Best Onbrand Podcasts (2025)

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A History of Branding: Lessons for Today 29:21

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Richard Shear is Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Invōk Brands and a founding faculty member of SVA’s Master’s in Branding program. With a five-decade design career and a passion for visual history, he explores how global consumer culture shapes today’s brands in his new book A History of Brands. This week on On Brand, he joins me to …

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How MOO Blends E-Commerce and Emotion 28:17

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Corin Mills is the Brand Marketing & E-Commerce Director at MOO, where he leads data-driven strategies that connect standout design with authentic brand experiences. With global experience at Google, Tesco, Currys, and more, Corin brings a sharp, cross-industry perspective to brand transformation. This week on the On Brand podcast, he joins me to t…

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Why Smart Brands Still Make Bad Decisions 29:41

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Ryan Hamilton is an associate professor of marketing at Emory University and co-author of The Growth Dilemma. As co-host of The Intuitive Customer podcast, he brings behavioral science to life through real-world brand strategy. This week on On Brand, Ryan joins me to explore why customer decisions aren’t as rational as we think, how brands can grow…

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Brand Wisdom from the Guy Who Wrote the Book 35:56

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David Aaker is Vice Chairman of Prophet and Professor Emeritus at the Berkeley Haas School of Business. Often called the “Father of Modern Branding,” David has authored 18 books and over 120 articles, shaping how marketers understand everything from brand equity to purpose-driven strategy. This week on On Brand, David returned to the show to discus…

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Why Story and Authenticity Win on LinkedIn 36:37

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Regina Dowdell is a Content Solutions Consultant at LinkedIn, where she helps organizations craft creative, effective content strategies that drive business impact. With over 15 years of experience spanning nonprofits, tech, and startups, Regina brings a digital-first, entrepreneurial mindset to every brand she supports. This week on On Brand, Regi…

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The Taboo Topics of Women Leaders 28:23

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Nicole Johnston is a former global marketing leader turned transformational coach, with a career spanning Procter & Gamble, Hershey, and Newell Brands. Today, she helps women overcome career challenges as founder of innatePOWER™ and author of Taboo Topics: Things Women Should Talk About, But Don’t. This week on On Brand, Nicole joined me to talk le…

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Rethinking Research for a Noisy World 31:18

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Heather O’Shea is Chief Research Officer at Alter Agents, where she helps brands like Netflix, Walmart, and Spotify solve tough business challenges through smart research. With nearly 20 years of experience across agencies, platforms, and publishers, she’s a leader in advertising insights and analytics. This week on On Brand, Heather joined me to t…

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Misogyny On Memorial Day 1:03:19

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Al takes a look at Russell's Memorial Day coverage which includes a lot of misogyny, some general bigotries, and strong words about wanting the field of journalism destroyed and dismantled. Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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Musicals Is Nice [PREVIEW] 5:19

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Al goes through some tunes from some favourite musicals, as well as discussing the genres of musical theatre in general! Included within are Hamilton, The Blues Brothers, Book of Mormon, Mulan, Les Miserables, and more! Want the rest of this episode? Head to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/OnBrand⁠

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Marketing the Metaverse at Meta 32:15

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Dave Kaufman is Senior Director of Global Marketing for MR, VR, and Metaverse at Meta’s Reality Labs, where he leads efforts for Meta Quest, Horizon Worlds, and Oculus Studios. His path includes stops at Google, Halo Neuroscience, and the U.S. Digital Service under President Obama. On this week’s On Brand, Dave joined me to talk immersive tech, bra…

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Grasping At Strawmen w/Robert Neumark Jones 1:18:33

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Robert Neumark Jones returns to help Al tackle Russell's coverage of the news, Jordan Peterson losing a debate, Tommy Robinson's newfound (and likely temporary) freedom, and Trump's apparent U-turn on Vladimir Putin. Check out Rob's website! - https://robertnj.com Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand…

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How Album Design Shapes Brand Strategy 32:34

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Mark Kingsley is the author of Universal Principles of Branding and the forthcoming Brands in the Age of AI. A Grammy-nominated designer turned brand strategist, he’s led work for Citi, Equinox, and Blue Note Records. Mark joined me on this week’s On Brand to talk about branding’s future—and how AI is changing the game. Mark Kingsley began his care…

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Bongino, Bernie, Brexit 1:15:51

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Al tackles Russell's coverage of Dan Bongino's insistence that Epstein did in fact unalive himself, Bernie Sanders saying he wont run for POTUS again, and Keir Starmer's new deal with the EU. Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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On Brand Book Club: My Booky Wook Part 3 [PREVIEW] 18:19

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We tackle some more of Russell's autobiography 'My Booky Wook', and it becomes a slightly different form of harrowing as we approach Russell's adolescence. Want the rest of this episode? Head to ⁠https://patreon.com/OnBrand⁠

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Mastering the Pause in Everyday Conversations 29:10

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Cynthia Kane is the author of the new book The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations. A leading voice in intentional communication, Cynthia has helped over 70,000 people become less reactive and more kind, honest, and helpful in how they speak to themselves and others. Through her bestselling books, DailyOM course, and the Kane…

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Kanye, Keir & Kocaine 1:16:21

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Russell discusses Kanye's latest song, Keir Starmer's migration rhetoric, and some world leaders with a (supposed) bag of cocaine. Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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The Hollywood Blueprint for Brand Storytelling 27:15

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Anson Sowby is CEO and co-founder of Battery, a global creative company that mixes Hollywood storytelling with brand strategy and Silicon Valley speed. With offices around the world and clients like the Anaheim Ducks, Land O’Lakes, and Warner Bros Games, Battery has been named Ad Age Agency of the Year three times. Anson joined me to share how they…

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Revitalizing Legacy Brands with Modern Strategy 33:51

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Chris Cardetti is Chief Strategy Officer at BarkleyOKRP, where he’s spent the past decade shaping strategy into a creative force behind brand revivals for Planet Fitness, Motel 6, AMC Theatres, and more. Known for his journalistic curiosity and idea-first mindset, Chris and his team lead deep consumer research, upstream consulting, and thought lead…

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Weekend Update & Chatting w/Will Weldon [PREVIEW] 17:26

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Al gives a brief update on Russell's legal situation, and then gets to a fun chat from last week with Will Weldon! Want to hear the rest of this episode? Head to https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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Satan Versus Kimchi 1:10:58

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Al tackles Russell's response to the Minecraft movie, and how kimchi is actually being used to fight the forces of Satan.Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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“Yes And” Thinking for Bold Brands 35:05

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Kathy Klotz-Guest is Founder of Keeping It Human—a consultancy helping teams at Google, Amazon, and Wells Fargo ditch rigid thinking and spark bold breakthroughs with humor and improv. With 20 years in global tech and 25 years on comedy stages, Kathy brings laughs and innovation to business. We explored it all this week on the On Brand podcast. Abo…

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Music Is Nice: The Return [PREVIEW] 20:50

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We go through some of Al's musical background in the return of Music Is Nice! Want to hear the rest of this episode? Head over to patreon.com/OnBrand for the full experience.

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Jordan Peterson, Again w/Will Weldon 2:14:30

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Will Weldon joins me to tackle the latest instalment of Russell's never-ending conversation with Jordan Peterson in which we learn, well, very little. Listen to Will's show I Hate Bill Maher! - https://pod.link/1746469734 Buy Tickets for Will's IHBM show in LA! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-hate-bill-maher-live-tickets-1312155635829 Support On B…

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Why Brands Need to Be Entertaining (or Be Ignored) 35:51

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Dan Salkey is Founder & Strategy Partner at Small World—a creative consultancy redefining industry norms with entertainment-first marketing. By curating bespoke teams from 200+ top talents in entertainment, art, and tech, Small World delivers unforgettable brand experiences. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About…

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Oh, It's Time To Blame Trans People Again Is It? 1:21:29

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This episode deals with Russell's coverage of trans people in sports, RFK Jr's effect on health in the US, and trans rights being eroded in the UK. Russell's takes on it are, to put it mildly, less than great. Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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Where Beer Runs Meet Brand Strategy 27:45

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Dana Hork, Founder & CEO of Beers With Friends, joins me to share how her agile creative agency helps challenger brands solve big problems in just five days. A brand leader, entrepreneur, and storyteller, Dana has held roles at Wonder, Walmart, Jet.com, PepsiCo, and JPMorgan—and has been featured in TIME, Forbes, and Ad Age. We discussed all of thi…

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Russell Responds to Charges w/John Hastings 1:59:08

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I'm joined by comedian John Hastings to tackle Russell's response to the charges against him in the UK. It goes about as well as you might expect. Watch John's comedy specials! - https://youtube.com/@thejohnhastings Listen to The Wrestler Review! - https://pod.link/1082211819 Go to John's website! - https://thejohnhastings.com Support Al on Patreon…

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H&R Block on Reinventing Relevance for Gen Z 31:57

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Jill Cress, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at H&R Block, is a visionary marketer with 30+ years of experience in financial services, media, and tech. She’s led brand transformations at PayPal, National Geographic, and MasterCard and now focuses on modernizing H&R Block, enhancing customer experience, and driving growth. Recognized as one of…

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Russell Leans Into Racism 1:23:05

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I solo tackle the subjects of Kanye West, restricting choice for those on food stamps, and the new Netflix show Adolescence, and with each subject Russell leans harder into racism to appease his audience. Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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Russell Brand Charged With Rape 7:42

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Russell has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service, and faces a criminal trial. Within is my update, separate to the main show's content. Rape Crisis UK - https://⁠rapecrisis.org.uk⁠ RAINN (US) - ⁠https://rainn.org Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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How to Connect with Red and Blue Customers 33:36

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Chris Peterson, Co-Founder of Lifemind, is a marketing pioneer with over 30 years of experience shaping the digital landscape. Author of Red & Blue Customers, Chris has built and sold two innovative agencies, earning recognition from The Wall Street Journal and working with both Fortune 500 brands and fast-growth startups. In this episode of On Bra…

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Signal & Snow White 1:22:51

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In my first ever solo show, I tackle Russell's coverage of the Signal war plans 'leak', his thoughts on the new Snow White movie, and his feelings about having driven a Tesla cybertruck. Be warned, this one is big yikes from top to bottom. Support Al on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

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Growing Your Brand with Referrals & Relationships 30:03

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Scott Grates is a visionary entrepreneur and expert in strategic relationship marketing, building multiple seven-figure businesses, including top insurance agencies and a real estate portfolio. He helps entrepreneurs grow through his Infinite Referral Advantage® system and is the bestselling author of Essential F-words for Teens and the upcoming Re…