Best David McCall Podcasts (2025)

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE Bonus Episode! Celebrity Traitors, Platonic and Things That Go Bump In The Night!! 19:44

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. To watch video versions of our full episodes check out The Problematic Gaze YouTube channel here! Click here to follow us on all our socials Please l…

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Numbers Game: Drummond, McCall, and the road to the 2026 Oklahoma Governor election 39:59

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klahoma voters won’t choose their next governor for another year, but the Republican primary is already heating up. Recent polling from former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall’s campaign suggests the race between McCall and Attorney General Gentner Drummond is closer than you might think. But as other candidates begin to join the fray, the Dru…

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The behavioural hacks that create $Billion brands - Richard Shotton 1:05:23

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'Are You Being Served?' from 1977 - Class and 'Cat'astrophe: Mrs. Slocombe’s Baby Bombshell 46:58

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This week on The Problematic Gaze, we dive paws-first into the fur-covered chaos of Are You Being Served?’s infamous 1977 episode “Mrs. Slocombe Expects.” It’s pregnancy panic at Grace Brothers when Mrs. Slocombe’s feline-related misunderstanding leads to a scandalous stir—and some jaw-dropping innuendos that would never make it past the censors to…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE Bonus Episode! Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue, RIP Patricia Routledge 11:32

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. To watch video versions of our full episodes check out The Problematic Gaze YouTube channel here! Click here to follow us on all our socials Please l…

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70 Years of TV Advertising - why it works & the best ads of all time - Carolyn McCall, ITV 39:31

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Dame Carolyn McCall OBE is the CEO of ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster. She was previously CEO of The Guardian Media Group and easyJet, and currently serves as President of The Marketing Society. This year marks 70 years of TV advertising, celebrated with the launch of the new report, Living Room Legends, which explores the best ads of …

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Ballroom Blitz!: 'The Avengers' from 1966 with special guests Michael & Hilary Whitehall !! 1:05:03

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This week on The Problematic Gaze, we’re joined by the brilliantly opinionated Michael and Hilary Whitehall, hosts of The Wittering Whitehalls Podcast, for a dive into one of the more bizarre corners of 1960s British television: The Avengers episode “Quick-Quick Slow Death” from 1966. From first hand tales of Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg and Honor Bl…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE Bonus Episode! Only Murders In The Building, Post Wedding Blues and Twix The Guinea Pig!! 13:45

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. In this episode, Dave is late to the Only Murders In The Building party and Dr Lee survives his post wedding blues to report on unfolding events in M…

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How to become an extraordinary marketing leader - John Amaechi 1:07:28

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What separates an ordinary manager from an extraordinary leader? Psychologist, best-selling author, and former NBA player John Amaechi joins us to explore the qualities that define great leadership in today’s world. From self-awareness and vulnerability to empowering others and giving credit, John shares why intimidation fails, how to harness your …

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In 1986, Cagney and Lacey Took On Disability in 'The Gimp' — And It Was… Complicated 51:45

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we dive headfirst into the controversial Cagney and Lacey episode titled "The Gimp." Aired in the gritty 1980s heyday of network TV, this installment tackled disability, desire, and the thin blue line — but did it break ground or just break bad? Join us as we unpack the ableist tropes, dated language, and su…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE Bonus Episode! Awards, Special Guest Announcement, Molly Houses and Davina McCall !!! 8:58

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. In this mini-episode we announce our future special guests, Michael and Hilary Whitehall from The Wittering Whitehalls podcast. We're giddy kippers a…

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CMO masterclass & how to grow billion dollar brands with PepsiCo CMO Jane Wakely and Neil Barrie 57:40

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What makes a world-class CMO? In this masterclass, we’re joined by Jane Wakely, CMO of PepsiCo, and Neil Barrie, founder of 21st Century Brands, to explore the strategies that drive growth of billion dollar brands. We discuss why CFO partnerships matter, how to reappraise established brands, and why creativity, whether through celebrity campaigns o…

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Satire or Just Offensive? Revisiting The Office UK’s ‘Training’ Episode from 2001 51:50

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we take a closer look at one of The Office (UK)’s most painfully awkward episodes: “Training.” From David Brent’s relentless need to perform authority to the complete breakdown of professionalism, “Training” is a masterclass in how power, ego, and insecurity collide in everyday workplaces. We break down how …

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Stitt defends Tulsa homeless crackdown as local shelter calls for empathy 37:58

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This week on Listen Frontier, we’re looking at Operation SAFE, Governor Kevin Stitt’s effort to clear homeless encampments in Tulsa with the help of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The Frontier sat down with Gov. Stitt, who told me the operation isn’t about solving homelessness, but about enforcing the law. He said Oklahomans are experiencing “compass…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE Bonus Episode! Dr Lee's ready for his close up and Our Dave wants to live forever! Plus Alien Earth and Bake Off gripes 10:58

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Proble…

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Power, water, and secrecy: Data centers are in Oklahoma. What now? 28:36

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Oklahoma is racing to attract data centers, facilities that store and process the information powering everything from streaming services to artificial intelligence, to the Sooner State. Governor Kevin Stitt has touted them as a cornerstone of economic growth, but as more projects roll into communities, residents and lawmakers are asking questions:…

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Mark Ritson on why everyone is wrong about Sydney Sweeney, the 3 rules of creativity & why strategy always comes before tactics 55:29

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Returning guest and everyone's favourite marketing professor, Mark Ritson, is back. As usual, Mark comes out firing with some no nonsense advice to all marketers. He talks about AI taking over his Mini MBA, leaving Marketing Week, why pricing is the most important P and some rules for creativity. Sit back and soak up the knowledge from Mr Mark Rits…

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Sex and the 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl' 2007: Billie Piper, Empowerment, and the Male Gaze 45:03

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Secret Diary of a Call Girl wants you to think it's in control — sexy, smart, subversive. But is it really? In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we peel back the glossy layers of the pilot episode to expose the contradictions hiding beneath the lingerie. Who’s really being seduced here? We break down how Secret Diary plays with fantasy, flirts …

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Ep230: Brent Trenga: Recovering Architect Redefines Building – Circularity, Data Centers, & Legos 1:35:22

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Brent Trenga joins me to spill on why construction is stuck in the Stone Age while we run space-age data centers. We geek out on circular economies, ethical capitalism, and why data centers should be built like Legos—easy to snap together, just as easy to snap apart—so growth and reuse don’t come with carbon regret. Tune in for laughs and lightbulb…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Bonus Episode! The Great British Bake Off and Department Q 12:43

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Proble…

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Deliciously Ella: how Ella Mills turned her personal brand into a global success 1:00:29

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Ella Mills is the co-founder of Deliciously Ella, which began in 2012 as a simple blog sharing healthy recipes. What started online quickly grew into bestselling books, a #1 mobile app, and eventually a retail brand of healthy snacks. In 2024, Deliciously Ella was acquired for an undisclosed sum and today Ella is building her next venture, All Plan…

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The Film the BBC Banned: Why 'The War Game' Was Too Real for TV in 1965 47:51

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Buckle up Gazers this ain't gonna be pretty! In 1965, the BBC made a film so terrifying, so brutally honest about nuclear war, they banned it before it ever aired. The War Game wasn’t a horror movie—it was a government-funded drama-documentary about a nuclear attack on the UK that hit too close to home. Why did the BBC pull the plug? What did Peter…

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That s**t will never sell - Baileys inventor on how innovation works - David Gluckman 43:53

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David Gluckman, the man who invented Baileys and author of That S**t Will Never Sell, joins us to share stories from his legendary career in brand creation. From the birth of iconic drinks (including Purdey’s, Aqua Libra, Cîroc and Tanqueray) to lessons on creativity, innovation, and risk-taking, David reflects on what it really takes to bring bold…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Bonus Episode! The Thursday Murder Club, Strictly Come Dancing and more! 24:13

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Proble…

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How brand can become your company’s greatest asset - Jonny Bauer 52:25

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Jonny Bauer has helped transform some of the world’s biggest brands, from revitalising Axe (Lynx for UK listeners) at BBH to building strategy from the ground up at Droga5. In this episode, Jonny shares why brand can become a company’s greatest asset, what he learned moving from agencies to private equity at Blackstone, and how to bring brand to th…

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Tulsa’s panhandling debate: Two councilors, two perspectives 27:05

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On Wednesday, Tulsa’s City Council is set to vote on an ordinance that would limit what Tulsans can do on sidewalks and medians. The proposed ordinance comes after two incidents, one in 2023, and one in 2024, where two separate people were killed while standing in center medians. Councilor Phil Lakin, who spoke to The Frontier on Monday about the o…

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'Only Fools and Horses': Del’s Big Lie and Rodney’s Little Life in 1989 51:01

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we revisit Only Fools and Horses' classic 1989 outing The Unlucky Winner Is—the one where Del enters Rodney’s teenage artwork into a kids’ competition and wins a family holiday to Spain… with a few strings attached. We explore how this sun-soaked farce touches on the cultural landscape of late-80s Britain—fr…

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SERIES 15: Episode 11 - Dakota Hotel, Bruce Springsteen, Mama's Universe, Wolf of Wall Street, Kevin Rowland, Wyse, Ideas Fest 48:54

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This edition is a veritable musical variety show. We go deep on icons like Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon. Then expect a bonanza of jewellery, clothing, movies and the ‘Glastonbury of business’. This is our last episode of the season, but during our break please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dakota Hotel - http…

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Fernando Machado on turning creativity into a competitive advantage 1:00:31

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Fernando Machado is one of the world’s most celebrated CMOs, known for game-changing campaigns like Burger King’s “Moldy Whopper.” In this episode, Fernando shares the work he’s most proud of, why surprising campaigns cut through, and how creativity drives real business growth. We also discuss the most innovative non-advertising ideas from his care…

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Ep229: Luke Saladyga: Submarine Officer to Oracle Innovator–Systems Engineering, Data Centers, & AI 1:48:26

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I've got Luke Saladyga sharing his wild ride from nukes on subs to hyperscale data centers at Google and now Oracle. We dive into operational maturity, high availability nines, and why curiosity beats repetition every time – because who wants boring when you can automate the chaos? Studies, References, and External Mentions Myers-Briggs personality…

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Perfectly Programmed: Deconstructing The Stepford Wives from 1975 and the Fear of Feminism 55:12

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, Dr. Lee and Our Dave dive deep into the glossy paranoia of The Stepford Wives (1975) — a chilling suburban satire that’s part sci-fi horror, part feminist nightmare. What does this cult classic really say about gender roles, domesticity, and the backlash to second-wave feminism? We explore the film’s histori…

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Beyond McGirt: How local governments keep testing tribal rights 34:10

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Five years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision affirmed much of eastern Oklahoma as Indian Country, some towns are still issuing traffic and municipal tickets to tribal citizens. In this episode, we talk with reporters Clifton Adcock and Allison Herrera about their investigation into why this happens, how it plays ou…

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The entrepreneur who raised $300m for charity after cheating death - Matt Pohlson, Omaze 39:12

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Matt Pohlson is the co-founder of Omaze, a platform that’s raised over £300m for charity through once-in-a-lifetime prize draws. Matt shares how a life-changing moment shaped his mission, the business model behind giving away luxury homes and cars, and why storytelling and consistent advertising have fuelled Omaze’s success. Plus, the challenges of…

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Will, Grace, and the Closet: When Queer Pain Became Primetime Comedy 51:45

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This week on The Problematic Gaze, we hop in our Telly Tardis and jump between the year 2000 and 1985 — courtesy of Will & Grace’s infamous two-parter, Lows in the Mid-Eighties. It’s the big bang of the Will & Grace universe, where we witness the origin stories of our favorite neurotic New Yorkers: Will's awkward coming out, Grace's wedding-that-wa…

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The QTS Experience 228: with Joel Chakkalakal; Waste, Recycling, and the tubing at Schlitterbahn 1:07:49

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Sustainability in data centers boils down to slashing carbon footprints and waste—think Lean Six Sigma magic and robotic automation. I geek out with Joel Chakkalakal on decommissioning hacks, circular economies, and why ops folks deserve a seat at the design table. Let's make our industry greener, one velcro trace at a time! Studies, References, Da…

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SERIES 15: Episode 10 - Scamp & Dude, Moi, Fab Lollies, Hayley Menzies 37:49

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Running on post-workout endorphins, we discuss clothing, hair and some fab and some fancy culinary delights. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mdlondon in Boots - https://www.boots.com/mdlondon-hair-straightener-phat-olive-green-10368077?srsltid=AfmBOool7Ajo4ZC-Zts3wPOBnWDIEEkjtoyt0pqyXe4X47GLEFEZOpWP Mdlondon…

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Jaguar relaunch - genius or marketing madness with Rawdon Glover, Jaguar MD 48:34

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Is Jaguar’s bold rebrand a stroke of genius or marketing madness? We sit down with Rawdon Glover, Managing Director of Jaguar, to unpack the strategy behind one of the most dramatic relaunches in automotive history. From pausing sales to redesigning the brand from the ground up, Rawdon shares how Jaguar is reinventing itself for a younger, electric…

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‘We’ve lost five years’: Cherokee Chief says new governor must rebuild tribal relations 31:30

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Chuck Hoskin Jr. has served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation since 2019, leading the tribe through a period of historic legal shifts, economic investment, and political tension. At the center of much of it is McGirt v. Oklahoma, the landmark 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed much of eastern Oklahoma remains reservation land. T…

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Smize, Cry, Conform: The Messy Legacy of America’s Next Top Model 1:12:36

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, we deep dive into 'America's Next Top Model', the US reality show launched in 2003. Now heavily criticised for its promotion of unhealthy body images and questionabl…

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Episode 227: Raiford Smith – Balloon Dogs, Grid Stress, and Data Center Ingenuity 57:27

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I'm diving into the grid's growing pains with Raiford Smith! Raiford says the grid is a balloon dog—squeeze it here, make it an anteater there. We unpack the stresson aging infrastructure and explore innovative fixes. Join us for a charged QTS Experience!By Dave McCall

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SERIES 15: Episode 9 - David Holmes, FPInsoles, Over+Above, Ruler of London, Jones Road, The Assembly 37:04

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A real mixed bag in this edition - music, television shows, makeup and sportswear. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Pikes - https://www.pikesibiza.com/ David Holmes -https://www.instagram.com/davidholmes_1969/ Resident Advisor - https://ra.co/ Footprint Insoles - https://www.fpinsoles.co.uk/ Over+Above - http…

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Marketing the world’s most successful video games from Call of Duty to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater - Tyler Bahl, Activision 43:22

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In partnership with NBCUniversal, we sit down with Tyler Bahl, CMO of Activision, to explore what it takes to market some of the world’s most successful games, from Call of Duty to Tony Hawk Pro Skater. Tyler shares insights on launching blockbuster titles, the evolving gaming landscape in 2025, and how livestreaming, esports, and AI are transformi…

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Listen Frontier: Oklahoma’s Social Studies rewrite sparks backlash 45:23

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Oklahoma has officially adopted new social studies standards that require public school students to be taught about "discrepancies" in the 2020 presidential election — language critics say mirrors debunked conspiracy theories. Despite the lack of evidence supporting claims of widespread voter fraud, the state’s new standards embed references that e…

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The Monarchy’s Most Bizarre PR Stunt: What "It’s a Royal Knockout" Says About Power and Spectacle 57:49

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, we deep dive into the one off TV event 'It's A Royal Knockout' from 1987. It's a time when Princess Diana had the world in her thrall and the rest of the Royal famil…

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SERIES 15: Episode 8 - Rattle and Hum, Ministry of Sound Classical, Dom in the Kitchen, Lily Silverton 38:25

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This episode should come with its own playlist because we are banging out musical recommendations. Oosh! As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Rattle and Hum - https://open.spotify.com/album/7hIoJcH4ObWasDFq78u1x9 Ministry of Sound Classical - https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/ministry-of-sound-c…

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Marketing secret sauce with Kraft Heinz CMO Todd Kaplan 30:45

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In this episode, produced in partnership with NBCUniversal, we sit down with Todd Kaplan, CMO of Kraft Heinz, to uncover the marketing “secret sauce” behind some of the world’s most iconic brands. Todd shares lessons from driving 21 quarters of growth at Pepsi, why simplicity beats complexity in marketing, and how he’s bringing an entrepreneurial s…