Announcement: Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall!

Summary

Acquired Live Announces Spectacular Return to New York City’s Radio City Music Hall

Hosts: Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal
Podcast: Acquired
Episode Title: Announcement: Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall!
Release Date: April 28, 2025

In this landmark episode of Acquired, hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal unveil exciting news about the next chapter in their live show journey. Building on the success of their previous live event, the hosts detail plans for an even grander production to celebrate the podcast’s 10th anniversary.

Recap of the San Francisco Live Show

Ben opens the episode by setting the stage for the big announcement. David reminisces about last year’s live show in San Francisco, highlighting its unprecedented success and memorable moments.

David (00:04): "Huge news indeed. So last year we did a live show in San Francisco in the biggest and best way Acquired could possibly."

The event featured a conversation with Mark Zuckerberg at the Chase Center Arena, in collaboration with JP Morgan Payments. David humorously recalls the intense experience, noting how it left him speechless for a week.

David (00:28): "I remember I basically lost all ability to speak for like a week afterwards."

Ben acknowledges David’s memorable experience, emphasizing the impactful nature of the event.

Ben (00:31): "Yes, you did, David. But listeners, once the dust settled and we did our post game with JP Morgan team, we all basically had the same idea."

Grand Announcement: Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall

Transitioning from past successes to future plans, Ben and David reveal their next major live event—Acquired Live will take place at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

David (00:57): "Radio City, of course, is not just the iconic New York City theater that hosts the Rockettes, the Tony Awards, has hosted the Grammys, the MTV VMAs, the NFL Draft."

They underscore the historical significance of Radio City Music Hall, tying it back to the podcast’s themes by mentioning Rockefeller Center and Standard Oil, resonating with discussions from previous episodes.

Ben (01:19): "Everything we talked about on those episodes."

Event Details and Exciting Enhancements

Ben teases the audience with hints about the upcoming show’s grandeur without revealing specific guest appearances, maintaining an air of mystery and anticipation.

Ben (01:23): "Listeners, we are keeping that under wraps, but we can promise you it will be an evening of surprise and delight."

David adds to the excitement by describing the enhanced physical production, noting that the stage will be three times larger than the Chase Center setup, promising a more immersive experience.

Ben (01:50): "The stage itself is three times the width of the one that we had at Chase Center."

Celebrating a Decade of Acquired

Highlighting the milestone, the hosts announce that this live event coincides with Acquired’s 10-year anniversary. They express enthusiasm about celebrating this achievement with their dedicated listener base.

David (01:56): "It's also acquired's 10 year anniversary, so there's that."

Ticket Information and Accessibility

Ben provides crucial information for listeners eager to attend, emphasizing the importance of securing tickets early due to high demand. He encourages coordination among friends and groups to ensure a smooth ticketing process.

Ben (02:26): "Start coordinating with your friends now for how many tickets you want, how many seats you want to get together."

The hosts assure listeners that ticket prices will remain accessible, aiming to accommodate as many fans as possible within a narrow price range of $100 to $200.

Ben (03:03): "We are keeping all the tickets in a pretty narrow price range. Think 100, 200 bucks so as many folks as possible can make it."

Supporting the Production

Clarifying the financial aspects, Ben notes that ticket revenues will support essential production elements such as set design and crew expenses, rather than generating profit for the hosts or sponsors.

Ben (03:03): "All the revenue from tickets is going to go toward things like set design and the hundreds of incredible crew members needed to make this happen."

Gratitude and Community Engagement

David extends heartfelt thanks to JP Morgan for their collaboration and expresses excitement about fostering community among Acquired listeners at the event.

David (03:57): "Thank you so much to our friends at JP Morgan for putting this on with us."

He highlights opportunities for networking, exclusive merchandise, and celebrating alongside like-minded business enthusiasts.

David (03:57): "There will be lots of great opportunities to mingle with other acquired listeners to get access to special acquired Radio City merch."

Call to Action

Concluding the episode, Ben and David urge listeners to act swiftly to secure their tickets, directing them to sign up for the presale and prepare for an unforgettable night.

Ben (02:14): "If you sign up now at Acquire FM nyc, that will get you access to the presale for tickets when they go live in a few weeks before the general public has access."

David reinforces the urgency and excitement, encouraging both local New Yorkers and fans from afar to make plans to attend.

David (02:26): "If you live in New York, grab the bdfm. If you don't live in New York, book your airline tickets, book your hotels."

Final Thoughts

The episode wraps with both hosts expressing their anticipation for the live event, promising an evening filled with surprises, celebration, and community.

Ben (04:23): "We'll see you there."

David (04:23): "We'll see you there."

Conclusion

This episode of Acquired serves as a vibrant announcement for a highly anticipated live event, blending nostalgia from past successes with the promise of an even more spectacular future celebration. Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal effectively build excitement and provide essential details, ensuring their audience is informed and eager to participate in the Acquired community’s next big gathering at Radio City Music Hall.

Transcript

[Ben]

Hello, Acquired listeners. We are coming to you today with huge news.

[David]

Huge news indeed. So last year we did a live show in San Francisco in the biggest and best way Acquired could possibly. Conversation with Mark Zuckerberg in the iconic Chase center arena with our friends from JP Morgan Payments. There's no way to describe what that was besides incredible. I mean, it was such a life experience. I remember I basically lost all ability to speak for like a week afterwards.

[Ben]

Yes, you did, David. But listeners, once the dust settled and we did our post game with JP Morgan team, we all basically had the same idea. We had to do next year in New York City. And we had to do it in a way that felt both uniquely New York and authentic to the acquired canon.

[David]

So today we're announcing that Acquired Live is coming to Radio City Music Hall.

[Ben]

Woo.

[David]

Woo. Radio City, of course, is not just the iconic New York City theater that hosts the Rockettes, the Tony Awards, has hosted the grammys, the MTV VMAs, the NFL Draft. It's also a storied part of Rockefeller Center. You know, like the physical legacy of Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller and everything we talked about on those episodes.

[Ben]

All right, so David, tell listeners who's joining us. I mean, last time we had Mark Zuckerberg.

[David]

Ah, come on, Ben, that would spoil the fun.

[Ben]

Listeners, we are keeping that under wraps, but we can promise you it will be an evening of surprise and delight. The physical production of it itself is nuts. So one example that I was thinking of to kind of illustrate this, the stage itself is three times the width of the one that we had at Chase Center. So you can use your imagination for how big everything about the show is going to be.

[David]

Yep. It's also acquired's 10 year anniversary, so there's that.

[Ben]

We'll need to do like a toast or something. Yeah, plenty to celebrate. But listeners, in all seriousness, we are not gonna announce who's coming, what's happening, any of it. But yes, it is going to be absolutely incredible. And no, you do not wanna miss it. So the evening of July 15, New York City, Radio City Music Hall. Be there.

[David]

Yep. If you live in New York, grab the bdfm. If you don't live in New York, book your airline tickets, book your hotels. You've got 10 weeks. Do whatever you have to do to be there. Trust us, it's going to be worth it.

[Ben]

If you sign up now at Acquire FM nyc, that will get you access to the presale for tickets when they go live in a few weeks before the general public has access Yep.

[David]

I mean, on the one hand, Radio City is the world's largest indoor theater, seating 6,000 people. On the other hand, more than 6,000 people came to the show at Chase center last year. And obviously our listener base has grown since then. Plus, actually, New York is a larger listener base for us than the Bay Area, if you can believe that. And that's not even counting the whole rest of the northeast corridor. Boston, dc, Philadelphia, everything else.

[Ben]

Yeah, that totally blew my mind, David. I didn't realize that New York was actually until I looked at the stats. I wouldn't have guessed. New York is actually bigger than the Bay Area for us. So bottom line, listeners, we have no idea how fast tickets are going to go, but better safe than sorry. So sign up for the presale now. And note that tickets will be assigned seats. This is theater, so start coordinating with your friends now for how many tickets you want, how many seats you want to get together, what coworkers you're bringing, is your company coming together, any of that, Start working on it. We are keeping all the tickets in a pretty narrow price range. Think 100, 200 bucks so as many folks as possible can make it. And just like last time, this is going to be nowhere near profit generating for us or for JP Morgan. We are doing this to celebrate acquired, to celebrate all of you. And all the revenue from tickets is going to go toward things like set design and the hundreds of incredible crew members needed to make this happen, things like that.

[David]

So thank you so much to our friends at JP Morgan for putting this on with us. And we absolutely cannot wait to see all of you there. There will be lots of great opportunities to mingle with other acquired listeners to get access to special acquired Radio City merch. Celebrate with other business nerds just like you. It's going to be incredible. Night. Go to Acquired FM NYC and we'll see you there.

[Ben]

We'll see you there.