Best Craig Dalton Podcasts (2025)

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E062: Running a Sweepstake for Your DTC Brand? Here’s Your Checklist to Get It Right 1:18:08

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How can DTC brands run sweepstakes that actually drive results? In this episode, we break down the full sweepstakes checklist: how to plan, set up, promote, and track a campaign that performs. We’ve been getting a lot of questions from marketers and DTC founders about sweepstakes, and for good reason - when done right, they can drive serious attent…

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FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO - Decoded! 39:15

2d ago39:15

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Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1943 movie, FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO. Is this World War II movie a spy movie? Listen as Dan tries to convince Tom it is, despite Tom's uncertainty. The story with this menacing title follows the exploits of Cpl. John Bramble in June 1942 after he fell out of his tank in the North African desert. Later on, he ends up …

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2025-06-01 : Craig Cooper – Occupy – Walk Forward!

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2025-06-01 : Craig Cooper – Occupy – Walk Forward!By Relationship Church

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20. This Podcast Will Self-Destruct: Discussing The Mission : Impossible Movies From 2011 to 2023 58:33

8d ago58:33

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“Mission accomplished!” - Ethan Hunt (2011, Ghost Protocol”). Stephen & Paul continue their not-impossible mission of critiquing and ranking Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission : Impossible’ movies. The successful film series which has grossed over $4B USD at the global box office. Movies 1 - 3 were discussed in the previous show. In this, the concluding episode…

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21. Bond in Transition: Discussing Timothy Dalton's James Bond Movies (1987 - 1989) 1:07:04

8d ago1:07:04

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“Sanchez - "Problem solver?" Bond - "More of a problem eliminator." - License to Kill.” Timothy Dalton took on the unenviable task of succeeding Roger Moore as James Bond in the mid-1980s. Moving away from the light-comedy of the Moore-years, Dalton’s take on the character returned Bond to his darker, literary roots nearly 20 years before Daniel Cr…

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18. No Time to Pod: Discussing Daniel Craig's Final Two James Bond Movies (2015 to 2021) 1:22:06

8d ago1:22:06

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“Bond: I am sorry for your loss. Lucia: You knew my husband? Bond: All too briefly. Lucia: What do you do? Bond: Life insurance.” James Bond will return. And so have podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, plus their guests Paul & Davie Melon, for a deep dive into two hugely divisive Bond movies - ‘Spectre’ (2015) & ‘No Time To Die’ (2021). Join the boys as …

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19. The Fuse Is Lit: Discussing Mission: Impossible 1 - 3 (1996 to 2006) 47:16

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“Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” In 1996, Paramount took a chance on Tom Cruise & his big screen version of the popular sixties TV show ‘Mission : Impossible’. A gamble that paid off handsomely to the tune of over $4B USD in global box office receipts. Are all of the movies (7 to date) impossibly good? No (we’re looking at you M:I2).…

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CRACKERJACK 3 -Decoded! 36:11

9d ago36:11

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Join Dan and Tom as they decode the movie CRACKERJACK 3, from 2000. Is this third movie in the series worth a watch? Listen to find out what we think! This is a “No holds barred” episode! The first two CRACKERJACK movies were not spy movies. They were closer to DIE HARD than a spy movie. CRACKERJACK 3, however, is a spy movie, even though there is …

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E61: Quick Hits – Campaign Wins, Team Structure & AI Tools We’re Testing 1:21:13

9d ago1:21:13

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In this episode, we get into a few different areas we've been working through recently, from campaign performance to org structure to how we’re using AI in our day-to-day. We dig into how recent promotions performed across our DTC brands, including Mother's Day and Memorial Day campaigns, and share what we’ve seen work (and not work) when it comes …

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2025-05-25 : Ramon Cuello – Why Does God Take Us Into Deserts?

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2025-05-25 : Ramon Cuello – Why Does God Take Us Into Deserts?By Relationship Church

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING - Review 37:32

14d ago37:32

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Join Dan, Tom, and Mike Reyes as they review (No Spoilers! ) MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING – This movie stars Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, and Ving Rhames. Listen to find out what we think! We’ve seen MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING, and the most recent before this one, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE DEAD RECKONING. Now we see if they all tie…

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56. Casino Royale (1967): A James Bond Spoof That Missed the Mark 24:56

15d ago24:56

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"How could you get this so wrong?" Summary In this episode of Trimming The Movie Fat, host Stephen and his brother Paul discuss the 1967 film Casino Royale, an unofficial James Bond spoof. They explore the film's convoluted plot, the involvement of multiple directors, and the overall poor reception from both critics and audiences. The conversation …

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E060: Go-To-Market Strategy: How 9-Figure Brands Plan, Execute, and Post-Mortem Product Launches 1:26:56

16d ago1:26:56

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In this episode, we break down how we plan, execute, and analyze our go-to-market (GTM) campaigns. We walk through the full product launch process for our DTC brands, from the initial product brief to strategy development, creative asset production, cross-functional collaboration, and post-mortem analysis. We share how we tier our launches, how dif…

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THE TAMARIND SEED - Decoded! 37:18

17d ago37:18

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Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1974 spy movie THE TAMARIND SEED. This movie stars Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif. Listen to find out all the good and perhaps the bad! We’ve seen Julie Andrews in Torn Curtain with Paul Newman. Now she is in a romantic spy movie with Omar Sharif. Does the match work? In this decoding episode we dive into the foll…

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2025-05-18 : Craig Cooper – Spirit Led Prayer (Part 2)

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2025-05-18 : Craig Cooper – Spirit Led Prayer (Part 2)By Relationship Church

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E059: Meta Shifts, Margins & Smarter Growth with Taylor Holiday 1:14:45

23d ago1:14:45

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As our unofficial “shadow guest”, Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective, finally joins us to unpack what growing a brand actually looks like in 2025. From shifting Meta performance and rising creative demands to tighter margins and changing consumer behavior, we explore the real constraints shaping how brands operate today. We talk about …

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Character Spotlight on Fiona Volpe played by Luciana Paluzzi in THUNDERBALL 57:37

24d ago57:37

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Join Dan and Tom for their Character Spotlight on Fiona Volpe, played by Luciana Paluzzi in THUNDERBALL. Can she handle the harsh spotlight?  We know that Fiona Volpe was a tough, determined, and beautiful villain. She’s willing to do whatever it takes to get her job done. And she wanted to take James Bond out. In this Character Spotlight we look a…

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2025-05-11 : Craig Cooper – Mother’s Day – Value & Beauty of Women

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2025-05-11 : Craig Cooper – Mother’s Day – Value & Beauty of WomenBy Relationship Church

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55. Diamonds Are Forever (1971): Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies - Part Six - Keep or Trim? 34:31

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"It's a middle of the pack Bond movie." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming The Movie Fat', host Stephen & his guests discuss 'Diamonds Are Forever', Sean Connery's final official Bond film. They explore the film's plot, box office success, and initial impressions, while analyzing Connery's performance, the portrayal of Blofeld, and the representa…

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E058: Marketing in a Recession - Cuts, Bets, and What You Can’t Afford to Lose 1:26:49

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With rising costs, tariff uncertainty, and declining consumer confidence, brands are being forced to do more with less - and in today’s episode, we break down what that actually looks like in practice, and how we’re adapting our marketing strategies in today’s tough economic environment. We cover what we’re cutting, what we’re keeping, and where we…

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SPY INTERVENTION - Decoded! 29:37

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Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 2020 spy comedy movie SPY INTERVENTION. It is a spy movie, but how is the comedy? Is it worth a watch? Dan and Tom are in a lively discussion answering that question! Listen to find out why. SPY INTERVENTION is a comedy starring Drew Van Acker, Poppy Delevingne, and Blake Anderson. There is a strong supporting ca…

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2025-05-04 : Craig Cooper – Spirit Led Prayer

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2025-05-04 : Craig Cooper – Spirit Led PrayerBy Relationship Church

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E057: Inside Tecovas: Reporting, Merchandising & Growing the Brand with CMO Krista Dalton 1:37:42

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Today on the show, we’re joined by Krista Dalton, the CMO and SVP of Digital at Tecovas, as she takes us inside the brand’s marketing strategy. We get into how Tecovas leverages data, reporting, and merchandising to expand and evolve the brand, all while staying true to its roots. We discuss the importance of understanding customer needs, how to ba…

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COUNT FIVE AND DIE - Decoded! 38:32

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Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1957 WW II spy movie COUNT FIVE AND DIE. It has intrigue and espionage. But, is it worth a watch? Listen to find out. COUNT FIVE AND DIE is based on the true story of how the Allies used deception to try to convince Adolph Hitler that the Allied invasion would be happening anywhere instead of Normandy. In this mo…

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2025-04-27 : Craig Cooper – Occupy – Revolution of Purity

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2025-04-27 : Craig Cooper – Occupy – Revolution of PurityBy Relationship Church

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2025-04-20 : Craig Cooper – Jesus Rose for a Bride

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2025-04-20 : Craig Cooper – Jesus Rose for a BrideBy Relationship Church

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E056: Redefining Your Ad Creative Strategy and Maximizing Meta Performance 1:18:38

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In this episode, we break down what it actually means to define a high-performing ad creative strategy, and why doing so is essential to unlocking sustainable growth on Meta. We walk through Cody’s 10-point creative framework for shaping the ad strategy at Jones Road Beauty, diving into why creative should be treated as targeting, how to escape Met…

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Raymond Benson, Bond author, talks his new book on Felix Leiter 38:02

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In this episode, Dan and Tom bring in a special guest. Join us as Raymond Benson, Bond author, talks his new book on Felix Leiter. Novels are being written about some of the non-James Bond characters from the Ian Fleming James Bond novels. To that end, Raymond Benson, who was the first American James Bond continuation author, is getting set to rele…

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54. You Only Live Twice (1967): Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies - Part Five - Keep or Trim? 39:07

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"Connery just had enough" Summary In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, host Stephen and his guests Paul Melon and Paul Nicholson, delve into the 1967 James Bond 007 film 'You Only Live Twice,' exploring its plot, cultural representation, and the evolution of their opinions over time. They discuss the film's iconic moments, memorable gadgets, …

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2025-04-13 : Michael Watkins – The Connection Between Wisdom and Works of Jesus

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2025-04-13 : Michael Watkins – The Connection Between Wisdom and Works of JesusBy Relationship Church

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E055: Meta's Conversion Lift Testing, AI in Creative, and Product Seeding for Scalable Growth 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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In this episode of Marketing Operators, we get into a mix of marketing topics that are top of mind for us this week, plus we answer a listener question from the MOperators Hotline. First, we break down Meta’s Conversion Lift Testing, including how it measures ad performance, its limitations, and when it’s most useful for your business. We also disc…

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DECISION BEFORE DAWN – Decoded! 33:21

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Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1951 World War II spy movie DECISION BEFORE DAWN. It was the first spy movie nominated for the Best Motion Picture Academy Award. And we think it is likely that you never heard of it. So, take a listen and we’ll decode this one for you. There is a lot of realism in the movie, and we will highlight some of the rea…

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THE AMATEUR Review - No-Spoilers! 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Join Dan and Tom as they give you their no-spoiler review of the just-released spy movie, THE AMATEUR, starring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne. Our goal is to give you the information you need to see if watching THE AMATEUR is worth your time and money. Listen to find out what we think. THE AMATEUR is a remake of the 1981 movie which starred Joh…

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Conquering the White Roads with Trek Travel: A Thrilling Gravel Experience at Strade Bianche Gran Fondo 44:59

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Join host Craig Dalton and Trek Travel's Rich Snodsmith as they take you on an exhilarating journey through the heart of gravel cycling in Italy. In this episode of The Gravel Ride podcast, they share their recent experience at the Strade Bianche Gran Fondo trip organized by Trek Travel. With over three decades of friendship, these two avid cyclist…

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E054: From Product Drops to Post-Purchase Plays - Email Marketing with 'Email Is Not Dead' Author, Karly Craig 1:16:49

2M ago1:16:49

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Email marketing isn’t dead - but it can often be done better. Today we’re joined by Karly Craig, author of Email Is Not Dead and seasoned ecommerce operator, to talk about the email marketing strategies that actually drive revenue. Karly shares why most brands are underutilising flows, especially when it comes to welcome sequences and post-purchase…

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Timothy Dalton as James Bond - The Good the Bad and Unique 49:08

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Dan and Tom decode the Timothy Dalton as James Bond. What was the Good, the Bad, and Unique of his performance? What worked and didn’t work well?Listen to find out. Timothy Dalton only played James Bond movies in two movies, THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS and LICENCE TO KILL. He brought a much different James Bond to the screen than his predecessor. Reaction…

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2025-04-06 : Craig Cooper – Is Holy Spirit in You Lonely?

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2025-04-06 : Craig Cooper – Is Holy Spirit in You Lonely?By Relationship Church

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53. Thunderball (1965): Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies - Part Four - Keep or Trim? 41:46

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"It's a product of its time, isn't it?" Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and his guests, the 2 Pauls, discuss the 1965 James Bond adventure 'Thunderball', exploring its plot, characters, and cultural significance. They reflect on the film's humor, action scenes, and music, while also paying tribute to the late Gene …

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