On Brand with Donny Deutsch
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.
Episodes
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Oct 4, 2022 • 16min
Brands of the Week: NFTs, Pickleball, Adult Happy Meals and more.
Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on The MAGA Label, Ginni Thomas, Pickleball, McDonald's, Saturday Night Live, NFTs among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022 • 54min
Chris Matthews: The Great Game of Politics
This week, Donny is joined by Chris Matthews. Matthews, a now retired talk show host, American political commentator, and author, unpacks his career by discussing his time as a member of the Peace Corps and how he wound up as a Capitol Police officer upon his arrival in Washington D.C. Plus, Chris explores what he thinks the future holds for the United States through discussion on topics like the January 6th Capitol breach and women’s rights. But first, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Jon Cena, Nyquil Chicken, Brad Pitt, and James Earl Jones, among others in his "Brands of the Week" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022 • 46min
James Patterson: A Love of Storytelling
In today's episode, Donny sits down with New York Times Best-selling author James Patterson. Donny does a deep dive on Patterson's career, starting out in the advertising world at J. Walter Thompson. From there, the two cover the creation and inspiration behind one of Patterson's most well-known characters, Alex Cross, and James discusses his surprising friendship with world-renowned country music superstar, Dolly Parton. But first, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Joe Biden, Lindsey Graham, the NFL and Kanye West among others in his "Brands of the Week" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022 • 52min
Andrew Yang: If It's Broken, We Need to Fix It
Today, Donny is joined by the Chairman of the Forward Party, former Presidential Candidate, and author, Andrew Yang. Donny and Andrew discuss a variety of topics including Andrew’s experience running for President, what a third party can do to fix the broken electoral system, and why rank choice voting works. But leading off, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "Ups" or "Downs" on The Queen, Kim Kardashian, and Major League Baseball among others in his "Brands of the Week". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2022 • 52min
Dr. Ruth: Changing Times, Same Questions
In this episode, Donny welcomes iconic sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. At 94 years of age, Dr. Ruth gives incredible commentary on her early years as a sniper and Holocaust survivor. Additionally, the duo goes over how to deal with loneliness, how the questions Dr. Ruth received over the years haven't really changed much over time, and...you guessed it...sex and relationship talk. But first, Donny names his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Serena Williams, and Apple Cars among others in his "Brands of the Week" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @realgranthillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and journalist, joins the conversation to explore his influential works like Outliers and The Tipping Point. He shares intriguing insights on why some historical figures are remembered while others vanish. The duo dives into the dynamics of political behavior influenced by demographics and discusses his latest book, Bomber Mafia. Gladwell also reflects on the evolving landscape of celebrity in the social media age and highlights thought-provoking findings from his podcast, Revisionist History.
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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