Welcome to Subscription Box Answers, the podcast for anyone looking to start or scale a successful subscription box business. I'm Liam Brennan, co-founder of BusterBox, a dog subscription box company that we started in a spare bedroom back in 2016. Since then, we've grown to thousands of subscribers and over $13 million in sales, and along the way, I've learned a ton about what it takes to make a subscription box business thrive. In this no-nonsense podcast, I'll be sharing all of my proven ...
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The Irish History Show is presented and produced by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. The show looks at many different aspects of Irish history with expert guests from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
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Musicians. Movie stars. Mayhem. Murder. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning podcast that tells the unbelievable but true stories from the dark side of entertainment history. Rockstars getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Actors engulfed in scandal. Pop stars plotted against and terrorized. Taylor Swift escaping her stalkers. Jerry Lee Lewis allegedly murdering his wife. Brittany Murphy’s suspicious death. Big Lurch, the hip hop star who ate his roommate. The assassination of John ...
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Creative Detour is a podcast for creatives to share their journey - the twists and turns of creative life and how they arrived at their current position. Creative Detour is part of Matt, Simplified.
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Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love Pt. 2: Suicide Samurai
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Grunge, grief, the Grateful Dead and a “teenage whore.” Part 2 of the Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love story picks up with Courtney’s ascent and the couple’s heroin-hazed pregnancy. An escape from rehab and a punk as f*ck group hug for Gen X. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including suicide. If you’re thinking a…
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Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love Pt. 1: No Direction Home
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Kurt Cobain is a celebrated and defiant icon of Generation X. His wife, Courtney Love, was once the most hated woman in America. Courtney, like Kurt, was unapologetic, fierce, determined, ambitious, authentic, and a total hypocrite. They were both totally in love and for a minute shined brighter than most. They challenged gender norms and the music…
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Bonus Episode: One Night at the Viper Room, a Disgraceland Special Event, and Remembering River Phoenix
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This week in the After Party, Jake looks back at the fateful night of October 31, 1993, when River Phoenix collapsed and died at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. We announce a special Disgraceland Live Stream event coming on October 9th, plus, we hear from listeners on the greatest actors of the 1990s and more. As we prepare for next week's episode o…
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River Phoenix: Religious Cults, Deadly Speedballs, and a Disappearing Act
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River Phoenix was a once in a generation actor. His death shocked Hollywood and is still hard for many to accept. His deadly drug overdose has never been fully explained, but his back story—born into a religious cult, steeped in immersive movie role research, constantly toying with his famous identity—does explain the big talent he brought to the s…
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Supercharge Q4 Sign-Ups with This High-Performing Meta Ads Strategy!
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In today's episode of Subscription Box Answers, I'm sharing what’s currently working well for us on Meta. We're seeing great results with a combination of Advantage+ audience targeting, lookalike audiences, and engagement strategies to boost social proof. I know several brands using this setup, and it's working exceptionally well for them right now…
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Mötley Crüe: Sex, Drugs, and Even More Sex and Drugs: How Are These Dudes Still Alive?
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Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil totaled his Ford Pantera on a beer run, and in the process took the life of his friend Razzle Dingley, drummer for Hanoi Rocks. Bassist Nikki Sixx survived multiple heroin overdoses. Guitarist Mick Mars walked away from a blackout drunk drowning and drummer Tommy Lee lived through his own Caligula-like Sunset Strip s…
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Bonus Episode: Sixes and Sevens and Nines
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks about gambling and its role in his family. Plus, listeners weigh in on disgraceful athletes, Lana Del Rey songs, and Courtney Love. As we prepare for next week's episode on River Phoenix, we want to know: Who is the greatest actor of that most glorious decade, the 1990s? Why? What Leonardo DiCaprio roles wou…
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We have reached a very special milestone on the Irish History Show as this is our 100th episode! We discussed setting up the show and how it has evolved over the years. Our thanks to Near FM for originally broadcasting the show and our special thanks to all the amazing guests we’ve had over the years. We remember our favourite episodes and subjects…
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The NFL: A Dead Owner, A Dead Gangster, A League Founded on Gambling
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The image of the National Football League is one of integrity. It’s a squeaky clean brand that NFL commissioners have gone to great lengths to protect. This episode tells the story of a different NFL; the mystery of a dead team owner, gambling, mob-adjacent hall of fame league founders, and murdered bagmen are all part of the history of America’s p…
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Secrets to Growing a Thriving Craft Subscription Box Business with Nicole Bannell
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Ready to discover the secrets behind a thriving craft subscription box business? Today, we chat with Nicole Bannell, the creative force behind Nicole's Jungle, a one-of-a-kind subscription service that lets you craft your own miniature paper plants from the comfort of home. Nicole takes us through her journey, from leaving a corporate career to emb…
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Oasis Pt. 2: The Biggest Band on the Planet, Britop, Private Islands, A Drowning Rolls-Royce, Liam and Noel Off Their T*ts and at Each Other’s Throats
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Oasis were the biggest band on the planet for a moment. They famously warred with Britpop rivals Blur, and the Brothers Gallagher feuded with each other in public and came to blows numerous times behind closed doors. The success of their massively popular second album skyrocketed the band to international fame and brought unwanted, intense pressure…
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Oasis Pt. 1: Hooliganism, Hedonism, Rock Star Anthems and the “Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Band on the Planet”
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Bonus Episode: Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and a Critical Double Standard
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This week in the After Party, Jake wrestles wonders why certain artists, especially female artists, have a harder time with the critics and the press. Plus, Jake gets your takes on if the 90s really were "peak life." As we prepare for next week's episode on the sordid criminal history of the National Football League we want to know: Who is the most…
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Lana Del Rey: Three Dark Stories Inspired by an American Risk Taker
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Illicit romance. An abduction. An international manhunt. Starlets, sex appeal, and psychopaths. Sexual liberation and a scandalous story that’s almost too scandalous to talk about. These are some of the dark stories inspired by Lana Del Rey, an artist who doesn’t fit into a box, and whose music and image are as evocative and compelling as the myth …
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How to Hire The Perfect Virtual Assistants for Your Subscription Box Business
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Ever wondered how to secure a reliable virtual assistant who won't vanish after a few weeks? In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I explain how to hire top-tier VAs that will stick with your company for the long haul. From crafting detailed job descriptions to treating VAs with the same respect as full-time employees, you’ll gain access to …
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Frank Sinatra: Frankie Is the Reason...That the President's Dead
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Frank Sinatra had it all, then lost it all, then got it all back tenfold. He was a man of extreme talent, confidence and insecurity. And he had powerful and dangerous friends. He orchestrated some of the greatest music ever made. And he also orchestrated an alliance between two friends—mob boss Sam Giancana and John F. Kennedy—that would help the l…
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Bonus Episode: Problematic Artists, and Did Life Peak in the 90s?
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This week in the After Party, Jake wrestles with the works of problematic genius Alfred Hitchcock and gets your take the dilemma presented by such artists. And as we prepare for next week's episode on the unique artistry of the oft-maligned Lana Del Rey, we want to know: Which entertainers do you think have been unfairly treated by the media? Which…
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Alfred Hitchcock: Killers, Auteurs, and Survivors
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Alfred Hitchcock grew up on murder. He was the OG crime junkie; obsessed with true stories of stranglers, bodysnatchers, necrophiliacs, and serial killers. He was also afraid – not so much with these ghoulish figures, but of authority, the dark, crowds, and of being alone. He channeled his obsessions and his fears into some of the greatest movies o…
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These Simple Facebook Ad Creative Tips Will Help You Attract More Subscribers..
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In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I share simple Facebook ad creative tips that can help you get more people signed up for your box. I firmly believe that small tweaks can lead to big positive changes in your advertising. This episode is divided into two parts: Video Tips: I share strategies for creating effective video ads. Image Tips: …
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Bonus Episode: Hollywood and History’s Worst Moms and the Hitchcock Dilemma
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This week in the After Party, Jake looks at Brittany Murphy's mysterious death and the history of bad moms in Hollywood and crime. As we prepare for next week's episode on the brilliant yet problematic Alfred Hitchcock, we want to know: Which films can you not go without despite the horrific behavior of their creators? How do you handle the dilemma…
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Brittany Murphy: The Suspicious Death of a Starlet or an Unsolved Murder?
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When actress Brittany Murphy died of pneumonia at the age of just 32 years old, it seemed that all of Hollywood had questions about her death. All but her husband, who did not find his wife’s death suspicious in the slightest. Then, shortly after, Brittany Murphy’s husband died of the same highly suspect cause of death, pneumonia, and then, things …
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You can send your sales through the roof with bundle offers this Q4!
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In this Subscription Box Answers episode, I'm explaining the strategy behind the current bundle offer we're running at BusterBox, where new subscribers get £253 in free gifts. I received a great question this week from someone who wanted to know how we make the finances work when running an offer like this. I'll break this down in detail and share …
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The Hillsborough Disaster: A Fatal Crush, Soccer Hooligans, and a Massive Cover-Up
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On April 15th, 1989, 95 men, women, and children were crushed to death during a soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest – two additional victims would later die of their injuries. The Hillsborough Disaster ruined lives and communities. But Hillsborough wasn’t just a disaster. It was a fight for justice. It was a war between the establi…
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Bonus Episode: Can a Heavy Metal Band Be The Most Successful Band of All Time?
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This week in the After Party, Jake looks at Metallica's rise from the vanguard of a niche sub-genre of Heavy Metal to become one of the most successful bands of all time. And in preparation for next week's episode on Brittany Murphy, we want to know: Which celebrity deaths seem suspicious to you? Which explanations of celebrity death just don't hol…
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Metallica: Thrash Metal, Murder, and the Death of Cliff Burton
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In the early days of Metallica, their bass player carried a hammer on tour and had a gun that shot knives – or so the story goes. Their former lead guitarist was a drug dealer who kept two pitbulls for protection. They were blamed when a teenager, high on LSD, murdered a man in cold blood and quoted the band’s lyrics. And in 1986, long before they …
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Let's talk about custom boxes (with Courtney Hubbard)
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In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I am sitting down with Courtney Hubbard, the Operations Manager for BoxUp. BoxUp specializes in providing custom boxes for various subscription box companies. Courtney shares her advice on creating the perfect custom box to make your brand stand out and explains how their service works. If you want to pl…
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Bonus Episode: Great Actors of the 1970s, Juvenile Delinquency, and the Luck of The Draw
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This week in the After Party, Jake dives into your thoughts on the greatest actors of the 1970s and ponders the road not taken by Al Pacino in this week's episode. Plus, another tale of juvenile delinquency from Jake's past! And we're getting ready for next week's episode on Metallica and the late, great Cliff Burton - we want to know: Which artist…
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Al Pacino: Good and Evil, Attempted Robbery, and the Role of a Lifetime
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The death of a neighborhood friend, an attempted robbery that almost went horribly wrong, good vs. evil, and the road not taken: this is the Al Pacino origin story. It all culminates in the role of a lifetime. Not Michael Corleone. Not a role on stage or screen. The most important role of Al Pacino’s young life played out in front of a couple of de…
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How To Reactivate Cancelled Subscribers with 'The Reply Yes' Process
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On this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I explain how you can use the Reply Yes process to grow your subscription box by reactivating canceled subscribers. This is a great way to lower your CAC, increase revenue, and boost your subscriber numbers. We have been testing this in BusterBox for the last few months and have successfully reactivated …
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