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The Big Flop

The Big Flop

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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Madame Web is panned, the hot new crypto coin crashes. Who doesn’t love a good flop? From Silicon Valley scandals to Hollywood meltdowns - every epic fail has a story worth telling. Join TikTok superstar Misha Brown on Wondery’s The Big Flop as we unpack history’s most fascinating flops, frauds, and fiascos. Whether it’s Tom Cruise’s couch-jumping or Taylor Swift in Cats, we’re dissecting the moments when ambition, ego, and poor decisions collide. Each week, Misha and hilarious guests break down these spectacular crashes and try to answer the burning question: Who thought THIS was a good idea? Because on The Big Flop, the best stories are always about the worst ideas. New episodes come out every week.

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  • Fed Up With K-Fed (A.K.A Britney Spears Ex) with Alex Falcone And Robby Hoffman | 89
    May 26 2025

    In 2004, backup dancer Kevin Federline hit the relationship jackpot when Britney Spears spotted him at an LA club. Two years, two babies, and one reality show later, K-Fed decided being Mr. Spears wasn't enough – he wanted to be Hip Hop royalty. But when his rap career tanked faster than his marriage, even Richard Branson and a truck covered in pennies couldn't save this wannabe rapper's career.

    Alex Falcone (Portlandia) and Robby Hoffman (Hacks, Dying for Sex) join Misha to learn how K-Fed went from bustin’ a move to just plain busted

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    47 mins
  • 23andMe: Spit, Scandal, and a $6 Billion Meltdown with Kevin Sullivan and Laura Peek | 88
    May 19 2025

    Celebrity spit parties, Met Gala appearances, and dreams of personalized medicine made 23andMe the hottest thing in biotech. Anne Wojcicki’s DNA tests promised to unlock the secrets of our genes – and maybe cure some diseases along the way. But when hackers exposed millions of users' genetic data, not even Richard Branson could save Anne from becoming another Silicon Valley casualty.

    Kevin Sullivan and Laura Peek join Misha to understand the building blocks of 23andMe's demise.

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    53 mins
  • Myspace and its $580 Million Mistake with Erika Ishii and Brennan Lee Mulligan | 87
    May 12 2025

    Before there was Facebook, there was MySpace – and Tom Anderson was everyone's first friend. With his iconic profile pic and revolutionary platform, Tom turned social media into a cultural phenomenon. But when corporate suits came calling with fat checks and even bigger expectations, Tom went from being everyone’s first friend to the internet’s first cautionary tale.

    Erika Ishii and Brennan Lee Mulligan (Dimension 20, Dropout.tv) join Misha to get the lowdown on how Tom from Myspace fell out of everyone’s top 8.


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    55 mins
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I love all the details he's able to find out about each of his stories!

Great topics

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Misha and guests always put on an entertaining performance while going over the backstory to some of the world's biggest flops. If you have seen Misha on TT, you will really enjoy this podcast!

Always Entertaining and Interested

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I love these. Some of them I remember (4loco) and some I had never heard of. The research and details are great and I love the silver lining Misha always looks for.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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I love it. I highly recommend it. He is supper funny and smart. He talks about the topics no one else talks about.

I loved the big flop

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I'm always excited to see the next episode. This is hilarious and entertaining and I even learn some things. love Misha, love his report with the guests he brings on every week!

love this podcast!

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I love Misha so much!! He’s a great storyteller and had an amazing energy. The show is so nostalgic listening to things that I had forgotten about, and others that are burned into my memory!

Absolutely LOVE

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always entertaining. Big Flop is my favorite way to start my Monday. I would love to hear Misha's take on the LulaRoe company downfall.

Favorite listen

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Love this man! He is funny and intelligent! The podcast was well researched as well!

Fantastic

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Misha is one of my favorite humans and am very happy for his success!

MISHA!

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