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Manufacturing Mavericks aren’t afraid to shake things up and stand out from the crowd. They are embracing the best tools and technology to showcase world-class American manufacturing and grow their business. Join Greg McHale, founder of Datanomix, as he sits down with these exceptional people to hear their stories and explore the important lessons they learned along the way. Listeners can gain valuable insights they can use in their own facilities to improve their bottom line.
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Jen Brister, Maureen Younger and Allyson June Smith are Women Talking Bollocks. An irreverent magazine show with bracing, anarchic chat from three middle-aged, funny women tackling whatever takes their fancy from the world that week. Don't expect: chat about makeup, diets, and what the bloody Kardashians are doing. They don’t care. Do expect: cultural recommendations and daft tales from Maureen, problem sorting and fervent horror-movie love from Allyson, and TV recommendations and exasperate ...
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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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Michael Chakraverty (Bake Off legend) is gay, brown, and obsessed with girl band Little Mix to a degree that is a bit strange; Mark Watson (scrawny cult comedian) is straight, white, likes football and drinking. The two of them have almost no interests in common. They hadn’t even met until they recorded the first episode of this podcast. Also, Mark is 40 whereas Michael is a baby and doesn’t remember things like Teletext and hadn’t heard of Bovril until recently (Mark is writing this, incide ...
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In this summer finale (back in September!), Jen is bankrupted by Lebron James, Allyson's doing Maureen's taxes on the pod and a sandal is slept on (you can probably guess who by). We're taking our summer break, but keep your eyes on the feed for very special episodes from other podcasts (there are other podcasts?!), featuring your favourite trio. C…
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Album 6 Track 16 - Good Shepherding w/Rick Hayduk What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! Today, we have a special guest in the house - a longtime friend of host LT and a true brand expert and hotelier, Rick Hayduk. Rick is bringing heart and compassion to the forefront while carving a path in the hotel industry with his intentional approach to the hospita…
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This week, Allyson has an extractor disaster, Jen's sick of your announcements and Maureen only communicates through stickers. Also, Axel F, Neil Gaiman and things to look out for in hotel rooms. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Send your pro…
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REMIX: 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 thinkin…
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This week, we're all hopped up on Greggs while Jen's wandered into a detox, meanwhile the Mauren's cat's got a boyfriend, Allyson helps us get the stains out of a white t-shirt... oh and there was an election, I guess. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 28 - Live from CGI: World Central Kitchen's Lisa Abrego We are back at you with a special LIVE edition of Brands, Beats, & Bytes from the stage at the Clinton Global Initiative. We are graced with the incredibly generous, successful, and thought-provoking Lisa Abrego, who serves as the Director of Communication Strategy for Wor…
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This week, Jen's been to Glastonbury, Maureen's calling from France and Allyson's visited... Chorley. Great sandwiches though. Also, infinity pools, spilling sh*t and a partner losing their love problem. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com. Send your …
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What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! Every four years, we look forward to the top athletes from around the world coming together to compete in the Olympics! This year, hosted in Paris, is a pivotal year we are watching closely—from a brand perspective. It is the first after the pandemic and the first to allow attendees since then as well. Tune in to hear w…
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In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to buying his own shop. Gus doesn't shy away from doing the "hard stuff", including moving a shop, implementing an ERP, and is currently managing a shift…
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This week, we look back on our first live show, our producer goes down and tragedy befalls the Peppa Pig Ring. Also, sh*tting seagulls, parasol palaver and remembering Donald Sutherland - mostly with good stuff but one very mediocre TV show. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" to…
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In Honor Of REMIX: Album 1 Track 6 – Rob Stone, Founder, CO-CEO @cornerstoneagency, Co-Founder @thefadar - If you’re not risking your job every week, what are you doing? Today’s REMIX episode is dedicated to the memory of an exceptional Brand Nerd, Rob Stone. Rob was one of our earliest guest and close friend of DC. The gems shared in this episode …
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This week, Allyson has a life-changing schnoz revelation, Jen’s been fingering too many pies and Maureen goes full Matrix. Also, Bridgerton, Herder and Goethe and orthotic insoles. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allys…
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Hey Brand Nerds, we are back with a REMIX of some of our favorite "What are you most proud of?" answers! Get ready to be inspired by our guests: 1. Dan Ali 2. Paige Young 3. Jared Schrieber 4. Katie Casey #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup…
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This week, Jen doesn’t want to, but has to, be pedantic, Allyson avoids a date hijacking by cokeheads and Maureen drops 86p on a museum tour she couldn’t see. Also we watch The Zone of Interest, Thirteen Ghosts and help a listener focus on getting stuff done. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relat…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 29 - The Importance of Brand, Grit, & Magic w/Siena Dexter We are back in the virtual house today with a guest who has used her grit and magic throughout her career. Siena Dexter is bringing her experience, advice, and joy for branding to our virtual building. She is a perfect example of leading with a genuine passion for what …
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This week, Maureen finds too-small tights worth keeping, Allyson gets emotional over lobster-buttered bread and Jen brings a 5-finger shuffle to the problem. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com. Send y…
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Album 6 Track 14 - What's Poppin? NBA Finals Brand View What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! Today is the start of the NBA Finals, and we are diving into the brand perspective and power of the top players we will see on the court. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Tatum, Brown, Dončić, Irving - what do they bring to their brand partnerships Wh…
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This week, Maureen moves too slow for a treadmill, Allyson helps a listener with travelling alone and Jen’s resistance training rant is interrupted by a cat-tree palava. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here. Check out Jen's evacuation aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com. Send your pr…
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REMIX: 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 y…
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This week, is an absolute cracker. Maureen makes a bold investment in a duster buster and flips her lid at oily bread-dipping, jet lagged Allyson brings us one of the most insane horror movie premises we've ever seen and Jen gets kicked out of the Chelsea Flower Show. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here. Check out Jen's fundraiser here…
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Hey Brand Nerds, we are back with a Biggest F-Up Remix! Take a listen to avoid these F-Ups in your own career! Check out some of our favorites from four of our former guests: 1. Scott Hargrove 2. Brooke Janousek 3. Greg Welch 4. Roger Fishman #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup…
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This week, Allyson’s spent a week at the slots, Maureen reveals a unique new show title and Jen tries to avoid swimming in sh*t. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here Check out Jen's fundraiser here Go see Maureen in Cambridge, tickets here Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Send your problems to womenta…
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REMIX: 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 Presi…
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Album 6 Track 13 - Cult Branding: Kobe Bryant Brand Nerd What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! We have a one-of-a-kind guest on our show today, BJ Bueno! You know we love to have guests that can take us back to their early days of working alongside our hosts. Today, we are diving into the vault and hearing about host DC and BJ's time spent with the late/…
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Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here! This week, Maureen hits Switzerland without a coat or a right shoe, Jen has sock problems, Allyson Snow White’s a humming bird and we ask the real questions: like “what’s pegging in sign language?” Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'. Catch Allyson's "…
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This week, Jen loses it over technical difficulties, Allyson discovers Hand-on-T*t therapy and Maureen's book flogging ruins a heartfelt speech. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Or…
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Album 6 Track 12 - What's Poppin? The Return of Obey Your Thirst What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! As you know, our own host, DC Cobbin, was on the original Sprite team that launched the iconic Obey Your Thirst campaign...and after 24 years, it's BACK. We have the OG team members in the building, including Michael Guth, to provide their insight on the r…
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This week, Allyson tries dyeing her mum’s hair, Maureen does a bad glue job and Jen pays to get shouted at. Also, teaching transfers, clothes out of their cupboard and this month’s book club. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Orde…
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 26 – Pursuing Wonder in Life & Career w/Roger Fishman Brand Nerds! We are back at you with a friend of the guys, Roger Fishman. Roger is a Filmographer/Photographer and a self-proclaimed former/recovering marketing executive. Today he brings a multiperspective on the brand and marketing world from his vast experience working wi…
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In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to buying his own shop. Gus doesn't shy away from doing the "hard stuff", including moving a shop, implementing an ERP, and is currently managing a shift…
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This week, Allyson’s proud of secret serial killers after flying first class, Jen vertigo’d the entire way through Paris and Maureen farms out her section. DISCLAIMER: There are some technical difficulties with Maureen's microphone this recording, it's us not you! Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! …
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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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This week, we're changing the tide. Jen gives us an Arnie-inspired pep talk, Allyson preps for Canada and Maureen battles with balloons. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Order Jen's special "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Buy …
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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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Well, Jamie's back with Mother Maureen. Elsewhere, Allyson's bought a room-sized treadmill and Jen cannot be nice to Maureen. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Order Jen's special "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Buy Maureen's n…
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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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Fresh off the plane, Maureen's back from Australia armed with Be More Maureen's coming out of her ears. Meanwhile, Jen won't take feedback and Allyson helps a listener start a new job. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Order Jen'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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Paul Van Metre is the co-founder of ProShop ERP and a true Manufacturing Maverick. Listen in as he talks with Greg McHale about some of the serendipitous moments that completely changed the course of his life and fueled his passion for manufacturing. Some examples include how his Mom saving a car magazine got him into machining, how a random lab pa…
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This week, Allyson's got herself on puppy ball-licking patrol, while Maureen, leaving Adelaide, can't get away from Jen's haranging. Also, we talk time poverty, Priscilla and Jen's new glasses. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Or…
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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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This week, Maureen swims towards red flags, Jamie gives Jen a morning surprise and Allyson gets her beloved Bear done. Also, dolphins, jellyfish and know-it-all kids. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Order Jen's special "The Opti…
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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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Friday again! Two weeks into Adelaide, we get Maureen-splained shade and a dubious curling. Meanwhile, Allyson takes her pup’s balls and Jen deals with Chloe, dealing with a World Book Day Meltdown. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'! Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.c…
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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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Live from Adelaide, it's Maureen Younger! Against all odds, WTB is back on schedule. Jen's looking after Jamie, to her despair, Allyson's caught a bug teaching kids and 10,000 miles away or not, Maureen still has an epic Be More Maureen moment! Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'. Catch Allyson's "Lit…
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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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Greg McHale sits down to talk with Mike Payne, Owner of Hill Manufacturing about his unconventional path to becoming a shop owner. Mike was actually helping the previous owner look for a buyer when he decided to make an offer himself. After 25 years in software and private equity, Mike realized that he really liked the can-do attitude and willingne…
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A note: This week, Maureen finally made it to Australia, so this episode was recorded a few weeks back and may seem slightly dated. Nonetheless, a great episode for your ears - Maureen's had 750 birthday parties, Allyson's tackling back pain and Jen's sick of the 3 mile hike to the ladies toilet. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at ally…
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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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