
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

Aug 17, 2017 • 38min
Episode 260: Martin Baker, Creative at Mother
The smart, affable Circus alumnus and copywriter discusses Boston College, bacon-flavored foods and his return home to Mother.

Aug 3, 2017 • 34min
Episode 259: Corinna Falusi, CCO and Partner at Mother New York
The move from CCO at a huge network to CCO at a small shop (with an actual kitchen in the middle). Also, on being different and knowing yourself.

Jul 20, 2017 • 47min
Episode 258: Scott Carlson, Founder and CCO, Van's General Store
A conversation, with a longtime ad veteran, about vision, possibilities, and what happens when artists tell brand stories

Jul 6, 2017 • 1h 5min
Episode 257: David Littlejohn, Chief Creative Director at Humanaut
The reasons David, co-founder of an AdAge Small Agency of the Year, started his own thing; enjoying the bad ideas; and David’s thoughts on ideation and thought itself

Jun 22, 2017 • 32min
Episode 256: Photographer Erika Liden and AD Anders Granberg
Visiting from Sweden, alumni Erika and Anders share thoughts on industriousness, the importance of professional networks, and the essence of collaboration.

Jun 8, 2017 • 29min
Episode 255: Britt Nolan, CCO of Leo Burnett
Visiting from Chicago, Britt shares insights from his year-old perch as Leo Burnett's creative leader.

May 25, 2017 • 35min
Episode 254: Neisha Tweed Bell, Creative Strategist at Facebook
Formerly a copywriter and CD, Neisha covers toxic environments, digital dependency, doing work that matters and the importance of craft.

May 11, 2017 • 48min
Episode 253: Pete Imwalle, COO of RPA
What does an ad agency's Chief Operating Officer do? He or she leads, enables, supports and cares.

Apr 27, 2017 • 51min
Episode 252: Atlanta United FC Mega Special
An inside look at the marketing of the MLS expansion club with Skate Noftsinger, Atlanta United's Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement.

Apr 13, 2017 • 47min
Episode 251: Rob Baird and Jimmie Blount of PREACHER
Visiting from Austin, Founder/CCO Rob and Senior AD Jimmie talk about first jobs, the value of optimism, the origin of their name, and inspiration.