
Right About Now with Ryan Alford
The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple PodcastsWelcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot.Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford—entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention—this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business.Every week, you’ll get two punchy episodes:Tuesday’s Guest Sessions: The real stories behind the rise of celebrity founders, rebel entrepreneurs, and marketing mavericks who actually do the work.Friday’s No B.S. Business Briefing: Real-time takes on what’s happening across business, culture, and tech—filtered through Ryan’s unfiltered lens.Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results—not recycled soundbites.Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups.No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor.Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now.Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.
Latest episodes

Aug 26, 2022 • 40min
Pepsi Invests $550 Million in Celsius Energy Drink! - Weekly Marketing News 8.26.22
Radical news, social media holidays, the latest in advertising and more!Slowly but surely, streaming is surpassing linear TV viewershiphttps://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2022/08/23/slowly-but-surely-streaming-is-surpassing-linear-tv-viewership
Radcast News:
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Social Media Holidays:
August 26th
Women's equality day
National Dog Day
August 27thInternational Lottery Day
August 28th
National Red Wine Day
National Bow Tie Day
August 30th
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Frankenstein Day
August 31st
National Trail Mix Day
National matchmaker day
Social Media News
You Knew It Was Coming: Instagram Is Testing a Copy of BeReal Called 'IG Candid Challenges'
https://gizmodo.com/instagram-bereal-copy-ig-candid-challenges-1849444854
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-looks-to-copy-bereal-with-new-ig-candid-feature/630250/
Instagram Faces More User Backlash as it Continues to Chase TikTokhttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-faces-more-user-backlash-as-it-continues-to-chase-tiktok/630236/
Trends in the Metaverse
The metaverse is replacing the office. Meet the gamified workforce of the futurehttps://fortune.com/2022/08/22/metaverse-replacing-office-remote-work-gamified-workforce-future-careers-tech-val-vacante/
The metaverse is as dead as Zuckerberg’s cartoon eyeshttps://www.fastcompany.com/90781259/the-metaverse-is-as-dead-as-zuckerbergs-cartoon-eyes
Afterpay releases designer NFTs with exclusive merchandise, experiences for New York Fashion Weekhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/afterpay-designer-NFT-New-York-Fashion-Week/630364/
Advertising News
Doritos sets consumers on hunt for triangles in ode to chip’s shapehttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/doritos-chip-snapchat-tiktok-scavenger-hunt-prizes/630389/
Shopify adds collaboration tool to connect brands with content creatorshttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/shopify-launches-collabs-creators-brands/629984/
What PepsiCo’s $550M Celsius deal means for the energy drink brandhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/pepsicos-pepsi-550m-celsius-deal-energy-drink/630005/
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Aug 23, 2022 • 47min
"The Captain" Kyle Creek - Reading Through the Reflections of Reality
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast hosted by Ryan Alford! This weeks guest is none other than "The Captain" Kyle Creek! Kyle is the author of F*cking History, Speech Therapy, and Feel Free to Quote Me!In this episode Ryan and Kyle discuss the ad agency business, and the highs and lows of breaking into the industry. Be sure to follow The Captain on Twitter and Instagram @sgrstk, and check out his website www.kylecreek.com.If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 19, 2022 • 39min
Apple Finds it's Next Big Business - Weekly Marketing and Advertising News 8.19.22
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Social Holidays:
August 19th: World Photoday
August 20th: National Lemonade Day
August 21st: National Spumoni day
August 22nd: National Be an Angel Day
August 23rd: National Cuban Sandwich day
Social Media News:TikTok is Fast Becoming a Key Search and Discovery Platform for Younger Audiences Advertising News:
Apple Finds Its Next Big Business: Showing Ads on Your iPhone
Pacsun collaborates with virtual influencer Miquela for back-to-school ads
Tony the Tiger transforms into gr-r-eat Twitch streamer
Miller High Life serves up dive bar-inspired ice cream
Hot Pockets leans into gaming community with creator contest
If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 16, 2022 • 48min
KOSMO - CEO and Founder of Kosmo's Q
Welcome back to The Radcast! This weeks guest is the founder and CEO of Kosmo's Q! Kosmo shares his inspiring David and Goliath story, and shares some BBQ secrets.To get your hands on some of Kosmo's BBQ check out his website https://kosmosq.com/Check out Kosmo's youtube channel, and follow him on social media!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KosmosQTwitter: https://twitter.com/KosmosQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kosmosq/?hl=en If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 12, 2022 • 40min
Discovery+ Merges with HBO - Weekly Advertising News August 12, 2022
Welcome back to your weekly update on all things related to marketing and advertising! Sponsors:Branded Bills
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Social HolidaysAugust 12 - World Elephant DayAugust 13 - Left handers dayAugust 15 - National relaxation dayAugust 16 - National tell a joke daySocial Media News:
Sweetarts encourages amateur filmmakers on TikTokhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/sweetarts-filmmakers-tiktok-festival-influencer-gomez/629015/
Instagram strongholds influencer marketing despite growing competitionhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/instagram-rivalry-tiktok-influencer-marketing/628837/
Advertising News:
Walmart reportedly seeks streaming partner to bolster Walmart+https://www.marketingdive.com/news/walmart-disney-comcast-paramount-peacock-streaming/629329/
Warner Bros. Discovery to combine streamers next summer, considers ad-supported offeringhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-combined-hbo-max-discovery-FAST/628974/
Miller Lite rents out grills in latest summer stunthttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/miller-lite-rents-out-grills/629064/
NYT plans advertising expansion into non-news productshttps://www.axios.com/2022/08/09/new-york-times-advertising-expansion
Run ads or place products in-show? Both are best, research findshttps://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2022/08/10/run-ads-or-place-products-in-show-both-are-best-research-finds
If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @christinaroseyasi @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 9, 2022 • 50min
Ashley Parker Angel and Bobby Klebanoff - Founders of High Level
Welcome back to The Radcast hosted by Ryan Alford! Our guests this week are O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel, and his business partner and cofounder of High Level, Bobby Klebanoff! In this episode Ashley and Bobby share their success stories, as well as some lessons taught through failure. You can find Ashley and Bobby on all social media platforms as well as at livehighlevel.comInstagram: @ashley_parker_angel, @bobby_klebanoffTwitter: @parkerangelTikTok: @ashley_parker_angel If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @christinaroseyasi @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 5, 2022 • 40min
Marketers Gain ROI During Recession - Weekly Marketing News 8.5.22
Welcome back to your weekly marketing and news updates on The Radcast! This week, Ryan and Christina discuss the importance of ad spending, even in economic uncertainty. Ryan named top 40 over 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine! Social Holidays:National Water balloon day - August 5International Beer Day, National Mustard Day - August 6thNational Sister Day - August 7thInternational Cat Day - August 8National Book Lovers Day - August 9 TikTok News:
A TikTok Music app could challenge Spotify and Apple
TikTok to overtake Facebook in influencer marketing spend this year, YouTube by 2024
TikTok is the fastest growing source of news for adults in the UK
MetaversePatrón concocts cocktail-themed virtual quests in bigger bet on metaverseAdvertising News:
Marketers gain ROI during recession by increasing media spend, study says
Tito’s vodka spoofs hard seltzer craze by selling empty can
French’s slings mustard-flavored donuts in experiential push
Maybelline pairs with Time Out to encourage IRL dating
Jack in the Box welcomes back most famous employee Mark Hamill
Hilton ribs romantic streak in travel ads with focus on perks
Brands are getting creative with being real
If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @christinaroseyasi @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 2, 2022 • 54min
Christopher Sean - Actor, Writer, Influencer
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast hosted by Ryan Alford! This weeks guest is Christopher Sean: Actor, Writer, and Influencer!Christopher Sean is best known for his role as Paul Narita on Days of Our Lives, and voicing Kazuda Xiono on Star Wars Resistance. Ryan and Christopher talk about the importance of social media, and how to leverage each platform for personal branding. To keep up with Christopher Sean be sure to follow him on Twitter @ChristopherSean and on Instagram @MrChristopherSeanIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel, or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 29, 2022 • 25min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News July 29, 2022: Bring Back the Old Instagram
Welcome back to another episode of the Radcast! We've got your social media holidays, Tik Tok updates, and so much more!Social Holidays
July 29: Talk in an elevator day
July 30: International day of friendship
July 31: National Mutt Day, National Avocado Day
August 1: Respect for parents day
Tik Tok News
Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian tell Instagram to 'stop trying to be TikTok,'
Honda Civic Tour expands beyond live shows with TikTok videos from Future X
Trends in the Metaverse
Metaverse Real Estate Sales to Grow by $5 Billion by 2026
Chipotle’s Buy the Dip game will give away $200K in crypto
Marketing News:SoulCycle exchanges used Peloton bikes for in-person classesIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radicalresults @the.rad.cast @christinaroseyasi @nick_weaver
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 26, 2022 • 34min
SPECIAL EPISODE RERELEASE: Bruce Buffer - International Sports and Entertainment Host, UFC Octagon Announcer
In this episode, host Ryan Alford talks with International Sports/Entertainment Host, UFC Octagon Announcer, Motivational Speaker, Bruce Buffer!Bruce talks about his experiences as the "Voice of the Octagon" and the meteoric rise of the UFC. He shares the defining moment when he said that “The UFC is now mainstream.” Ryan and Bruce also discuss the culture of the UFC, shocking moments that have come his way as an announcer and during a fight. Ryan and Bruce dissects about the business happening inside and outside of the octagon, the UFC's culture, ‘Millions’ e-commerce, his offers outside of the UFC, and more… Learn more about Bruce Buffer http://brucebuffer.com/. Follow his Instagram @brucebufferufc and Twitter @brucebuffer. You can also check Millions Ecommerce https://millions.co/ . If you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com Like, Share and Subscribe on our YouTube account https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that’s radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.