

Talking Too Loud with Chris Savage
Wistia Studios
On this podcast, Chris Savage, Wistia's CEO and loudest talker, turns up the volume on insightful conversations with other SaaS founders, tech. leaders, marketers, and creators about what it takes to build businesses, top-notch products, and unforgettable brands.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 54min
An Ode to Video with Natasha Pierre
Natasha Pierre, video marketing coach, podcaster, and creator, is talking too loud about the new Goosebumps series on Disney +. It’s spooky, funny, and totally bingeable. Chris Savage is talking too loud about finally finishing the demo on his basement after it flooded over the summer.Sylvie is talking too loud about her latest baking obsession: three-ingredient cookies consisting of banana, oatmeal, and peanut butter. And we’re all talking too loud about video.Links to learn more about Natasha:Natasha’s LinkedInNatasha’s Shine Online PodcastFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Nov 14, 2023 • 57min
The Lowdown on Growth Strategies with Neil Patel
Neil Patel, Co-Founder of Neil Patel Digital, will be the first to admit no single person is great at every single thing they do. But one of the keys to his decades-long career in entrepreneurship is continually pushing forward and learning from his mistakes. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn why Neil thinks it’s important for CEOs to work their way out of a job, and where they should focus their energy when more time has been given back to them.ALSO... Neil Patel is talking too loud about the economy. On the one hand, things are bad for business: multiples are down, people aren't funding, interest rates are too high. But funnily enough, this is also probably one of the best times to buy a business!Chris Savage is talking too loud about his 40th birthday extravaganza: a weekend of competitions (of course) where friends and family got together for bake-offs, Survivor-style obstacle courses, and Savage-themed trivia.And Sylvie is talking too loud about weddings, specifically how to strategically position yourself during the appetizer hour so you can get first dibs on the passed hors d'oeuvres, which, let’s face it, is the star of any wedding.Links to learn more about Neil:Neil’s LinkedInNeil Patel DigitalFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Oct 31, 2023 • 49min
Getting Intentional with Mark MacLeod
Mark MacLeod is talking too loud about electronic music and running his own underground electronic music label, Deep Down Music.Chris Savage is talking too loud about attending a Quaker meeting at his kids’ school, which was the same elementary school he went to, and how it was a time warp and a capital ‘t’ treat.And Sylvie is talking too loud about the final season of the Netflix show Sex Education. It was great. She bawled through most of it.Links to learn more about Mark:Mark’s LinkedInMark’s WebsiteFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Oct 17, 2023 • 49min
Resonance Over Reach with Jay Acunzo
In this engaging conversation, Jay Acunzo, a creative strategist and host of Unthinkable, shares heartwarming anecdotes about parenting his young children. He delves into the importance of authenticity in storytelling, urging experts to embrace their true selves. Jay discusses how emotional connections, rather than metrics, are vital for resonating with audiences. He advocates for prioritizing deeper connections in marketing, and reveals techniques to infuse personal stories into professional content. A fun rapid-fire game tests Jay's creative prowess!

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Future of Design Work with Fredrik Thomassen
When Fredrik Thomassen, the CEO of Superside, isn’t talking too loud about nature, he’s talking too loud about the future of design work, or what he’s dubbed “the Amazon Prime for creative services.” On the latest episode of the podcast, learn how the Norwegian founder started his business, somewhat on a lark, and morphed it into a values-driven, multi-million dollar company that manages design at scale.ALSO in this episode… TTL guest Fredrik Thomassen, CEO of Superside, is talking too loud about nature and the need to restore ancient forests across Europe. Amen.Chris Savage is talking too loud about the joy of seeing a movie in a theater. Popcorn, soda, and candy, OH MY!And Sylvie is talking too loud about the elite instagram movie trivia game she created during the pandemic, titled “Name That Movie.” She still owes people prizes.Links to learn more about Fredrik:Fredrik’s LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Sep 19, 2023 • 36min
Getting Loud at INBOUND
When Wistia decided to sponsor a booth at INBOUND 2023 - HubSpot’s annual conference for marketers - we knew we were going to turn up the volume, but we didn’t know how many decibels of awesome we could fit in one convention center. Turns out, it was a lot!On this special episode of Talking Too Loud, hear how Chris and Sylvie navigated their way through a ton of incredible speakers, deep dive sessions, swag giveaways, and food truck lines. And of course, hear about their biggest INBOUND highlight — recording mini Talking Too Loud episodes with twenty-plus guests who offered some of their loudest takes on SaaS, B2B, content marketing and more.ALSO on this episode... TTL guest, Daniel Murray, founder of The Marketing Millennials podcast, is talking too loud about the U.S. Open and F1; Eric Siu, founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain is talking too loud about sleep tape, and Lori Richardson, founder of Womens Sales Pros is talking too loud about Boston!Chris Savage is talking too loud about Roam, a virtual office platform.Sylvie is talking too loud about the naming of Beastie Boys Square.And we’re all talking too loud about INBOUND 2023 (duh!).Links to learn more about:Dan’s LinkedInEric’s LinkedInLori’s LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Sep 5, 2023 • 58min
Growing Pains with Brian Balfour
Brian Balfour, CEO of Reforge, talks about turning a single course into a unique tech education platform. The podcast also dives into topics like room-temperature superconductors, go-karting mishaps, and the riveting Netflix docu-series, Tour de France: Unchained.

Aug 22, 2023 • 54min
Charming Your Audience with Noah Davis
From sports writing to content strategy, Noah Davis—journalist turned founder—has always relied on good storytelling. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn how Noah made the jump from freelance to starting a creative agency, why he thinks an important differentiator for brands is their ability to be charming, and what you gain by knowing your audience before diving into any editorial project.ALSO...TTL guest Noah Davis, the Co-Founder of Three Point Four Media, is talking too loud about Orchard Street Runners, their epic New York-based races, and word-of-mouth marketing.Chris Savage is talking too loud about a thick fog that rolled into Maine smack dab in the middle of his vacation. And Sylvie is talking too loud about seeing Ken Marino and David Wayne rock out with the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band live at the Bell House.Links to learn more about Noah Davis:Noah’s LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Aug 22, 2023 • 54min
Charming Your Audience with Noah Davis
From sports writing to content strategy, Noah Davis—journalist turned founder—has always relied on good storytelling. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn how Noah made the jump from freelance to starting a creative agency, why he thinks an important differentiator for brands is their ability to be charming, and what you gain by knowing your audience before diving into any editorial project.ALSO...TTL guest Noah Davis, the Co-Founder of Three Point Four Media, is talking too loud about Orchard Street Runners, their epic New York-based races, and word-of-mouth marketing.Chris Savage is talking too loud about a thick fog that rolled into Maine smack dab in the middle of his vacation. And Sylvie is talking too loud about seeing Ken Marino and David Wayne rock out with the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band live at the Bell House.Links to learn more about Noah Davis:Noah’s LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Aug 8, 2023 • 43min
Little Bugs, Big Fixes with Dani Grant
TTL Guest Dani Grant, the CEO and Co-Founder of Jam, is talking too loud about creating all kinds of fun and zany content with various AI tools.Chris Savage is talking too loud about the flooding of his basement.And Sylvie is talking too loud about Wimbledon. Links to learn more about Dani Grant:Dani’s LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.