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
May 24, 2018 • 42min
Episode 280: David Ma, Food Artist and Director
The Creative CIrcus alumnus and former copywriter shares thoughts on his adjustment from school to a top agency, segueing from copywriting to film directing, and the advice to "make it until you make it."
May 3, 2018 • 35min
Episode 279: Liz Cartwright, ACD at TBWA\Chiat\Day in LA
A decade after Liz graduated from The Creative CIrcus, she and Dan discuss independent agencies, birth order, creativity applied, the value of fun, and managing stress.
Apr 26, 2018 • 37min
Episode 278: Kervins Chauvet, Copywriter at Wieden + Kennedy
The Philosophy Special, on honesty, vulnerability, truth, the humanness of W+K, instincts, and life
Apr 12, 2018 • 39min
Episode 277: Jeff Perky, Owner/Art Director at Perky Bros
Visiting from Nashville, the designer and studio founder discusses the power of Pinterest boards, design strategy and process, the ideal client, outside influences, and empathy.
Mar 29, 2018 • 43min
Episode 276: Eric Kallman, Co-Founder/CD at Erich & Kallman
The highly awarded, humorous, talented and kind CW-turned-CD discusses how to get a job, drive, Chick-fil-A, the mechanics of humor, and Old Spice.
Mar 15, 2018 • 38min
Episode 275: Mike Gallucci and Stevan Chavez
A conversation, two weeks before the team moved to Goodby Silverstein & Partners, about attention spans, developing confidence, good partnerships, and copy craft
Mar 1, 2018 • 34min
Episode 274: Frank Cartagena and Sam Shepherd of 360i
The ECD pair discuss their ability to adapt, the advent of the Super Bowl war room, how to succeed, why good work dies, and the value of competition.
Feb 15, 2018 • 54min
Episode 273: Rob Lambrechts, CCO of Pereira & O'Dell
A heartfelt converstion about feeling like a fraud, the job of a CCO, good client relationships, parenting, PJ Pereira, and choosing a partner
Feb 1, 2018 • 38min
Episode 272: Jason Aspes, ECD at Oglivy
The creative head of Ogilvy's Atlanta office discusses his big international move, impatience, doing good, and the power of curiosity.
Jan 18, 2018 • 40min
Episode 271: Don Shelford, GCD at Droga5
Commercial directing vs. art direction, ELO, nightmare shoots, and why advertsing is awesome
