Technically Economics
Cassidy Shubatt and Dominic Russel
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Two economics PhD students, Cassidy Shubatt and Dominic Russel, try to convince each other that all kinds of things are technically economics. From Love Island to group chats to marble racing, almost anything could be economics... but should it? New episodes every other Monday.
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S2E9 Fan Fiction
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that fan fiction is technically economics. Ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected]:Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Journal of…
S2E8 Pickleball
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that pickleball is technically economics.Mentioned:“A New Product Growth for Model Consumer Durables” by Frank M. Bass“Valuing New Goods in a Model with…
S2E7 Music Festivals
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that music festivals are technically economics, with the help of guest Lilia Staszel.Mentioned:Bundling Information Goods: Pricing, Profits, and Efficiency (Bakos…
S2E6 Buffets
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that buffets are technically economics.Mentioned:“Yelp’s 2026 Food & Drink Trends”“Man who ate 100 plates of sushi banned from all-you-can-eat buffet” by…
S2E5 Birding
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that birding is technically economics.Mentioned:LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme BirdwatchingUS Fish and Wildlife Service report on Birding in the United…
S2E4 Weddings
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that weddings are technically economics.Mentioned:“'Memories Fade, Bills Don't': Wedding Debt Survey Reveals Remorse” by Erika Giovanetti“The Wedding Fix Is In” by…
S2E3 Olympics
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that The Olympics are technically economics.Mentioned:Going for Gold: The Economics of the Olympics
S2E2 Killer Whales
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that orcas (killer whales) are technically economics. Special thanks to Andres and Lexi for ideas for this episode.Mentioned:“International Trade, Noise Pollution,…
S2E1 Instant Ramen
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that instant ramen is technically economics.Special thanks to Conner and Sophia for suggestions on this topic.Ideas for future episodes? Email…
S1E10 Christmas Trees
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that Christmas Trees are technically economics.Mentioned:“Merchants of Joy” on PrimeVideo“Why are Vickery Auctions Rare?” by Michael H. Rothkopf, Thomas J. Teisberg,…
S1E9 Crop Tops
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that crop tops are technically economics. Special thanks to Emily for suggesting this topic.Ideas for future episodes? Email…
S1E8 Dating Apps
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that dating apps are technically economics.Ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected]:“Who Solved the Secretary Problem” by Thomas S.…
S1E7 Waiting in Line
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that waiting in line is technically economics. Special thanks to Anthony for suggesting this topic.Ideas for future episodes? Email…
S1E6 Apples
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that apples are technically economics.Follow us on Instagram at @TechnicallyEconomics. Ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected] thanks…
S1E5 Fortnite
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that Fortnite is technically economics.Ideas for future episodes? Email [email protected]:“Suspense and Surprise” by Jeffrey Ely, Alexander…
S1E4 Youth Sports
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that youth sports are technically economics.Special thanks to Karl, Coly, and Toren for consulting on this episode, and to Conrad for the topic idea.Ideas for future…
S1E3 Marble Racing
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that marble racing is technically economics.Mentioned:Marble League 2019Child’s Play article on JosimarFarming Sports for Bets on BellingcatIntro Music:…
S1E2 Group Chats
Dominic tries to convince Cassidy that group chats are technically economics.Special thanks to Coly and Toren for consulting on this episode, and to Emily for the topic idea.Ideas for future…
S1E1 Love Island
Cassidy tries to convince Dominic that Love Island is technically economics.Special thanks to Fiona, Coly, Toren, Liz, and Scott for consulting on this episode.Ideas for future episodes? Email…
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Technically Economics has published 19 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Society & Culture.
Technically Economics is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.
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