Best Greg MacDonald Podcasts (2024)

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Search, Strategy, and Success: Insights from Greg Brooks of Search Tides 31:21

30m ago31:21

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist at Liger, is joined by Greg Brooks, CMO and Partner at SearchTides. Together, they dive into the fast-paced world of marketing, where it's never a "set it and forget it" game. Greg shares his unique background as a professional poker player and how it shaped his approach to marketing str…

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Ep 593: Michael Felker 1:00:09

1d ago1:00:09

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Michael Felker (THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey and his directorial debut. From the films of 1999 that injected him with the filmmaking bug… to his experience at FSU and his first few assistant jobs working within the industry… to turning his gig as a “tape…

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Ep 592: Lauren LaVera 59:34

2d ago59:34

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Lauren LaVera (TERRIFIER 2 & 3) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey and the making of TERRIFIER 3 which opens in US theaters this weekend! From growing up loving Lucille Ball and watching horror films with her family… to the movie that (ironically) made her afraid of clowns… to feeling like a bullied ner…

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Behind the Click: Optimizing the Customer Experience with Jon MacDonald 26:50

7d ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of The Claw, host Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist at Liger, welcomes Jon MacDonald, CEO and founder of The Good. Jon shares how his unique background in computer science and visual arts helped him bridge the gap between functionality and user experience. He touches on the evolution of digital experiences from the early days of Flas…

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Ep 591: Allan Arkush 1:00:05

9d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Allan Arkush (ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, DEATHSPORT, CADDYSHACK II, GET CRAZY, HEROES, ALLY MCBEAL, MOONLIGHTING, DAWSON’S CREEK) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his long and incredible career. From his humble beginnings working for the great Roger Corman and the lifelong friendship he formed with Joe…

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Ep 590: Bob Murawski 57:59

17d ago57:59

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PUBLIC VERSION. Academy Award winning editor Bob Murawski (ARMY OF DARKNESS, SPIDER-MAN 2, THE FIRST OMEN, HURT LOCKER) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his career journey. From his beginnings in Michigan and the connection that led to him working with Sam Raimi for decades… to how he was able to sneak in a shot from a Lucio Fulci film into one of the…

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Mastering Global Brand Transformations with Darren Horwitz 30:14

29d ago30:14

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric Holtzclaw sits down with Darren Horwitz, founder of TenTen Group, to discuss large-scale global brand transformations. Darren shares insights into how TenTen helps organizations navigate rebranding, offering services around planning, building, and managing the entire process. Darren dives into the five critical pil…

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Ep 589: Greg Jardin 1:00:53

23d ago1:00:53

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Greg Jardin (IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature film. From the films that inspired him to become a filmmaker and his FSU film school experience… to how his thesis film lead to him getting representation in Hollywood and what those first few years…

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Ep 588: Adam MacDonald 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Adam MacDonald (BACKCOUNTRY, PYEWACKET, SLASHER) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss the making of his new feature OUT COME THE WOLVES (in theaters now). From the genesis of the “third wheel” concept and the collaborative development that became the OUT COME THE WOLVES screenplay… to the importance of having three dimens…

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Crafting Brands that Resonate: A Conversation with Jim Pietrusznski 27:00

1M ago27:00

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In this episode of The Claw, host Eric Holtzclaw interviews Jim Pietrusznski, CEO of Soulsight, a brand design agency specializing in consumer packaged goods and services. Jim shares insights on how his agency builds and revitalizes brands by connecting human truths with product truths to evoke subconscious emotional responses. He discusses the imp…

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Ep 587: Austin Peters 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Austin Peters (SKINCARE - in theaters now) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From growing up with parents working in the industry and finding his own love for filmmaking… to making low budget music videos for friends’ bands… to where the concept for SKINCARE came from and how…

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Ep 586: Damian Mc Carthy 54:39

2M ago54:39

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Filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy (ODDITY, CAVEAT) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey and the making of his new feature ODDITY. From the films that scared him and inspired him to become a storyteller of his own… to writing and directing his own short films for the last 2 decades… to how he put together his terrific first feature film…

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Bridging the Gap: Aligning Sales and Marketing for Success with Steve Gielda 31:12

2M ago31:12

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In this episode of The Claw Podcast, host Eric Holtzclaw sits down with Steve Gielda, President and Co-Founder of Ignite Selling, to explore the vital relationship between sales and marketing. They discuss strategies for bridging the common gaps between these functions, focusing on aligning efforts to support successful product launches and drive r…

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Ep 585: Allie Goertz 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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PUBLIC VERSION. Writer, musician, comedian Allie Goertz (MAD MAGAZINE, EVERYTHING’S COMING UP SIMPSONS PODCAST) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss her career journey and the making of her new album of NINE INCH NAILS covers “Peeled Back” (now available). From singing an original song on “Chat Roulette” about comedians she…

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Ep 584: Marcus Dunstan Returns 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

PUBLIC VERSION. Writer and Director Marcus Dunstan (FEAST, FEAST 2, SAW IV, SAW V, SAW VI, SAW 3D, THE COLLECTOR, THE COLLECTION, THE NEIGHBOR, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK) makes his triumphant return to THE MOVIE CRYPT to discuss the making of his latest film #AMFAD: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD (in theaters and available on VOD now). From rollin…

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From Crisis to Confidence: Media Consulting with Mike Petchenik 29:56

2M ago29:56

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric Holtzclaw, Chief Strategist at Liger, is joined by Mike Petchenik, owner and founder of Petchenik Media Group. Together, they dive into the world of media consulting, covering everything from earned media and PR to crisis communications and media training. Whether it's dealing with viral social media posts or inter…

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Ep 583: Alice Maio Mackay 56:39

2M ago56:39

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (SO VAM, T-BLOCKERS, SATRANIC PANIC) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey so far. From the films and TV series that inspired her cinematic expression… to directing a Stephen King dollar baby when she was just 14… to her evolution from shorts to features… to making her first features du…

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Ep 582: Ward Roberts 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker/actor Ward Roberts (THE NICE GUYS, DUST-UP, WESTWORLD, CHILLERAMA, LITTLE BIG TOP) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to share his career journey. From growing up in “the carnival capitol of the United States”… to making the decision to leave Indiana and chase his Hollywood dreams… to working on both sides …

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Ep 581: Philippe Mora 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Philippe Mora (THE BEAST WITHIN, MAD DOG MORGAN, HOWLING II: …YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF, HOWLING III, COMMUNION) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to discuss his long and incredible career. Born in France and raised in Australia, Mora’s artistic journey has been so remarkable that you need to hear it to be…

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John Miller on Why Playing It Safe in Marketing Doesn't Work 27:02

3M ago27:02

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In this episode, Eric sits down with John Miller, founder of Scribewise and author of "Playing It Safe Sucks: A Manifesto for Courageous Marketing." John shares his journey from PR to founding a content marketing agency, discusses the evolving landscape of content marketing in the age of AI, and emphasizes the importance of courageous marketing str…

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Ep 580: Ariel Vida 59:49

3M ago59:49

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Ariel Vida (TRIM SEASON, VIDE NOIR) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss her career journey. From seeing Peter Jackson’s LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy as a 10 year old child and realizing she wanted to become a filmmaker… to starting out as a Production Designer right out of school and designing more p…

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Ep 579: The Blair Witch Roundtable 1:59:00

3M ago1:59:00

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In July of 1999 they were a crucial part of a film that lit up the box office, challenged the rules of conventional story telling, and impacted culture all over the world. 25 years later their true story is told. THE MOVIE CRYPT’s special roundtable series continues with this fascinating, heartbreaking, and inspiring conversation with actors Joshua…

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Mastering Brand Strategy with Kate Dileo: The Power of Authentic Messaging 26:15

4M ago26:15

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric delves into brand strategy with Kate DiLeo, founder of The Brand Trifecta. Kate shares her journey from pursuing a PhD in linguistic anthropology to becoming a successful brand architect. She discusses her innovative Brand Trifecta methodology, focusing on authentic messaging that drives customer conversion. Join E…

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Ep 578: Chris Nash 59:04

4M ago59:04

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Chris Nash (IN A VIOLENT NATURE, ABC’S OF DEATH 2) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From his fascination with art and FX work as a child growing up in Canada… to the horror films that he admires most… to working at an actual FX shop thanks to the encouragement of previous MO…

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Ep 577: J.D. Lifshitz 59:38

4M ago59:38

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PUBLIC VERSION. Producer J.D. Lifshitz (BARBARIAN, FIRESTARTER, THE VIGIL, WRATH OF BECKY) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss his career journey. From the movies that inspired him as a child and set his heart on a career in the movie business… to making his first movie in 7th grade (and putting a New Line Cinema logo on i…

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Expert Strategies for Consultants: Lessons from Max Traylor 17:39

4M ago17:39

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In this episode of The Claw, Eric is joined by Max Traylor of MaxTraylor.com. Max delves into his journey from running a traditional marketing agency to becoming a consultant's consultant. Max shares insights on productizing consulting services, emphasizing the importance of focusing on high-ticket, low-volume engagements before scaling to broader …

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Ep 576: VC Dupree 59:06

4M ago59:06

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor Vincent Craig Dupree (FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 8, SOUTH CENTRAL) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to share his career journey. From being discovered at his first ever audition by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kramer (GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER, THE DEFIANT ONES)… to literally walking around Los Angeles and droppi…

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Ep 575: Jim Cummings 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker and actor Jim Cummings (THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, THUNDER ROAD, THE BETA TEST, HALLOWEEN KILLS, BARRY) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to share his career journey. From the disastrous screening that lead to him stepping away from directing for several years and the moment that a submerged shopping cart helped him…

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Hidden Revenue: The Art of Relational Marketing with Anita Toth 26:27

4M ago26:27

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In this episode of The Claw, host Eric, Chief Strategist at Liger, discusses with guest Anita Toth, also known as the Hidden Revenue Hunter, the importance of relational marketing in B2B contexts. The conversation highlights how C-suite executives and marketing leaders need to understand their customers beyond mere transactions to build lasting rel…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

4M ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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Ep 574: Diane Foster 1:05:43

5M ago1:05:43

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Diane Foster (IOWA, VEROTIKA) joins Adam, Joe, Arwen, and the ArieScope Fluffle to discuss her career journey and the making of her holiday-themed horror flick EASTER BLOODY EASTER. From making the move from New Jersey to Hollywood… to becoming an original dancer for The Pussycat Dolls… to producing a festival darling that…

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