
Pepsi, Where's My Jet?
A story about a kid with a dream. And the company that sold it to him.
Synopsis
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Episodes

The Kid from Seattle
Seven million Pepsi Points to win a fighter jet? It should have been impossible. But 20-year-old John Leonard sees the ad in 1995 — and finds a loophole.
2022-11-17 · 38 min
Let's Make a Deal
John and Todd perfect their scheme. They send in their Pepsi Points and their check, and wait. The Pepsi executives scramble, and the lawyers descend.
2022-11-17 · 44 min
The Bad News Bears
The Pentagon has to issue a statement. Scammers start to circle. To win this case, John needs to go to trial in the court of public opinion.
2022-11-17 · 37 min
Landing the Plane
Interviewees recall a 1992 campaign in the Philippines that went so awry, it led to riots and deaths. In 1999, John's court battle reaches a conclusion.
2022-11-17 · 42 minCast
John LeonardSelf - The Kid with the Idea
Michael PattiSelf - Former Creative Director
Todd HoffmanSelf - The Investor
Brian SwetteSelf - Form CMO - Pepsi
Linda LeonardSelf - John's Mom
Jeff MordosSelf - Former COO - Pepsi's Ad Agency
Michael DavisJohn Leonard
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