Girls Gone Gritty
Welcome to the Girls Gone Gritty Podcast! In this show, we will engage in authentic, unscripted conversations that span a spectrum of different subjects, all seen through three unique lenses.
Dive into real, raw, and often humorous discussions between two sisters-in-law and their closest friend. We offer the kind of advice we'd give our younger selves, revealing the lessons our mothers never taught us but we wish they had.
Our goal is to inspire, empower, enlighten, and educate our listeners by sharing our unfiltered life experiences.
Join us as we explore a wide range of topics that have profoundly influenced our identities and shaped us into the individuals we are today.
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Girls Gone Gritty
#53 - Should The Live Nation Monopoly Be The Only TicketBastards?
In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley, Darian, and Jen dive into the growing frustration around Ticketmaster’s monopoly over live events. They break down how the company, in partnership with Live Nation, controls everything from ticket sales to venue operations—driving up prices and limiting access for everyday fans. The ladies share personal experiences with skyrocketing fees, resale bots, and the lost art of camping out for tickets.
Beyond the ticketing chaos, they also cover hot topics like the rise of esports in the Olympics, Coca-Cola’s new prebiotic drink, and why Starbucks is going back to real cups for in-house customers. Plus, they celebrate legendary skier Mikaela Shiffrin’s historic 100th World Cup win and wrap up with a throwback music pick.
If you've ever struggled to get tickets to your favorite concert or sports event, this episode is for you. Tune in for the conversation, share your thoughts, and let’s get gritty!
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(4:44) Top headlines: FOBO, asteroid panic, Coca-Cola’s prebiotic drink, and Starbucks’ new cup policy
(11:09) The rise of esports in the Olympics – good or bad?
(14:51) The Ticketmaster monopoly: how it controls ticket prices, venues, and the fan experience
(25:10) The lost experience of lining up for tickets vs. the rise of bots and scalpers
(28:09) How much would you pay for a concert ticket?
(31:00) Alternatives to Ticketmaster: scalpers, marketplaces, and VIP festival passes
(31:27) Got Grit spotlight: Mikaela Shiffrin’s incredible comeback to win her 100th World Cup
(34:55) Song of the week: Madonna’s Little Star
(36:39) Outro
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