The Brand Banter Podcast, hosted by Jack Carlson and Luke Pieczynski: young-professionals who met through advertising in high school, are now collaborating to broadcast their passion for the industry. They are eager to share their real conversations with active industry professionals -- discussing everyday topics ranging from industry trends, nation-wide executions, and more outside the media space. Stressing authenticity, we hope to bring casual conversation anyone can enjoy, regardless of your job or knowledge base on the industry.
On 'Episode 14: Elliott Scott -- Creative Director, Applied Design' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys chatted with Elliott about his journeys both in the industry and life in general. We then took a deeper dive into the behind-the-scenes around some of his notable work with brands/initiatives like the Long Island Rail Road, Braille Institute of America, and the World Trade Center! We can't thank Elliott enough for agreeing to come on the pod, it was an absolute blast chatting with him and hope to have him back on sometime in the future. If you enjoyed the interview as much as we did, be sure to let us know your thoughts, favorite conversation moment, as well as any additional events/brands/topics/conversation points you'd like covered in future episodes! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, SXSW, Cannes Lions, etc.). Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 13: Taylor Panconi -- Associate Director of Strategy, GLOW Social & Digital Agency' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys chatted with Taylor about her journey, fun behind-the-scenes stories from the Movie/TV/Streaming space, as well as her thoughts on the future of the scene as a whole! We can't thank Taylor enough for agreeing to come on the pod, it was an absolute blast chatting with her and hope to have her back on sometime in the future. If you enjoyed the interview as much as we did, be sure to let us know your thoughts, favorite conversation moment, as well as any additional events/brands/topics/conversation points you'd like covered in future episodes! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, SXSW, Cannes Lions, etc.). Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 11: We're BACK - Catch-Up, 2023 Predictions, News Updates' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys make their triumphant return to the podcast space -- discussing their expectations on the advertising/marketing scene for 2023, upcoming podcast news, as well as coverage of noteworthy branding-adjacent stories (backdated to January 2023)! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, additional segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, March Madness, SXSW, etc.). Let us know your thoughts, favorite segment, who you side with, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 10: Jon Williamson, Creative Director @ GSD&M' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys were lucky enough to welcome on Jon Williamson, Creative Director at GSD&M, a full-service shop in Austin, TX + one half of the JoLeighn creative tandem. During the pod, Jon bantered on his journey, and extensively discussed GSD&M creative work, complete with behind-the-scenes stories around Avocados from Mexico, Capital One, and Popeyes/'The Chicken Wars'! Per Jon's 'Shameless Plug Shill' segment, definitely be sure to check out: (written sigh) The Chicago White Sox + once again, US, the Brand Banter Podcast! -- your one-stop-shop for all applicable podcast info/social links = https://linktr.ee/BrandBanterPodcast We can't thank Jon enough for agreeing to come on the pod, it was an absolute blast chatting with him and hope to have him back on sometime in the future. If you enjoyed the interview as much as we did, be sure to let us know your thoughts, favorite conversation moment, as well as any additional events/brands/topics/conversation points you'd like covered in future episodes! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, SXSW, Cannes Lions, etc.). Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 9: Carolina Cruz-Letelier, Partner, Managing Director @ MUH-TAY-ZIK / HOF-FER' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys were lucky enough to welcome on Carolina Cruz-Letelier, Partner + Managing Director at MUH-TAY-ZIK / HOF-FER (occasionally referred to on-pod as 'MH'), a full-service shop under the VCCP umbrella in San Francisco. During the pod, Carolina bantered about her journey, the evolution + current state of industry trends, and shared some awesome behind-the-scenes stories from some of MUH-TAY-ZIK / HOF-FER's prolific work with notable brands Staples, Audi, and the Golden State Warriors! Per Carolina's 'Shameless Plug Shill' segment, definitely be sure to check out: To our surprise, us! -- your one-stop-shop for all applicable podcast info/social links = https://linktr.ee/BrandBanterPodcast We can't thank Carolina enough for agreeing to come on the pod, it was an absolute blast chatting with her and hope to have her back on sometime in the future. If you enjoyed the interview as much as we did, be sure to let us know your thoughts, favorite conversation moment, as well as any additional events/brands/topics/conversation points you'd like covered in future episodes! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, SXSW, Cannes Lions, etc.). Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 8: Nolan Johnson, Director of Ad Partnerships at Grocery TV' of the Brand Banter Podcast, WE WEREN'T LYING WE GOT A GUEST! The guys make good on their promise of guest interviews, snagging the charismatic Nolan Johnson, Director of Ad Partnerships at Grocery TV -- during the pod, Nolan bantered on all things advertising and branding; his journey, previous experiences, favorite brands/campaigns/industry trends both new and old, as well as playing along with a special guest version of 'Back or Smack', taking more of a rapid-fire 'This or That' format. Also newly introduced is guest-specific segment 'Shameless Plug Shill' wherein the guest is given the floor to transparently talk ANYTHING their heart desires! Per Nolan's segment, definitely be sure to check out: Grocery TV: https://grocerytv.com Nolan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-johnson-759621a7/ Nolan's Venmo: @nolanjohnson35 Overall, Nolan was an unbelievable guest we'll definitely be having on in the future! If you enjoyed the interview as much as we did, be sure to let us know your thoughts, favorite conversation moment, as well as any additional events/brands/topics/conversation points you'd like covered in future episodes! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, SXSW, Cannes Lions, etc.). Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 7: Social Strategy, The KFC School of Syntax + The Daly Family v. The World' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys host another quick episode touching on social updates to their Twitter and LinkedIn strategy, as well as some recent news stories that've had the space buzzing! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, additional segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, March Madness, SXSW, etc.). Let us know your thoughts, favorite segment, who you side with, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 6: Pancoins, Formula 1, Coffee Drinks v. Fish Sandwiches' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys host another 'standard' podcast including segments 'News Update', 'Stunt of the Month', and 'BS' (Back or Smack). Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, additional segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, March Madness, SXSW, etc.). Let us know your thoughts, favorite segment, who you side with, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 5: Super Bowl Special' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys break down the biggest advertising day of the year, the Super Bowl! In the episode, they provide a general overview of this years' ads -- prices, themes and their favorites, least favorite, and honorable mention ads. Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, additional segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, March Madness, SXSW, etc.). Let us know your thoughts, favorite and least favorite super bowl ads/activations as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 4: Bud Light Next v. Miller64, 'A Taco a Day Keeps the Doctor Away'' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys host another 'standard' podcast including segments 'News Update', 'BS' (Back or Smack), and brand new segment 'Fix It'. Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, additional segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, March Madness, SXSW, etc.). Let us know your thoughts, favorite segment, who you side with, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 3: Twitter + Washington Commanders & Busch Lite' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys host their first 'standard' podcast including segments 'News Update', 'BS' (Back or Smack), and 'Stunt of the Month'. Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, additional segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, March Madness, SXSW, etc.). Let us know your thoughts, favorite segment, who you side with, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 2: College Football Bowl Sponsors Special' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys break down ALL 44 college football bowls of the 2021-22 (post)season, giving game picks and predictions along the way. Let us know your thoughts, favorite bowl breakdown, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message
On 'Episode 1: Pilot' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys (Luke Pieczynski + Jack Carlson) introduce themselves -- their backgrounds, experiences, and interests of the advertising/branding space. Let us know your thoughts, favorite brand category, as well as any additional events/brands/topics you'd like covered in future episodes! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, and check us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message