Best Byte Balance Podcasts (2025)

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Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? 20:20

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Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? We are back in the virtual building with a special episode of Brands, Beats, & Bytes - What's Poppin' Edition. Today we are diving into the recent Jeep/Wagoneer marketing tactic - Sex and/or Family friendly vehicle? We'd love to hear your thoughts - find us on social media and drop …

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Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang 1:19:44

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Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang In this thought-provoking episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, the Brand Nerds sit down with Ivan Juzang, founder of MEE Productions, to explore how heart and humanity drive meaningful impact in marketing, storytelling, and social change. Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging priv…

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S3E3 - Intentional AI: Smarter content creation with AI 19:47

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In Episode 3 of the Intentional AI series, Cole and Virgil move into the next stage of the content lifecycle: content creation. AI can write faster than ever, but that doesn’t mean it writes well. From prompting and editing to maintaining voice and originality, AI-generated content still requires human effort and judgment. In this episode, the team…

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REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1 US, Former Worldwide CEO of Magna Global, President Initiative, President of Content Marketing and Revenue, I Heart Media and overall Media Maven 1:13:05

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REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1 US, Former Worldwide CEO of Magna Global, President Initiative, President of Content Marketing and Revenue, I Heart Media and overall Media Maven who has seen it all from both the agency side and the content/client side. Hey Brand Nerds! Filled with stories and challenging the hosts like no other,…

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community; Globally & Locally w/Bianca Blake 1:25:45

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community; Globally & Locally w/Bianca Blake Brand Nerds! We have a seasoned marketer in the building today! Bianca Blake is bringing her career experience to the conversation that will make you consider how you are approaching marketing, the power of a community, and the grit and confidence it takes to make i…

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S3E2 - Intentional AI: Maximizing AI for research & analysis 22:07

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In Episode 2 of the Intentional AI series, Cole and Virgil dive into the first real stage of the content lifecycle: research and analysis. From brainstorming ideas to verifying data sources, AI is being used everywhere in the early stages of content creation. But how much of that information can you actually trust? In this episode, the team unpacks…

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Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery w/Bill Pearce 1:24:46

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Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery w/Bill Pearce Brand Nerds, welcome back to Brands, Beats, & Bytes! While LT may have met today's guest at an MLB game - he's a true Brand Nerd at heart and has brought the jew-els to today's episode. Bill Pearce has a background of CPG, brand and marketing, and is now leading the future through …

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Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands w/Tebogo Kakurupa 1:17:24

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Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands w/Tebogo Kakurupa Brand Nerds, we are going global today and reporting live from our virtual building with guest Tebogo Kakurupa of South Africa! Tebogo has a strong passion for culture and has brought that into each and every project he has worked on. Sharing South Africa's Heritage Day with us, T…

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S3E1 - Intentional AI: Applying AI across the content lifecycle 19:04

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In the Season 3 premiere of Discussing Stupid, Cole and Virgil kick off the new series Intentional AI: a season-long dive into how AI fits (and sometimes doesn’t even fit) into the stages of the content lifecycle. Organizations are rushing to hand entire workflows over to AI… but without a clear plan, the results are messy at best and risky at wors…

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Album 7 Track 17 - Elevating Your Brand Through Music w/Jesse Kirshbaum 1:11:29

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Album 7 Track 17 - Elevating Your Brand Through Music w/Jesse Kirshbaum Brand Nerds, our guest today is a true intersection of brand, tech, and culture. Jesse Kirshbaum, Founder of NUE Agency is a true brand and music pioneer, bringing his wide range of experience and knowledge to our virtual building! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:…

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Album 7 Track 16 - Health is the True Wealth w/Scott Robinson 1:12:26

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Album 7 Track 16 - Health is the True Wealth w/Scott Robinson We have family in the building, Brand Nerds! Today's special guest is a former Coke (KO) alum and close friend and colleague of our hosts. We are getting wisdom and jew-els dropped that will inspire you and help you in your career. We know that you'll love it and can't wait to hear your …

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Album 7 Track 15 - From Setback to Startup w/Jodi Anderson Jr. 1:21:14

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Album 7 Track 15 - From Setback to Startup w/Jodi Anderson Jr. Brand Nerds, we have a great full circle moment today on the show, a first for us - Jodi Anderson Jr. is our esteemed guest AND former producer of our show! From his days on Standford's campus to the CEO of Rezme, a tech-start up, Jodi's story truly inspires. Jodi is a multifaceted prof…

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Season 3: The Teaser 3:25

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“Stupid is as stupid does.” Forrest Gump said it best... and you don't have to look far in the digital world to see just how much stupid is out there. Whether you're lost in the layers of a bloated website, juggling 5 different collaboration tools just to get ONE project done, or searching for a document you know exists but still can't find... we'v…

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Album 7 Track 14 - Authenticity Over Algorithm w/Jeff Crow 1:20:43

2M ago1:20:43

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Album 7 Track 14 - Authenticity Over Algorithm w/Jeff Crow Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — we are back from our summer hiatus and we missed ya'll! Today's guest is considered both friend and family - so you know it's a good one. Former Coca-Cola alum, Jeff Crow joins us today to share what he's learned throughout his career with details fro…

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 22 - Comedy, The Clintons, & Creating a Cultural Impact w/Craig Minassian 1:36:52

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 22 - Comedy, The Clintons, & Creating a Cultural Impact w/Craig Minassian This week's guest is a marketing expert that is bringing his experience from sports to politics to the virtual building! Whether you are looking to go in event production, comedy, or politics, Craig is bringing jew-els for you to learn from and laugh from…

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 8 – Jane Lee, Founder, Launch Pop 1:12:11

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 8 – Jane Lee, Founder, Launch Pop Hey Brand Nerds! We have an inspiring and insightful episode for you today! Jane Lee is bringing her years of experience (and great lessons from her f-ups) to the table to talk about the value she learned from starting in the corporate world to her journey to and through entrepreneurship. From …

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 13 - The “I”s of Marketing w/Ian Baer 1:18:57

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 13 - The “I”s of Marketing w/Ian Baer Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — today's episode is a special one! We’re joined by the incredible Ian Baer, a visionary marketer and strategic problem solver whose journey will leave you inspired. From discovering the magic of marketing at a young age to becoming a trusted advisor to…

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 7 - Seizing Opportunities & Elevating Others w/Mike Maynard 1:16:15

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 7 - Seizing Opportunities & Elevating Others w/Mike Maynard Brand Nerds, we have the all rounder of the marketing game in the building today - and if you're wondering what we mean, don't worry, DC is breaking it down. Mike Maynard, CEO of Napier, is bringing incredible knowledge from his time working in engineering to owning PR…

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna Gooden 1:24:44

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna Gooden Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds - today's guest spans across various industries, experiences, and roles throughout her career. As a former athlete, LaDonna Gooden has carried those lifelong lessons with her - and is dropping jew-els from her time working alongside DC to her current …

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 8 - Right Place. Right Time. Right Tone. w/Steven Dominguez 1:21:14

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 8 - Right Place. Right Time. Right Tone. w/Steven Dominguez Brand Nerds, we have a fellow Coke alum in the virtual building today! Steven Dominguez is a professional who will inspire you to be better, look at the world around you for inspiration and light, and encourage you through all the in-between. An episode you can't miss.…

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 6 - The Ride of a Lifetime with/Jack Mudd 1:20:24

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 6 - The Ride of a Lifetime with/Jack Mudd Brand Nerds, welcome back! Many professionals enter start-ups with the thought of them being a kicking off of their careers - our guest today has taken the ride of a lifetime with OneWheel. Jack Mudd takes us through his journey from Social Media Intern to Chief Evangelist with lessons …

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 5 - Embracing Change, Curiosity, & Courage with/Wendy Martin 1:14:19

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 5 - Embracing Change, Curiosity, & Courage with/Wendy Martin Brand Nerds, change, curiosity and courage are all themes in today's episode, and our guest Wendy Martin embodied each of them throughout her career. She is bringing stories of inspiration and impact. An industry leader who worked her way from the proverbial "mail roo…

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 4 - Conscious Curiosity: Nature, Resilience & Relationships with/Jeff Karp 1:11:50

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 4 - Conscious Curiosity: Nature, Resilience & Relationships with/Jeff Karp Brand Nerds - we have a one-of-a-kind guest in the virtual building today! Jeff Karp is an extraordinary professional who spans various lanes of expertise - from engineering, medicine, entrepreneurship, and more. This is an episode where you should have …

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REMIX Album 4 Track 12 – Matt Tumminello, President at Target 10 1:19:03

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REMIX Album 4 Track 12 – Matt Tumminello, President at Target 10 Hey Brand Nerds! We have a treat for you today! We have Matt Tumminello in the virtual building dropping jewels from both his career and personal experiences as a leader in the LGBTQ+ marketing space. Jolted to impactful and meaningful action after witnessing 9/11 as a New Yorker, Mat…

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S2E18: What it really takes to build accessible forms 19:08

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In the Season 2 finale of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole are joined by Ali Gillberg, a senior developer at High Monkey, to talk about one of the most broken (and misunderstood) parts of UX: form accessibility. Using a real-world PowerApps project for the Minnesota Office of Accessibility, the team breaks down the invisible complexity of buildin…

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REMIX Album 7 Track 1 - Keeping Your Marketing Lens Fresh w/President of Marketing at Coca-Cola N.A. Shakir Moin 1:26:04

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REMIX Album 7 Track 1 - Keeping Your Marketing Lens Fresh w/President of Marketing at Coca-Cola N.A. Shakir Moin Brand Nerds - welcome to album 7 - seven years of incredible guests and topics, and we are thrilled to kick off this new album with an incredible brand and marketing professional, President of Marketing at Coca-Cola North America, Shakir…

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 19 - Curiosity, Community, & Courage in the Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Spaces w/Reginald Osborne 1:34:15

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 19 - Curiosity, Community, & Courage in the Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Spaces w/Reginald Osborne Brand Nerds! In recognition and celebration of Pride Month, we have a guest who is both a pioneer and an inspiration in the LGBTQ+ space. From working on the client side of brand and marketing to the agency side, Reginald is bringing …

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S2E17: Why inconsistent layouts wreck your UX 17:58

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In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole tackle a quiet killer of user experience: layout inconsistency. From university websites that feel like ten different brands stitched together to internal systems that change button locations with every page, inconsistent layouts confuse users, break trust, and derail digital goals. This episode…

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Album 7 Track 13 - The “I”s of Marketing w/Ian Baer 1:17:08

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Album 7 Track 13 - The “I”s of Marketing w/Ian Baer Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — today's episode is a special one! We’re joined by the incredible Ian Baer, a visionary marketer and strategic problem solver whose journey will leave you inspired. From discovering the magic of marketing at a young age to becoming a trusted advisor to top br…

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 2 - A Real Global View of Marketing w/Lulite Ejigu 1:18:48

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REMIX: Album 7 Track 2 - A Real Global View of Marketing w/Lulite Ejigu Brand Nerds - today's episode will expand your view on the power and stretch of marketing worldwide. We have Lulite Ejigu, whose passion for her work and Africa radiates through her words and will change you by what you hear. We can't wait to hear what you think! Here are a few…

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S2E16: Headless vs traditional CMS: Which one fits your organization? 16:08

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In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil sits down with High Monkey’s Senior Developer, Chad Heinle, to break down one of the most debated choices in modern digital strategy: headless vs traditional CMS. While flashy features and buzzwords like “omnichannel” dominate vendor pitches, the real decision comes down to your organization’s resources,…

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Album 7 Track 12 - The Power of Research and Resilience w/Bill McDowell 1:20:49

6M ago1:20:49

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Album 7 Track 12 - The Power of Research and Resilience w/Bill McDowell Brand Nerds - welcome back! You know we love to have various professionals in the brand and marketing community on the show and today we have a guest who brings the DATA. Bill McDowell is in the virtual building, sharing the power of research and resilience with us. If you've e…

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Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna Gooden 1:22:56

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Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna Gooden Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds - today's guest spans across various industries, experiences, and roles throughout her career. As a former athlete, LaDonna Gooden has carried those lifelong lessons with her - and is dropping jew-els from her time working alongside DC to her current advocac…

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S2E15: What separates good projects from great ones? Proper testing. 21:44

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In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole are joined by a new guest—High Monkey’s Project Manager and QA specialist, Seth Moline. Together, they dig into the often-overlooked world of quality assurance (QA) and why it can make or break a digital project. From accessibility issues to ripple effects caused by last-minute code changes, Set…

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Sprite Passes Pepsi 44:15

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Sprite Passes Pepsi Brand Nerds, in this week's What's Poppin? we are diving into media's role in elevating the power of hip-hop culture in media through Sprite's iconic 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign. We are getting a behind the curtain look at Sprite's 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign from the innovator himself, D…

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Album 7 Track 10 - Owning Your Brand w/Ed Gold 1:23:49

6M ago1:23:49

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Album 7 Track 10 - Owning Your Brand w/Ed Gold Welcome back, Brand Nerds! Today's guest comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience on both the agency and client side. With this, he's bringing behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how to differentiate and own your personal brand, as well as the brand you're working on. An episode we k…

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S2E14: Want good UX? Expect less from your audience. 18:40

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In Episode 14, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole dig into a core truth behind most UX mistakes: people don’t pay attention. From sending a message to the wrong person to confusing web forms, today’s digital missteps often stem from one thing—poorly designed experiences that expect users to be careful, focused, or even logical. But here’s the har…

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Album 7 Track 9 - Old School Meets New School w/Wilson Zehr 1:03:24

7M ago1:03:24

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Album 7 Track 9 - Old School Meets New School w/Wilson Zehr Brand Nerds, our guest today is of many skills, from professor to successful entrepreneur, Wilson Zehr is brining his expertise to the virtual building and we are thrilled to have you tuned in with us. Grab a drink, go for a walk, or just sit down and listen because class is in session! He…

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Album 7 Track 8 - Right Place. Right Time. Right Tone. w/Steven Dominguez 1:19:25

7M ago1:19:25

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Album 7 Track 8 - Right Place. Right Time. Right Tone. w/Steven Dominguez Brand Nerds, we have a fellow Coke alum in the virtual building today! Steven Dominguez is a professional who will inspire you to be better, look at the world around you for inspiration and light, and encourage you through all the in-between. An episode you can't miss. Grab a…

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S2E13.1: Keys to balancing aesthetics and accessibility in web design 16:13

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In Episode 13.1, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole and developer Chad to talk about something deceptively complicated: color. Specifically, the intersection of color palettes, visual design, and accessibility—and why getting it wrong can tank your user experience. While color choices often get made in design tools or branding meetings, …

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 15 - The Pursuit of Balance in the Boardroom w/Jeryn Turner 1:19:04

7M ago1:19:04

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 15 - The Pursuit of Balance in the Boardroom Brand Nerds! Get ready...we are talking about life inside and outside of the boardroom. Jeryn Turner is not only a successful business professional, she is also a yoga instructor and author who finds balance in life. She's inspiring us to think differently while still being successfu…

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REMIX: Album 3 Episode 12 - Sabrina Clarke Duffy, Founder and President of On Point Insight 1:38:50

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REMIX Album 3 Track 12 – Sabrina Clarke Duffy, Currently Founder and President On Point Insight previously market research and insights exec with Millward Brown, GfK, and Kantar TNS. Sabrina has worked with a wide range of clients including Unilever, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Kraft, Diageo, Johnson and Johnson to name a few. Hey Brand Nerds! We have a mar…

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S2E12: Finding the metadata "Goldilocks zone" 18:05

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In Episode 12, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to dig into a deceptively tricky topic: metadata—what it is, how it works, and why getting it right is more about balance than perfection. Metadata plays a huge role in findability, search accuracy, and content structure. But when it comes to tagging your content, more is…

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Album 7 Track 7 - Seizing Opportunities & Elevating Others w/Mike Maynard 1:14:25

8M ago1:14:25

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Album 7 Track 7 - Seizing Opportunities & Elevating Others w/Mike Maynard Brand Nerds, we have the all rounder of the marketing game in the building today - and if you're wondering what we mean, don't worry, DC is breaking it down. Mike Maynard, CEO of Napier, is bringing incredible knowledge from his time working in engineering to owning PR and Ma…

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Album 7 Track 6 - The Ride of a Lifetime with/Jack Mudd 1:18:34

8M ago1:18:34

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Album 7 Track 6 - The Ride of a Lifetime with/Jack Mudd Brand Nerds, welcome back! Many professionals enter start-ups with the thought of them being a kicking off of their careers - our guest today has taken the ride of a lifetime with OneWheel. Jack Mudd takes us through his journey from Social Media Intern to Chief Evangelist with lessons and jew…

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S2E11: The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build 19:05

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Discussing Stupid has a new look! This episode marks the beginning of our refreshed brand—featuring a brand new website, sleek color scheme, updated album cover, and a restructured intro sequence. While our look has evolved, our mission remains the same: breaking down the biggest digital mistakes so you don’t have to make them. In Episode 11, host …

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REMIX: Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew Springate 1:15:24

8M ago1:15:24

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REMIX: Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew Springate What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a thought-provoking leader in the virtual building today, who is behind the marketing of possibly your favorite, highly successful drink, Dr. Pepper, Andrew Springate. Andrew comes from a family of educators and brings that curiosity and con…

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REMIX: Album 6 Track 23 - What's Poppin? AI Marketing 101 52:27

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REMIX: Album 6 Track 23 - What's Poppin? AI Marketing 101 Brand Nerds - What's Poppin?! AI - as you know, is a common conversation in the brand and marketing space. From brands using it for social media, traditional media and beyond - how does it happen and how is it done well? We have the co-founders of AI startup Firebay Studios in the virtual bu…

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S2E10: The real work starts AFTER your project launches 19:32

8M ago19:32

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In Episode 10 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to reflect on reaching episode 10 and the ongoing journey of digital marketing beyond just launching a project. As they celebrate this milestone, they dive into why the launch is only the beginning of a much longer journey in the digital world. Virgil…

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Album 7 Track 5 - Embracing Change, Curiosity, & Courage with/Wendy Martin 1:12:30

8M ago1:12:30

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Album 7 Track 5 - Embracing Change, Curiosity, & Courage with/Wendy Martin Brand Nerds, change, curiosity and courage are all themes in today's episode, and our guest Wendy Martin embodied each of them throughout her career. She is bringing stories of inspiration and impact. An industry leader who worked her way from the proverbial "mail room" to t…