Pumpkin Spiced Lies - The Secrets of Starbucks | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

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Hi friends, happy Thursday!
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s FALL, baby, and pumpkin spice season is upon us. What better time to do a dark dive into the dirty secrets of Starbucks? From killing thousands of orangutans to racial discrimination, their history is anything but sweet. It’s honestly surprising that they’re still around with all of these scandals. Stay tuned for more Dark History next week!
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Chapters:
INTRO - 00:00
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN - 10:23
STARBUCKS GOES PUBLIC - 14:03
COFFEE & CHEMICALS - 16:09
RIP ORANGUTANS - 21:42
LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES - 25:05
FAKE MARKETING - 33:23
IS ANY COFFEE SAFE? - 40:49
CONCLUSION - 44:54
Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian, Dunia McNeily from 3arts, Kevin Grosch, and Matt Enlow From Made In Network
Writers: Katie Burris, Allyson Philobos, Joey Scavuzzo, and Bailey Sarian
Research provided by: Xander Elmore & The Dark History Research Team
Special thank you to Historical Consultants: Adam Scott Paul
Production Lead: Brian Jaggers
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Prince Angel
Makeup: Roni Herrera
I'm your host -- Bailey Sarian

[@monikaguerra622]

It would be soooo cool to hear a dark history of Disney World/Land and how people go missing/die/secrets behind the amusement parks! The sinister energy is there

[@crystallaws7050]

Yes it would

[@mercyamaya2575]

I believe she covered a story on Disney.

[@syreetagarrison3028]

That would be awesome 👏

[@nemiiart]

That doesn't happen But she could talk about corrupt business practices within the company, that's for sure!

[@Aestheticsbymiranda]

Yessssss

[@user-we8dn5ub9z]

Fun fact: Starbucks failed in my city in Australia so now we don’t have a single Starbucks location. It lost to all of the independent local coffee stores!

[@MHdollscollector]

gotta love adelaide 🎉

[@seleciaa]

Amazing!

[@user-fj8un6cn4r]

This is how it should be

[@crystallaws7050]

BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@pettykittyfam]

Yay 🤚😁

[@maddiedeejones]

As a small business coffee person, I find it really interesting how some super small businesses have consciously gone to compostable cups, but major corporations still haven't been able to find out how to do that.

[@ginettedejesus6861]

They don’t care! That’s why I always shop at small local companies. Leave my money local, helps my community and I think we should all start doing this❤️

[@ThePathOfLeastResistanc]

They don’t care

[@debradoo4448]

Preach!

[@weeklyupdate5898]

Because ESG is another policy to crush small business and give more boost to already heavily funded famous big multi national companies.

[@lauracook8203]

The 7/11s in Chicago have paper coffee cups, wooden stirrers and while the slurpee/big gulp cups are plastic, the straws are biodegradable and wrapped in paper. It's not perfect but they continue to take steps. And its the only place I know that you can get an extra large hot drink of any kind for under 3 bux. That includes chai tea, lattes, hot chocolate and usually 3 or 4 kinds of coffee and a self serve coffee bar with flavored creamers and syrups, honey, cinnamon, sugar, Splenda, stevia and more at no extra charge. They are open 24/7 and employ several people on each shift. I don't know if they "care" and frankly I don't care whether they do or not. Im just glad they are taking steps to eliminate plastic.

[@rochelle.dimovski]

I worked at Starbucks for 6 years and I have a PLETHORA of stories. I refuse to step foot into a Starbucks because of their poor business practices. I’m so happy to see Bailey talk about them, I honestly think she could dive deeper because there’s so much more. 😭 But thankfully it’s being talked about. She’s a real one for that.

[@caffeinatedhobgoblin]

SAME!! I was only there for half a year because I couldn't take it anymore, got it once or twice in a pinch but now can't bring myself to anymore. Dare I say I'd search tooth and nail for a local roaster and risk my coffee addiction than go to Starbucks due to their practices.

[@LizaBMarie]

Maybe you should make a video & like hide your face / change your voice so Starbucks can’t come after you (if you signed a NDA while working there, if not the coast is clear for you to rip them apart 😂)

[@jaggirl]

She went as deep as she could go at this point in time. Without getting herself into trouble.

[@sadiesmith5506]

I would love a dark history on Oprah and all her secrets. Especially on that school in Africa

[@charityw2249]

Let’s not forget what she did with the rock asking US for money for Maui (the trillionaires lol)

[@lykarabbit3]

😅Hey.. We want Bailey to stay breathing.. (Oprah is bad juju)..

[@jigglypuff4ever]

What? Oprah is my queen

[@lykarabbit3]

@@jigglypuff4ever well you're queen is neck deep in some very dark stuff friend..

[@katiekat8329]

Yeeeesssssssssss fr fr

[@ivoryantlers7418]

I’m BEGGING you to do a dark history episode on palm oil. Been avoiding it like plague for years now but lately it has become even more complicated as I’m noticing more brands switching to palm oil 😢

[@andreamarie6501]

Yes!! Would love an episode on palm oil

[@organismgel1043]

Yeah seriously. It is an oft-overlooked consideration sof a vegan diet. It's that bad!

[@Mervanya]

Me too… it’s getting harder to avoid

[@georgehernandez1502]

It’s more frequently used now bc it’s used as a, “natural” preservative. Which is better than most preservatives. It’s not bad for you in moderation. BUT, the trade and process of it is disgusting. I feel for countries and animals harmed by deforestation 😔

[@whtvr_clover]

Aye this!!

[@Christina-kq8ii]

As an actual Starbucks employee the most disturbing thing is, that the syrups say. “Naturally flavored with natural flavors”

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@canadianperspective3731]

Everything on earth, even created in a lab, can be called “natural.” Unless the compounds came from outer space, it came from earth, in some form. Hence, it came from nature, naturally.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

It's crazy the way the term "natural flavors" is allowed to be used in American food packaging.

[@Diarrheagod]

@@TheKindredTruckerit’s not crazy. It’s just $$ talks. Follow the $$

[@toastEDmrshmello09]

😄😅

[@kristyhill-ganske7056]

I love my Dutch Bros. They are very community oriented, my local owner donated for my relay for life team, and while my daughter was in the hospital after chiari surgery they sent a mocha to me everyday thru my eldest with "stay strong mom" written on it and several punch cards full for her for after her recovery.

[@tlwhite21]

I was gunna say them as well. I’m a Dutch brothers snob now ❤

[@mandilevy6356]

I would love to hear a dark history on Dutch bros!! It’s getting really popular where I live and I’d be interested in the history of it all

[@natasharose3264]

LOVE DB!!! Their Banana Frost is amazing

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

I usually go to them for a hot chocolate with whipped cream.

[@ericabuelna6675]

Once you go Dutch you never go back 😂. I’ve never had bad coffee there ever…..Starbucks on the other hand 😒

[@jenniferdenver867]

Yes, please on palm oil, Lipton and childhood stories part 2!!!!

[@sireenamarie]

We have to protect Bailey at all costs ! She just exposed one of the biggest chains !

[@bethanyida]

I know. I always wonder how she's not getting sued every other minute

[@sherrybirchall8677]

I felt that way, majorly, after the Dupont expose. It was her very first Dark History, I think, and I was a little afraid for her.

[@pattysniece]

She tells the truth! I'll stand beside her! Which one of you wouldn't?

[@wrydhoe]

@@sherrybirchall8677no seriously i was very scared for her after the dupont thing… she probably has amazing lawyers!

[@alexismerrilldragonqueen6552]

Bailey is smarter than she lets on. She keeps herself so very private which is so very smart. And I'll second the idea that she has a great lawyer.

[@freja_thorup_hansen]

Currently watching this on my break at work (I work as a barista at Starbucks) while drinking a pumpkin spice frappuccino 😂

[@kluv420]

Don't drink it 😭

[@mairarodriguez1525]

😂😂😂😂

[@misterdonavan]

A DARK HISTORY PALM OIL EPISODE = YES YES YES BAILEY!

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

I wonder how that will affect the African community how they would feel on a video like that because in their culture they use palm oil heavily

[@misterdonavan]

@@mercedesvelasquez8781 agreed! I’m indigenous and use many products that pertain to my hair type and skin condition etc.

[@tima4900]

Bailey!!! Please do Dark History on: 1. Aliens and CIA’s efforts to hide them 2. Disney (but the history with abused child actors, I know you did the cartoon one) 3. Jehovah witnesses 4. Feet binding 5. Fraternities/Sororities

[@yoabagaile]

Please do a Jehovah witness one Bailey!

[@jackie9090]

im going to have to search what feet binding is now as idk what it is but its in quite the grouping there

[@franceneberner7524]

And Cheerleading!

[@pinkyhc4130]

​@@jackie9090I once got to hold an antique shoe that belonged to a woman with bound "lotus" feet. It was 200 years old and still smelled like the herbs they had to use to keep gangrene at bay mixed with rot. The weirdest thing about this impossibly tiny shoe (2.5 inches long) was the wear on the sole, where you could see someone had shuffled around in it, the staining on the lining from ointments they needed. I wanted to share because foot binding affected millions of little girls who became women, seeing that little tiny brocade shoe broke my heart and changed me. It made it so real, so recent. Sorry this turned into an essay, take care when reading about cruelty. ❤

[@ericag5346]

There are no aliens 👽🤖🦸‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧞‍♂️

[@NomadicMovement]

Hey! After moving to Panama and seeing how so many coffee farmers were treated, we started our own coffee company The Morning Movement (yes the name has multiple meanings 😂) for so many reasons that you’ve laid out. We wanted to support coffee farms that weren’t abusing child labor or underpaying indigenous coffee farmers. We could go ON and ON about this topic, it’s definitely a dark one the deeper you go. Thank you so much for bringing light to this!

[@mknlilsis]

Tried to support your company but your site is wonky. I want a bag!

[@lindapeters1912]

I would love to hear dark history about Lipton and other tea companies.

[@ThisIsPodcastSpencer]

Especially Sleepy Time 😂

[@ellawynprevost7934]

You should do one on Dunkin! I know it’s pretty similar but the dark history behind it would be awesome! I worked there for 15 months and would love to spill a few secrets if you would be interested :)

[@brittanywhite334]

Sorry for your loss, Bailey😢 grief is so tricky bc we never know when it will hit. Remember to take care of yourself, we want you healthy and at peace💚

[@Patricia-vf7nb]

Aww what happened ..? I love baily but all i remember is she moved ..i have to catch up and binge watch again..

[@ericadelgadillo7598]

@@Patricia-vf7nbshe didn’t post on YT but on IG she posted that her beautiful pup Saint passed 😟😭

[@Therealwojo]

@@Patricia-vf7nb She sadly lost her dogg-o. 🌈🐶

[@wyntyroberlin8262]

I lost my pet two days ago. Going thru all the motions. As weird as it sounds, hearing horrific stories makes other scary stuff not so bad - I've been binging MMM and DH since. Pets should live forever, and not just in our hearts, but with us. I really miss his her. She meant a lot to me. Thank you

[@breesechick]

Let's should live forever with us 😢

[@mariselakempf2420]

I’m sorry love. Keep it head up look at the sky and give your heavenly baby a smile over that rainbow road. Sending love.

[@xspacerose]

pets are truly family. heck my pets are my kids. im so sorry for your loss! be gentle with yourself! 🌈all pets definitely go to the rainbow bridge! ❤❤

[@crissy3593]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😢 I just adopted 2 puppies. I never had a growing so I'm a first time pet owner. My babies are barely 8 weeks old, I've been visiting often and just brought them home thus past Sunday 😊 I can not imagine my life without them now! May the memories of your pet baby be a blessing ❤ hugs 🤗

[@mermaid_at_heart213]

I am so sorry. I know what you are going through and totally understand what you mean about horror stories. Pets are family. I love my fur kids with all my heart (and they are my kids). Today (well yesterday as of midnight) would have been the 11th anniversary of when I brought my little special needs dwarf kitty, Neener, home. We had her for 10 years, but lost her several months ago. It has been so hard not having her around. She was my little miracle. Cats with her conditions rarely make it past a few weeks or months, and if they do you are lucky to have them around for 3-7 years with complications. Neener beat the odds in so many ways. She was my special baby. *hugs* 💔

[@RikkiMonk07]

So, I was working at a “We Proudly Serve” Starbucks account as a barista when the dark history Nestle episode came out not long before Nestle purchased Starbucks. I was there for 4yrs. I now work at a small locally own coffee shop who buys their beans from a fair trade roaster.

[@heidih3048]

What proof do you have that it is truly fair trade though? That is the problem.. These claims are hard to prove as true.

[@RikkiMonk07]

@@heidih3048 I know because my boss is very careful in choosing all of his ingredients and distributors but, either way it’s local so it’s overall better than Starbucks no matter if there is hard proof or not.

[@greener-garden-tips]

Well Bailey you will not be sponsored by Starbucks 😂😂😂 great episode ❤

[@glitterbaby666]

i’m a manager at a starbucks and i’m ABSOLUTELY integrating this into the training for new hires 😂💚

[@Amy_Stanmore]

If you're not Australian let your staff know that we Aussies have ps lattes in spring😂 we also have the Christmas blends in summer haha try it out one day

[@williamrtp7617]

smooth move ex-lax

[@olegurrl]

@@Amy_StanmoreLOLLLL that’s so dumb

[@Akcat15]

⁠@@olegurrlwhy is that dumb? This is their spring time right now. And Christmas is their summer. That’s how seasons work in the southern hemisphere. It’s not fall/winter for the entire world. 🤣

[@SaltySirenFloriduh]

​@@Akcat15it's not. According to her other comments, dumb is the only word she knows.

[@TopangaPierce]

I worked for Sbux for 4 years & MAN have I been waiting for someone to spill this tea!! 😂 Just listening to this has inspired me to pursue my dream of opening my own coffee/bakery shop even more than I already have been over the years

[@maryeckel9682]

Go for it!

[@bufnel]

Do it! Now more than ever people are so sick of corporate greed and will go out of their way to support local businesses.

[@mairarodriguez1525]

❤👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@courtneykirkman2609]

Yes to part 2 Disney! Also, what they put on the paper cups (basically all paper cups to make them able to hold liquid because paper alone won’t do that) is super toxic.

[@CL-hl8ui]

Remembering how I held my Starbucks cup as an actual fashion accessory in college. Lol

[@StarlaSiren]

Please do an episode about palm oil and deforestation!🖤

[@WatchtowerPrincess]

Bailey has impeccable timing as usual 💕😂 I just quit my job at Starbucks last week 🙊

[@WolfDreamer101]

Yes, go you!! -high five- I’m planning on leaving soon!! Can’t take it anymore.

[@Dan-pt2tn]

Just don't do OF now.

[@LauraRose2000]

Literally same 😂

[@andreasiegmeyer8102]

Congrats on your promotion to customer

[@remembermontauk]

Congrats ❤

[@spela3pinky]

Bailey, you are a true Queen to me! Thank you for spreading all the secrets behind these companies who care ONLY for the money and not our future 💞

[@melissasnotsureaboutthis]

Fun fact: I’ve transcribed quite a bit for the NRLB hearings involving Starbucks and the way they run the stores is HAIRY.

[@ambition112]

0:31: 🍂 Fall is here and so is the controversy surrounding Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte. 5:27: ☕ Coffee became a cultural movement in the 90s, influenced by popular TV shows like Friends and Seinfeld, leading to the rise of coffee shops as a 'third place'. 10:22: ☕ The founders of Starbucks were inspired by their coffee roasting mentor and wanted to create a nautical-themed coffee shop. 15:20: ☕ The video discusses how Starbucks became a popular coffee chain and how it shaped the coffee culture today. 20:30: 🥣 HelloFresh makes it easy to follow dietary restrictions and provides fresh produce directly to your door. 25:48: 💰 Starbucks has been sued for using too much ice in their drinks as a way to save money. 30:39: 💇 The video discusses the benefits of using OUAI hair oil and explains the concept of fair trade. 35:50: 📺 Ethiopian coffee farmers successfully campaigned for fair trade with Starbucks, but later faced child labor issues. 41:13: ☕ The video discusses the issues of orangutan deaths and child labor scandals in the coffee industry, and highlights Peet's Coffee and Tea as a potentially ethical option. Recap by Tammy AI

[@traveliowa301]

0:55 The new theme song! 🎵

[@HeartlessKairi42]

My husband, who used to work for Starbucks for 6 years and hated his life while there, now works for a chocolate factory turned cafe called Monsoon Chocolate based out of Tucson, AZ - their chocolate and coffee beans (as far as I know) are ethically sourced and prepped with passion from a great team of like, less than 10 people in the shop. I highly recommend the chocolate covered mangoes 🤤

[@Dan-pt2tn]

Nice! I wonder if Bailey will ever get into the cobalt mines in Africa and what these tech companies are doing to those kids to make batteries and sun panels. Expose the grift behind the solar and wind power scam.

[@jessicaberry815]

Where is this located? I'm from Tucson but live in Vegas. I need to go there the next time I come out

[@HeartlessKairi42]

@@jessicaberry815 the factory itself is on 22nd and 4th, the cafe is on Dodge and Fort Lowell 😁 as of rn they're not open Mondays and Tuesdays despite talks of being open all 7 days soon. We shall seeeeee but yeah check em out! The cafe has expanded to stocking interesting small business grocery items as well, my husband has brought home some amazing new snacks like black truffle kettle chips 🤤

[@sydneyjackson9037]

Chocolate covered mangos! Now that sounds delicious 🤤

[@bamfamtv9677]

@@jessicaberry815if you Google Monsoon Chocolate the address pops right up 😁

[@venessaash1303]

Thank you for putting this out there Bailey!

[@senticousrose96]

Me watching this video while my pumpkin spice latte is on its way 🧍🏽‍♀️

[@mannygutierrez7654]

My two favorite things, Fall time and Bailey Sarian!!! 😍🍁😬

[@ponyboycurtis4470]

❤right on the dot with that one ❤

[@solene2014]

J'ai pas compris le mot fall tatie bailey ça veut dire quoi 😊

[@MorganBrunson]

I'd love Bailey to fall on me...

[@kimgordonstudio]

Sameeeeee! 💜💜💜

[@chantel2594]

Yassss ❤

[@belle.m]

When Starbucks came to Melbourne I avoided it. We have a huge coffee culture here. Me and my friends decided to bite the bullet and try it. We took two sips, and binned it. Needless to say, Starbucks started closing stores really quick here, only a few little cafe ones left. Will never touch that garbage again. If you want to taste real coffee Bailey, come to Australia!

[@sarahs5340]

No one is coming to your country because of spiders.

[@vivster12]

I agree, come to Australia Bailey. Coffee is awesome, especially in Melbourne.

[@kristyhill-ganske7056]

Even their "blonde" coffee tastes scorched. Don't like the taste and always got bad vibes. Heh, I guess now we know why😂

[@argonanarchy3820]

We don't have in Perth. I wanted to go when we went to Sydney but we didn't get time to.

[@Lenergyiskey358]

@@sarahs5340 🤣🤣 We love our spiders

[@katedevoto255]

Love your dark history segments baily..plz plz plz consider doing one on goodwill..keep it up girl❤❤❤

[@mikemarsh7387]

I love this girl. I can listen to her talk all day.

[@kirstenmoore1243]

I for one am very grateful that you pointed out the fact that Starbucks food and drinks all have a lot of calories and SUGAR. Im a Starbucks employee and believe it or not, I have actually had conversations with customers who are under the impression that Starbucks is THE "healthier" option.

[@Haybear_92]

Whaaat no way? Although I suppose they don't advertise themselves as unhealthy.

[@MandyRoeske]

I used to work at Starbutts and they’re the phoniest company ever. Their “make the moment right” policy has lead to the most entitled customers I have ever dealt with in all my years of experience in the service industry. They literally reward customers for being Karens.

[@KateLB1027]

I’m so sorry that you had to deal with that!

[@fritttata]

Just the other day a customer cussed out the whole team and got a free drink for it 😅

[@jessicaduke9089]

We had a Karen once who threw a venti hot americano on a barista

[@craiggolden7072]

Ha, you changed the name of the company to make it funny, so clever, and a sick burn! I remember name calling when I was like 8, but then I grew up. Oh, not to worry though, I'm sure you will grow up one day as well.

[@ItsLaurenE]

I could never work there. Most retail abuse I ever dealt with was freaking ToysRUs... crazy thinking as many people had no problem calling employees every name in the book in front of their kids. We had a Starbucks in our parking lot, always busy, and often frequented by fellow employees (even when leave R Us and went to Michael's) That location had a wonderful staff, only a few times they were out an ingredient, I never went crazy rather I asked for a similar anything. They always made sure i tried it and liked it before paying. Never did I not like a suggestion. Once time there was extra foam from the P cream cold brew, they gave me the small cup full ❤. I always tipped 5.00 about the price of whatever venti. Around Christmas I made ornament shaped resin keychains with a xmas moch logo, custom ordered Starbucks ribbon and added coffee grounds to the backgrounds and painted the ornament top Starbucks green & and put 10 in the tip jar. The smiles and thank yous were so genuine. *Retail is so rough at times due to entitlement of customers. I'm sorry you, myself and other food/ retail employees have to grin and bare it.

[@BeautifulByNature3369]

$8 million wow! I’ve watched a lot of you on Facebook throughout the years. You really came along way. Congratulations!

[@SaylorPippa]

I could not love this KZbinr more!!!

[@kelseyguillot9954]

Baileys pajamas always make me feel like im at a sleepover ☺️

[@loganweyland6117]

All the more reason to support your local shops! It’s basically standard these days for small shops to have fair trade sourced coffee beans. They put more care into the quality of drinks. I worked at Starbucks for three years and the quality keeps going down. The company only allows stores to have the minimum amount of hours they need to function, leading to short staffing and over worked employees. I watched so many people prioritize speed over quality of drinks because of pressure from management and higher ups.

[@rhodabaxter9687]

My cousin's shop only uses organic coffee that's fair trade . They have the best coffee ever and it's always busy. Moved and tried a new shop. Definitely disappointed

[@heidih3048]

How do we know that the small shops truly use fair trade coffee beans though? Just as Starbucks did, the small businesses may say it is fair trade without having true confirmation that it is actually fair trade. I think it is likely that most places claiming to use fair trade are not actually doing so. They are all for-profit businesses trying to maximize profits, after all, no matter whether they are a small company or a large one..

[@couldbeeworse]

Love the work done on this channel. So valuable 👏

[@roseribcage]

Bailey, you do not disappoint. I love your thirst for knowledge.

[@sabrinadesilets5296]

Bailey, we need that pyjama set immediately on your website!

[@Osuna11]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Akcat15]

YES!!

[@rebeccaegan3351]

Agreed!! That dark green is gorgeous!😍

[@aprilhaines4932]

Worked for Starbucks for 6 1/2 yrs- people really think it’s an amazing place to work. The amount of work we put into things isn’t seen. The hrs we put in.

[@WolfDreamer101]

We’re constantly understaffed and overworked, and the amount of work that’s expected from us is ridiculous. Not to mention the needy and entitled special snowflake customer base the company has cultivated. Working there drains me mentally, emotionally and physically and I cannot wait until I earn my degree so I can leave. Absolutely loathe that place. What upsets me most is that I’ve been witness to the change within myself over these two years since I first started as a hopeful and enthusiastic “partner.” I’m finding myself burnout and constantly cynical, had to increase my medication dosage, tried different methods of therapy and positive thinking and it’s not even helping because my problems are stemming from work and I’m stuck there for another few months.

[@WolfDreamer101]

Not to mention how ridiculously overpriced everything is, yet somehow people are still willing to pay. It’s crazy!

[@bluemoonsliver6839]

I worked in the Barnes and noble Cafe that had exclusive with Starbucks sold Starbuck coffee too me wasn't really coffee

[@ardinchastain4208]

I worked for three different locations throughout my life, and had a great experience at each one. I still have several friends who work there and have no issues. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@marcela3124]

Thank you for your service

[@rachelb2717]

I currently work at Starbucks and I worked at one 3 years ago. We use less syrup for the same drinks and charge more for them now. Everyone told me it’s always been that way but I remember looking at the recipe cards and memorizing them.

[@Jadedgrl2012]

My sister is a Starbucks fiend and her daughter worked there a while after collage. I’m so fwd-ing this to her! Great episode Bailey!

[@karrahullett8437]

I think you should do a episode about Bonnie and Clyde I think that would be cool

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

🎉

[@vicky100589]

I thought she had one already

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

@@vicky100589 nope:/

[@sandraboudreau1551]

Stephanie Harlowe did a series on Bonnie and Clyde

[@samanthagower1166]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING! They are great couple to do a MMMM or DH

[@Indigo_berry]

I’ve been a Starbucks partner for 8 years now and I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@janicehammond6229]

Hi Bailey love your History! Yes do an episode on palm oil please. 😊

[@DollyMatrix]

SAAAAAAME

[@ryph3]

partner😭 girl if we were truly partners we wouldnt be making minimum wage

[@DollyMatrix]

@@ryph3 I feel this in my soul and my bank balance

[@nataliemckay6907]

@@ryph3facts 😏

[@m00nk1n]

I love that Joan is just chillin' in the frothy latte foam.

[@kathyembrey4604]

HI BAILEY!! Glad to hear your back!! I'd like a Dark History about how medical tools came to be. For instance, the Graham Field Pederson Vaginal Speculum. :D

[@Chelly710]

“There’s always something depressing in the air and I LOVE IT” 🤣💀 same. P.S. Bailey, you have to look into Christina Boyer and her story. It would be the perfect Halloween upload 🎃

[@yvonnebrown324]

I had to give a presentation on Starbucks in a business class. The logo is not actually a mermaid. It's based off a 16th century Norse goddess of the sea, the 2 tailed siren.

[@arbitrary_raspberry]

They also exist in medieval Europe and appear all over illumination, churches and bestiaries

[@amiyabutterfield]

so in layman’s terms, a mermaid .

[@yvonnebrown324]

@@amiyabutterfield I was giving the accurate description of the logo as per my research of the company, and a two-tailed siren is a different mythological creature than a mermaid.

[@arbitrary_raspberry]

@@amiyabutterfield no there are mermaids, sirens, tritons etc

[@amiyabutterfield]

@@yvonnebrown324 well actually 🤓☝️

[@Leomoonmom5]

I’m dyin!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I love your personality!!! Brand new subscriber!!! Can’t wait to watch more!!!

[@witchymommy9444]

As a former Starbucks barista…. WOW. That’s crazy. Glad I know all this now!

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

Am I the only one that doesn't love 🎃 spice anything!?! 😂😂

[@jackiedurand4654]

I think it's nasty but I love me some apple cider junk so I guess I am no better than the pumpkin spice gals lol

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

@@jackiedurand4654 I love 🎃 seeds thou 🤣😂

[@LCx829]

I love it but I don’t go to Starbucks anymore after working at home 3 years now.

[@jackiedurand4654]

@@blueeyedscorpio7 me too hahaha

[@skyblue6364]

I don't like it either, but I enjoy those tiny pumpkin candies😅😂

[@chelseacheevers8256]

Joan and Paul's costumes are extra excellent this episode 😂 also, 100% down for a palm oil episode! Evil!!

[@Shelly033]

She’s so entertaining 😄 love her

[@AddlesH]

This was so interesting! Thanks Bailey and team

[@Persephone_Personified]

Joan is more spicey than any pumpkin spice latte 🐦 ps. Love the new intro Bailey!! ❤

[@sarahcooper7167]

I LOVE THE NEW BEGINNING!!! ❤ you Bailey

[@xueshanna]

You are amazing for exposing and shedding light to these taboo topics.

[@shanewisniewski509]

Sorry about your doggie Saint passing. I know that can be hard!!

[@abigailmoody2668]

i would love to see an episode about seed oils! i feel like there’s so much discourse about this topic and i would love a history of them!

[@TartNsweet2255]

Great report, Bailey-- i learned a lot!

[@joycedcomegys5927]

Love you Bailey...history is always fun when you tell it!!!

[@yvetteb1061]

Those pumpkin cream cheese muffins are bomb🤤🤤

[@GrapeAdler80]

As a former partner (sbux barista) , that mention of the “third place” triggered me! They drove that into your training! Also, the cups were the cheapest thing in the store because when you bring your own cup in they (I’m not sure if is still like this) take off TEN CENTS! You are paying for the name , sugar and ice.

[@Jeats92039]

PLEASE Do a GLAM pumpkin head look for Halloween. I need it 🤣 also I loves this episode 💚

[@Woolyowlcreations]

Just came across your channel! Girl I love it! 😊🎉 currently sitting in the car running errands and knitting my fall cardigan. Can't wait to finish this one and I'm going to the Disney episode! Thanks! New subscriber here haha

[@kimgordonstudio]

At 43 I just got my first Pumpkin Spice Latte ever in life...from Paris Baguette. They really captured the spirit of the season, in a small paper cup. The Baguette never misses! 😂

[@nomics88]

Definitely do a video on the palm oil dark history, very very interesting!! Always Great work Beautiful Bailey!! You have been hitting the bullseye lately with these topics. You go girl!!! 😆 No, but you go girl!!!

[@LovelyLorely23]

I believe she spoke about the palm oil in the nestle episode

[@hasti5915]

This video made me not wanna drink at Starbucks anymore. The sizes the sugars the chemicals in the cups. At this point I'll just make coffee at home.

[@evanreece1695]

Your videos are awesome! Yes please tell us about palm oil

[@tylerdavies3038]

Stopped buying Starbucks after 9/11.. ppl at GROUND ZERO after the first building collapsed ran to Starbucks for bottled water to rinse their eyes and the store was charging them.. literally stuff in ppls eyes and death everywhere and they still had the audacity to charge for water..

[@jasonvoorhees7288]

Omfg I didn't know that. 😬 And they don't support the troops.

[@shannonebarb1659]

Wow I knew they were greedy but that's just beyond greed.. SMDH!!!!!!!!😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@bettyir4302]

Had them on my ban list from way, way back. Have never sat my backside in their stores.

[@jontaedouglas7244]

Ok this needs to be talked about more

[@barbkeith2697]

WOW. I had no idea.

[@brandikurjian1991]

Literally doing work in our back room (Starbucks employee!) while listening to this 🤣😅

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

🤫🤭

[@xspacerose]

😅😅

[@Dan-pt2tn]

Thanks for saying employee instead of "partner." You give me hope for the future 🤣

[@Julisa.W]

I’m so excited and nervous at the same time for this! 😅

[@SunshineRobinson-ph5og]

Wasn't ready for this

[@rae_ven]

I work at Starbucks…I’m very interested to where this episode will go 😂

[@chrystalmoore2501]

I didn't like Starbucks before! But now I have new reasons, thank you! ❤

[@TreeFeather4ever]

Love your show 🧡where did you get your cozy pj set? It’s giving the best fall vibes 🔮

[@harmonyw87]

My favorite part of this video is you just hanging out in pjs, such a comfy cozy vibe 😊

[@maryrosedydetayson-antigua2180]

Dark History is like my bedtime story. Thanks, Bailey! Love your PJs 💖

[@katherinewoods1125]

I fall asleep to Bailey almost every night!!

[@matchagreenfea]

YESSSSS BARISTA SIBLINGS IN THE CHAT!!! (It’s been a rough ride). I worked between two stores (getting more hours at a “borrowed” store) and the second one closed down due to SO many unsafe circumstances and traumatizing things! 😃 so glad to see someone talking about it and making it more well known thank u Bailey love u mwah💖💕

[@shalecepeattie7128]

This background is everything. Happy fall y’all!

[@BeautifulByNature3369]

You are very warm and inviting. I enjoy the way you talk.

[@samanthasimonds2029]

I live my life waiting for Bailey’s Monday and Thursday uploads! Always watching older videos to get me through the week while waiting 😂

[@safahmie]

I'm missing the live ones now though. I get why she had it playing during her time of grieving and moving but dang it was nice to have at night. Playlist isn't the same

[@samanthasimonds2029]

@@safahmie same here! I’d have it playing while driving, working, cleaning, sleeping. And not having to pick a video to start on was the best! 😂

[@cherrybomb1386]

I already hate Starbucks so thanks for giving me more reasons 😅

[@Grookyslime]

Me too. So overwhelmed going in there… the ordering process lol. I’m 36 and have only been there 5-7 times. Now I’ll never go back 💥

[@v3nus1nfurs]

it's overpriced and their coffee is awful, that's why it's loaded with sugar to compensate for the taste

[@cherrybomb1386]

@@Grookyslime i never liked their coffee either it tastes like nothing and i swear there isnt even any caffiene in it.

[@michellescott3496]

Same!!

[@bellaann518]

Same 😂

[@spacelunatris]

Thanks for letting me know about this. I'll avoid ordering from Starbucks starting today!

[@laurenwoodley9778]

yes!!! Do a disney part 2!! :D There's sooo many more disturbing disney stories!!

[@Believeinanything1]

After the previous CEO of Starbucks came to walgreens and ruined our company, im all for this dark history of starbucks!

[@Grookyslime]

Ooo the tea on this comment! 😂❤

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

@@Grookyslime The spillage... 👀☕🤭

[@lorrainyhippohernandez4796]

That’s what happened to you guys I was wondering why…

[@scpamplin]

I worked for Walgreens for 11 years and could see the steady decline from 2010 to 2021. My managers and co-workers that had been there since the 90s said it used to be an amazing place to work.

[@lisakosies5966]

What happened??

[@brookejohnson5222]

Whoop whoop the Queen Bailey Sarian has arrived to bless us with her presence and knowledge! As always you are a rockstar and stay true to you! Love you ❤️🐝🌻❤️

[@CrochetCrimeAndCommentary]

O my gosh, I just love your energy

[@danyellbrozovich9632]

Love you Bails!

[@lindseyt240]

Can you do a history of “milk alternatives”? I was shocked how scandalous they are since they market as “green” and “healthy”

[@hagglemyivan]

How about we start with how sadistic and cruel factory farming in the dairy industry is? Talk about scandalous!

[@benrjy]

i hope you're just as, if not more shocked, at how disgusting the dairy industry is.

[@Himaryous]

For some of thus they're there because we can't drink cow's milk.

[@solene2014]

Maman peux tu faire un épisode sur le café 😊

[@esmeraldagreengate4354]

​@@benrjy I feel like the milk alternative industry just now becoming as popular as it is not as many people would know about how bad it can be whereas the dairy industry has been around for ages and I really think you would be pretty hard pressed to find people who don't know about what the dairy industry does even if they don't care. Also people can care about more than one issue, not mentioning others when talking about one issue does not negate other problems. It's another conversation 🤷‍♀️

[@jackieedmondson8422]

If you are willing to pay $8-10 dollars for a cup of coffee, of course the corporation is gouging you, the supply chain and the environment. Excellent research bailey and team. That was tight and concise. Bailey's delivery is always spectacular and on point!

[@ashh1896]

There's no coffee in it😂I believe pumpkin wasn't even an ingredient until recently.

[@MRS.SammeK]

Rbst also. Which is why if you want to cut weight drop the dairy.

[@caffeinatedhobgoblin]

I stared hitting up my local roaster for their cold brew and it's literally only $4 for a 16oz and $5 for 24, not to mention it takes 1000x better since it's FRESH

[@markietaylor3411]

Loved it!!!! love you Bailey!!

[@charitylboisseau7526]

Yes, please talk about palm oil! Thanks, Bailey! ❤

[@davin21]

It’s the fact that this was only a small fraction of all the controversies and problems surrounding Starbucks 😭