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
Oct 11, 2018 • 28min
Episode 290: Marques Gartrell, Creative Director at Deutsch NY Creative Director at Deutsch NY
On shifting and rebalancing, insight, what kind of work should be in your book, and being a minority in advertising
Sep 27, 2018 • 45min
Episode 289: Matt Reinhard, Chief Creative Officer, O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul
Making the right moves, being out of control of the situation, listening, strategy, and the love of production
Sep 13, 2018 • 53min
Episode 288: Amir Farhang, Director with Hungry Man in Los Angeles
The former copywriter talks about starting out; finding your tribe; the plight of the editor; knowing, and then making, relevant, historic work; a moment with Steve Jobs; and collaboration.
Aug 30, 2018 • 35min
Episode 287: Eric Christy Manchester, CD at Big Family Table (an IPG agency)
The adjustments to the first job. Caring. Work/life balance. And some great answers to familiar questions.
Aug 16, 2018 • 30min
Episode 286: Deacon Webster, CCO of Walrus in NYC
Walrus's co-founder discusses the importance of entertainment, judging work, internal presentations, taking feedback, and spending a whole career at just two agencies.
Aug 2, 2018 • 52min
Episode 285: Phil Fattore, Sr. CW and Byron Wages, Sr. AD at barrettSF
You have a great idea. Now, what? That and many other insights from two young, award-winning, articulate, and intelligent creatives. Big thanks, also, to Jim Sugar Automotive, Home of the Sweet Deal™
Jul 19, 2018 • 35min
Episode 284: CDs Paula Maki and Joel Stacy of mono
Visiting from SF and Minneapolis, the CDs talk about getting out of the comfort zone, how to concept, transitioning from CW to CD, and going about your business through ups and downs.
Jul 5, 2018 • 34min
Episode 283: Peter Kain and Gianfranco Arena, ECDs at BBDO NY
The creative team behind Snickers' "You're not yourself when you're hungry" campaign discuss their 22-year partnership, successes and lessons learned.
Jun 21, 2018 • 28min
Episode 282: Katie D'Agostine, Copywriter at Wieden + Kennedy
From a noisy room in the New York office, Katie and Dan discuss adjustments from school to the real world, autopilot vs. inspiration, finding the truth and playing to your strengths.
Jun 7, 2018 • 34min
Episode 281: Karly Brooks, Copywriter at Droga5
The thoughtful, intelligent young writer discusses her adjustments from undergrad to portfolio school to a real job, the love of writing, and how to email.
