Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Changes in brand quality Topic Changes in brand quality 3 mentions in 1 episode The hosts discuss brands that they believe declined after changes in ownership. Mentions 770: Streaking, Mooning, & Quicksand Nov 5, 2026 58:33 It's called Worse on Purpose ... corporate autopsies on the brands you trust. 59:44 Bought by venture capital and squeezed for every penny they're worth. 1:00:00 Those used to be good, but then they got bought out.