It was pitched as the "Keurig of cold-pressed juice"—a masterpiece of hardware engineering that promised to revolutionize the way we consume health. With over $120 million in venture capital backing and a sleek, WiFi-connected machine that cost $699 at launch, Juicero seemed poised to become the next household staple. Yet, within months, the company was being mocked globally as the ultimate symbol of tech-industry excess, eventually collapsing into total obscurity.

How did some of the world’s most sophisticated investors pour a fortune into a machine that was famously outperformed by the human hand? This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and the humiliating collapse of Juicero, exploring the culture of venture capital, the pursuit of "disruption" at any cost, and the inevitable failure that follows when product design loses touch with reality. To ensure complete historical accuracy, our narrative is synthesized from over 160 verified primary sources, including internal corporate filings, investor reports, and contemporaneous press coverage.

It was hailed as the future of global finance—a digital fortress led by a billionaire wunderkind in cargo shorts, backed by the biggest names on Wall Street. FTX promised to make cryptocurrency safe, regulated, and mainstream. But behind the glitzy Super Bowl ads and the celebrity endorsements lay a hollowed-out shell, built on a foundation of shifting assets, internal deceit, and a reckless disregard for the people who trusted them with their life savings.

In this episode of *Peak to Dust*, we strip away the PR polish to uncover how a multi-billion dollar empire evaporated in mere days. From the frantic late-night maneuvers in the Bahamas to the chilling courtroom revelations that followed, we chart the meteoric ascent and the soul-crushing descent of the exchange that shook the world. This documentary draws on over 204 verified primary and secondary sources, including bankruptcy filings, internal reports, and contemporaneous financial records, to present the definitive account of the FTX collapse.

At its zenith, Evergrande wasn't just a property developer; it was the engine of China’s urbanization—a titan that built cities from thin air and promised a golden future to millions. Its founder, Hui Ka Yan, once sat atop a throne of luxury, transforming a regional firm into a global conglomerate that owned everything from football clubs to electric vehicle dreams. But behind the glitz of soaring skyscrapers lay a foundation of unsustainable debt and a relentless, high-stakes gamble that would eventually bring the world’s second-largest economy to the edge of a precipice.

In this episode of *Peak to Dust*, we peel back the layers of the most spectacular corporate implosion in modern history. Through a deep-dive investigation drawing on over 200 verified primary sources, financial filings, and contemporaneous reports, we reconstruct the precise moment the gears jammed and the empire began its inevitable descent. This is the story of how an obsession with infinite growth built a house of cards, and what happens when the wind finally starts to blow.

Before the world knew the names of the titans that dominate our pockets today, there was HTC. Once the undisputed architect of the mobile revolution, HTC didn’t just compete in the smartphone market—they invented it. From the iconic G1 to the design-leading One series, they were the benchmark for excellence. Yet, within a decade, a company that commanded the cutting edge of global technology vanished from the mainstream, leaving behind a legacy of "what could have been."

In this episode of *Peak to Dust*, we investigate how a powerhouse of Taiwanese innovation allowed its market dominance to evaporate, crushed by the marketing machines of its own disciples and trapped by internal indecision. This documentary draws on over 191 verified primary and secondary sources, ranging from executive interviews and SEC filings to contemporaneous technical reports and market analysis, to piece together the definitive account of HTC’s meteoric rise and inevitable decline.

For over a century, Juventus has been more than a football club; it has been the beating heart of Italian industrial power. From the gritty streets of Turin to the pinnacle of European dominance, the "Old Lady" built an empire defined by an uncompromising philosophy: *Winning is not important, it is the only thing that matters.* But that singular obsession became a double-edged sword, leading the club through decades of glittering trophies, controversial courtrooms, and the shadow of systemic corruption.

This documentary peels back the layers of a footballing titan, tracing the delicate line between professional excellence and institutional hubris. We explore the Agnelli legacy, the tactical masterminds, the Calciopoli earthquake, and the modern financial crises that have brought a giant to its knees. To ensure total historical accuracy, this production is built upon an exhaustive investigation of over 207 verified primary and secondary sources, ranging from private fiscal audits and judicial filings to contemporaneous journalistic accounts.

In the late 1990s, Enron was hailed as "America’s Most Innovative Company." It was the darling of Wall Street, a titan of energy that seemed to have mastered the future of global markets. But behind the polished glass towers of Houston and the slick advertising campaigns lay a rot so deep it would eventually vaporize billions in shareholder value, destroy the retirement savings of thousands, and dismantle one of the world's largest auditing firms. This wasn’t just a bankruptcy; it was the largest corporate fraud in American history.

Through this documentary, we peel back the layers of the "Enron machine"—a labyrinth of off-the-books partnerships, mark-to-market accounting tricks, and a toxic culture of greed that defined an era of deregulation. From the ambitious energy trading floors to the desperate, final days of a collapsing empire, we reveal how the world’s most powerful corporation built a house of cards that could never stand the test of time. This production is based on a rigorous investigation of over 205 primary and secondary sources, including SEC filings, internal memos, and contemporaneous investigative reporting.

In the early 2010s, Jawbone wasn’t just a company—it was a status symbol. With sleek, minimalist designs and industry-leading audio engineering, they convinced the world that wearables were the future. From the iconic Bluetooth headsets that defined mobile communication to the UP fitness band that arguably kicked off the quantified-self movement, Jawbone was the envy of Silicon Valley. Yet, behind the polished glass and innovative marketing, a storm was brewing.

This documentary explores how a company valued at over $3 billion plummeted into obscurity, leaving behind a trail of abandoned hardware and frustrated investors. We pull back the curtain on the supply chain crises, the fierce battle against Fitbit and Apple, and the fatal leadership decisions that turned a category-defining titan into a ghost of the tech industry. To ensure absolute accuracy, this documentary draws on an exhaustive analysis of over 205 primary and secondary sources, including internal corporate filings, legal depositions, and contemporaneous investigative reports.

In the early 1990s, the "Gambler" himself, Kenny Rogers, teamed up with former KFC executive John Y. Brown Jr. to conquer the fast-food world. With a wood-fired rotisserie promise and a massive celebrity endorsement, Kenny Rogers Roasters seemed destined to become the next household name in American dining. Yet, within just a few short years, the empire crumbled, leaving behind a trail of shuttered storefronts and legal battles. How did a concept backed by a country music legend go from a national sensation to a cautionary tale?

This documentary deconstructs the frantic expansion, the questionable management decisions, and the internal struggle to define the brand’s soul. We pull back the curtain on why the rotisserie revolution ultimately ran out of steam, exploring how even the most recognizable faces in the world can't save a business model built on shifting sands. This production is informed by an exhaustive investigation into 93+ primary documents, including internal corporate filings, contemporaneous financial reports, and exclusive news coverage from the height of the restaurant’s collapse.

Once the jewel of the American skies, Eastern Air Lines wasn't just a carrier; it was an empire. From its humble beginnings as a mail carrier to becoming the pride of the jet age, Eastern defined the way the world traveled. For decades, it dominated the industry with unparalleled service and innovation. But behind the glitz and the glamour, a rot was setting in.

This is the definitive story of how a legendary corporate giant went from soaring to record-breaking profits to a chaotic, bitter collapse that shook the foundations of the aviation industry. Through a comprehensive investigation drawing on over 182 verified primary and secondary sources—ranging from government filings and union records to contemporaneous news coverage—we pull back the curtain on the labor wars, the disastrous management decisions, and the cold reality of deregulation that ultimately sent Eastern crashing to the ground.

It was supposed to be the car of the future—a stainless-steel, gull-winged revolution that would redefine the automotive industry. John DeLorean, the golden boy of Detroit, walked away from General Motors to build a machine that was part space-age engineering and part ego. But beneath the polished exterior lay a company built on shifting sands, fueled by government grants, desperate gambles, and a descent into the dark underworld of international drug trafficking.

In this episode of *Peak to Dust*, we peel back the layers of a corporate implosion that left behind little more than a fleet of rusted dreams and one of history’s most infamous legal battles. To reconstruct this collapse, we synthesized over 201 primary and secondary sources, including internal company filings, secret governmental investigation reports, and contemporaneous court transcripts.

What happens when a visionary loses touch with reality? And how does a project designed to last for generations end in a pile of ash in less than a decade?