The Creative Relay
Welcome to The Creative Relay Podcast. In each episode you'll hear from an inspiring creative mind. First to be interviewed and then interviewing the creative of their choice in the following podcast. The baton is passed on each episode as the interviewee becomes the interviewer. Along the way, presenter Paul Dunne oversees things endeavouring to keep things light, lively and illuminating. All the podcasts are recorded in Smith & Western's dedicated podcasting studio in Redfern Sydney.
Latest episodes
Aug 31, 2021 • 44min
Episode 18 Justine Armour talks to Laura Jordan Bambach
Justine Armour and Laura Jordan Bambach serve up an Aussie double in The Creative Relay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2021 • 55min
Episode 18 Scott Nowell talks to Justine Armour
Role Models, Creative Awakenings, and Oprah – The creative relay returns with Justine Armour, CCO Grey New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 17 Gavin McLeod talks to Scott Nowell
What’s behind The Monkeys’ success? The $63 million question is answered by Co-Founder & Group CCO Scott Nowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2020 • 56min
Episode 16 Paul Dunne talks to Gavin McLeod
“It’s the best time ever to be a creative” says Gavin McCleod on the latest Creative Relay podcastThe Creative Relay returns with a message of positivity from Gavin McLeod, ECD Ogilvy Sydney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2020 • 48min
Episode 15 Ben Welsh talks to Mietta McFarlane
Recorded on a recent return visit to Australia, the New York-based McFarlane talks candidly about her career to date, Droga 5 and what the future could hold. For Ben, choosing Mietta as guest was an opportunity to talk about their shared history as well as current events - specifically her experience at Droga 5 in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2020 • 44min
Episode 14 Ben Welsh talks to Paul Dunne
The new relay begins with regular podcast host Paul Dunne firing off some challenging questions to Ben Welsh DDB CCO. Welsh moved to Australia to become a winemaker but ended up in advertising and 30 years later he is still there. He began his career as a junior copywriter at McCann before moving to DDB Melbourne and then M&C Saatchi for 19 years before landing back at DDB in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 8, 2019 • 52min
EP13 Vince Frost talks to Sir John Hegarty
In a world exclusive ad legend, Sir John Hegarty lets loose in his podcast debut. Sir John talks about industry idiots and the coming creative revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2019 • 47min
EP12 Michaela Webb talks to Vince Frost
Michaela Webb from Round Melbourne introduces Vince Frost, founder of Frost Collective. In this illuminating discussion Vince explains his focus on human-centred design and answers the perennial question “are all designers wankers?”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2019 • 55min
EP11 James McGrath talks to Michaela Webb
James McGrath takes The Creative Relay on a design tangent interviewing Michaela Webb, Creative Director and founder of Round Melbourne. Giving an insight into the thinking behind her design process, Michaela reveals how her background in lecturing sparked a career-long interest in the forensics of creating great design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2019 • 58min
EP10 Steve Rogers talks to James McGrath
In this lively discussion, James McGrath, the legendary Creative Chairman of Clemenger BBDO, shares insights from over 30 years in the advertising industry. He delves into the balance between introversion and the demands of communication in creativity. McGrath emphasizes the power of authentic storytelling and collaboration, particularly in innovative campaigns like NAB’s road safety initiatives. He also reflects on the complexities of navigating creativity in a saturated media landscape, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives and mentorship in fostering a thriving creative culture.
