

Don’t Get Me Started
Dan Balser
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.
Episodes
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Dec 12, 2011 • 42min
Episode 50: That’s Right. Fifty.
Originally published Sunday, April 5, 2009
A solo show, with questions supplied by Jef Petrossi.

Dec 12, 2011 • 33min
Episode 48: Amir does a 180.
Originally published Sunday, March 8, 2009
Circus friend and multiple One Show pencil winner Amir Farhang of 180 LA shares his thoughts on delusional optimism, humility and speaking up.

Dec 12, 2011 • 26min
Episode 49: Michael Franzini, Creative Force
Originally published Sunday, March 22, 2009
Photographer and director Michael Franzini. Doing work that matters. Work ethic. Being happy. And 100 Young Americans.

Dec 12, 2011 • 22min
Episode 47: Cue Cude! Quick!
Originally published Sunday, February 22, 2009
A brief but insightful chat with Jonathan Cude, Chief Creative Officer of McKinney, in Durham, NC.

Dec 12, 2011 • 31min
Episode 46: Andy Pearson got me started.
Originally published Sunday, February 8, 2009
Andy Pearson, an interactive person and digital/interactive copywriter at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, shares insights after weathering a rant.

Dec 12, 2011 • 28min
Episode 45: The Very First English Episode
Originally published Sunday, January 25, 2009
Recorded while he was CD at Another Anomaly in New York, James “Koopstakov” Cooper is now The Man at Dare, NY.

Dec 12, 2011 • 27min
Episode 44: A former student gets a gold star.
Originally published Sunday, January 11, 2009
Elizabeth Stephens, a big time ad writer at Energy BBDO in Chicago, talks about the economy, Circus portfolios and her first year in the biz.

Dec 12, 2011 • 31min
Episode 42: It’s never too early to talk careers.
Originally published Sunday, November 30, 2008
Copywriter Susan Corbo, visiting from BBH New York, discusses professionalism and her own career (among other things).

Dec 12, 2011 • 32min
Episode 43: Wisdom and Perspective from Jim Mountjoy
Originally published Sunday, December 14, 2008
Creative Director Jim Mountjoy of LKM Ideas gives his insights and time generously.

Dec 12, 2011 • 32min
Episode 41: It’s not just podcasting. It’s podcasting with the UPS guy.
Originally published Sunday, November 16, 2008
A spirited talk with old friend Andy Azula, Creative Director at The Martin Agency and star of the UPS White Board TV campaign.