Best M C P Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade 1:05:38

3d ago1:05:38

1:05:38

In this rich conversation, Francesca Wade joins Adam Biles to discuss her biography Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife. Wade explores the complexities of Stein’s life, legacy, and literary innovations, foregrounding Stein’s long-overlooked partner, Alice B. Toklas, as a powerful and persistent force behind the myth. They dive into questions of biography,…

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Out of Office | Lee Brenner 1:15:22

3d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Anthony spends the day with Funsize Partner and Head of Design, Lee Brenner. Between a round of board games at Vigilante and drinks at Draught House, they talk about Lee’s life story—from his early days to his design career—and the things that bring him joy. It’s an honest, laid-back look at what fuels one of Funsize’s most imaginative minds. To wa…

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Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

10d ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family, class, and the formation of self. With characteristic wit and insight, he paints portraits of his quietly disappointed mother and parsimonious fathe…

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Currents: Method 23 (with the Funsize design team) 49:01

10d ago49:01

49:01

In this episode of Currents, the Funsize team takes a break from their usual client projects to bond and recharge during Method Week. The hosts and guests discuss the origins and evolution of Method Week, highlighting activities designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and self-development. From letterpress printing and game shows to laser cutting …

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

17d ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World In this powerful in-store conversation, Rebecca Solnit joins Adam Biles to discuss her new book No Straight Road Takes You There — a rallying call for hope, justice, and the reimagining of our collective future. With wit, clarity, and courage, Solnit explores how stories shape our world — and h…

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Currents: Design Yappy Hour (with Tony S, Tarica N, Dina W, and Jack W) 53:48

18d ago53:48

53:48

In this episode of Currents Tony Sanchez discusses various design-related topics with guests Dina Williams, Tarica Phung Navarro, and Jack Willis. They explore their personal creative processes, the impact of AI on design, and the potential future of tools like Figma. The discussion includes anecdotes about past experiences, thoughts on the integra…

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Honestly, Honesty | Introducing Honestly, Honesty 21:06

22d ago21:06

21:06

Meet Natalie, Nicole, and Brooke, the hosts of Honestly, Honesty. In this first episode, they share their story, reflect on the inspiration behind the show, and offer a glimpse into the honest, unfiltered conversations ahead. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here ---- Check out more exciting episodes on t…

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

24d ago53:30

53:30

In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Catherine Lacey about her daring new work The Möbius Book. Structured as a "Tête-bêche"—two intertwined texts printed back-to-back—the book pairs a memoir chronicling the fallout of a painful breakup with a novella that spirals into the psychological sus…

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Currents: Design Leadership in Action (with Lee Brenner) 12:11

25d ago12:11

12:11

What does it mean to lead with both vision and craft? In this episode, Lee Brenner—Partner and Head of Design at Funsize—shares how he navigates the complexities of leadership while staying rooted in hands-on design work. He reflects on the evolving role of a design leader, the balance between delegation and doing, and the responsibility of keeping…

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Currents: Diggin into 2025 Design Trends (with Tony S, Andre J, Edgar B, Esteban M) 1:01:10

29d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Tony, Andre, Edgar, and Esteban break down 8 design trends and predictions for 2025. We’re talking about what’s gaining traction, why it’s exciting, and where we’re already seeing it in the industry and our work. From bold aesthetics to fresh takes on interaction and usability, we dive into what’s shaping the future of design. Expect hot takes, rea…

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Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language 1:09:14

1M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, trauma, and the failures of the justice system. In this powerful and deeply affecting conversation, Neige Sinno speaks with Adam Biles about her landmark book Sad Tiger, recently published in English in a luminous translation by Natasha Lehrer. A searing litera…

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On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals 51:34

1M ago51:34

51:34

In this rich conversation, Guadalupe Nettel joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to explore the themes of her short story collection The Accidentals. They delve into the complexities of perception and the uncanny, the deep strangeness embedded in familial relationships, and the porous boundary between nature and human nature. Nettel discusse…

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Bridging Creators, Content, and Conversions with Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

In the agency world, your ability to drive success for a brand is make or break. The best in the business have sifted through various options to land on the perfect formula for a winning brand strategy. One of those pros is Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks. In this episode, Todd Crawford is on a mission to learn how Amanda doe…

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

2M ago57:28

57:28

In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

2M ago52:03

52:03

Pack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing …

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

2M ago59:27

59:27

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal lif…

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

2M ago55:53

55:53

When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave t…

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

3M ago45:45

45:45

In this episode, Adam Biles is joined in the bookshop’s writing studio by Anna Whitwham, author of Soft Tissue Damage, a raw and electrifying memoir of grief, boxing, and womanhood. Following her mother’s death, Whitwham trained and fought competitively as a boxer—an act of both healing and reckoning. She discusses how physical pain can become a la…

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

3M ago56:43

56:43

In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, celebrated Danish author Solvej Balle returns to the bookshop she once called home to discuss her monumental literary project On the Calculation of Volume. The novel’s protagonist, Tara Selter, finds herself reliving November 18th—again and again—opening up a profound meditation on time, mem…

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah sits down with Adam Biles in store to discuss his new novel, Theft. Their conversation delves into the intricate interplay between personal history and the enduring legacy of colonialism, examines the complex dynamics of family and servitude, and discusses the challenge of transcending inherited narrativ…

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

3M ago38:06

38:06

Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing stra…

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BONUS: Jeremy Pelt on Preserving Jazz Through Storytelling 54:10

4M ago54:10

54:10

For this bonus episode, the Shakespeare and Company podcast welcomes Jeremy Pelt, renowned jazz trumpeter and author of Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz Great Storytellers. In conversation with Alex Freiman, Pelt discusses the evolution of jazz, the influence of oral traditions, and the importance of documenting firsthand accounts from legendary …

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Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo 57:03

4M ago57:03

57:03

In this episode, we’re joined by novelist and filmmaker Xiaolu Guo to discuss her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. A bold reimagining of Moby-Dick, Guo's novel audaciously swaps the gender of Melville’s narrator and plunges into a world of hidden identities, maritime adventure, and cultural collision. With host Adam Biles, Guo reflects on her perso…

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

4M ago34:34

34:34

A one-dimensional partnership program won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Todd sits down with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric, to explore how brands can build a stronger, more diverse partnership strategy by integrating affiliates, creators, and customer advocates. They discuss the opportunities of converging creators with affiliates, th…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

M C P Productions Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Funsize Show

Funsize

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The Shakespeare and Company Interview

Shakespeare and Company

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PEPRN Podcast

Ashley Casey

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The Partnership Economy

David A. Yovanno and Todd Crawford

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Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade 1:05:38

1
Out of Office | Lee Brenner 1:15:22

1
Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

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Currents: Method 23 (with the Funsize design team) 49:01

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

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Currents: Design Yappy Hour (with Tony S, Tarica N, Dina W, and Jack W) 53:48

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Honestly, Honesty | Introducing Honestly, Honesty 21:06

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

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Currents: Design Leadership in Action (with Lee Brenner) 12:11

1
Currents: Diggin into 2025 Design Trends (with Tony S, Andre J, Edgar B, Esteban M) 1:01:10

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Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language 1:09:14

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On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals 51:34

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Bridging Creators, Content, and Conversions with Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks 36:50

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

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Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

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BONUS: Jeremy Pelt on Preserving Jazz Through Storytelling 54:10

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Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo 57:03

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

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