Best Brian Ott Podcasts (2025)

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#39: Campaign’s Luz Corona on the Rise of Indie Agencies and the Changing Trade Landscape 38:33

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On this episode of Agency Business, Olivia and Brian interview Luz Corona, editor of Campaign US. Luz leads coverage of advertising agencies across the U.S., shaping how the industry understands shifts in creativity, media, and marketing. She explains how Campaign US covers the ad agency beat with depth and context, including its signature “100 day…

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Rob Riggle + Christopher Leone + Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt + Jeremy Workman + Rafael Silva + Joe Kelly 56:53

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Rob Riggle and Christopher Leone from the film "Code 3," HGTV stars Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, "Secret Mall Apartment" director Jeremy Workman, acclaimed comic book artist Joe Kelly -- as recorded at the Freeport Memorial Library and recorded by Iysaiah Salome Diaz -- and "The Compatriots" star Rafael Si…

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#38: How AKQA EMEA Is Evolving Under WPP Integration and AI Transformation — Geoff Northcott 28:06

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This week on Agency Business, Olivia Morley and Brian Wieser speak with Geoff Northcott, CEO of AKQA in EMEA. Geoff's been there 18 years, building a career at the intersection of creativity and technology. From launching Nike+ campaigns to opening offices around the world, his path reflects AKQA’s dual commitment to craft and innovation. Now leadi…

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Jesse Kove + Joe Wright + Adam Dubin + Douglas DiMonda + David M. Altrogge + Roberto Clemente Jr. 57:12

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "President Down" star Jesse Kove, "Mussolini: Son Of The Century" director (and BAFTA winner) Joe Wright, "Traction Park Massacre" directors/writers Adam Dubin and Douglas DiMonda, and David M. Altrogge and Roberto Clemente Jr. of the documentary "Clemente." Theme song by Steve Schiltz.…

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#37: How James Dale Scaled Sine Digital in Broadway and the West End 33:06

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Welcome to Agency Business. This week, James Dale, CEO and founder of Sine Group and Sine Digital, joins Olivia on the show. Dale’s path into agency life was anything but conventional. A former musician whose band once played at Glastonbury and toured with Band of Horses, he saw his career collapse when streaming upended the music business and data…

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Omari Hardwick + Jeremy Ray Taylor + Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida + Casts of "Xeno" + "We're Not Safe Here" + David A.R. White 57:02

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "Xeno" stars Omari Hardwick and Trae Romano, "London Calling" star Jeremy Ray Taylor, Our Lady Peace singer Raine Maida, "We're Not Safe Here" stars Hayley McFarland and Sharmita Bhattacharya, "Xeno director Matthew Loren Oates, and actor/director David A.R. White. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.…

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Adam Pak + BLACKSWAN + Jun Falkenstein + Baron Vaughn + Sainthood Reps' Derrick Sherman 57:00

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor Adam Pak, BLACKSWAN members NVee and Sriya, "Stillwater" Executive Producer Jun Falkenstein, comedian Baron Vaughn, and Derrick Sherman of Sainthood Reps. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#36: From The Richards Group to Independence: Pedro Lerma’s Agency Playbook 35:12

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Welcome to Agency Business. This week, Pedro Lerma, CEO and founder of LERMA/ joins us on the show. Pedro shares his unconventional career journey—from selling radio spots in Wichita Falls to spending 23 years at The Richards Group, where he built both its digital practice and its Hispanic marketing arm, Richards/Lerma. He explains how that experie…

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#35: Why Mid-Size Agencies Have an Edge, With Kat Ott of Havas Chicago 37:20

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Welcome to Agency Business. This week, Brian interviews Kat Ott, president of Havas Chicago. Kat’s unconventional path into advertising—from professional ballerina to agency president—shapes her perspective as what she calls a “modern marketer.” She explains how Havas Chicago operates like a speedboat: integrated, mid-size, and agile enough to make…

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Carlson Young + Mallika Chopra + Gabby Samone + Kat Cunning + McCabe Slye + The HU 57:44

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/director Carlson Young, author Mallika Chopra, "American Idol" finalist Gabby Samone, actor/musician Kat Cunning, actor McCabe Slye, and Gala from The HU. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#34: Anthropology, Independence, and Growth at Kelly Scott Madison, with President Chad Maxwell 30:34

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Welcome to Agency Business. This week, co-hosts Brian and Olivia are joined by Chad Maxwell, president of Kelly Scott Madison (KSM). Maxwell’s path into advertising started in anthropology, a background that still informs how he runs KSM today—both in understanding consumers and in building culture inside the agency. He shares how that perspective …

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Helloween + Gianni Paolo + Stars Of "The Institute" + John Bush + Jackie Dallas 57:22

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Helloween guitarist Sascha Gerstner, actor Gianni Paolo, "The Institute" stars Joe Freeman and Fionn Laird, singer John Bush (Anthrax, Armored Saint, Category 7) and "The Hunting Wives" star Jackie Dallas. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#33: Building a Social-First Ad Agency — Movement Strategy CEO Jason Mitchell 36:43

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Welcome to Agency Business. This week Jason Mitchell, CEO of Movement Strategy, joins us to discuss how a social‑first shop scales from a college startup into a 180‑person creative agency. He explains why early pricing was a competitive advantage, how Movement Strategy grew from social AOR work into 360 creative projects, and why creator marketing …

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Michael Jai White + Pete Droge + Neil Giraldo + Cast Of "The Wide West" 56:55

2M ago56:55

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor/writer Michael Jai White, musician Pete Droge, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Neil Giraldo, and "The Wide West" stars Alexander Nevsky, Tatiana Neva and Nick Baillie. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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The Last Radio Show 52:01

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Although the podcast will continue, this show is the last show airing on the radio stations. Brian goes through how we started this show and how it has evolved over the years.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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#32: The Business of Comedy in Advertising, with Party Land’s Haley Hunter 27:53

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In this episode of Agency Business, Haley Hunter, co-founder, COO, and CMO of Party Land, joins us to discuss building a comedy-forward creative agency that can still win serious business. Haley shares how Party Land has scaled from a scrappy indie shop into a creative force behind campaigns for brands like Liquid Death, Every Man Jack, JanSport, a…

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Enuff Z'Nuff + A.D.A.M. Music Project + Tristin Mays + JT Habersaat 57:44

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Enuff Z'Nuff co-founder Chip Z'Nuff, the A.D.A.M. Music Project's Adam DeGraide and Dameon Aranda, actress Tristin Mays, and comedian/author JT Habersaat. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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Staying In Your Home 52:01

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Brian discusses what points to consider when planning on staying in your own home in a long-term care situation.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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#31: Inside MediaLink With Andrea Kerr Redniss: Agency Reviews, UTA Synergies, and Strategic Growth 26:36

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In this episode of Agency Business, Andrea Kerr Redniss, managing director and co-lead of marketing transformation at MediaLink, joins us to discuss how the firm has evolved from its relationship-driven origins into a full-fledged strategic consultancy. She shares how MediaLink works with Fortune 100 brands on marketing transformation, AI integrati…

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Shelly Peiken + Brandon Routh + Joseph Kahn + Chris Colbert + Rodrigo Belone + Simon Phillips 59:18

2M ago59:18

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and author Shelly Peiken, actor Brandon Routh, director Joseph Kahn, boxer/producer Chris Colbert, director Rodrigo Belone, and actor/director Simon Phillips. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. The Shelly Peiken interview was recorded on July 25, 2025 at the Freeport Memorial Library …

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Mallory Lewis + Lamb Chop + Rainsford + Will Bates + Juan Pablo Di Pace + Andrés Pepe Estrada 57:05

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with producer Mallory Lewis, world-famous puppet Lamb Chop, actress/singer Rainsford (Rainey) Qualley, composer Will Bates, actor/director Juan Pablo Di Pace, and editor/director Andrés Pepe Estrada. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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General Policy Questions 52:01

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Brian responds to thoughtful questions about long-term care insurance policies.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Small Plans Count 52:01

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Brian explains why even a small long-term care insurance plan makes sense for most people.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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#30: Inside M+C Saatchi Americas’ Growth Strategy, With CEO Nadja Bellan-White 31:32

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This week on Agency Business, Olivia and Brian speak with Nadja Bellan-White, group CEO of M+C Saatchi Americas. Nadja explains how the agency is structured to compete across disciplines—from creative and PR to sports marketing and issues management—while remaining lean and independent. She outlines how the team scopes work through upfront strategy…

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Jack Kesy + Collective Soul's Will Turpin + Valentina Latyna + Peter Weller 56:35

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor Jack Kesy, Collective Soul's Will Turpin, actress Valentina Latyna, and actor/author Peter Weller. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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Mark Feuerstein + Salvador Litvak + Brandi Burkhardt + Jesse Kove + Debi Derryberry 57:12

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor Mark Feuerstein, writer/director Salvador Litvak, actress/singer Brandi Burkhardt, actor Jesse Kove and actress/singer/songwriter Debi Derryberry. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Videos of these and other "Paltrocast" interviews can be found via YouTube and Paltrocast.com,…

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#29: How FCB New York Leverages Its Autonomy 38:35

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This week on Agency Business, Olivia and Brian speak with Emma Armstrong, CEO of FCB New York and global transformation officer at FCB. Emma shares how FCB’s structure gives local offices real autonomy, and how her newly formalized transformation role helps scale innovation across the network. She reflects on how her team built a strong creative re…

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Protecting Your Legacy 52:01

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Learn about the importance of long-term care planning when you are doing estate planning.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Maria Elisa Camargo + Jocelyn Hudon + The Rasmus' Lauri Ylönen + Jessica Green + Joel Miller 57:42

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "Off The Grid" star Maria Elisa Camargo, "Chicago Fire" star Jocelyn Hudon, The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen, "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" star Jessica Green, author/podcaster Joel Miller. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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Entitlements Programs 52:01

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Brian explains how Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA programs work for long-term care.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Nicole Curtis + Sophia Bush + Chris Carmack + Diamond Head's Brian Tatler + Jackie Tohn + Sarah Podemski + Jeff Fisher 57:07

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with HGTV star Nicole Curtis, "Grey's Anatomy" stars Sophia Bush and Chris Carmack, Diamond Head's Brian Tatler, "The Floaters" stars Jackie Tohn and Sarah Podemski, and director Jeff Fisher. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#28: What Chase Design Group Built After Losing Its Founder 40:49

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This week on Agency Business, Olivia speaks with Chris Lowery, president of Chase Design Group. Chris shares how he helped scale Chase Design Group from a three-person studio in a Silver Lake house into a global design agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and the UK. He reflects on the company’s creative roots in music and entertainment, t…

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Natasha Henstridge + Alanna De La Rossa + Matter Of Time Filmmakers + Tommy Emmanuel + Producers Of "The Buccaneers" 57:28

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress Natasha Henstridge, actress/singer Alanna De La Rossa, "Matter Of Time" filmmakers Matt Finlin and Karen Barzilay, guitar great Tommy Emmanuel, and producers of the Apple TV+ series "The Buccaneers" (Katherine Jakeways, Beth Willis, Joe Innes). Theme song by Steve Schiltz.…

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Know what you are buying 52:01

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Brian addresses a listener’s concerns about his father's policy not paying a claim.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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#27: Building a Multi-Agency Model for Collaboration, With Tim Ringel 37:19

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This week on Agency Business, Olivia speaks with Tim Ringel, global CEO and founder of Meet the People. Tim shares how his global performance marketing background and time at IPG informed his vision for Meet the People, an independent agency group now 800 people strong. The company’s pitch? A multi-agency model designed to preserve individual agenc…

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Tim Heidecker + Lukas Hassel + Lisa Belcher + Marko Zaror. + Fishbone's Spacey T + Producers Of "The Sixth Borough" 57:31

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor/comedian/musician Tim Heidecker, actor/writer Lukas Belcher, actress/director/producer Lisa Belcher, actor/writer Marko Zaror, Fishbone guitarist "Spacey T" Tracey Singleton and Jason Pollard, Andrew Theodorakis and Julian Petty of the Tribeca-selected film "The Sixth Borough." Theme song by Steve Sc…

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Better Funding Options 52:01

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Brian explains the various ways to fund these asset-based long-term care programs and how they remain an asset to you.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Jearnest Corchado + Dean Devlin + Lauren Meyering + Amie Mackenzie + Manflesh's Richard Grant 57:54

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/singer Jearnest Corchado, director and showrunner Dean Devlin, director Lauren Meyering, actress Amie Mackenzie, and Manflesh singer/guitarist Richard Grant. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#26: Tyler Turnbull on FCB, Holding Companies, and the Case for Agency Brands 50:07

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Tyler Turnbull, global CEO of FCB, joins co-hosts Olivia Morley and Brian Wieser to talk about what it means to run a global creative network today—and why he’s betting on premium creativity, flexible local leadership, and a new approach to audience planning. Tyler traces his own journey from intern to global CEO, shares how FCB evolved after the D…

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Get More for Less 52:01

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Brian compares asset-based plans that pay you back with traditional plans that don’t and teaches you which ones cost less.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Thin Lizzy's Scott Gorham + Eloise Lovell Anderson + Ernesto Dìaz Espinoza + Cast And Crew Of "Alma And The Wolf" + "It's All Gonna Break" 58:01

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Thin Lizzy's Scott Gorham, actress Eloise Lovell Anderson, director Ernesto Dìaz Espinoza, and cast and crew from "Alma And The Wolf" (Ethan Embry, Li Jun Li, Michael Patrick Jann) and "It's All Gonna Break" (Broken Social Scene's Charles Spearin and director Stephen Chung). Theme song by Steve Schiltz.…

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#25: Paramount Drops WPP, Consultancies Consolidate, and Indies Gain Steam 15:01

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This week’s episode of Agency Business is a little different—our scheduled guest couldn’t make it, so co-hosts Olivia Morley and Brian Wieser go deep on the biggest news of the week. From sudden account moves to growing competition from consulting firms, we explore what it all means for agencies navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. Subscribe to…

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Fun Lovin' Criminals + Stars Of "Paradise Records" + Hot Milk 56:37

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with the Fun Lovin' Criminals, stars of the new film "Paradise Records" (Tramayne Hudson, Reed Northrup, Mary Elizabeth Kelly), and Hot Milk co-founders Han Mee and Jim Shaw. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#24: Jill Kelly on the Evolution of Media and Her Vision for Assembly 33:33

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Jill Kelly, North America CEO of Assembly, joins co-hosts Olivia Morley and Brian Wieser to discuss her first few months leading the Stagwell media agency—and how she’s thinking about pricing models, technology, and talent in an increasingly complex media ecosystem. Jill shares her unconventional path to executive leadership, which spans media buyi…

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Getting Money Back 52:01

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Learn how you can access money in your plan through borrowing, surrendering, or canceling you’re your plan.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Mel Rodriguez + Shelea + Cast Of "Things Like This" + Duncan Thum 1:00:23

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor Mel Rodriguez, singer Sheléa, "Things Like This" stars Max Talisman and Joey Pollari and "Chef's Table" composer Duncan Thum. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#23: Scaling Exverus Media Without Shortcuts, With Talia Arnold 30:47

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Talia Arnold, managing director and co-founder of Exverus Media, joins co-hosts Olivia Morley and Brian Wieser to discuss how the Los Angeles-based agency has scaled without shortcuts—maintaining a lean team, independent ethos, and focus on solving complex marketing problems with creativity and tech-enabled insight. Talia shares her nontraditional …

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What LTCi Pays For 52:01

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Brian will teach you what services long-term care insurance pays for and where you can use your policy.By Brian Ott, RICP, CLTC

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Robert Schwartzman + The Zombies' Soren Koch + Grace Caroline Currey + Adam Woodward + Greg Warren 56:57

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This "Paltrocast" features interviews with musician/director Robert Schwartzman, The Zombies' Soren Koch, actress Grace Caroline Currey, actor Adam Woodward, and comedian Greg Warren. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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#22: Sean Corcoran on Leading BarkelyOKRP's MissionOne Media 35:34

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Sean Corcoran, president of MissionOne Media and longtime agency leader, joins co-hosts Olivia Morley and Brian Wieser to discuss the launch of MissionOne within the growing “big indie” platform BarkleyOKRP—and what it takes to build a media brand inside a full-service agency structure. Sean walks through his career path, from political work and af…