Best Polo Pull Podcasts (2026)

1
Speaking Different Truths: Messaging, Empathy, and the Art of Political Translation with Kevin Perez-Allen 45:15

Play Pause

3M ago45:15

45:15

In this episode of The Luminary Lens, host Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff sits down with Kevin Perez-Allen, Senior Vice President at Signal Group, for a revealing conversation on political communication, emotional intelligence, and the nuance of narrative-building in polarized environments. From his early fascination with politics to advising foreign embassi…

1
Saddles, Strategy, and the Spirit of Polo with Megan Judge 16:38

5M ago16:38

16:38

Welcome to The Luminary Lens, where heart meets strategy and stories spark transformation. In this episode, host Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff speaks with Megan Judge—Owner of Central Coast Polo and Head Coach of Cal Poly Polo, one of the most successful collegiate programs in the U.S. In this episode, Rebecca and Megan explore how polo goes far beyond hors…

1
Embodied Creativity: Movement, Meaning, and Leading Through Art with Dana Genshaft 36:44

6M ago36:44

36:44

Welcome to The Luminary Lens, where heart meets strategy and stories spark transformation. Host Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff—a corporate marketing leader, salon curator, and founder of the Luminary Society—sits down with Dana Genshaft, choreographer, educator, and Artistic Director of SF Danceworks. In this layered and insightful conversation, Dana reflect…

1
Empathy in Action: Rebuilding, Sales Leadership and Showing Up Human with Roderick Jefferson 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

What happens when a high-powered executive is forced to pause—and begins to truly listen? In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff sits down with longtime friend and sales enablement leader Roderick Jefferson to talk about what it really means to lead with empathy, live with intention, and rebuild from the inside out…

1
The Edge of Possibility: Fear, Curiosity and the Future of Leadership with John Hagel 29:09

7M ago29:09

29:09

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Luminary Lens, where heart meets strategy and stories spark transformation. Host Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff—a corporate marketing leader, salon curator, and founder of the Luminary Society—kicks off the series with John Hagel, acclaimed strategist and author of The Journey Beyond Fear. In this candid and thoughtful …

1
Introducing The Luminary Lens 1:07

7M ago1:07

1:07

The Luminary Lens is a podcast where technology-marketing leader, salon curator, and champion of emotionally intelligent leadership Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff invites executives, artists, athletes, and other industry luminaries to share the “aha” moments that transformed their work and their lives. In this trailer, Rebecca previews relaxed, salon-style c…

1
27: Behind the Hidden Sailors: Insights on Multi-Agency Partnerships and Content Creation and Jaguar’s Next Move 25:56

1y ago25:56

25:56

Andrya Blanco, one EKR's designers, joins Camden to discuss their thoughts about the Hidden Sailors campaign and how multi-agency partnerships can be beneficial for brands. They also dive into their thoughts in Jaguar's new brand and what they think the company's next move might be. Listen to our last episode with Garth Knutson and Ryan Blum! If yo…

1
26: Making Waves: How Water Polo and Big Partnerships Shaped a Navy Campaign 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

This week on Brands and Campaigns, Camden sat down with CMO Garth Knutson of Aflac and Ryan Blum, Chief Creative Officer at VML to discuss their partnership on a campaign to recruit US Navy Special Forces with Water Polo. The group discusses the background of the campaign as well as the other participating brands. They also dive into how team dynam…

1
25: Too Pretty for AI? A Look at San Juan County's Clever Campaign 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

This week, Camden sits down with Art Director Madeline Trenkle to discuss San Juan County's clever use—or lack of use—of AI in a recent campaign. Madeline also shares insights into her creative process and sources of inspiration and give sound advice on how to work with creative teams. If you have an idea for a creative campaign that we should cove…

1
24: How Projects like "Agencyland" Become More Than Just an Idea 31:18

1y ago31:18

31:18

Jared Price, EKR's Team Director and Director of Business Development, joins Camden on today’s episode to reflect on our conversation with Maggie Winters and Zach Goodwin about Agencyland. They touch on how Maggie and Zach’s passion for this project and dedication to seeing it through led to Agencyland’s success and the attention it garnered This J…

1
23: Behind “Agencyland”: A Board Game From This January 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

“Agencyland” is a board game based on running an advertising agency, full of industry in-jokes, creative copy and fun gameplay. Two of the main people behind this game, Maggie Winters and Zach Goodwin from This January, join Camden to break down “Agencyland”. Zach and Maggie describe how The Farming Game inspired them to create Agencyland to unrave…

1
22: A Conversation with EKR’s Resident Fantasy Football Enthusiast 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

Adam Castar, the producer of Brands & Campaigns and our agency’s resident fantasy football enthusiast, joins Camden to talk about ESPN’s “Only in Fantasy” campaign. Adam talks about his love of fantasy football, how this campaign resonates with him, and the unique “guillotine” league that he participates in. Later on in the episode, Adam and Camden…

1
21: A Look Behind the Scenes of ESPN’s “Only in Fantasy” Campaign 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

44:55

The NFL season is right around the corner, which also means that fantasy football leagues are starting up again too. Since 2019, Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners (BSSP) has created different iterations of its “Only in Fantasy” campaign for ESPN’s Fantasy Football platform. Jake Bayham and Sinan Dagli, the Head of Strategy and Executive Creative Di…

1
20: How Knowing The Brand Can Replace The Brief 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

Corey Ostler, EKR’s Art Director, joins Camden on today’s episode of Brands & Campaigns to discuss A&W’s campaign that offered free root beer to centenarians for life and reflect on the insights Jonathon Spalding from Cornett shared in the previous episode. They touch on all aspects of this campaign’s creative process, such as the role of creative …

1
19: Celebrating Centenarians with a Fun Campaign from A&W 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

31:27

Known for its root beer, A&W Restaurants is one of the oldest fast-food franchises in the United States and celebrated its 105th anniversary this year. To go along with this milestone, they’re offering free root beer floats for life for people at least 100 years old. Jonathon Spalding, a Creative Director at Cornett, and his team created hilarious …

1
18: Flexibility + Partnership = Clever Campaigns 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

Adam Castar, a Podcast Producer for EKR and one of the producers of Brands and Campaigns, joins Camden on today’s episode to discuss KFC Canada’s campaign for the Edmonton Oilers. Adam and Camden talk about the campaign as a whole and speculate on what the finale of this campaign could have been if the Oilers had won The Stanley Cup. Adam and Camde…

1
17: How Superstitions, Timeliness and the Stanley Cup Led to a Successful Campaign for KFC Canada 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

33:57

During this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar Connor McDavid superstitiously wore the same pregame suit for multiple games in a row. Jesse Wilks and Gerardo Agbuya, creative directors at Courage Inc., saw an opportunity and pitched an idea for one of their clients, KFC Canada, to become superstitious too by running …

1
16: What Made Tinder’s “It Starts With a Swipe” Campaign Successful? 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

On today’s episode, Shelby Traveller, an intern on EKR’s creative team, joins Camden to discuss Tinder’s “It Starts With a Swipe” campaign in depth. They talk about where the campaign succeeded in leaning into Tinder’s existing perception while also appealing to a more diverse audience with their copywriting and art direction. Later in the podcast,…

1
15: How Tinder Reclaimed "The Swipe" 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

34:59

To many people, Tinder has gained a reputation as the app for hookups and shallow connections. In their recent campaign, they aimed to embrace ALL of the potential connections that “Start With a Swipe”. Kevin Mulroy, partner and executive creative director at Mischief USA, joins Camden to share how they used that perception to steer the conversatio…

1
14: How Small Insights Can Lead to Large Campaigns 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

Tony Bowe, a creative intern at EKR, joins Camden on today’s episode of Brands and Campaigns to talk about KitKat’s “Have AI Break” advertisement. Tony talks about what he enjoyed about the ad and the importance of not trying to force creative ideas for campaigns. Camden also uses Courage’s relationship with KitKat to illustrate how strong agency-b…

1
13: How Unique AI Insights Led to a One-of-a-Kind Campaign From KitKat 30:27

2y ago30:27

30:27

Inspired by a Google Deepmind study claiming AI performs better when you ask it to take a breather, Matt Miller and Tommy Yong of Courage Advertising pitched a campaign to KitKat combining this fact and their famous “have a break/gimme a break” slogan. Matt and Tommy join Camden on today’s episode to discuss how they discovered this AI insight and …

1
12: When and Why Does Shock Value Work In Advertising? 32:23

2y ago32:23

32:23

Camden Bernatz and Madeline Trenkle (Art Director) reflect on the story behind Starburst's "Berries and Cream" commercial, the importance of genuine humor in ads, and how shock value can sometimes be enough, depending on what you are advertising. Listen to our episode with Winslow Dennis! If you have an idea for a creative campaign that we should c…

1
11: The Story Behind Starburst’s Iconic “Berries and Cream” Commercial 37:33

2y ago37:33

37:33

Starburst’s Berries and Cream commercial, also known as “Bus Station”, featuring a catchy song and dance, went viral and is memorable to this day. Winslow Dennis, a senior producer involved in the creation of this spot, joins Camden on today’s episode of Brands and Campaigns to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the ad. Winslow gives so…

1
10: What The Industry Should Learn from the 'Mitarry Best' AI Experiment 29:45

2y ago29:45

29:45

Adam Stoker, the CEO of EKR, returns to the show to discuss what can be learned about AI and risk-taking in destination marketing from Visit Myrtle Beach's "Mitarry Best". Adam comments on how the relationship between agency and brand determines the level of success something creative like this can achieve. Listen to our episode with Stuart Butler!…

1
9: 2024 Superbowl Ads: The Best and Worst 29:01

2y ago29:01

29:01

In this special bonus episode of Brands & Campaigns, Camden dives into some of the ads featured in the 2024 Super Bowl. Listen to hear why the Doordash ad could have been better and how Kia captured the hearts of viewers with its simple yet effective family-focused ad. If you have an idea for a creative campaign that we should cover or would like t…

1
8: How Visit Myrtle Beach’s AI-Generated Campaign Took Reddit By Storm 33:40

2y ago33:40

33:40

Today’s episode of Brands and Campaigns is all about an AI-inspired, outside-the-box Reddit push from “Mitarry Best," better known as Visit Myrtle Beach. Stuart Butler, the CMO of Visit Myrtle Beach, sits down with Camden to share his thought process behind this campaign and how this different type of advertising was able to succeed on a social med…

1
7: How Real-Time Marketing Helped Oreo Go Viral 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Camden sits down with Jacqueline Crane, team director at EKR, to talk about the viral Oreo tweet during Super Bowl XLVII and why real-time marketing helped them grab a piece of the spotlight. They discuss some of the insights provided by Mike Nuzzo in a previous episode and why a campaign like this may or may not do well in today’s social media lan…

1
6: Oreo's Viral Super Bowl Tweet 40:45

2y ago40:45

40:45

During Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, there was a partial blackout in the stadium early in the second half of the game. As everyone was scrambling, Oreo tweeted a very timely reminder that “You Can Still Dunk in the Dark”, which blew up social media. Mike Nuzzo, the creative director overseeing Oreo’s brand at the time, joins Camden on today’s ep…

1
5: REACTION: Blockbuster's “We still have DVDS” Campaign 27:58

2y ago27:58

27:58

Camden sits down with Brandon Osmond, another creative director at EKR, to discuss the insights from our Blockbuster "We Still Have DVDs" episode with AO Baker. For example: What is the branding power of nostalgia? Tune in! Listen to our episode with AO Baker! If you have an idea for a creative campaign that we should cover or would like to be a gu…

1
4: Blockbuster’s “We Still Have DVDs” Response to Netflix 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

Contrary to popular belief, Blockbuster is still hanging on as a company, with one remaining location in Bend, OR. Once Netflix decided to remove mail-order DVDs from their service, Blockbuster responded in jest, reminding the world that they “still have DVDs." A.O. Baker, a copywriter at Atlantic New York, the marketing agency that worked with Blo…

1
3: REACTION: MLB’s “Baseball is Something Else” Campaign 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

On today’s episode of Brands and Campaigns, Camden sits down with Corey Ostler from EKR’s creative team to discuss the “Baseball is Something Else” campaign from MLB. Tune in for some great insight into the importance of creative direction and vision when creating a campaign. They also highlight the role of creatives working in concert with clients…

1
2: MLB's "Baseball is Something Else" Campaign with Josh Bogdan 34:49

2y ago34:49

34:49

In this episode of Brands & Campaigns, Host Camden Bernatz interviews Creative Director Josh Bogdan about the "Baseball is Something Else" campaign for Major League Baseball. They discuss the campaign's origins, the strategic exploration undertaken to capture the essence of baseball, and the influential role of advertising industry figures Hal Curt…

1
1: Welcome to Brands & Campaigns 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

Camden Bernatz, our host and EKR team member, talks to EKR CEO Adam Stoker to introduce this new and exciting podcast. Join in at the beginning to learn and explore the stories and people behind clever marketing strategies and what you can expect moving forward on "Brands & Campaigns. If you have an idea for a creative campaign that we should cover…

1
Water Under the Bridge 9:32

2+ y ago9:32

9:32

On the latest episode of The Man Stash Podcast, Polo Pull discusses the continuing topic of Peace and the adversities that we may face using the concept of Water Under the Bridge. Your adversities are not what define you stashers, but they propel you to purpose through pain, pleasure, profit, or provision. Use your personal positivity to navigate y…

1
The Man Stash Podcast Season 4: Peace-Water 🌊💦 12:32

2+ y ago12:32

12:32

In the season opener of The Man Stash Podcast, Polo Pull discuss the elemental motion of peace and how we all can find it within our lives. Through the process of self awareness and accountability.

1
The Man Stash Podcast Season 4 Promo (extended version) 3:25

3y ago3:25

3:25

Season 4, Polo Pull focuses on Peace. Navigating through life and the obstacles that stand before it. Through current events, topics and discussion, Pull ventures into a state of Peace. Every Monday.

1
Season 4 Promo 0:44

3y ago0:44

0:44

Annnnndddd we're back!!! Season 4 opens up a journey of finding your peace. How a Black man or any or any can find his peace. From relationships, interpersonal, or how to navigate through life in order to maintain it. Polo Pull highlights key factors and components every Monday to establish peace in your life. Stay tuned.…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Daniel Hale Willams 7:18

5y ago7:18

7:18

Daniel Hale Williams pursued a pioneering career in medicine. An African American doctor, in 1891, Williams opened Provident Hospital, the first medical facility to have an interracial staff. He was also one of the first physicians to successfully complete pericardial surgery on a patient. Williams later became chief surgeon of the Freedmen’s Hospi…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Mae C. Jemison 6:31

5y ago6:31

6:31

Mae C. Jemison is an American astronaut and physician who, on June 4, 1987, became the first African American woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program. On September 12, 1992, Jemison finally flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the Endeavour on mission STS47, becoming the first African American woman in space. In reco…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- James Baldwin 6:22

5y ago6:22

6:22

James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright, novelist and voice of the American civil rights movement known for works including 'Notes of a Native Son,' 'The Fire Next Time' and 'Go Tell It on the Mountain.' Citation Information Article Title James Baldwin Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.b…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Duke Ellington 4:14

5y ago4:14

4:14

A major figure in the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook. He created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in Western music and continued to play what he called "American Music" until shortly before hi…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Shirley Chisholm 4:35

5y ago4:35

4:35

Shirley Chisholm became the first African American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, she became the first major-party Black candidate to make a bid for the U.S. presidency. Citation Information Article Title Shirley Chisholm Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/political-…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Martin R. Delany 1:36

5y ago1:36

1:36

Abolitionist Martin Robison Delany was both a physician and newspaper editor and became one of the most influential and successful anti-slavery activists of the 19th century. Citation Information Article Title Martin Robison Delany Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/activist/m…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Benjamin Banneker 8:34

5y ago8:34

8:34

Benjamin Banneker was a largely self-educated mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs and writer. Citation Information Article Title Benjamin Banneker Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/scientist/benjamin-banneker Access Date February 28, 2021 Publisher A&E Television …

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Fannie Lou Hamer 5:18

5y ago5:18

5:18

Fannie Lou Hamer was an African American civil rights activist who led voting drives and co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Citation Information Article Title Fannie Lou Hamer Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/activist/fannie-lou-hamer Access Date February 2…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Daisy Bates 5:31

5y ago5:31

5:31

Daisy Bates was an African American civil rights activist and newspaper publisher who documented the battle to end segregation in Arkansas. Citation Information Article Title Daisy Bates Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/activist/daisy-bates Access Date February 23, 2021…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Carter G. Woodson 5:21

5y ago5:21

5:21

Carter G. Woodson was the second African American to receive a doctorate from Harvard, after W.E.B.Du Bois. Known as the "Father of Black History," Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African American history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month as a nationwide institution. He also wrote many historical works, including…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Matthew Henson 7:36

5y ago7:36

7:36

Famed African American explorer Matthew Henson was hired by explorer Robert Edwin as his valet for expeditions. For more than two decades, they explored the Arctic, and on April 6, 1909, Peary, Henson and the rest of their team made history, becoming the first people to reach the North Pole. Citation Information Article Title Matthew Henson Biograp…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Marsha P. Johnson 5:53

5y ago5:53

5:53

Marsha P. Johnson was an African American transgender women who was an LGBTQ rights activist and an outspoken advocate for trans people of color. Johnson spearheaded the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and along with Sylvia Rivera, she later established the Street Transvestite (now Transgender) Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group committed to helping…

1
The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Booker T. Washington 10:56

5y ago10:56

10:56

Booker T. Washington was one of the foremost African American leaders of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, founding the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Citation Information Article Title Booker T. Washington Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/activist/booker-t-…