
On Brand with Donny Deutsch
Everything is a brand. In today’s world companies, public figures, countries, institutions, and movements are brands with their own unique values, marketing, and influence. Former CEO and Chairman of Deutsch Inc., innovative political analyst and veteran TV personality, Donny Deutsch, mastered the power of branding when he built the multibillion dollar ad agency. Now, in a hyper-saturated, over-marketed world, our media landscape too often presents one-dimensional figures who are globally seen, and yet not truly known. Where the notion “perception is reality” feels truer each day, join Donny as he peels back the layers of the images we see, to understand the depths of the people who are changing our world. You won’t want to miss Donny’s candid conversations with global experts and the biggest names across entertainment, business, media, politics and more to better understand the “brands” of the moment and examine where politics, current events, and pop culture converge.
Latest episodes

Sep 1, 2022 • 55min
Grant Hill: Athletic Grit, The Game, and Life After the NBA
In this episode, Donny sits down with former NBA player and co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, Grant Hill. Grant and Donny discuss his time at Duke with Coach K, the iconic 1992 win over Kentucky and how his ankle injury became a defining moment in his life. Grant also shares his thoughts on the NBA's brand, his process of making peace with his career, and how a little bit of ego can drive success. But first, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Meghan Markle, Serena Williams, Apple, and Mickey Mantle and more on an all new Brands of the Week.
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Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 17min
Mike Greenberg: Where Sports and Family Connect
Donny is joined by Mike "Greeny" Greenberg who is the host of ESPN’s morning show Get Up and the long-standing NBA pregame show, NBA Countdown. Donny and Mike get straight into discussing many topics in sports like the evolution of sports talk, the change in audience demographics, and the wave of women now interested in sports. Also, the duo discusses what makes on-air chemistry work, how a franchise was built around Roger Goodell, the impact of fame on young athletes, and Mike’s thoughts on politics moving its way into sports. But first, Donny covers his weekly "ups" and "downs", naming Kari Lake, Dr. Oz, Will Smith, and Snoop Dogg among many others in his weekly Brands of the Week segment.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @espngreenySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 6min
Howie Mandel: Staying Curious
On this week’s episode, Donny welcomes comedian, actor, host, and judge on America's Got Talent, Howie Mandel. Howie explores many topics from his life including how his career started as a dare, his experience with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and how Joan Rivers helped him get his first break on The Tonight Show. Also, Donny and Howie discuss the power of curiosity, why humor comes from a dark place, Howie’s podcast Howie Mandel Does Stuff, and Howie’s new show Bullsh*t the Game Show. But first, Donny takes us through this week's headlines, dishing out his "ups" and "downs" to names like Nike, Bill Russell, John Fetterman, and General Mills on this week's Brands of the Week.
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Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
Malcolm Gladwell: Zeitgeist Surfer
This week on “On Brand”, Donny sits down with author, podcast host, and global thinker, Malcolm Gladwell. The pair start with Malcolm’s inspiration for his most successful books like Outliers, Blink, and The Tipping Point – leading to a discussion of his new book, Bomber Mafia. The duo also discuss Malcolm's thoughts on Trump, historical memory, and Malcolm’s approach to his podcast "Revisionist History." But first, Donny starts off by naming Dick Cheney, the labor market, Beyoncé, Aaron Rodgers, and many others in his weekly Brands of the Week segment.
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Aug 4, 2022 • 57min
Mark Leibovich: Memorable Storytelling in Politics
In this episode of On Brand, Donny sits down with print journalist for The Atlantic, and former chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, Mark Leibovich. Together they dive into Mark’s writing process, masculinity in politics, and why the Trump Hotel was the perfect backdrop for Mark’s most recent book, Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump and the Price of Submission. The duo also discusses the commonalities between the NFL and Washington and how Mark feels about the upcoming midterms. Additionally, Donny starts off with his weekly "ups" and "downs," naming Pete Buttigieg, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Will Smith, and Gen Z in this week's Brands of the Week.
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Jul 28, 2022 • 53min
Vanessa Williams: More Than Meets The Eye
On this week’s episode, Donny is joined by actor, singer, and current star of POTUS on Broadway, the multifaceted, Vanessa Williams. Donny and Vanessa start at the beginning by discussing the courage Vanessa has maintained from obstacles in her childhood, her time as Miss America, and her experiences with racism in her career and home state of New York. Also, Vanessa shares what it's like working on POTUS with an all-female cast and director and how she’s kept her fortitude and adventurous spirit throughout her life. But first, Donny dives into this week's Brands of the Week, dishing out his 'ups' and 'downs' to names like Josh Hawley, Vince McMahon, Pat Benatar, and Toys 'R' Us, among many others.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @vanessawilliamsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 59min
W. Kamau Bell: Becoming Better Antiracists
In this episode, Donny is joined by comedian, author, and host of CNN’s United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. W. Kamau discusses with Donny why he believes America remains a work in progress, why he made a documentary about Bill Cosby, and what shapes his take on comedy today. Additionally, the duo goes through some of the activities in W. Kamau’s new workbook Do The Work! An Antiracist Activity Book. But first, Donny is back discussing the week's buzzing brands naming Bill Gates, Kris Jenner, Beavis and Butthead, and BMW in his Brands of the Week segment.
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Jul 14, 2022 • 55min
Ken Auletta: Uncovering Harvey Weinstein’s ‘Hollywood Ending’
On this episode, Donny sits down with columnist and author, Ken Auletta. The two discuss Ken’s bombshell new book Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence, including Ken’s inspiration for the biography, why it took four decades for the truth about Harvey to surface, and whether Ken believes Harvey thinks of himself as a rapist. They also discuss the parallels between Trump and Weinstein, the cultural effect of the "Me Too" movement, and Ken’s take on the state of advertising today. But first, Donny dives into this week's buzzing brands, naming Kamala Harris, Stranger Things, and American Airlines, among many others in this week's Brands of the Week segment.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:SHOPIFY - Go to http://www.shopify.com/DONNY, for a FREE 14-day trialDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @kenaulettaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 15min
Katie Couric: Transparency in Journalism
On this episode, Donny sits down with award-winning journalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author of Going There, Katie Couric. Katie and Donny discuss her thoughts on recent gun legislation, Roe v. Wade, and her fight against disinformation. Katie also reflects on her book, diving into her interview with Sarah Palin and her time at CBS. They also discuss why Katie started her own media company and whether there is a chance for straight news in a post-Trump era. But first, Donny and Emily Jane Fox are back together in this week's Brands of the Week segment, dishing out "ups" and "downs" for names like Gavin Newsom, Cats the Musical, and Taco Bell, among many others.
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Jun 30, 2022 • 49min
Eric Holder: Fighting for Rights, Democracy, and Justice
On this episode, Donny sits down with former U.S. Attorney General and author of Our Unfinished March, Eric Holder. Donny and Eric discuss the Jan 6th Committee, Eric's memory of the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the impact of Obama's election on our country. Eric also shares his thoughts on voting rights in the United States today, and his plan to fight for voter progress. But first, Donny dives into his Brands of the Week segment where he names America, Mehmet Oz, Gen Z, and Revlon among many others as this week's "ups" and "downs."THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:SHOPIFY - Go to http://www.shopify.com/DONNY, for a FREE 14-day trialDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @ericholderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices