Don’t Get Me Started
Hosted by Dan Balser, a former department head at The Creative Circus in Atlanta, this is a series of conversations about advertising. But they're not just about the industry; they're about the people in it.
Latest episodes
Jan 30, 2020 • 37min
Episode 320: Ben Greengrass, CD at ThoughtMatter
The real job of a creative director, the English FA, and doing work worth doing
Jan 16, 2020 • 30min
Episode 319: Kameron Paries, ACD at 22squared
From Canada to Idaho to Atlanta to Detroit to Las Vegas and back to Atlanta, Kam has picked up some knowledge and is happy to discuss.
Dec 19, 2019 • 49min
Episode 318: Paul Charney, CEO and Founder of Funworks in Oakland, CA
Funworks, an AdAge Small Agency of the Year, has upended conventions of how creative work is generated and presented. And its engaging, energetic CEO is more than happy to enthusiastically discuss it.
Dec 5, 2019 • 50min
Episode 317: Patrick Holly, AVP Brand + Creative, USA at OYO
The longtime listener and first-time guest discusses Steph Curry, China, YouTube and TikTok, empathy, insight and behavior, and lessons learned at Apple.
Nov 21, 2019 • 52min
Episode 316: Circus Student Brian Revels Interviews Dan
Turning the proverbial tables, Brian (a copywriting student in his final quarter at The Creative Circus) asks Dan some questions.
Nov 7, 2019 • 36min
Episode 315: Diana Chen, ACD at EVB in SF
A creative of and for today's ad culture, Diana shares thoughts on social as the new print, doing good, and learning new skills. Also: how a doctor's path led to art direction; art school vs. ad school; and some very real, real-world advice.
Oct 24, 2019 • 34min
Episode 314: Fabio Barros, ACD at Laundry Service
Visiting from New York, Fabio discusses Corel Draw, work visas, and Dubai. He also shares some very poignant advice.
Oct 10, 2019 • 40min
Episode 313: Maxx Delaney, ACD at Preacher
Lessons learned from Maxx’s first professional half-decade include the dynamic anatomy of a creative and some real-world struggles.
Sep 27, 2019 • 44min
Episode 312: Erwin Federizo, Global CD at Vans
Erwin has brought world-class creative pedigree to the skater footwear brand after years at W+K NY, Deutsch, and 180LA.
Sep 5, 2019 • 44min
Episode 311: Zach Canfield, Director of Talent at Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Zach's second visit to the podcast is packed with great advice for all levels.
