, mocking customers, disparaging the…
- Avoiding the Culture Shrug · 45 min · Sesong 2 Episode 23Some movies and products flop so badly they become infamous. Others become instant classics. But then there are the ones in the middle. The ones with hype that launch and then…
- Wendy's "Vanilla" Shakeup: Let's Get Bolder & Back on Top · 53 min · Sesong 2 Episode 22Wendy’s was once the fresh, honest, slightly rebellious burger chain. Today it’s stuck between fast food giants on one side and premium burger rivals on the other. Prices match…
- Humans vs Robots? The Real Future of Work with Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO of Psyonic · 54 min · Sesong 2 Episode 21This episode explores one of the biggest questions of our time: are robots replacing humans or helping us reach our full potential? We sit with Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, the visionary…
