They Said No Way

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By: Vikas Kumar

Someone once said, “No way, this will never work.” And then it did. Welcome to They Say No Way, a short, happy podcast about famous doubters, wrong predictions and amazing success stories. In every episode, we pick one company, product, industry or idea that people laughed at or ignored. We read the doubter’s exact words and tell you who said them. Then we show you what really happened next. Every quote and every fact is checked, so you can trust the story. You’ll hear about technology, business, science, music, travel, health and more. Think big brands, famous inventions, startup...

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E002: “I’d Shut It Down”: Apple’s Near-Death Moment
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Today at 1:30 AM

In 1997, Michael Dell said he’d shut Apple down and give the money back. Here’s what happened next.

This episode includes AI-generated content.


E001: “No Wireless. Lame.” The iPod’s Rough Start
E001: “No Wireless. Lame.” The iPod’s Rough Start episode artwork
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11/01/2026

A tech editor called Apple’s first iPod “lame.” Here’s how it ended up in about 450 million pockets.

This episode includes AI-generated content.