
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

Jul 22, 2022 • 36min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News July 22, 2022
Welcome back to The Radcast! This week we're covering Bennifer, Toyota's TikTok's, high Valyrian and more!Thanks to the official sponsor of The Radcast Branded Bills! Use code Radcast20 at BrandedBills.com and receive 20% off your ENTIRE purchase!Social HolidaysJuly 22: National Hammock DayJuly 24: International Self Care DayJuly 25: Post your back to school supplies TikTok Update:TikTok’s new avatar feature could help brands without mascots on the platformMarketing News
Toyota drives chatter for TikTok debut with creator-led dance challenge
Peloton’s new ad stars nude Chris Meloni promoting its app
NBCU, Peacock bring ShoppableTV to ‘Love Island USA’
Marriott’s Moxy Hotels gamifies hospitality with AR experience
HBO expands partnership with Duolingo for GOT spinoff
Magnolia Bakery throws it back to mid-aughts YouTube in its new campaign
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Jul 19, 2022 • 35min
Sawyer Hemsley - COO of Crumbl Cookie
Welcome back to The Radcast! This week Ryan interviews founder and COO of Crumbl Cookies, Sawyer Hemsley! Sawyer talks us through Crumbl's history, his goals for the company, and his current favorite cookie flavor. Be sure to follow Crumbl on all social media platforms @Crumbl Cookies and follow Sawyer @Sawyer Hemsley To find a Cumbl near you visit www.crumblcookies.com or download the Crumbl App! 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, 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.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 23min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News July 15, 2022
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! This week Christina and Reh take over talking all things marketing, metaverse, and Elon Musk - the ultimate internet troll.Show some love to our official sponsor Branded Bills!Use Code RADCAST20 for 20% off your entire purchase at www.brandedbills.com Elon Musk backs out of buying TwitterJames Webb Telescope photosSocial Holidays:
July 15th: Give something away day
July 17th: World emoji day
July 18th: National Ice cream day
TikTok News
TikTok is giving you new ways to control your For You page
50% of marketers impede ROI by underinvesting in media
Trends in the MetaverseSamsung Launches 'Space Tycoon' Metaverse ExperienceMarketing News
Skyy Vodka and Jordan Peele encourage consumers to look to the sky
Manscaped sharpens edgy humor strategy with multiyear Pete Davidson deal
Philadelphia cream cheese serves burned-out diners at Feeladelphia restaurant
Unilever’s Magnum explores sustainable fashion, digital realm with cocoa dress
Netflix picks Microsoft as partner to build ad-supported streaming business
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Jul 12, 2022 • 45min
Darren Prince - Author of Aiming High
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast hosted by Ryan Alford! This week's guest is Darren Prince! Darren is a sports and celebrity agent and a global advocate for addiction and recovery. In this episode, Darren opens up about his own struggles with addiction and his personal road to recovery.To learn more about Darren Prince you can check out his website officialdarrenprince.com, princemarketinggroup.com, and follow him on instagram, twitter, and facebook.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, 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 8, 2022 • 27min
Weekly Marketing News July 8th, 2022 - Stranger Things with 1 Billion Hours of Streaming in Less Than a Month!
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! This week Ryan and Christina discuss Stranger Things, product placement in your favorite Netflix shows, and more!Thanks to our sponsor Branded Bills! Use code Radcast20 at www.brandedbills.com for 20% off your purchase!Social holidays
July 8: National Video Game Day, National blueberry day
July 9: National sugar cookie day
July 10: National kitten day, national pina colada day
TikTok News
How YouTube’s brewing TikTok rivalry could impact mobile video strategies
TikTok Marketing Strategies Every Brand Should Embrace
Marketing and Advertising News
Old Spice teams with Arby’s to tackle ‘meat sweats’
Miller Lite honors female brewer Mary Lisle with limited-edition cans
McDonald’s strengthens gaming creator ties with OfflineTV sponsorship
Coke, Lacoste see significant value for ‘Stranger Things’ product placements
Stranger Things 4’ Crosses Billion-Hour Viewing Mark, Netflix Says
Modelo, Takis dare consumers to keep their hands off a co-branded vending machine
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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 5, 2022 • 53min
Casey Webb - Man vs.Food
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast with Ryan Alford! We are so excited to have actor and host Casey Webb on the show this week! Be sure to catch Casey on Man vs. Food, and keep up with him on instagram @iamhusky4life and twitter @caseyscallIf 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 1, 2022 • 41min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News July 1, 2022: Coke Teams up with Marshmallow!
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! Coke teams up with Marshmallow and Alka Seltzer partners with T-Pain!Thanks to our sponsor Branded Bills! Use code Radcast20 at www.brandedbills.com for 20% off your purchase!Social holidaysJuly 1st - National Postal Worker DayJuly 2nd - World UFO DayJuly 4th - Independence DayJuly 6th - International kissing dayJuly 7th - World chocolate dayTrends In The Metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg Expects Billions of People to Use the Metaverse Generating Massive Revenue for Meta
A Serial Entrepreneur’s [Tommaso Di Bartolo] Predictions For The Metaverse In 2030
McDonald’s stakes out virtual summer camp in mobile app
Slash is entering the metaverse to host a virtual reality concert
Marketing News
Coke teams up with Marshmello for limited-edition flavor
Alka-Seltzer drops new hangover-relief product with help from T-Pain
Kraft rebrands macaroni and cheese to promote comfort food positioning
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Jun 28, 2022 • 50min
Tom Roach - Brand Strategist and VP of Jellyfish
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast with Ryan Alford! This week, Ryan interviews brand strategist Tom Roach! Tom has over 20 years of industry experience and is the VP of Jellyfish. In this episode, Tom shares his opinion on TikTok and short form videos vs. traditional advertising. If you want to keep up with Tom, you can follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter @TomRoach, or check out his website www.tomroach.comIf 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.
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Jun 24, 2022 • 39min
Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, June 24, 2022: Facebook and Instagram Won't Take a Cut from Creator's Revenue Until 2024!
Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! In this news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Christina Yasi give you the run down on PR in the Metaverse, share their thoughts on Facebook and Instagram's newest announcement, and introduce you to Nerf's new mascot . . . Murph!Thanks to our sponsor Branded Bills! Use code Radcast20 at www.brandedbills.com for 20% off your purchase!Social Holidays:Friday 6.24 - National Handshake Day, National Take Your Dog to Work DaySaturday 6.25 - National Catfish DayMonday 6.27 - National Sunglasses DayWednesday 6.28 - National body piercing dayThursday 6.30 - Social Media dayTrends in the Metaverse
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 with Zany Green Paint, Matching NFT to Be Auctioned
Snoop Dogg files for new NFT and Metaverse trademark applications
Macy’s takes July Fourth bonanza to Web3 with free NFT drop
Bella Hadid Arrives in the Metaverse With a New Line of NFTs
Weekly Marketing News
Nerf’s first mascot Murph draws Gritty comparisons, sparks Twitter debate
Campaign Trail: Liquid Death pranks taste testers with pricey — but disgusting — beverages
Lexus brings marketing to ‘Next Level’ on Twitch
Facebook and Instagram won’t take a cut from creators’ revenues until 2024
Mastercard released its first-ever music album yesterday, according to a press release. “Priceless,” available now on Spotify, features original songs by 10 artists from around the globe that incorporate the melody of Mastercard’s brand sound
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Jun 21, 2022 • 36min
Andy Paul - Author of Sell Without Selling
Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! This week, Ryan Alford speaks with the author of Sell Without Selling, Andy Paul!In such an impersonal world, Andy Paul shares his wisdom on connecting back to the humanness of selling and marketing. Andy give s a synopsis of his 4 Pillars of Selling while discussing the difference between branding vs. performance marketing. You can learn more about Andy Paul at www.andypaul.com and on Twitter @realAndyPaul 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, 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.
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