
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

Mar 21, 2019 • 46min
Episode 300: Emily Sander, VP/CD at Momentum Worldwide
The former Chair of Advertising at SCAD discusses podcasting, portfolios, career pivoting, progress – both personal and professional, and plenty more.

Mar 7, 2019 • 36min
Episode 299: Dan and Jason, as in Jason Sperling
Jason, copywriter on the iconic “Get a Mac” campaign, is now Sr. VP, Chief, Creative Development at RPA in Los Angeles.

Feb 21, 2019 • 59min
Episode 298: Katy Hornaday, ECD at Barkley, Live from Mizzou
Recorded live with the MOJO Ad Capstone group at University of Missouri, this was an insightful chat with some very intelligent questions from the audience.

Feb 7, 2019 • 28min
Episode 297: Tom Hamling, SVP/GCD at GSD&M
On making the right moves, effort, and bringing more to every project

Jan 24, 2019 • 40min
Episode 296: Dan Cosgrove and Mike Epstein, ACDs at Digitas in Chicago
Dan (AD) and Mike (CW) share thoughts on partnerships, juniors, and being interesting.

Jan 10, 2019 • 45min
Episode 295: Andy Corbett calls in from Seattle.
Making. Heebie-jeebies avoidance. Freelancing. Inspiration from peeves. Three definitions of the word "hit."

Dec 9, 2018 • 44min
Episode 294: Katy Hornaday, EVP/ECD and Cady Beansmith, Experience Design Director at Barkley
Visiting from KC, Katy and Cady share thoughts on looking at books, inspriration, religion, leaps of faith, the creative process, and staying in discovery mode.

Nov 22, 2018 • 27min
Episode 293: Photographer Kate T. Parker
The creator of "Stong is the New Pretty" discusses finding your creative outlet, collaboration, soccer, the purpose of her work, and ASMR.

Nov 8, 2018 • 50min
Episode 292: Phil Henson, CD at Something Massive in L.A.
The importance of mentorship, navigating agency politics, developing empathy, career navigation, the future of the industry, having a life partner who is also a creative, first-job advice

Oct 25, 2018 • 42min
Episode 291: Diego Pernia, Director at Zac Brown's Southern Reel
The Argentine photographer and director discusses philosophy, finding your voice, watching 200 movies a year, self-doubt, wabi-sabi, collaboration, and Zac Brown.