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Poppin' Bottles

Rob Grabowski, Josh Segovia

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A comedic podcast about your favorite beverages! Each week a new guest chats about their beverage of choice with recovering bartender Josh Segovia and barback Rob Grabowski. Bottle Icon Art by Alex Vaughn
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Brands, Beats & Bytes

Brand Positioning Doctors

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Interesting people, insightful points of view and incredible stories on what’s popping and not popping in marketing, tech, and culture you can use to win immediately. Brands, Beats and Bytes boldly stands at the intersection of brand, tech and culture. DC and Larry are fascinated with stories and people behind some of the best marketing in the business. No matter how dope your product, if your marketing sucks your company may suck too. #dontsuck
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The wonderful Audrey Schiffhauer (CLUED IN) joins the fry guys to talk Burger King Fries! We chat about home fries, the service industry, chicken fries, Sonic fries, and Dollywood. Plus a special segment about Wendy's Frosty! Follow Colin's Movie Trivia on Instagram! This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters. Use promo code POPPO…
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Album 6 Track 11 - The Power of a Versatilist w/Don Scheibenreif What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! Today, we are excited to bring Don Scheibenreif to the virtual building! Don is a fellow Coke alum, just like LT and DC, and has since experienced and collected a wealth of insight, talent, and skills throughout his career, which he's bringing to today'…
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Multi-hyphenate talent Miguel Lepe Jr. (Escàndalo!, The Guitar Thief) joins the fry guys to talk Popeyes Cajun Style Fries! He confesses they might not be #1 but are close enough. We chat about celebrity impressions, starch on starch, and how Blackberry Bubly was basically Dr. recommended. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roaster…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 32 - Be You. Be Kind. Be Badass. w/Paige Young What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We’re happily joined by special guest Paige Young, Chief Communications Officer @ ServiceNow. For the Brand Nerds striving for that C-suite position, this episode will be a real treat. Paige humbly shares her triumphs and lessons throughout her except…
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The Fry Guys are joined by Clio Award winner Peter Corey (Clued-In, Ten Dollar Comedy) to talk about Diner Gril Cheese Fries AND the ubiquitous McDonald's Shoestring fries! Peter shares his thoughts on takeaway vs eating on location and even reveals his special occasion fry style. We then ask the hard questions like "Are Fries a Meal?" and "What Di…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 19 - Curiosity, Community, & Courage in the Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Spaces w/Reginald Osborne Brand Nerds! In recognition and celebration of Pride Month, we have a guest who is both a pioneer and an inspiration in the LGBTQ+ space. From working on the client side of brand and marketing to the agency side, Reginald is bringing …
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The Fry Guys kick off an entire month dedicated to the starchy star of fast food! Every April we manage to book our dream guest Kate "Crisp" Cohen! She sings the praises of a cowboy that's hard to nail down and why Culver's Crinkle Cut Fry is always there for her. We get into her affinity for olive bars, her fave savory sauce, and some behind the s…
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Album 6 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Women's March Madness...and Men's too What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Women's NCAA March Madness Views are UP The show aspect of the game being ignored is a mistake Thoughts on Iowa vs LSU match-up Who has the most star power? Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, …
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Former Startender Molly Smith (CSZ Minor League) joins us in the studio to chat A&W Rootbeer. We sample rootbeer three ways, talk about the perfect food pairings, and then see if sugar keeps you up. She then explains why Jamo isn't her fave and her shortcuts to drinking healthier in 2024! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo …
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Album 6 Track 9 - Cool, Calm, & Connected w/Katie Casey What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have family in the building today! Katie Casey is bringing her insights and experience from her love of Notre Dame (her alma mater), athleticism and competition, to marketing and brand in companies we know you've heard of - Walgreens and Hyatt. Buckle up and g…
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Guinness goofballs Allie Ring (DCOMmentaries, Malarkey Comedy) & Kevin Lambert (Go Vote) return for "2024 Get your ass out the door" to visit the Guinness Open Gate Brewery! We're live on location to talk about the wonders of the West Loop, lucky bar seats, Irish brews, and small bites. Listen as we remember happy Mondays, international lounges, an…
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We're delighted to welcome on the show EVE STEWART, a 4-time Oscar-nominated production designer whose credits include a wide range of prestige period films (THE KING'S SPEECH, LES MISÉRABLES), Marvel's ETERNALS — as well as this year’s brand new movies KRAVEN THE HUNTER and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE.In today’s conversation, Eve and I discuss her…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 27 - Navigating Marketing with Relationships, Resilience, and Agility w/Kelly Flatow From client side to agency and back again, our guest today is one who prioritizes relationships and resiliency in her work and it has (and will continue to) taken her far in her career. She's worked for Forbes giants to campaigns you've most li…
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YouTube's own PushingUpRoses aka Sarah (Save Your Game Podcast) stops by to chat about her daily pick-me-up Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee. She talks about being her own boss, growing up with Eagle Eyes, and being a Raven fan. Before we get into the positives of "pouring hard" and why cherries (when available) make a great snack. Brought to you by Litt…
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Album 6 Track 8 - Impatiently Patient in the Pursuit w/Dan Ali What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have Dan Ali in the virtual building today and he has brought the energy! He is an incredible entrepreneur with life lessons, or jew-els as we like to call them, that you don't want to miss. Whether you are currently in brand/marketing or thinking of st…
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Precious peach, Emily Anderson (Whirled News Tonight, Me Time) joins us to chat about her fave brew from local coffee shop Two Hearted Queen! She shares her beef with friendly ghosts and why coffee at home never tastes the same. We then talk about maternal movie recs and then tessering to see family members. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roas…
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Album 6 Track 7 - What's Poppin? AI: Behind the Bot What’s happening Brand Nerds?! Today, we are diving deep into AI, and we brought an expert to the virtual building - there is no one better we could bring to you, other than Seth Greenberg. Seth is a veteran Brand Nerd and a super successful tech CMO, most recently with Veritone, a one-stop shop f…
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Future eccentric aunt, Madelyn"Big Sarge" Murphy (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In, The Twenty-Sided Tavern) stops by for a full meal of delicious drinks! We have breakfast with Bubbles, olives for lunch, and end with a creamy treat. She tells us when the best time to leave a college party is, how energy drinks work, & why special times always involve gin…
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Album 6 Track 6 - Outwit & Grit w/Folayo Lasaki What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have the fabulously talented and insightful, Folayo Lasaki in the virtual building today. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, her thoughtful approach to her work, and jew-els that will make you think about how you're v…
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Former bartender & current super host Jim Vozzella (Malarkey Comedy, Laugh Out Loud Theater) takes over our studio with his stocked home bar! He whips up a couple of smoke-show cocktails featuring 400 Conejos Mezcal and Dickel Whiskey, He shares the story of how he turned pro, why sometimes you just want "a beer that tastes like beer", and recalls …
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Soon to get hitched Simon Collier (Malarkey Comedy, Whirled News Tonight) stops by to talk 7Up and Sweet Tea! He tells us some hot TSwift theories and why alone time is good times. Simon then recalls some prank calls, why lemons get in the way and the joy of wet ice cream! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop to …
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Album 6 Track 5 - What’s Poppin? Brand Nerds’ 2024 Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up We are back with another Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up with DC, LT, and Jeff. The commercials are a much-anticipated part of the Super Bowl, and there are many things to consider when deciding if a brand's ad was a hit or a flop. Join us to learn about the guys' favorite ads for this …
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Album 6 Track 4 - What's Poppin? The Super Bowl & Swifties What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a special episode of What's Poppin' right on time for the Super Bowl! We know that if you watched the AFC Championship or scrolled social media lately you've come across the Chiefs and Taylor Swift, a merging of sports and entertainment. We are diving …
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Agent-seeking comedian Sara Dirks (Kohl's Cash) pops into the studio to share her new fave Banana Cream Olipop. She recalls roaming around Costco on lunch breaks and checking in on a famous doctor. We then chat about what not to put on pie and what fruit goes well with most beverages. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 31 - Lyrics, Levitation, & Love w/Maegan Moguel Hey Brand Nerds! Today's show is grounding us in the true power of being human and leading with that in our work. Get ready to hear from Maegan Moguel (pronounced Mee-gel) and her incredible background as she discusses how she worked her way up, all while staying true to herself a…
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Local comedic genius Eric Reyes (ComedySportz Chicago) breaks out the Ninja blender to mix up a Delicious Smoothie! from the recipe on the back of Kirkland Signature's Three Berry Blend. He shares his secret add-ins, whose coffee is underrated, and why dairy can be the devil. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop …
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Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew Springate What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a thought-provoking leader in the virtual building today, who is behind the marketing of possibly your favorite, highly successful drink, Dr. Pepper, Andrew Springate. Andrew comes from a family of educators and brings that curiosity and continuous…
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Double father Ryan Ben (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In) is in the studio to chat about an old fave, Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla Chilled Coffee Drink! We talk about breaking sinks, coffee drinking and driving, why some drinks taste fuzzy, and the 50 books in 2024 challenge! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 22 – Head of International at Zoom, Abe Smith – Care-Driven Leadership w/Global Impact Today's a special episode, as we are bringing the Head of International of a platform we use to bring this show to you - Zoom! We can assume almost all of you have used Zoom at one point or another, especially throughout the pandemic. We are …
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Maryland royalty (#SK) Justin Swinson (Not That Late Show, Malarkey Comedy) is in studio to chat about Panera's caffeine-filled "killer" lemonades. We rank all three flavors while chatting about hot dogs, ordering pizza from a catalog, spicy sips, and classic soup/beverage combos. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: Po…
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Album 6 Track 2 - Priceless Brand Lessons w/Tim Halloran What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have our first guest in the building for Album 6 and he's a special one. Throughout his career, Tim Halloran has left a mark on the brand and marketing world, now teaching future marketing professionals. He's a testament to hard work, commitment, and being in…
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We're kicking off 2024 by clearing out the Poppin' beer fridge with past guest Marilet Martinez! We chat about our year in beverages, what we hope to bring into 2024, and drink some random beers. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20% off your entire order! Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.th…
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Album 6 Track 1 - Welcome to 2024! Can you believe we have had 6 years of Brands, Beats, and Bytes?! We are kicking off our 6th album looking at up-and-coming marketing trends of the year and thoughts on how DC and LT can see them play out in your business' marketing strategy. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Forbes Top 10 Marketing T…
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"Give me one reason, one good reason, why we should spend our last two hours in Florida looking at the sisters of Freckle-Face Haynes, the cookie-faced boy.." - Phil Davis This holiday we're joined by Santa's favorites, Natalie Younger and Fiona Stephens, to help us taste, rank, and dunk 12 different store-bought chocolate chip cookies to find the …
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Album 5 Track 34 - Wrapping Up 2023 Brand Nerds! We are wrapping up 2023 with some of our key highlights and lessons we've learned throughout this year! The perfect ending for our 5th album as we prepare to launch incredible things in our 6th. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Workaholic Behavior is not the vibe w/Paige Young Family ov…
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Album 5 Track 33 - Work Your Brand w/Jamie Schwartz What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have an extraordinary guest in the virtual building today. One who goes back to the streets of New York with our host LT all the way to working alongside both our hosts along his career journey. Jamie Schwartz is the President of Hudson Valley iCampus President of…
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Ho ho ho, it's the final show of the year! We saved the best for last as we're joined by Tara Egan and Heather Scholl to sing and sip the 12 Drinks of Xmas! We have a jolly time in this ep, packed with festive trivia and enough holiday cheer to fill your glass (and your heart). Listen now! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: P…
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Album 5 Track 32 - Be You. Be Kind. Be Badass. w/Paige Young What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We’re happily joined by special guest Paige Young, Chief Communications Officer @ ServiceNow. For the Brand Nerds striving for that C-suite position, this episode will be a real treat. Paige humbly shares her triumphs and lessons throughout her exceptional c…
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It's the moment we've all been waiting for! The Poppin' Bottles Trivial PUBsuit Final is here! After battling through two knock-out rounds, Nick Rowley and C.J. Tuor bested all comers to go against the final trivia titans Jimmy Barrett and Kate Cohen! Listen as these four brains brawl for trivia glory and the coveted prize bag! Brought to you by Li…
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REMIX: Album 2 Track 24 – Wayne Hickey, EVP of Global Tech Practice at Weber Shandwick, previously GM Head of Bay Area at Edelman. Wayne has worked with a litany of tech clients including Adobe, Gearbox Entertainment, HP, IBM, Juniper, Microsoft, PayPal, Riot Games and a lot more. Hey Brand Nerds! We have our first PR/Comms-centric guest in the BB&…
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Brace your ears for the Poppin' Bottles Trivial PUBsuit Semifinals! We've got your underdog heroes, Bethany Remely and Alex DiVirgilio who defied the odds and clawed their way into this epic semifinal! But standing in their way, are the big brains of Nick Rowley and C.J. Tuor. Only two players will advance, so listen now to see who claims their pla…
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REMIX: Album 2 Track 10 – Ellen Stone, EVP Marketing of NBC Lifestyle Brands, previously EVP of Marketing at Bravo Network, Director of Consumer Marketing at Lifetime and account person for notable Madison Ave. agencies Bozell and J. Walter Thompson. Graduate of Lehigh University. Hey Brand Nerds! We have an entertainment marketing legend in our ho…
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At long last, it's the Poppin' Bottles Trival PUBsuit Tournament of Champions: Round 1! We bring back seven of the brightest guests from this year's episodes to see which two will move on to the next round and get closer to that prize closet. Say goodbye to the Millennium edition because we got a new set of current trivia cards. Hot Damn! Our conte…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 20 - Running Toward Success w/Jared Schrieber Hey Brand Nerds! We have an entrepreneur in the building today, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to you. He's a successful founder and author, Jared Schrieber's experience working with brands and growing businesses has taught him a lot, and he's sharing those jew-els wi…
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Gobble, Gobble! Join us at the adult table with Natalie Younger (Bride Of The Killer Piñata, Shared History) and Andreas Tsironis (Malarkey Comedy, Trapped in a Musical) to chat about our favorite TV Thanksgiving episodes from Bob's Burgers, Friends, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and Seinfeld. Listen to find out who on the panel is a "stuffing…
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What a treat to welcome on the show the Oscar-nominated cinematographer of NAPOLEON Dariusz Wolski, whose credits also include NEWS OF THE WORLD, THE MARTIAN, HOUSE OF GUCCI, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, SWEENEY TODD and four films in the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN franchise.In today’s conversation, Dariusz and I discuss the challenges of photographing the e…
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Album 5 Track 31 - Lyrics, Levitation, & Love w/Maegan Moguel Hey Brand Nerds! Today's show is grounding us in the true power of being human and leading with that in our work. Get ready to hear from Maegan Moguel (pronounced Mee-gel) and her incredible background as she discusses how she worked her way up, all while staying true to herself and givi…
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Chicago's own Ashley Victoria (Malarkey Comedy, Whirled News Tonight) takes us up on our play-at-home game and has us at her house! She shares her love of the Session Ale from Moor's Brewing Company before we take a road trip to her local liquor store LIQUORS. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (pro…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 25 – The Growth Mentality w/Brooke Janousek Brand Nerds! We are back at you with a guest who is living life with the growth mentality. Brooke Janousek is bringing interesting and insightful jew-els to the virtual building as she chronicles the stories she's learned along her career and the power of storytelling she both using a…
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Relevant Snack creator Kate Cohen takes up back to freshman year with some Mike's Hard Lemonade! She lets us know why it was an early fave and what is a perfect snack to have with it. We talk about travels, play Guess The Flavor, and name famous Kates! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code:…
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