Episode 6: The Third Pilot
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We’ve made it to the final stage of Casting Call. There are spoilers in this episode. There are even spoilers in this description. Begin at Episode 1.If you’re still reading, we trust you have listened to the first five episodes. This is “An Exciting Business Opportunity,” the pilot from Anna Ladd. This podcast is all about multilevel marketing companies—or MLMs. MLMs are companies like Amway, LuLaRoe, and Mary Kay. In this pilot, you’ll learn about the dark underbelly of LuLaRoe, a leggings MLM. Plus, you’ll get to take a peek behind the curtain and learn what it’s like to report on one of these companies. Casting Call is a reality competition podcast brought to you by Squarespace and Gimlet Creative. We’re on a mission to find America’s next top podcaster, and we need your help. After listening to the series, vote on your favorite pilot at CastingCallShow.com. The winning host will get their very own Gimlet miniseries. The winner will be announced in Casting Call's final episode on October 3rd. Learn more about LuLaRoe by reading Claire Suddath’s incredible piece in Bloomberg Businessweek:
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