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UNKNOWN
untalented by UNKNOWN is a bi-weekly podcast where we give the unheard humans, who power our creative industries, a voice.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 11min
S3 Ep20: BBH Creative & Strategy Heads Fight for Work, Not the Ego
Saskia (Deputy CSO) and Felipe (ECD) from BBH London know what real creative partnership looks like, ten years of collaboration, no ego, and just enough conflict to keep the work sharp. In this episode, they talk candidly about why healthy creative tension is underrated, how briefs should never be thrown over the fence, and why creativity only works when it’s built on trust, not templates.

Jul 2, 2025 • 4min
S3 Ep19: Dida Atassi On Why the Middle East Moves Faster
Dita Atassi, Creative Lead at Accenture Song Middle East, breaks down why the UAE, Saudi, and Qatar are the world’s most exciting creative markets right now, what the US could learn from startup energy, and how focus is her not-so-secret weapon.

Jul 2, 2025 • 7min
S3 Ep18: Madolyn Grove on TikTok Creators
Madolyn Grove, Head of Creators at TikTok UK, isn’t here to sugarcoat it. Want to win online? Get focused, get real, and stop recycling ideas from 2019.

Jul 1, 2025 • 3min
S3 Ep17: Trevor Robinson on Creative Freedom and the Ideas That Got Away
Trevor Robinson, founder and Executive Creative Director of QuietStorm, joins the Untalented Summer Series to talk about what drove him to build one of the UK's most original creative agencies. Trevor shares why creative ownership matters, how resilience shaped his career, and how hard it is to recognise greatness.

Jun 25, 2025 • 6min
S3 Ep16: Quick Takes with Sir John Hegarty
A true highlight from Cannes: sitting down with the one and only Sir John Hegarty - founder of BBH. Decades of experience, distilled into one conversation that’s packed into just 5 minutes.

Jun 24, 2025 • 8min
S3 Ep15: Brains Behind Brands, with Max Ottignon
Max Ottignon, Co-Founder of Ragged Edge, shares expert insights into branding in the age of AI, exploring how to harness artificial intelligence effectively and why human creativity remains at the heart of great brand strategy.

Jun 23, 2025 • 19min
S3 Ep14: From Mass to Medium, Luke Courtier Talks Publishing
Luke shares his journey into publishing. The full scoop into the shift from traditional mass media to today’s digital-analogue landscape and what it means for the future of publishing.

Jun 22, 2025 • 26min
S3 Ep13: The Holy Trilogy of Wiedemann Lampe, with Benji & Alex
The dynamic duo behind brand consultancy, Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe, share their 18-year journey through design, technology, and strategy. A deep dive into what’s shaped their approach and how they connect brands with culture and community.

Jun 22, 2025 • 13min
S3 Ep12: Powered by People, James Kirkham Talks Culture
James Kirkham breaks down the power that is culture, why it's essential in modern marketing and what it takes to stand out.

Jun 20, 2025 • 9min
S3 Ep11: Behind the Influence, Lucrece Sicat Loeb talks Creator Economy
Amazon’s Head of Marketing, Lucrece Sicat Loeb, joins us to unpack the ins and outs of the creator economy. This episode explores influencer marketing myths and reveals why authenticity and community are key to success.