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Disruptor Series

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From movers to shakers to great content makers, these are the people disrupting business, culture and life. Join host Rob Schwartz, CEO of TBWAChiatDay NY, and Strategy Director, Asha Davis on the Disruptor Series Podcast.

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Disruptor Series Special_Live at the 3% Conference with Brittany Johnson, Creative Strategist, Instagram Specialist at Facebook's Creative Shop.

December 10, 2019 15:53 - 18 minutes - 33.2 MB

Brittany Johnson is a rising creative star. She's written rap songs for Coca-Cola and earned Cannes Lions for it. She's also disrupted her own career as an art director and jumped client side to become a master of Instagram technology and art. Here she sits down with host Doug Melville to talk about being a woman of color in the creative industries and so much more.  Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zel...

Disruptor Series Special_Live at the 3% Conference with Brittany Johnson, Creative Strategist, Instagram Specialist at Facebook's Creative Shop

December 10, 2019 15:53 - 18 minutes - 33.2 MB

Brittany Johnson is a rising creative star. She's written rap songs for Coca-Cola and earned Cannes Lions for it. She's also disrupted her own career as an art director and jumped client side to become a master of Instagram technology and art. Here she sits down with host Doug Melville to talk about being a woman of color in the creative industries and so much more.  Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zel...

Disruptor Series Special_Live at the 3% Conference with Mara Lecocq, Brand and Community Director of Fishbowl

December 03, 2019 15:15 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

Mara Lecocq is disrupting the advertising industry (and a few others) through honest conversations. These conversations happen anonymously. Online. Every day. Through a chat app called Fishbowl. In this Disruptor Series special, Mara sits down with TBWAChiatDay LA President, Erin Riley, to discuss the power of Fishbowl, Mara’s incredible career journey (so far) and the benefits of multiple side hustles. Listen in here.  Credits Host - Erin Riley Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Execu...

Disruptor Series Special: Live at the 2019 3% Conference. Meet The Disruptors.

November 20, 2019 21:21 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MB

Here is your overview pod featuring some of the most disruptive people at the incredibly inspiring 3% Conference in Chicago. Listen and learn from: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, SVP Career Advancement & Inclusion at Digitas Denise Hewett Founder of Scriptd Jill Abbott, Head of Consumer & Athlete Engagement at Gatorade Michael Munoz, Diversity Business Partner at Google Jezz Chung Diversity & Engagement Lead at Anomaly Michele Prota, CTO Forsman & Bodenfors Lindsay Stein, Editor of Campaig...

Disruptor Series Special: Live at the 2019 3% Conference - Meet The Disruptors

November 20, 2019 21:21 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MB

Here is your overview pod featuring some of the most disruptive people at the incredibly inspiring 3% Conference in Chicago. Listen and learn from: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, SVP Career Advancement & Inclusion at Digitas Denise Hewett Founder of Scriptd Jill Abbott, Head of Consumer & Athlete Engagement at Gatorade Michael Munoz, Diversity Business Partner at Google Jezz Chung Diversity & Engagement Lead at Anomaly Michele Prota, CTO Forsman & Bodenfors Lindsay Stein, Editor of Campaig...

Disruptor Series Podcast LIVE@The 3% Conference_Thas Naseemuddeen, CEO Omelet

November 18, 2019 18:59 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MB

Thas Naseemuddeen is the CEO of independent creative agency Omelet. Thas disrupts the conventional image of an Ivy League Chief Executive named “Jim.” She’s a Sri Lankan by birth, a strategist by trade and a creative at heart. Listen in as she and host Rob Schwartz discuss the difference between a “Creative CEO” and a traditional CEO, the power of delusions in business and how fearless women like Thas bring light to the world. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barn...

Jonathan Elias is Disrupting Your Ears With Sonic Branding

October 08, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

We are at the beginning of a revolution in sound — for brands. Jonathan Elias has seen this coming for 25+ years. He’s the “Mozart of Madison Avenue.” And on this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast, we sit down with the legendary composer, arranger and producer and discuss his “earconic” work from the original MTV sting up through his work for Yahoo, Liberty and more. If you want to understand the disruptive power of sonic branding, listen here.   Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Ou...

Michael Fanuele is Disrupting What It Takes To Be Inspiring

September 24, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

If you think only special people can be “inspiring,” Michael Fanuele will inspire you to think again. On this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast, the former General Mills marketer and ad agency Chief Strategy Officer sits down with host Rob Schwartz to discuss how anybody can become inspiring. It’s all drawn from his disruptive new book, “Stop Making Sense: The Art of Inspiring Anybody.” This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone on the brand side, the agency side or anyone who simply...

Rich Siegel is Disrupting Washington

August 29, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MB

Rich Siegel is a legendary copywriter/creative director and the author of a new book, "Mr. Siegel Writes to Washington." His book is a collection of letters he's written to over 50 GOP Senators and the Vice President himself. Rich demands action. And he demands it in his inimitable style: a combination of clarity and hilarity. Yes, this book is damn funny. Listen in as Rich and Rob talk about disrupting the status quo in D.C., Madison Avenue and Hollywood.  Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  In...

Tim Leake is Disrupting Advertising Craft

July 10, 2019 16:28 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MB

One of the most powerful ideas at the 2019 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity was a presentation. A presentation called, “Ugly Sells.” Created and curated by RPA’s Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Tim Leake, exposes the new “Ugly” movement in advertising and brand communications. Listen in and as Tim and Disruptor Series Podcast host Rob Schwartz discuss how “Ugly” is the new cool. And a true disruptive force that is challenging conventional advertising creative wisdom.    Credits H...

Maria Shriver is Disrupting Your Fourth of July Weekend

July 02, 2019 14:26 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MB

Maria Shriver is not only one of the greatest women of our time — she is one of the greatest women of all time. From award-winning journalist to former First Lady of California, to mother, sister, daughter and cousin, Maria Shriver has pretty much seen it all and done it all. In this special live conversation, Maria Shriver sits down with Disruptor Series co-founder Doug Melville to discuss the process of turning her weekly writings into her latest New York Times best-selling book I've Been ...

Disruptor Series Podcast Special: LIVE with the "Father of Disruption," Jean-Marie Dru

June 10, 2019 18:04 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MB

Jean-Marie Dru invented the idea of "Disruption" in a business context. Today it is not only one of the most powerful forces for brands, it is the theory and methodology that powers us and our clients  at TBWA. In this special live episode of the podcast, Jean-Marie discusses his new book, "Thank You For Disrupting." It's an analysis and celebration of some of the world's most Disruptive entrepreneurs from Ariana Huffington to Zhang Ruimin to all of the legends in between including Steve Job...

Jeron Smith is Disrupting Athlete Marketing

May 31, 2019 18:53 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

Jeron Smith is the CEO of Unanimous Media, a company he cofounded with business partner and NBA superstar, Stephen Curry.    Together they develop and produce cross-platform media on TV, theatrical and streaming platforms, around the core brand tenets of Steph.    Listen in as Disruptor Series Cofounder Doug Melville unpacks Jeron's journey from UCLA to Nike to the Obama White House, and how life is as a 30-something CEO.   Credits Host - Doug Melville  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Ba...

George Tannenbaum is Disrupting The Youth

May 17, 2019 19:39 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MB

George Tannenbaum is a true Disruptor. In a business where the average age is 31, George, at twice that age, is thriving as a working ECD and creative leader. You can read about his experiences in his wonderful blog, AdAged. A Business Insider “Most Influential” blog, AdAged chronicles the daily life of advertising today and occasionally reminds us of the magic of yore. Sometimes sardonic. Often incisive. Always heartfelt. Listen in as Rob and George reveal the secrets of longevity and relev...

Charlamagne tha God is Disrupting How You Think About Mental Health

May 16, 2019 19:40 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MB

To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with popular radio and TV personality Charlamagne tha God to discuss his new book Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me. Recorded live at TBWAChiatDay New York, Charlamagne and Disruptor Series host Doug Melville talk about disrupting the conversation around mental health, anxiety and therapy in the urban community and among young creatives.  Credits Host - Doug Melville  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - S...

Eaon Pritchard Is Disrupting All That Has Gone Wrong With Advertising

April 29, 2019 14:58 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MB

Eaon Pritchard is a writer and a practicing advertising strategist. He's written a wonderful book called, Where Did It All Go Wrong? Adventures at the Dunning Kruger Peak of Advertising. In it, Eaon attempts to find the truth and some clarity in today's chaotic, conflicting and jargon-happy advertising world. His book and this podcast are chock-a-block with wit, wisdom, musical knowledge and seemingly random references from science and pop culture. Listen in and learn where things went wrong...

Abhi Nangia is Disrupting How Our Kids Learn

March 12, 2019 18:46 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MB

Abhi Nangia is a social entrepreneur on a mission: he wants to help young people love learning. Even more nobly, he wants to "co-create a more peaceful, compassionate, beautiful world that we know is possible deep down in our hearts and souls." Sounds lofty? It's actually entirely pragmatic. Listen in as we unpack Abhi's unconventional, travel-happy life. Hear about the incredible content he and his team create. And learn more about his unique and disruptive educational force called BetterWo...

Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson are Disrupting Hollywood and Points Beyond on this Disruptor Series LIVE Special

January 28, 2019 16:54 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

On this special episode, you can here award-winning comedians, show-runners and writers Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson live at TBWAChiatDay in New York. Here the hilarious duo sits down with Disruptor Series co-founder Doug Melville to talk about their rise through the rough and tumble world of comedy. And all about the ways their Comedy Central series Broad City disrupts the classic Hollywood model. They'll make you laugh, too. Listen in right here. Credits Host - Doug Melville Executive...

Disruptor Series Podcast Special: Live at Advertising Week with author Sam Conniff-Allende

November 01, 2018 17:30 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MB

 Sam Conniff-Allende will disrupt your perception of pirates and what they can teach us about 21st Century business. In fact, Sam argues that the Golden Age of Piracy pirates were the "Millennials of the sea." In fact, he's written an inspired book on the subject called "Be More Pirate: Or How To Take On The World And Win." In the book (and on stage here) Sam shows how real pirates like Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, Anne Bonny and Black Caesar wrote the blueprint for how to thrive in modern day ...

Disruptor Series Special: Andrew Loog Oldham

September 26, 2018 14:34 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

A funny thing happened on Rob's way to doing legendary music producer and genius impresario Andrew Loog Oldham’s new podcast, “Sound + Vision.” We wound up creating a Disruptor Series Podcast at the exact same time. Listen in as Andrew and Rob discuss Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Rolling Stones and all manner of disruptive stuff.    You can check out Andrew's podcast out on the below platforms & social channels. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Execut...

Allison Kluger is "Disrupting Your Favorite Brand: You"

August 06, 2018 22:57 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MB

  Allison Kluger teaches at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. She's also creator and Lecturer of “Project You: Building and Extending Your Personal Brand,” a course she teaches with model and TV Personality Tyra Banks. On this episode, she and Rob unpack what it takes to be a leader in this day and age. How to have presence in a room. And how to disrupt your personal brand. Allison has 25+ years of experience in broadcast media, entertainment, and digital platforms. She’s been nominat...

Kerry Z Feuerman is Going to “Disrupt Your Next Presentation”

July 23, 2018 14:19 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MB

How’d your last presentation go? Did you sell the creative? Did you get a client to buy whatever you were selling? If not, listen in. On this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast we hear from Kerry Z Feuerman, the author of the new book, “The 5 Deadly Sins of Presenting Creative Work.”  In conversation with Rob Schwartz, Kerry lays out the five sins: Blurting, Ad Whispering, Wanderlust, Telepathy and Impalement. He also gives some terrific advice on how to successfully present on conferenc...

Adam Pierno and Rob Schwartz are “Disrupting Podcasts.”

June 28, 2018 14:19 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MB

This is the first Pod2Pod. On a single day, in the same studio, Adam Pierno, author of the new marketing strategy book “Under Think It,” appeared on the Disruptor Series with Rob Schwartz. And in the same session, the tables were turned and Rob was a guest on Adam’s show, “The Strategy Inside Everything.” Both episodes are here for you now, back to back, Pod2Pod, and allow you to listen in on the state of the advertising business from two of its sharpest minds. From two different ways in.  ...

Todd Pasternack is "Disrupting Business Books"

June 07, 2018 23:19 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Conventional business books dispense wisdom from the likes of GE’s Jack Welch or Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. But writer Todd Pasternack sees a Disruption. He believes there is wisdom from the likes of musicians like Jack White. Listen in as host Rob Schwartz and Todd unpack his new book, “Lessons from the Road: Musicians as Business Leaders.” And learn how to make your work and career sing.    Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Executive Producer -...

Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins are “Disrupting our Ears”

March 14, 2018 14:07 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MB

From Siri to Alexa to the proliferation of animated shows and podcasts, the human voice is having a moment. And no one is relishing this moment more than the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. Founded by actor and writer Joan Baker and Film and TV director Rudy Gaskins the Society of Voice Arts is on a mission to educate and celebrate the power and potential of speech and verbal communication for people, entertainment and brands. Listen in as Rob Schwartz, host of the Disruptor Series Podcas...

Michael Farmer is "Chronicling the Disruptions of the Advertising Business”

February 26, 2018 15:20 - 56 minutes - 131 MB

Michael Farmer, the author of the best-selling book “Madison Avenue Manslaughter,” is deeply well-versed in the crisis that agencies and brands face today. It’s a crisis of growth. Trust. And money. Listen in as Michael lays out the problems and offers up practical and powerful solutions to agencies and CMOs.   Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

Ryan Fey is "Disrupting His Advertising Career”

February 21, 2018 00:39 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

  Ryan Fey is the star of the Food Network’s latest, delicious offering, “The Grill Dads.” Yet before he was on his way to becoming a culinary TV superstar, Ryan was building brands and running Omelet, the ad agency he founded. So why would a founder disrupt his business, throw caution to the wind and jump ship into a totally new profession? Tune in and find out as Disruptor Series Podcast host Rob Schwartz sits down with Ryan to understand what ingredients it takes to leave one successful gi...

Nancy Koehn is “Disrupting History”

January 23, 2018 02:23 - 41 minutes - 39 MB

Nancy Koehn is an historian and a professor at the Harvard Business School. She’s just written an incredible book on leadership called, “Forged In Crisis.” The book tells the story of five great leaders who emerged as a result of major disruptions in their lives. What’s also disruptive is her style. Her history reads like fiction. And at key moments in the book, Nancy “breaks the fourth wall,” to give you a lesson in leadership. Listen in as she and Rob unpack the leadership journeys of Ernes...

Alan Yang is "Disrupting Hollywood”

December 20, 2017 19:14 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Alan Yang is disrupting the writer’s room. He’s an Asian-American writing for TV, movies and videos in a mostly white, Jewish and African-American industry.  On this episode of the Disruptor Series, Alan sits down with D-Series Co-Founder Doug Melville from a live session at TBWAChiatDay. Alan talks about how coming from a different perspective helped him fuel the fresh comedy for shows like “Parks and Recreation,” for which he received his first Emmy nomination. And the Netflix Emmy-award-wi...

Kat Gordon is “Disrupting the Patriarchy.”

November 08, 2017 02:20 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MB

Kat Gordon is the founder of the 3% Conference which has now become the 3% Movement. The number, 3%, comes from her original calculation that showed that 97% of creative directors in the advertising business were men. And a mere 3% were women. Kat set out to change this abysmal ratio. And in six short years she has lead nothing short of a revolution and moved the number to 29%. Her work isn’t done by any stretch. So listen in to this compelling and inspirational Disruptor Series Podcast as ...

Snoop is “Disrupting Pop Culture”

October 23, 2017 16:55 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MB

  If you think Snoop Dogg is just a rapper then you’re in for a surprise. Snoop is creating music and so much more. He’s curating and producing award-winning shows like “Get Out” and “Atlanta.” He’s creating and starring in content like “Pot Luck Dinner Party" with Martha Stewart, he’s making documentaries for Netflix and creating bits for Jimmy Kimmel. Also, with close to 20 million followers on Instagram, Snoop is a force of social media nature. And he’s not just posting on social media, he...

Advertising Week Special: Meet The Disruptors

October 05, 2017 17:16 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

We're thrilled to share some terrific LIVE conversations we had with 6 Disruptors: Jon Bond of Tomorro, Abigail Posner of Google, Thomas Kolster, writer of Goodvertising, Professor Anthony Kalamut of Seneca College, Glisten McCrary of UTA and Shelley Zalis of The Girl's Lounge. Listen in as we unpack everything from AI to VR to Storytelling_2.0 and every buzzword in between. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

The Moth is "Disrupting Storytelling"

September 19, 2017 21:40 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

  Imagine a sultry summer evening. A couple of friends are gathered around when someone pipes up and says, "Did I ever tell you the story about..." And then a great yarn is unfurled. Well, that moment, that feeling, was exactly what poet and novelist George Dawes Green wanted to create in 1997. Only with a stage. And nothing but a storyteller. A microphone. And an audience. Twenty years later, The Moth is now one of the world's most successful, influential, and entertaining cultural forces. H...

Delmonico's is "Disrupting Fine Dining"

September 12, 2017 15:23 - 43 minutes - 40.9 MB

America's first restaurant is also one of the world's most disruptive. And in a world where 70% of restaurants fail, this year, Delmonico's is celebrating its 180th anniversary. Their key ingredient for success? Innovation. Delmonico's was the first to call itself a "restaurant," the first to operate as "farm to table," the first to print menus, the first to use table cloths, the first to have a wine cellar and the first restaurant to allow women to eat unaccompanied by men. Delmonico's was a...

Nancy Tag is "Disrupting Madison Avenue"

September 07, 2017 14:13 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Professor Nancy Tag is injecting new life and new blood into Madison Avenue from the heart of Harlem. From her modern classrooms at fabled City College of New York, she is spearheading the BIC (Brand + Integrated) Masters Degree Program. Her mission is to make marketing and advertising as smart, diverse and savvy as the students she's recruiting and teaching. Listen in as Rob and Nancy talk about the past, present and future of advertising -- and the people and ideas who have and will shape i...

Shingy is "Disrupting Prophecy"

August 30, 2017 18:23 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

There's Cher, there's Madonna and there is Shingy. David Shing, known to all far and wide as "Shingy," is the Digital Prophet for the newly formed media holding company, Oath. And by the way, that's his actual title, "Digital Prophet." A graphic designer by trade, Shingy has been clarifying and proselytizing the power and wonder of all things digital for well more than a decade. Listen in as Rob and Shingy unpack a variety of topics from the quality of work at Cannes Lions to the future of w...

Eboni K. Williams is "Disrupting the News"

August 23, 2017 21:36 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

 It's rare when someone who reports the news, makes the news. But that's exactly what happened this week when Fox News' Eboni K. Williams delivered her incisive and impassioned critique of President Donald Trump's handling of the incendiary events in Charlottesville. On this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast, Rob sits down with Eboni to discuss this week's historic events, her upcoming book, "Pretty Powerful" and what it's like to be the most disruptive force on America's most right-win...

Jayanta is "Disrupting the Landscape"

August 01, 2017 15:29 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MB

Jayanta Jenkins is the Global Group Creative Director of Twitter. Coming off his Cannes Lion Grand Prix-winning campaign, Jayanta sits down to discuss new media, old media, brand-agency relationships and the artistic and business lessons of Prince. Looking to hear from a truly disruptive and creative mind? Tune in here. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Rosie and Faris Yakob are "Disrupting Brands"

July 17, 2017 14:31 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

If you combined gypsies, intellectuals and a dash of a rock 'n' roll band on tour, you just might come up with Rosie and Faris Yakob. They are the disruptive masterminds of the itinerant pop culture and brand consultancy called, "Genius Steals." We took advantage of their moment in New York City to have a chat about the present and future of business, brands and a whole lot more.   Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean R...

Iman Oubou is "Disrupting Media"

July 05, 2017 16:41 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

More than just a pretty face, former Miss New York, Iman Oubou, is building a media empire. As the CEO of Swaay Media, Iman is taking on the conventions of male-leaning business publications and dude-heavy business media to create relevant content and resources with a decidedly feminine and diverse edge. On this episode of the Disruptor Series, Rob Schwartz sits down with Iman and unpacks her disruptive story from Moroccan immigrant to beauty pageant winner to soon-to-be media mogul.   Cred...

Vanessa Gould is "Disrupting Death"

June 14, 2017 17:59 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MB

Here's a Disruption: What if the most life-affirming film you will see this year is a film about death? That's the case with a wonderful new documentary called "Obit." On this podcast, Rob Schwartz sits down with Vanessa Gould, the visionary filmmaker behind "Obit." Listen in as they unearth the disruptive story behind the amazing people who write obituaries for the The New York Times -- and learn about their incredible subjects. You'll also hear how Vanessa threw away her lucrative corporate...

Tom Goodwin is "Disrupting Disruption"

May 23, 2017 19:26 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MB

You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who is as prolific, as prescient, and as downright funny on social media as Tom Goodwin. The head of innovation for Zenith media, Tom is also a social media force of nature commenting, questioning and predicting the present and future of brands, marketing, technology, and communication. Listen in as Rob Schwartz fires up Tom and hears all about his new book that questions the very nature of books, learns how Disruption is ripe for disruption and finds out...

Debbie Millman is "Disrupting Design"

May 02, 2017 14:53 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Want to know about the past, present, and future of design? Look no further than this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast. Rob Schwartz sits down with Debbie Millman -- writer, educator, artist, designer and host of the wildly successful podcast, Design Matters. Not only is Debbie a brilliant designer, she's a brilliant thinker on all things design. Listen in as she simplifies the meaning of "Design Thinking," pinpoints the exact birth date of social media and even gives the secret to g...

Viv Rosenthal is "Disrupting the Future"

April 10, 2017 00:41 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

 When I first met Designer, Entrepreneur and Futurist, Viv Rosenthal in 2009, she seemed like she was already living in 2014. And when I chatted with her for this recent Disruptor Series Podcast, it was clear she's already hanging out in 2020. Join Viv and I as we talk about technology, communications and all kinds of things that are disrupting the world of today and life tomorrow. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Dan B...

Peter Himmelman is "Disrupting Fear"

March 31, 2017 13:14 - 30 minutes - 29 MB

Ever have a great idea but you were too afraid to say it out loud or even write it down? It's not your fault. Your internal MARV was holding you back. That's his job. Singer/Songwriter Peter Himmelman identified and named MARV. And on this podcast you'll learn how to deal with MARV, to disrupt yourself, and let your ideas out.  Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Bryan Thomson is "Disrupting Design"

March 21, 2017 12:19 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

If you've ever seen a Nissan truck or van or watched a certain Katy Perry video, you've seen Bryan Thomson's work. Listen in as he sits down with Rob Schwartz to talk about disruptive design thinking in everything from autonomous cars to careers and a whole lot in between.    Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Chris Lindland is "Disrupting Fashion"

March 08, 2017 20:46 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MB

What if you created a clothing brand based on internet rules. Not fashion rules. That's the premise of the wildly innovative clothing brand, Betabrand. Rob sits down with Betabrand Founder and CEO Chris Lindland and learns how disruption is in the very fabric of the company. And a key factor in their success. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

Ferne Pearlstein is "Disrupting Taboos"

March 06, 2017 22:46 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MB

Have you ever heard a joke about the Holocaust? Wait, what? Exactly. Sounds utterly offensive, right? Well, that's the Disruption. Listen in as Rob talks to filmmaker Ferne Pearlstein, director of the documentary The Last Laugh. An award-winning film that takes on the Third Reich and one of the most sacred taboos -- laughing in the face of an atrocity.  Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

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