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Bad Decisions

Dan & Mel

Bad Decisions is the podcast that helps marketers understand why we choose what we choose, why we think what we think, and how to exploit this stuff for fun and commercial gain.

Episodes

20 of 62 episodes

A special something for the original Bad Decisions fans

Sure, it's been almost three years since our last episode so you'd be forgiven for thinking we retired, fell out, were replaced by AI or jus...

3:22Nov 18, 2025

Mini episode 25: Why do good companies stay with bad software?

Liam from Albert Park wants to know why bad software is wearing us down

6:18Dec 6, 2022

Mini episode 24: Why do we love celebs with dad bods?

Emma from Canberra wants to know why we dread the shred and go jelly for the belly

5:09Nov 15, 2022

Mini episode 23: Why do I keep paying for insurance that I never use?

Francis from Carlton wants to know why she feels so unsure about staying insured.

5:12Oct 20, 2022

Mini epsiode 22: Why did my pay rise buzz wear off so quickly?

Jenny from Sandringham wants to why her pay rise has left her feeling flat

5:47Oct 8, 2022

Mini epsiode 21: Why have I stopped (compulsively) checking my investments?

Jonathan from Lightsview wants to know why he's suddently less invested in investing

4:06Sep 16, 2022

Mini episode 20: Why don’t waiters just write down my order?

Katrina from East Gardens wants to know why waiters love to wait to complete your order

4:31Aug 30, 2022

Mini episode 19 - Why is it 11:11 every time I look at my watch?

Ross from Holland Park wants to know if his watch is broken or if it's a sign from above

6:11Aug 4, 2022

Mini episode 18 - Why does everyone think they’re a great driver?

Marcie from Docklands wants to know why we we're all racing laps like Ricciardo

5:39Jul 19, 2022

Mini episode 17 - Why do smart people believe dumb horoscopes?

Millie from Coogee wants to know why we can't help but look into the crystal ball.

4:52Jul 5, 2022

Mini episode 16 - Why do groups of adults argue over who gets to pay the bill?

Gerard from Cremorne wants to know why the gloves have to come off when the cheque arrives?

5:00Jun 21, 2022

Mini episode 15 - Why do these things always happen to me?

Elliot from Preston wants to know why he's always such a disaster

5:35May 24, 2022

Mini episode 14 - Why does everyone remember Kodak as a failure?

Nicole from Chatswood wants to know why the Kodak moment was one worth forgetting?

4:45May 6, 2022

Mini episode 13 - Why did I buy so many pairs of sweatpants?

Holly from Brighton wants to know why counting her sweats has got her sweating

5:10Mar 10, 2022

Mini episode 12 - Why do I keep paying for a gym membership I never use?

Richard from Annandale wants to know why his wallet's getting a bigger work out than his gym membership

5:49Feb 24, 2022

Mini episode 11 - Why do people stay in jobs they hate?

Amanda from Paddington wants to know why it’s so hard for ‘her friend’ to quit her joyless job.

5:30Dec 16, 2021

Mini episode 10 - Why aren’t we shopped out by Boxing Day?

Lauren from Prahran wants to know why people still shop after Christmas drops.

5:38Dec 2, 2021

Mini episode 9 - Why do people pay so much for diamonds?

In this episode of Bad Decisions, Jeremy from Kooyong wants to know why people are willing to cough up big for carats.

5:22Nov 18, 2021

Mini episode 8 - Why is there a $140 option at my local car wash?

Dustin in Fairfield wants to know why people splash out more than $100 for suds and water.

6:06Nov 4, 2021

Mini episode 7 - Why do people pay $7 for toast at a cafe?

Lydia in Claremont wants to know why cafes can charge big bucks for a little bread

6:08Oct 21, 2021