The Academy at Goodby, Silverstein &amp; Partners is the brainchild of Zach Canfield, the agency’s Director of Talent. Dan is now its director, and this episode marks a personally significant moment of transition.

The Academy at Goodby, Silverstein &amp; Partners is the brainchild of Zach Canfield, the agency’s Director of Talent. Dan is now its director, and this episode marks a personally significant moment of transition.

Episode 340: Dan and Zach of The Academy at GS&P

Sean Curran

Leaving agency life in his past, Sean shares his thoughts on start-up culture, imposter syndrome, and the overemphasis put on deck perfection.

Leaving agency life in his past, Sean shares his thoughts on start-up culture, imposter syndrome, and the overemphasis put on deck perfection.

Episode 339: Sean Curran, VP, Creative & Marketing at Ranch Rider Spirits

Nathalie Con

A natural strategist at heart, Nathalie shares her thoughts on how to best work with strategists, the genesis of insight, and moving to a new job. She also has some profound advice for young professionals (esp. women).

A natural strategist at heart, Nathalie shares her thoughts on how to best work with strategists, the genesis of insight, and moving to a new job. She also has some profound advice for young professionals (esp. women).

Episode 338: Nathalie Con, VP, Strategy Director at Giant Spoon

Johannes Leonardo

Omid Amidi

This one manages to cover Wordsworth’s Ode; feeling different and integrating; the value of a good strategy; the making of an epic, celebrity-laden commercial; levity; and finding a family at work. It wraps up with a generous offer from Omid.

This one manages to cover Wordsworth’s Ode; feeling different and integrating; the value of a good strategy; the making of an epic, celebrity-laden commercial; levity; and finding a family at work. It wraps up with a generous offer from Omid.

Episode 337: Omid Amidi, CD at Johannes Leonardo

Lauren Goldsmith

Thrasio

On finding your professional family, inner workings of e-commerce marketing, and uncovering opportunities in unlikely places

On finding your professional family, inner workings of e-commerce marketing, and uncovering opportunities in unlikely places

Episode 336: Lauren Goldsmith, ACD at Thrasio

Joe Baratelli

An inside view of a great agency, from a leader's perspective

An inside view of a great agency, from a leader's perspective

Episode 335: Joe Baratelli, EVP and CCO at RPA

Dominique Monet

Advertising as a platform, the value of a good presentation, some real talk, and the power of truth well expressed

Advertising as a platform, the value of a good presentation, some real talk, and the power of truth well expressed

Episode 334: Dominique Monet, ACD at GSD&M

Federico Diaz

An online, mid-pandemic chat about a cookie vault, Seinfeld, sketch comedy and one copywriter’s process

An online, mid-pandemic chat about a cookie vault, Seinfeld, sketch comedy and one copywriter’s process

Episode 333: Federico Diaz, ACD at The Community

Yanci Wu

The power of asking questions, being humble, and acting with intention. The value of going in-house, self-analysis, and knowing what matters to you.

The power of asking questions, being humble, and acting with intention. The value of going in-house, self-analysis, and knowing what matters to you.

Episode 332: Yanci Wu, Senior Experience Designer at Autodesk

Gavin Lester

A conversation with an award-winning, bi-cultural agency leader on creating not only great work, but also your own autonomy, your own agency within an agency, and originality within familiarity

A conversation with an award-winning, bi-cultural agency leader on creating not only great work, but also your own autonomy, your own agency within an agency, and originality within familiarity

Episode 331: Gavin Lester, CCO at Zambezi

Hosted by Dan Balser, a former department head at The Creative Circus in Atlanta, this is a series of conversations about advertising. But they're not just about the industry; they're about the people in it.

Dan and his incredible guests cover all aspects of the advertising business, not only providing insight we wouldn&#39;t have otherwise, but also giving creatives the inspiration they need to move forward in their career. The best part is it all comes from truly engaging individuals that know the industry inside and out. Thanks so much for putting out such a spectacular show Dan - keep up the great work!

Advertising Business Bliss!

Hands down my favorite creative advertising podcast. The advice and wisdom given in these shows could be made into a book.

Lemon

Don’t Get Me Started

Steve Sandstrom

Originally published Sunday, September 6, 2009 Half an hour with award-winning designer and One Show board member Steve Sandstrom of Sandstrom Partners in Portland, OR.

Originally published Sunday, September 6, 2009 Half an hour with award-winning designer and One Show board member Steve Sandstrom of <a href="http://www.sandstrompartners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandstrom Partners</a> in Portland, OR.

Episode 61: Steve Sandstrom

Susan Credle

Leo Burnett

A lively and enlightening chat with the esteemed Chicago agency's generous, honest and wonderfully articulate creative leader.

A lively and enlightening chat with the <a href="leoburnett.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">esteemed Chicago agency</a>'s generous, honest and wonderfully articulate creative leader.

Episode 192: Susan Credle, CCO of Leo Burnett

Lisa Cochrane

Visiting from Chicago, Lisa discusses traits that clients value in their agencies and the genesis and evolution of Allstate's award-winning "Mayhem" campaign. 

Visiting from Chicago, Lisa discusses traits that clients value in their agencies and the genesis and evolution of Allstate's award-winning "Mayhem" campaign.

Episode 126: Lisa Cochrane, SVP of Allstate Insurance

Mike Egan

Dude is a genius, mostly due to the fact that he doesn't think he is.

Dude is a genius, mostly due to the fact that he doesn't think he is.

Episode 215: Mike Egan, Copywriter at Wieden + Kennedy

Dan Lucey

Chris Beresford-Hill

A superstar CD team talks candidly about bosses, personal traits, selling great work and their own partnership.

A superstar CD team talks candidly about bosses, personal traits, selling great work and their own partnership.

Episode 182: Chris Beresford-Hill and Dan Lucey, ECDs at BBDO NY

Don Miller

A lively and advice-packed chat with a studious, talented, seasoned and award-winning former partner of Dan's.

A lively and advice-packed chat with a studious, talented, seasoned and <a href="http://donmillerartdirection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">award-winning former partner</a> of Dan's.

Episode 133: Don Miller, CD at Ogilvy, New York

Eddie Snyder

Originally published Sunday, May 20, 2007 Dan and his guest, Fitzgerald+CO CCO Eddie Snyder, discuss inspiration, challenges, Atlanta, bad partners and philosophy.

Originally published Sunday, May 20, 2007 Dan and his guest, <a href="http://www.fitzco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fitzgerald+CO</a> CCO Eddie Snyder, discuss inspiration, challenges, Atlanta, bad partners and philosophy.

Episode 3: Eddie Snyder

Originally published Sunday, July 13, 2008 Bruce Crocker is Design Director of Modernista in Boston. And he gets it.

Originally published Sunday, July 13, 2008 Bruce Crocker is Design Director of <a href="http://www.modernista.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modernista</a> in Boston. And he gets it.

Episode 32: Think – and use a Sharpie – more.

Dave Damman

Carmichael Lynch

Dave shares his thoughts on hard work and focus. He's joined by Nicole Horton, the venerable Minneapolis agency's creative manager.

Dave shares his thoughts on hard work and focus. He's joined by Nicole Horton, the <a href="http://carmichaellynch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">venerable Minneapolis agency</a>'s creative manager.

Episode 123: Dave Damman, CCO of Carmichael Lynch

Chuck McBride

The SF-based, award-winning CD shares lessons learned from a career spent at some of America's best agencies.

The SF-based, award-winning CD shares lessons learned from a career spent at some of America's best agencies.

Episode 195: Chuck McBride, Founder and ECD of Cutwater

Originally published Sunday, December 16, 2007 Spunlogic Creative Director Wade Forst talks about design influences, intelligence and interfaces.

Originally published Sunday, December 16, 2007 <a href="http://www.spunlogic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spunlogic</a> Creative Director <a href="mailto:wadeforst@gmail.com?subject=I%20heard%20you%20on%20Dan's%20podcast.">Wade Forst</a> talks about design influences, intelligence and interfaces.

Episode 18: An attempt to define design

Todd Goodale

Jim Basirico

Originally published Sunday, June 3, 2007 Being there when you’re needed, the joy of the 24-hour deadline, working in interactive and being comfortable with change.

Originally published Sunday, June 3, 2007 Being there when you’re needed, the joy of the 24-hour deadline, working in interactive and being comfortable with change.

Episode 4: Todd Goodale and Jim Basirico

Gerry Graf

Barton F. Graf

The five-time Ad Age Creativity 50 All-Star shares his thoughts on fighting for great work, "those twenty people," and the itch to create.

The five-time Ad Age Creativity 50 All-Star shares his thoughts on fighting for great work, "those twenty people," and the itch to create.

Episode 232: Gerry Graf of Barton F. Graf

Jason Corbin

Visiting from Birmingham, Jason shares his thoughts on content creation, partnerships, career moves, asking for what you need, and the value of saying yes.

Visiting from Birmingham, Jason shares his thoughts on content creation, partnerships, career moves, asking for what you need, and the value of saying yes.

Episode 326: Jason Corbin, CD at Lewis Communications

David Baldwin

Originally published Sunday, June 3, 2007 A head-banging, meandering chat about the ad biz with the Chairman of the Board of the One Club and top creative dog at McKinney Silver in Durham, NC.

Originally published Sunday, June 3, 2007 A head-banging, meandering chat about the ad biz with the Chairman of the Board of the One Club and top creative dog at McKinney Silver in Durham, NC.

Episode 5: David Baldwin

Victor Camozzi

According to podcast statisticians, this episode contains at least four keys to success in advertising. One: Stay macro to stay mellow.

According to podcast statisticians, this episode contains at least four keys to success in advertising. One: Stay macro to stay mellow.

Episode 187: Victor Camozzi, SVP/GCD at GSD&M

Corinna Falusi

The move from CCO at a huge network to CCO at a small shop (with an actual kitchen in the middle). Also, on being different and knowing yourself.

The move from CCO at a huge network to CCO at a <a href="http://www.mothernewyork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">small shop</a> (with an actual kitchen in the middle). Also, on being different and knowing yourself.

Episode 259: Corinna Falusi, CCO and Partner at Mother New York

Jeff Goodby

Goodby Silverstein

A casual chat with an industry great.

Episode 225: Jeff Goodby of Goodby Silverstein & Partners

Jeff Perky

Visiting from Nashville, the designer and studio founder discusses the power of Pinterest boards, design strategy and process, the ideal client, outside influences, and empathy.

Visiting from Nashville, the designer and studio founder discusses the power of Pinterest boards, design strategy and process, the ideal client, outside influences, and empathy.

Episode 277: Jeff Perky, Owner/Art Director at Perky Bros

Jeff's second visit to the podcast is half an hour and 100% unedited. On stress, directing, five keys to creativity, and brands' roles in culture.

Jeff's second visit to the podcast is half an hour and 100% unedited. On stress, directing, five keys to creativity, and brands' roles in culture.

Episode 247: The Return of GS&P's Jeff Goodby

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