BEEF is an original scripted non-fiction storytelling podcast where Business Wars meets pop culture history.
Award-winning host Bridget Todd tells the stories of legends in their fields and how they tried to stomp out their competition only to find that their enemies become the driving force behind their success, ultimately changing the world as we know it.
Benjamin Disraeli vs. William Gladstone: England's Pettiest Prime Ministers
This week on Beef, 19nth century British Prime Ministers William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli battle over policy and progress.
Pick up a copy of Prof. Richard Toye's new book The Churchill Myths.
Hosted by Bridget Todd
Written by James "Sam" Levine
Editing, Sound Design & Showrunning by Pete Musto
Created by Executive Producer Jeremiah Tittle
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10 Dec 2025
Bonus Episode - General Pete Worden (Full Interview)
In our latest piece of bonus content, writer Adrián Duston-Muñoz chats with retired Air Force General Pete Worden about the rough road of innovation, the importance of never compromising your principles, and the search of intelligent life beyond our world.
Dr. S. “Pete” Worden, (Brig Gen, USAF, Ret, PhD) is Chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Executive Director of the foundation’s ‘Breakthrough Initiatives’. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Michigan and a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Arizona. After several US Air Force positions and a research professorship in astronomy at the University of Arizona, Dr. Worden was Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center until retiring on March 31, 2015. From 2017 to the present, Brigadier General Worden is an Advisor to the Luxembourg Space Agency and was appointed as a Knight-Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in 2018 for his space services.
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3 Dec 2025
Bonus Episode - Evan Lovett (Full Interview)
In our latest piece of bonus content, writer Max Wolfson interviews cultural historian Evan Lovett about the beautiful diversity of Los Angeles, the problems inherent in its growth into metropolis, and price of greatness.
Evan Lovett is a former staff writer for the LA Times and the creator of the show “LA In A Minute,” dedicated to presenting the history and culture of Los Angeles' neighborhoods, infrastructure, culture, and cuisine. He’s also the host of the podcast In A Minute with Evan Lovett.
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YouTube views
180,004
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
57 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
31 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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83
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
97
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