Best Adam S And Adam Z Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 60 - Talking Video game marketing and inclusivity with Special Guest Angela Harding 43:25

7d ago43:25

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This episode features an interview with Angela Harding. Angela is a veteran of the video games industry, having spent over 19 years working at Activision Blizzard. She held many roles there, including VP of EMEA for the legendary and enduring Call of Duty franchise. But she moved on from that a year or so ago to co-found Inclusive People, whose mis…

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Episode 59 - Talking about the point of Loyalty with special guest Adam Posner 39:58

21d ago39:58

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In this episode, we talk to Adam Posner, founder of the loyalty consultancy The Point of Loyalty. We cover the value of loyalty programs beyond the obvious, when a brand shouldn't have a loyalty program and how a brand's body language can really affect the success of its program. External resources: The Point of Loyalty website - CLICK HERE For Lov…

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Episode 58 - Talking Retail marketing, Loyalty and delicious chocolate with Amy Harman 41:04

2M ago41:04

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We're back. Sorry, it took a while! But we are back with a bang. We talk to Amy Harman, Head of Customer Marketing at Hotel Chocolat. We cover the idiosyncrasies of retail marketing, the value of Loyalty programs, the pitfalls of discounting and also mental health in the workplace. Audio-Visual assets: Imagery: Photo by Matthew Brodeur on Unsplash …

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Episode 57 - Talking creative work, the art of copywriting and Neurodivergence with Special Guest Natalie Howells 51:02

6M ago51:02

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In this new episode, we talk to Natalie Howells - a copywriter, author, and all-round creative person. We cover two topics that are close to her heart. Firstly, how to get the most out of your creative teams, the crucial role of briefing and what impact AI is having and will have on the creative process. Secondly as the author of "Yeah, but how tho…

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Season 5 Episode 1 - Talking Loyalty, CRM and AI with Special Guest Tom Phillips 40:14

7M ago40:14

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We've been away for a while but we're back with Season 5 of Everybody hates your brand. We talk to Tom Phillips. Tom has spent over 20 years in Strategy, working in some of the UK’s best marketing agencies with a focus on loyalty, CRM, and digital – so a man after my own heart. He’s worked on brands like BP, Virgin, Costa Coffee, Nespresso, Halford…

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AG Andrea Campbell on Dem AGs Gearing up to Protect People in Trump’s America 48:05

9M ago48:05

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Democratic Attorneys General across the country are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy and insane four years under Trump 2.0. Amongst those AGs is Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell who joined us for a chat on what this prep looks like. She walked us through what AGs do, how they protect constituents, and what is top of mind for her office. …

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In our villain era – an election debrief with V Spehar’s @underthdesknews and BETCHES News, Sami Sage 1:19:13

9M ago1:19:13

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Four political podcasters, four mics, and loads of election takeaways on this episode featuring our friends from the American Fever Dream Podcast, V Spehar (@undethedesknews) and Sami Sage (@betches_news). Low key, high key this episode could’ve been over 24 hours long, but we wrapped it up into a digestible first look at what happened this electio…

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IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Election Week & Day Prep – GO VOTE! 47:54

10M ago47:54

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It’s just ya gals gabbin’ about the election and all the things we’ve been seeing in the final countdown. We give you our latest thoughts, feels, and tidbits of advice as we get down to the nitty gritty last bit of this wild election season ride. We’ll see you on October 13th for the post-election debrief – fingers crossed for good news bears. In t…

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The Purple State, North Carolina with State Rep. Julie von Haefen 28:41

10M ago28:41

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**Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted well before the hurricane hit NC** We’re in the final stretch of this election season, and this is our very last interview before it – we’re doing a solo eppy next week, so don’t fret!! But to cap it off, we had to go with an EPIC one with the amazing Julie von Haefen, who is a state rep in North Caroli…

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Winning rural voters & flipping districts with Congressional candidate Adam Frisch 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

There are many avenues to flipping the House blue and one of the avenues includes a Republican held seat in rural Colorado – the 3rd Congressional District. And while its inflammatory current representative has moved districts, it’s still a battle to flip with Democrat Adam Frisch making a second swing at it. This episode chats on what is needed to…

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Reproductive Rights x the U.S. military and their families, ‘24 & ‘25 elections, & more with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill [NJ] 44:19

10M ago44:19

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How does the overturning of Roe impact those serving in our military and their families? We get into that question and answer with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill who has focused legislatively on trying to protect and enhance access to reproductive care for those serving our country. Core to this conversation is a revelation that not only is the GOP a…

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Senate Election Watch: County Executive Angela Alsobrooks 41:28

11M ago41:28

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We’re in the final stretch of election season and there’s a US Senate race you need to have on your radar – and it’s in a purple state, Maryland. The race is between County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the state’s former Governor, Larry Hogan – and you guessed it, it’s a close on. So, we brought Angela on the show to chat about her campaign, wha…

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Congressman Maxwell Frost’s 2024 Election Pep Talk 41:55

11M ago41:55

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Give me a V, give me an O, give me a T, give an E - what does that spell?! VOTE! Which is really the core message of this episode with none other than Congressman Maxwell Frost. Think of this as your pep talk or maybe even your meditation for the election, and then send this convo to a friend that needs a little more VOTE action in their life. It’s…

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the state’s growth, election szn, & more 33:30

11M ago33:30

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If you end up moving to Maryland after listening to this episode, we will not be surprised. The state’s Governor Wes Moore joined us to talk about where the state is going and what it’s doing – here’s the hint, it’s going up and it’s doing big things. Those big things include major economic growth and making communities safer, two pillars we dive i…

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Kamala Harris Debate Debrief + A MUST-win state house seat with Michigan State Rep. Jaime Churches 58:24

11M ago58:24

58:24

Skip the coffee for this episode because it’s radiating so much energy, you’ll be more electric after than a solar panel. In the first half we debrief the absolutely next level debate between Kamala Harris and former cheeto-in-chief. And in the second half we chat with a candidate whose seat is literally the reason the Dems have the majority in Mic…

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Chips, vending machines, & ballot measures with Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens 37:42

12M ago37:42

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Ballot measures have become the talk of the town the last few years, and that’s not about to stop any time soon. Their MVP moment is continuing, and Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens' new book on how they work as a form of direct democracy gets into all of the deats – oh, and so does this convo with him. We also chat about Oklahoma politics, getti…

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A Day in the Life with Candidate for Georgia State House, Debra Shigley 46:44

12M ago46:44

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All things are looking peachy-keen in Georgia with the race for state house in district 47 with Debra Shigley on the ticket. With part of her district in the now infamous Fulton County, the race has become even more so one to watch, especially as the district itself evolves, which she tells us all about in this episode. She also gives the 411 on wh…

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Let’s talk about the Nukes with Eliana Johns & Mackenzie Knight, FAS 33:30

12M ago33:30

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In November, we’ll all go to the polls (seriously this is your reminder to vote) to decide who will have access to the nuclear codes. Insane right? We thought so too, so we got the details on the lay of the land when it comes to nuclear weapons around the world and what it really means for a prez to have the codes. And we got those deats from our g…

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Political fashion, primaries, & what’s next in VT politics with State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone 33:38

1y ago33:38

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The much requested return of Vermont State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone on the pod is here with this eppy, which is a blast and a half. We chatted all-things political fashion, our fave spots to thrift, and so much more. In the midst of primary season and changing tides in Vermont politics, we also talked about the concept of passing the torch and bui…

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Tim Walz, Weirdos, and Kansas State Politics with KS State Rep. Christina Haswood 47:01

1y ago47:01

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This episode goes from the window to the Walz of political topics, touching on the B I G news out of camp Kamala with the VP drop to the weirdo sh*t happening at team RFK-who-even-cares-about-him. It also importantly features an interview with the amazing Rep. Christina Haswood of Kansas. Rep. Haswood provides the 411 on the current political envir…

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Bye bye Bobby Goldbars with NJ Congressman Andy Kim, candidate for US Senate 38:31

1y ago38:31

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If you’re 21+ and interested in playing a fun drinking game, may we recommend a sip for every time we say “bobby gold bars” in this episode – also shoutout Senator Fetterman for coming up with that gem of a zinger for the current US Senator from NJ that’s on his way a la corruption. More importantly is the race for who is going to bring trust back …

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Brb busy falling out of a coconut tree with VP Kamala Harris 26:44

1y ago26:44

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OMFG is this feeling called hope? Excitement? Living, breathing excitement? Uh yea, this moment – ya know that moment where Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris [ICON] – who is now running to be the next president of the US of A – is electric. Happy tears all around. In this eppy, we debrief, we get amped, and we act like this i…

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Kicking Rick Scott out of a job and making Florida go blue with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, candidate for US Senate [FL] 40:07

1y ago40:07

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There’s a rather spicy US Senate race going on in Florida ICYMI and if you’ve been out of the loop on it, this is the episode to use to catch right on up. The reason? Our guest, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Florida, who is taking on Senator Rick Scott. She tells about his short-comings [there are a lot], what is…

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Congressman McGarvey, Maddie & Jack Harlow, and Helping Small Biz 42:43

1y ago42:43

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We all thought Maddie had moved on to Zach Bryan, but her heart is still with Jack Harlow, forever and always, as we find out on this episode with Congressman McGarvey, a fellow Kentuckian. Part match-making for Maddie and Jack Harlow, part conversation on how to help small businesses grow, and part conversation on bipartisanship - not to mention t…

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Repeat Epi! Basic basic pew pew reform with Kris Brown, President of Brady 1:08:51

1y ago1:08:51

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BRB and TBT were back with re-release of an ever-timely interview with Kris Brown, President of Brady. This episode dives into common sense gun reform - covering what some of those reforms look like, what the arguments for and against are, and how we can move them ahead. NEW MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/ The Yapper’s Dige…

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Social Media, Mental Health, & Parenting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss 34:14

1y ago34:14

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How does being the youngest parent in Congress impact how one thinks about policy and its impacts? It’s a question we asked Congressman Auchincloss [D-MA] who has made one of his central policy focuses online safety. And to that, we chat about legislative change and cultural change that’s needed to improve the mental health of kids and adults alike…

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Normal people need to run for office with Will Rollins, Candidate for Congress [CA-41] 40:39

1y ago40:39

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Will Rollins is running for Congress in SoCal with the goal of thoughtfully escorting the current Republican incumbent to the curb (of one of the buildings that said incumbent allegedly owns and has raised rent prices on for residents during a housing crisis). In this episode, we chat with him about this race, his prior run, and the critical nature…

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Nevada Politics, Abortion Access, & Career Building with NV State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro 37:25

1y ago37:25

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All eyes are on the swing state of Nevada this episode because we brought on Nevada State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro to chat all about the state’s politics, its purple reputation, and an issue that’s top of mind for voters – abortion. We discuss ballot measures, the inter-party politics, and how the state’s independent streak plays a…

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TX Congressman Colin Allred on his campaign to boot Ted Cruz from his Senate seat 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Ted Cruz could lose his job this year. Not exactly a devastating loss to say the least. But the focus should be on what would be gained if this happens, specifically if Texas Congressman Colin Allred wins the race [for US Senate]. From our conversation with the Congressman, it would mean more bipartisan solutions, more wins for veterans, more wins …

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Running for Congress in Idaho as a Dem with Candidate Kaylee Peterson 35:20

1y ago35:20

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What’s the political landscape in Idaho? Is it really that conservative? Is there a reason the state seems to embrace right-wingers? And what do people think Dems are trying to take from them? These questions and more on the very red state are answered by Democratic Congressional candidate, Kaylee Peterson. She walks us through the state’s media de…

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Vegan treats and voters with Anna Thomas for HD-137, PA 36:31

1+ y ago36:31

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What goes down in PA’s HD-137? Anna Thomas, candidate for state house in the district fills us in. From the magical small businesses to the need for more transportation for commuters this candidate puts a spotlight on it all. She also gives us the lay of the land with voters – what they’re looking for and what issues matter to them most of all. Ann…

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The Montana Boyz & Running for Governor with Ryan Busse, Dem Candidate for Montana Gov 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

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All eyes have been on Montana since the Montana Boyz burst onto the scene, but they really should be on this candidate for governor of Montana – Ryan Busse. On this episode, we chat with Ryan about his campaign, what drove him to run for office, and of course, the best things Montana has to offer. If you’ve been curious about Montana [literally we …

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Season 4 Episode 7 - Talking AI and its impact on Marketing with Special Guest Simone Blakers 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

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In this episode we dive into the fascinating and slightly terrifying world of AI with special guest Simone Blakers. AI. You can’t move in marketing circles (or any business circles really) without someone mentioning AI and how it will help, hinder and/or take over everyones jobs. It’s a scary time for a lot of people but it also seems to be a big o…

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Baja Blasts, Primaries, & Baby Dog with WV Delegate Kayla Young 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

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We’re back and we’re having a [baja] blast on this episode with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young! In our new format, we shoot the shit about what’s going on in WV politically from the upcoming primaries to Baby Dog, and Kristi Noem’s dog [RIP] to everything else and beyond. We catch up on Delegate Young’s epic Vegas wedding, TikToking as a repres…

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Season 4 Episode 6 - Talking Loyalty with Special Guest Professor Yuping Liu-Thompkins 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

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In this episode, we go back to school by talking to Professor of Marketing Yuping Liu-Thompkins. Not content with being a Professor at Old Dominion University in the US, she is also the Founder and Director of Loyalty Science Lab whose mission is to create and promote cutting-edge scientific research on brand and customer loyalty. We talk about wha…

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The potential TikTok ban & the ‘24 youth vote with Congressman Maxwell Frost 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

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What in the world is happening with this potential TikTok ban? And honestly, what even is it? Is it a ban? We asked Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Frost, who gave us the 411 on the what, the why, the who, and the when. And while we were at, we also talked about the 2024 elections – ya know, those big AF things happening THIS year. Specifically, we zeroe…

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Two cities, two political trips, two debriefs, and one v exciting announcement 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

53:56

Ya girls are back with a debrief episode on both our trips – DC and Austin. It’s politics, gossip, takeaways, and a crush on a hot secret service guy. It’s truly a grab bag with discoveries you might not have seen coming, or at least we didn’t. We also chat about an exciting podcast announcement regarding our upcoming format change WHICH IS GOING T…

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The State of the Union by the numbers with USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

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There’s little cutie speech that the president gives called the State of the Union Address or as the wonks like to shorten it to, SOTU. Sounds kind of like a fun drink in our opinion, but it’s literally a look at from the president’s eyes the state or status of the nation at the juncture that they give said speech. This one is sure to be a banger, …

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Run for… school board with the Co-Founder of Run for Something, Amanda Litman 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

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Have you heard about what’s been happening with school boards? If you haven’t, you’re about to, with our conversation with the Co-Founder of Run for Something’s Amanda Litman. She provides the 411 on how the far-right has long had their eyes on this educational and powerful prize, and where their efforts have led… ya know like to book bans that hav…

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Season 4 Episode 5 - Talking Email Marketing and CRM with Special Guest Chad S White 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

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In this episode, we talk to Chad S White. Chad is Head of Research at the Oracle Digital Experience Agency, Author of "Email Marketing Rules”, and contributor at marketing profs, CMSWire and Contributor. Basically, he is the voice of authority on email today. You can hear us chat about Email personalisation, the role of channels, testing strategies…

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A Look at The Fentanyl Crisis with JoAnna Vance, Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice 57:09

1+ y ago57:09

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The fentanyl crisis has impacted individuals and families in every corner of this country. But how did this crisis start? And where are its impacts the deepest? Many of those answers start in West Virginia. As told by our guest JoAnna Vance, a Program Coordinator at WV Economic Justice, the crisis has taken a huge toll and a huge amount of lives. I…

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Hot Policy Topic: A look at Immigration Policy Messaging with Beatriz Lopez, Deputy Director of the Immigration Hub 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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The topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues right now is immigration. From the border bill to the Trump theatrics to the meltdowns on team GOP, the issue is getting thrown around like a Superbowl football. But what is this messaging really doing? And how will it impact this year’s elections? In a classic look at words matter, this episode brings Bea…

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Season 4 Episode 4 - What makes the Rapha Cycling Club a great loyalty program? 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

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In this episode we look into what makes the Rapha Cycling Club a great loyalty program. We cover the psychology behind its structure, the community it has built, and how it is helping build their brand. External resources: Above Average YouTube Channel - CLICK HERE Rapha 500 YouTube video - CLICK HERE Audio-Visual assets: Imagery: Photo by Matthew …

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The GOP is coming for birth control with Mini Timmaraju, President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All 58:05

1+ y ago58:05

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It’s 2024 and the GOP is coming for birth control. But the thing is this isn’t just a ‘whoops yolo’ by the ultra-conservative crew, it’s the definition of the political long game. It’s this very long game that we dissect with none other than longtime repro rights advocate, Mini Timmaraju, the President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom For All. We look…

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Get in, we’re learning how to become campaign finance directors with Sydney Levin-Epstein, Director of Development at Arena 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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Did we take out our calculators for this episode? No, but we considered it because this interview focuses all on campaign finance and how to cultivate a career in this very needed piece of the successful campaign puzzle. We talk challenges, we talk strategy, and we talk about how we need more young people to explore this vital path with Sydney Levi…

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Diplomacy, Mary Kate & Ashley, and Bringing Young Voices to the Table with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

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If you’re an OG, you know that we love to put the spotlight on various political careers, sharing the BTS on what they’re like. If you’re new here, that’s a little bit about some of our episodes, including this one with Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer. In this episode, Abby tells us about her career journey, first as a state …

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Good Governance with Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO at The NewDEAL 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

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What do legislators talk about behind closed doors? What happens when they get together? What ideas do they share? How do they collaborate? For leaders and legislators a part of The NewDEAL, they convene, they collaborate, and they bring ideas to the table that help their communities. They also, looking at this election year, are focused on protect…

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Bipartisanship with VT Future Caucus Co-Chairs, Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone & Rep. Casey Toof 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

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Bipartisanship is back and we’re so freakin’ glad about it. Working across the aisle is not an easy feat and yet it’s something that members of Future Caucus do regularly. The org brings together young legislators from across the aisle and provides a space for them to talk out issues, ideas, and work together to get shit done. In today’s polarized …

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Season 4 Episode 3 - Why targeting Gen-Z is really lazy marketing 12:52

1+ y ago12:52

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In this first episode of 2024, we discuss why targeting Gen-Z is really Lazy marketing and why marketers should stop doing it. External resources: Shane Gillis Stand-up clip - CLICK HERE IPSOS data - CLICK HERE Audio-Visual assets: Imagery: Photo by Matthew Brodeur on Unsplash Music: Hot Thang by Daniel Fridell. CLICK HERE Music: You oughta know by…

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Goodbye Manchin, Hello Zach Shrewsbury: The ‘24 Race for WV’s Senate Seat 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

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If you asked us if we were surprised that Senator Manchin decided to retire, we’d say 50/50. If you asked candidate for Senate, Zach Shrewsbury, he’d say nope, not at all. Zach has had a pulse on how Manchin plays politics for quite some time, interacting with him as an organizer. He’s also had a pulse on West Virginia politics and the needs of WV …

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