NerdBrand Podcast
The NerdBrand Podcast is at the intersection of nerd culture, branding, and advertising. Nerd culture is no longer an isolated subculture; it’s THE culture of the day and makes its way into our daily lives through the entertainment we seek and the technology we rely upon. Listen as we discuss our views on visual design, branding, and advertising for movies, comics and novels, video games, technology, and other nerdy passions.
Episodes
219 episodes
Navigating Fandom Mayhem: Monty Python, Star Wars Backlash, and Taylor Swift Politics
Ever wondered how today's biggest fan communities navigate the fine line between passion and chaos? Join us as we reunite with Jonathan and Mitch on the NerdBrand Podcast after their hiatus, kicking off with some Monty Python humor. We tackle t...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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27:00
Sell Me This Sales Strategy: From Pens to Profits in Marketing and Budgeting
What if the key to skyrocketing your sales lay in a simple pen? Join us on this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast as we uncover the secrets behind effective sales techniques, drawing inspiration from the Wolf of Wall Street’s iconic "sell me thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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33:17
Avoiding the Echo Chamber in Your Marketing Strategy
Can a narrow focus on your brand cost you more in the long run? Join us for a rollicking ride through our podcasting misadventures, from venue mishaps to digital streaming misunderstandings. We even dream up an AI audience and throw in some voi...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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14:07
Rootine: A new way to think about your health with Rachel Sanders
What if you could naturally enhance your mental clarity, reduce stress, and improve your sleep quality? Join us as we chat with Rachel, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Routine, the trailblazing company revolutionizing smart supplements and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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30:08
The No Fakes Act: AI, Copyrights, and The First Amendment with Jason, Jacob, and Richard
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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22:49
Google Search Is A Monopoly: Now What?
Is Google's search engine dominance a threat to a free market? Join us as we unpack the ground-breaking antitrust ruling that has officially labeled Google a monopoly and revealed alleged backdoor deals that placed its search engine as the defa...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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17:17
Podcast Advertising for 2024
Can you imagine cracking the code of podcast advertising and maximizing listener engagement? On this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast, we confront the digital labyrinth of podcast analytics, dissecting how varied listener habits complicate trac...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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20:41
Tickling Funny Bones and Deadpool 3 Review and Marketing with Richard Hendry
Ever wondered why British ads tickle your funny bone while American ones just seem over the top? This episode kicks off with a cracking comparison of advertising styles across the pond, with a little nod to "The Truman Show" for good measure. O...
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Episode 210
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29:48
Pepsi rebrand told by Alex (Jason) and Jordan (Jacob) part 3
What if we told you that Pixar's beloved Toy Story franchise has layers of depth that many might overlook? Join us as we reexamine the heartwarming yet somber themes of Toy Story 3 and revisit the adventurous setting of Toy Story 2. This episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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27:14
Unmasking Reddit's Rebrand: From Link-Sharing to Gamer's Paradise and Pickle Sandwich Craze
Ready to discover the secrets behind Reddit's bold rebrand and what it means for its vast community? This episode of the NerdBrand Podcast promises to take you on a journey through the platform's evolution, from its humble beginnings as a simpl...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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25:43
Optimizing Your Podcast: SEO Insights and Owl Wisdom with Jenna Ahern
What if you could optimize your podcast for SEO just like a website? This week on the NerdBrand Podcast, we're joined by the brilliant Jenna Ahern from Guardian Owl Digital. Jenna shares her decade-long journey in digital marketing and unpacks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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35:03
Building a Compelling Podcast Brand: From Theme to Equipment Essentials
Ever wondered what it takes to create a podcast that not only stands out in a crowded market but also deeply resonates with listeners? We promise you'll uncover the secrets behind successful podcast branding in this episode. We kick things off ...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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25:35
Creative Marketing Stunts for Video Games
Buckle up for a blend of humor, tech talk, and gaming nostalgia!Ever wondered about the wildest marketing stunts in video game history? This episode delivers laughs right from the start with a quirky story about a back fat mishap, setti...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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25:28
Enhancing Brand Emotion Through AI and Color Theory
Can Google's new AI features revolutionize how we understand and use color theory in design? Unlock the secrets of Google's latest AI advancements, from AI-generated summaries to side panel thumbnails, and discover their potential to transform ...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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25:48
Let The Lentils Fly: Skittles Rebrand
Are Skittles really lentils now? Join us on this playful episode of the Nerd Brand Podcast as we unravel the hilarious confusion behind Skittles’ peculiar rebranding. We offer our personal takes on this daring move while reminiscing about the l...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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27:27
Slamming into Branding: Inside the Wrestling World with Eric Cornish
Have you ever stood in the ring, microphone in hand, ready to announce a wrestling bout that would have the crowd roaring? Well, that's just a regular Thursday night at OVW RISE for our guest Eric Cornish, the "Voice of the Valley,...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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29:50
Unraveling Earth's Spin and the New Age of Search Results
Have you ever wondered why we can't just skate through life without encountering resistance, much like in the quest for perpetual motion? Buckle up as we explore the friction-filled world of physics, unraveling why the Earth's merry-go-round is...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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29:06
What's New in the World of PR? - Guest Mickie Kennedy, eReleases
Mickie has created a free video Master Class on how to create a winning PR strategy, based on the PR campaigns of his most successful clients: https://www.ereleases.com/plan/Bio: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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49:56
Episode 200! How to talk about your brand without AI
We're back! It's episode 200, and after all the years of podcasting, it didn't seem wise to do any fan fair for this, just roll out with it. So we're bantering as usual and discussing brand message. Particularly with u...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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31:19
Still Can’t Help Falling in Love with Brands - Valentine's Day 2024
Welcome to this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast! Last year’s Valentine's episode was the “Most Downloaded Episode” ever in NerdBrand history! Last year, the show was from “her” perspective”. This year, it’s just the boys and it's our turn....
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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52:19
Ready, Set...Brand Guidelines!
Welcome to this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast! It’s all about the Super Bowl right now and instead of going on about what ads match our horoscopes, we’re huddling up to take NFL brand guidelines to the sidelines. Let’s take a gan...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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22:20
You've Got Mail: The Love-Hate Relationship of Email Marketing
Welcome to this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast! As you go through your emails stacked up in your inbox, are you also internally screaming, “Why do I have so many?” “I don’t even know who half of these are!” or “I hate emails!”In all ac...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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28:39
Influencer Marketing: Behind the Scenes of Brand Partnerships
Welcome to this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast! In the digital realm we all reside in, more and more brand awareness strategies pop up - - the most prominent being influencer marketing. It went from celebrity brand endorsements an...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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39:47
What's on the Rise for Social Trends in 2024?
Welcome to this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast! A reminder, once again, it is 2024 because we’re all adults who need to be reminded what day it is let alone what year it is. Let’s cut to the chase and just snag the title of this s...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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27:54
Reflections & Resolutions in Branding
Welcome to this episode of the NerdBrand Podcast! The new year is here and the merriment of the holiday season has come to an end. Don’t be sad though! We have all these 2023 reflections and New Year resolutions to remind ourselves ...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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31:00