Best Daniel Kwan Podcasts (2026)

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Build a Brand People Actually Trust with Dr. Anna Persaud, CEO at The Works | Ep. 380 20:14

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How do you build a science-first wellness brand that can survive (and lead) in one of the most crowded categories in the world for 22+ years? In this Marketingland Festival 2025 session, Dr. Anna Persaud, CEO and founder of This Works, walks through the brand-building decisions behind turning a wellness brand into an international leader, known for…

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The Advertising Messaging Framework You Need To Use with Ashley Brock, CEO of Paid Ads Academy | Ep. 379 34:24

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Running ads but not seeing results? It might not be your targeting, budget, or creative…it’s your messaging. Daniel sits down with Ashley Brock, founder of Paid Ads Academy, to break down her Rainmaker Messaging Framework: a repeatable system she’s used to spend over $200M on ads and grow her business to nearly eight figures in under three years. A…

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Case Re-opened - Thomas Kwan: In Plain Sight 1:00:58

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This week we're digging back into the archives to revisit a case that's haunted us since we first covered it in November 2024. The case takes us to Newcastle as we examine a crime so chilling, it could have been ripped straight from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel. It features everything you would expect from our favourite purveyor of literar…

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A special episode in which we speak to former prison officer, and long time listener, Oscar 1:19:55

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In this special bonus episode, we chat to former prison officer, and long-time listener, Oscar. He answers our questions about life on the inside... Everything you ever wanted to know about prison life but were too afraid to ask. It's all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Marketing Psychology Behind High-Performing CTAs | Bathroom Break #88 12:22

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There’s a marketing tactic that feels obvious, a little annoying, and somehow still works better than almost anything else: telling people exactly what to do. Jay and Daniel break down why direct instructions like “open this, save this post, screenshot this, and send this to your team” consistently outperform vague or polite calls to action across …

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How To Win in B2B in 2026 with Chris Cunningham, Founding Member at ClickUp | Ep. 378 40:28

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B2B social isn’t broken…most brands are just playing it wrong. Daniel sits down with Chris Cunningham, founding member of ClickUp and the brain behind one of the most recognizable B2B social strategies today. Chris breaks down how ClickUp went from a scrappy pivot to a content powerhouse by betting early on creators, comedy, and consistency, even w…

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How Your Brand Can Show Up On AI Search in 2026 with Tifenn Dano Kwan, CMO of Amplitude | Ep. 377 47:24

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Is SEO actually dead? Daniel sits down with Tifenn Dano Kwan, CMO of Amplitude, to unpack how AI search and LLMs are fundamentally changing how buyers discover, evaluate, and choose brands. They break down why traditional traffic is declining and how brand is finally becoming a measurable performance lever. Tifenn shares real data from Amplitude, e…

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Case re-opened - The Life & Crimes of Gary Glitter 1:10:21

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This week, we’re digging back into the archives to revisit a case that’s haunted us since we first covered it in 2022. Bethan starts us off with an update on what’s happened since we originally recorded the episode, and then we roll straight into the original 2022 version. Why not BINGE our back catalogue of over a HUNDRED Patreon exclusive bonus e…

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What to Do During the First 2 Weeks of January | Bathroom Break #87 10:42

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The first two weeks of January are not business as usual…and treating them like they are can quietly sabotage your entire Q1. In this episode of Bathroom Break, Jay and Daniel break down why early January is one of the most misleading times of the year for marketing performance. From flooded inboxes and short attention spans to false negatives on n…

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The Marketing Metrics Everyone Misunderstands with Emily Popson, VP of Marketing at CallRail | Ep. 376 40:00

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MQLs are dead…or are they? Daniel sits down with Emily Popson, VP of Marketing at CallRail, to unpack the biggest pieces of bad advice marketers keep seeing on LinkedIn and what the real truth is behind MQLs, attribution, dark social, and AI-powered data. Emily shares: - Why the war on MQLs is misleading thousands of marketers - How to fix your lea…

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The Marketing Psychology Secrets Behind the World’s Best Brands with Richard Shotton | Ep. 375 41:26

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Why does social proof actually matter? What’s the psychology behind FOMO? Behavioral science legend Richard Shotton is back, and he’s dropping some of the most practical psychology-backed tactics marketers can use today. Richard and Daniel break down the biases that shape real-world buying behavior, including why social proof works far better when …

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Sleeping with the Enemy: The Double Murder of Paul Longworth & Albert Alfonso 1:16:30

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In 2024, Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth opened their home — and their hearts — to a young Colombian porn actor named Yostin Mosquera. What began as a friendship built on trust and desire ended in an act of staggering brutality. Mosquera repaid their kindness in the worst way imaginable. This week, we unpack the horrific betrayal that left two me…

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How To Maximize Your End of Year | Bathroom Break #86 13:07

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What if urgency is the only lever you’re not pulling? Daniel and Jay break down why “always available” offers quietly kill conversions and how time-based urgency can turn passive audiences into decisive buyers. They unpack real-world plays from ecom and B2B, including how a 30-minute discount window drove action without extra ad spend, why expiring…

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The Truth About Marketing Ops with Kelly Jo Horton, Head of Lifecycle Marketing Ops at Atlassian | Ep. 374 43:46

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So, what does Marketing ops actually look like? Atlassian’s Head of Lifecycle Marketing Ops Kelly Jo Horton joins Daniel to break down what ops actually is, why it’s so complex, and how high-performing teams are evolving the function for 2026 and beyond. She explains why MOPS isn’t “just sending an email,” why process is everything, and why markete…

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How To Make or Fix Your 2026 Annual Plan with Jason Lyman, CMO of Customer.io | Ep. 373 39:55

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Annual planning is where great marketing teams separate themselves from the rest…and Customer.io CMO Jason Lyman joins Daniel to break down exactly how to do it. Jason shares the Play to Win framework he uses, the biggest mistakes marketers make during planning season, and how AI now powers his planning workflow. And, how does Customer.io use stres…

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RAGE: The Murder of Sarah Thomas 44:28

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When 38-year-old mum-of-three Sarah Thomas said yes to an impromptu meet-up with a friend, she couldn’t have known she was stepping into the final hours of her life. A strange sequence of events conspired against her that day, events that would lead her on a path with only one destination - death. Why not BINGE our back catalogue of over a HUNDRED …

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Five Email Lessons to Take Into 2026 | Bathroom Break #85 14:17

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What if everything you believe about email marketing is wrong? Daniel and Jay are here to blow up the biggest myths everyone still repeats, from “best send times” to “open rates don’t matter.” They unpack the five email lessons they’re taking into 2026, including why low-lift CTAs spark real replies, how verified subscriber data reveals your true I…

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The Business Case for Bold Creative with Nick Tran and Amanda Slavin (From Marketingland 2025) | Ep. 370 31:56

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Why do the boldest ideas drive the biggest business wins? Live from Marketingland 2025, Nick Tran (ex-TikTok, Hulu, Samsung) breaks down all things brand and creative with Amanda Slavin (author, and co-founder of Future Frequency). You’ll learn: > Why crises often spark the most innovative creative work > How to know when bold ideas are brilliant…a…

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The Best of Both Worlds: How PLG and SLG Win Together with Gaurav Agarwal and Kyle Coleman of ClickUp | Ep. 371 28:52

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How do Product-Led Growth (PLG) and Sales-Led Growth (SLG) actually work together…instead of competing against each other? In this Marketingland 2025 session, ClickUp’s COO Gaurav Agarwal and Global VP of Marketing Kyle Coleman break down why the “PLG vs. SLG” debate is a false dichotomy, and how the most successful companies blend both to drive re…

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The Torture Room: The Murder of Lynda Spence 1:19:28

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When 27-year-old Lynda Spence vanished from the streets of Glasgow in 2011, few could have imagined the horror that lay behind her disappearance. Lynda was a skilled con artist, weaving a web of lies and deceit that eventually caught up with her in the most brutal way imaginable. What followed was a story of greed, vengeance, and unimaginable cruel…

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2026 Social Media Marketing Preview | Bathroom Break #84 13:54

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Want to prepare for social in 2026 but have no clue where to start? Daniel and Jay break down what they’ve learned about social in 2025 and what to anticipate in 2026. From jumps in AI to boosting posts, things are changing…and fast. They explain: > Why boosting “loser” organic posts may not be the push you think it is > The power of hero images > …

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Daniel & Drew are Trench Crusaders | No Dice, No Problem #41: 1:23:44

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Back from a long break, Daniel and Drew catch up on recent experiences with the grimdark skirmish game TRENCH CRUSADE! Daniel also interviewed games illustrator Gio about their experiences at the first EVER Canadian Gundam Card Game regionals! //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable table…

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Growing an Engaged Audience of 600,000 on Social Media with Sophie Miller, Pretty Little Marketer (From Marketingland 2025) | Ep. 370 28:25

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What really drives explosive organic audience growth in 2025: algorithms, content hacks, or something deeper? From Marketingland 2025, Sophie Miller, founder of Pretty Little Marketer and the creator behind a 600,000-strong community across Instagram and LinkedIn, breaks down the visibility, shareability, and social SEO strategies behind her meteor…

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Product vs. Performance: How Modern Brands Really Scale with Ari Murray and Stefani O'Sullivan (From Marketingland 2025) | Ep. 369 29:27

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What really scales a modern brand: product or performance? From Marketingland 2025, Ari Murray sits down with growth powerhouse Stefani O’Sullivan (STAUD, Savage X Fenty, Moda Operandi, Chanel) for a deep dive into how today’s most resilient brands actually grow. Stefani breaks down the truth behind two very different paths: Product-led growth (STA…

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The Boy in the Red Shirt: The Abduction and Murder of Daniel Morcombe 1:00:01

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In December 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe was waiting for a bus on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast when he vanished in broad daylight. His disappearance sparked one of Australia’s largest investigations - a desperate search that gripped the nation for nearly a decade. When the truth finally emerged, it revealed a chilling story of a predator hiding…

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A New Email Metric to Track in 2026 | Bathroom Break #83 14:14

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Want more replies, but all you hear are crickets? Daniel and Jay unpack one of the most slept-on tactics in email and social right now: getting your audience to reply to your campaigns. It’s simple, it’s human, and it’s about to blow up as AI makes responding at scale easier than ever. They explain why reply-based engagement is becoming a cheat cod…

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The Truth About Marketing Analytics with Sid Malhotra, EVP at Snap | Ep. 368 45:06

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Your analytics might be lying to you. Snap’s EVP Sid Malhotra joins Daniel to unpack what marketers still get wrong about measurement, why last-click thinking is failing modern buyers, and how to build smarter growth systems in a world where customers don’t follow clean conversion paths anymore.Sid shares why Snapchat’s nearly one-billion-person au…

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How To Measure Brand with Preston Rutherford, Co-founder of Chubbies | Ep. 367 42:01

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What happens when you treat brand like a growth channel and not a guessing game? You get Chubbies, one of the most iconic DTC brands of the last decade, built on humor, short shorts, and measurable creativity. As co-founder of Chubbies and now the brain behind Marathon Data Co, Preston Rutherford has spent the last decade proving that brand and per…

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The Butcher Next Door 56:56

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When Edward “Eddie” Forrester vanished from his Blackpool home on 1 September 2023, it was clear something was very wrong. Within days of his disappearance, police found worrying signs inside the flat below his… signs that something violent had happened, and that someone was desperately trying to cover it up. As detectives followed a trail of CCTV,…

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Try This Email Tactic That Works Every Time | Bathroom Break #82 10:54

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Tired of writing emails no one reads…or worse, emails no one clicks? Daniel and Jay break down an email tactic that’s stupid simple but wildly underrated: how using animated GIFs can instantly lift your click-through rates and make any email impossible to ignore. They explain why GIFs still outperform video in email, how to theme them for maximum r…

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How to Measure Marketing Effectively with Sorin Patilinet | Ep. 366 47:06

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What happens when an engineer falls in love with marketing? You get Sorin Patilinet, the data-driven marketer reshaping how the world’s biggest brands think about creativity, effectiveness, and growth. After 20 years working in marketing science at Mars and PepsiCo, Sorin has one mission: to help marketers stop chasing vanity metrics and start meas…

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Building Community Before Building Hype with Ramli John, Founder and Author | Ep. 365 39:19

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What makes launches actually successful? Ramli John, Founder of Delight Path and B2B author, joins Tamara to break down how marketers can apply his approach to any big launch - from content to products to thought leadership - by focusing on transformation, not promotion. Instead of hitting publish and hoping for sales, Ramli built a paid Readers Cl…

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The Silence at Château de Frétay 53:14

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When British couple Joanne and Robert Hall bought a crumbling French château, they dreamed of restoring it into a luxury haven. But behind the shutters and sprawling grounds, tensions simmered — money troubles, isolation, and the slow unravelling of a marriage far from home. One night, after too much wine and too many arguments, everything came to …

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The End of Year Content Strategy You’re Not Using | Bathroom Break #81 12:36

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What if you could increase your engagement before the year ends…without creating anything new? Daniel and Jay drop a content hack that’s stupid simple but insanely effective: how to use your “most” moments to crush year-end marketing. They reveal how to turn your existing data into scroll-stopping roundups (your most downloaded, most viewed, most s…

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What Marketers Get Wrong About Success with Harvey Lee, Founder at Product Marketing Career Accelerator | Ep. 364 42:07

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What if the “perfect” marketing career path doesn’t exist? Tamara sits down with Harvey Lee, a marketer who’s done it all (from launching the first Xbox to touring with rock stars) to unpack how curiosity, reinvention, and trying new things shaped his wildly nontraditional career. Harvey shares how to make sense of a “messy” resume and why most mar…

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The Secret to Building Great B2B Content with Adam McQueen, Director of Product Marketing and Content at Klue | Ep. 363 35:51

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B2B content doesn’t have to be boring. Just ask Adam McQueen, the mind behind Klue’s Compete Network, one of the first true B2B media arms built inside a SaaS brand. In this episode, Tamara flips the script on her former producer to unpack how Klue turned a traditional marketing team into a content powerhouse. Adam shares the early vision behind wo…

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We Need to Talk About Richard 1:02:33

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Brace yourself for one of the most haunting and heartbreaking stories you’ll ever hear on Seeing Red. In the quiet Devon village of Newton Poppleford, Judith Law and her brother Richard lived side by side for decades — two ordinary lives bound by blood and silence. They were the neighbours everyone knew of, but no one really knew. Then, on a freezi…

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Steal This LinkedIn Growth Hack | Bathroom Break #80 15:08

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What if you could send an email to your entire LinkedIn following…without paying a dime or fighting the algorithm? Daniel and Jay are back with another Bathroom Break to drop a marketing hack you’ll want to steal: how to launch and grow a LinkedIn newsletter that actually drives conversions. Daniel reveals how The Marketing Millennials used this st…

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The Social Media Marketing Masterclass with Zaria Parvez, Head of Social at DoorDash, ex-Duolingo | Ep. 362 39:00

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What happens when a green owl, a handful of improv rules, and zero fear collide? You get Duolingo, the internet’s most unhinged, hilarious, and effective brand. Zaria Parvez is the creative force behind that chaos. As Duolingo’s first-ever social media hire, she helped grow the brand from 50,000 to over 16 million followers, turning a dusty owl cos…

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The Secret to Landing Pages That Actually Convert with Val Riley, VP of Marketing at Unbounce | Ep. 361 41:54

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What if your ads aren’t failing because of your copy…but because of your landing page? In this episode, Daniel Murray sits down with Val Riley, VP of Marketing at Unbounce, to unpack why marketers are still wasting ad spend by sending traffic to homepages and generic pages that don’t match their message. Val shares what Google’s latest update reall…