Rock n' Roll Research Podcast
Matt Valle
Market researchers have the coolest backstories. Hear them here!
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Oct 2, 2020 • 20min
Episode #6: Damion Smith - Child Psych, Metal Bassist, Ballet Dancer
Accomplished psychologist by day, kickass metal musician by night and a former ballet dancer, Damion Smith has been carving his own path his entire life.
Sep 25, 2020 • 17min
Episode #5: Chris Post - Corporate Research Leader, Mentor, Big10 Marching Band Drummer
Sr. Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence at media powerhouse, Thomson Reuters, Chris Post, shares her story as a marching band drummer in the Big10 and what it taught her in her professional career.
Sep 18, 2020 • 37min
Episode #4: Audra Priluck - child star, contemporary vocalist, expert in Media & Entertainment insights
Audra began her career at age 8 as the 'anchorkid' for Kid's Beat on TBS. That led to a career in broadcast television that eventually landed her in the field of market research and consumer insights. If that sounds strange, Audra details the path in this podcast. You can check out examples of her creative endeavors here:Kid's Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrh7I9P5BzoSolo Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/audralee
Sep 11, 2020 • 20min
Episode #3: Philip Noyed -UX pioneer, world-class artist, CaringBridge designer
Philip Noyed has pursued parallel paths his entire life. One as an artist, another as a branding and user-experience expert. His path has led him to living and exhibiting all over the world. For me, being a production designer on Prince's Purple Rain is all I need to know but that only scratches the surface of his experiences and what he's learned along the way.Explore his incredible work here: http://www.philipnoyed.com/
Sep 4, 2020 • 21min
Episode #2: Jordan Cusner - Polymath, Insights Pro, "Sage Against the Machine"
An interview with Jordan Cusner on his path from rabbinical school to the Berklee College of Music to law school to uncovering spicy insights and playing in "Sage Against the Machine" at McCormick & Co. Enjoy! \m/
Aug 31, 2020 • 26min
Episode #1: Steve August - Founder, Coach and Board Director
Thrilled to chat with Steve August in this inaugural episode from a closet in Dallas to a backyard in Portland! In this episode, Steve shares his serendipitous entry into consumer insights, stories about opening for The Wallflowers in his band Falling August, and the lessons about performance and creativity relevant to anyone working in market research-related fields.You can find links to his super catchy music here:Fan page: http://www.erica-schultz.com/fallingaugust/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-489898143/sets/the-complete-falling-augustTo rave about his tunes and learn more, find Steve August on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august/
