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We all know people who love Costco or Trader Joe’s. But what compels someone to devote their time and travel to visiting as many stores as possible, to wrap so much of their identity around these massive shopping chains?
Meet three people whose lives brighten the moment they put their hands on a Trader Joe’s or Costco grocery cart.
For a transcription of this episode, which originally aired on December 14, 2023, click here.
GUESTS:
- David and Susan Schwartz: Authors of The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z. They have traveled over 220,000 miles visiting over 250 Costco warehouses in 13 countries
- Natasha Fischer: Runs the social media account TraderJoesList, where she offers product reviews and recipes to over two million followers. She also sells spatulas
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Chapters
1. Cart Talk: Conversations with Trader Joe's and Costco Aficionados (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:14:40)
3. Marker 02 (00:33:20)
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