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Considering the soundtrack of my life. An hour into a synthesizer nerd out, Manuel taps into some real deep thoughts. How has technology changed music production? How has technology changed music purchasing and enjoyment? And how has technology changed relationships? Really enjoyed where this show ended up. Think you will as well. Follow Manuel: Instagram …

Don Loves Star Wars. Don Hates Star Wars. Don came to the show with an agenda. To hate on Star Wars. Fun talk about the new movies and 80s movies in general. What are your thoughts? Does it even matter? Follow Don: Instagram Subscribe to the show: iTunes Contact me: www.PeterMorris.us

Panoramic Panamanian with a fun musical history. Manuel. Simply Manuel. Always Manuel. I like this guy. I like his swagger. And I like his hustle. Hear Manuel's history. How he's always been creative, musical and hungry for work. And he's not going to let a bunch of booze hounds like Ryan and me get in …

Surgery setback inspires new passion in writing. Don came back. He felt obligated. He tells me about his back surgery and how forced inactivity has rekindled his passion for writing. Some discussion of how important passion projects are as well. Follow Don: Instagram Subscribe to the show: iTunes Contact me: www.PeterMorris.us

Stop wasting my chime, Kimmelways and bed fans. These slurred speech gems are among many in this episode. Trevor and I talk about meat, Adam West, creepy selfies with celebrities, career highlights and fireball. Follow Trevor: Instagram Twitter Subscribe to the show: iTunes Contact me: www.PeterMorris.us

Stories of a drunken temptress and a restrained tough guy. I love these comic book store stories. So I dug this episode out to share. John has had a lot of fun experiences from his time working at comic book stores. He also talks about the big fall in the industry. And finally he shares …

One time purchases: Coffin and adult onesies. Steve shares some fun examples of his work. We joke about one time purchases and also hear about some tough lessons learned. You can still get fired while generating great results? Seems so. Oh, and I still want some of that rum. Steve's company: Maly Marketing Subscribe to …

The struggles and excitement of running a small shop. Steve likes whiskey. But more than that, he likes marketing. A lot. It's kind of his thing. Hear from him about what it takes to run a small shop. What's next? What's best for growth? Steve's company: Maly Marketing Subscribe to the show: iTunes Contact me: …

Looking after the client's best interest. Acceptance plus? Solving design problems. Trying to be the best when being the best isn't always possible. What about that extra step? Is it even worth the effort when you look at the bottom line. The struggle all good designers face. Follow Anthony: Instagram Behance Subscribe to the show: …

Where did this guy come from? Anthony and I try to piece together his history. And we sort of do it. He's bounced from California, to New Mexico, to New York to Nebraska. This guy's been all over the place and always looking to learn more. Anthony's got a great story of doing what it …

Leather pants, lubrication and lunacy. I like alliteration. And all of those points are actually addressed in this conversation. Also lots of dick jokes, giggling, wheezing, gulping, and making fun of Kyle Stebbins and improv. We do bring everything around to the Ninja turtle action figures for closure. Follow Trevor: Instagram Twitter Subscribe to the …

Big drinks. Big jokes. Big mistake. Not sure why I thought it would be a good idea to drink Long Island Iced Teas, but we were all in on this one. Learned a lot about how he got into advertising through an unconventional route. Comedy. Trevor is a guy, writing jokes for a guy, writing …

Coffee, beer, kimchi and kids. We all share thoughts on coffee, beer, kimchi and raising kids. Also throw in talk about food in Lincoln and business closures. Lots of chatter. Then Ken drops a bombshell at the end of the episode. You'll have to listen to the end. Get your coffee here: The Mill Subscribe to …

Ryan and I extend Ken's life. Let's be friends. Let's hang out. Let's add a little time to our lives. Ken tells us why he decided to come to the show. He also compliments me for martini size choice and Ryan for his gin choices. So complimentary. We should have him over more often. Also …

Can advertising be automated? Are our careers in jeopardy? Data dictates marketing, but can it be used in the creation of the ads themselves? Automation moves us all ahead, but is there a point where it's gone too far? Will technology put us all on the unemployment line? A lot of questions that get asked, …

Shy, unsettled guy looking to make a career as copywriter. How did this guy get into advertising? So reserved. So quiet. So bald. Hear Jon's story. But don't look for any salacious details, because he's keeping that info to himself. Now onto more advertising! Follow Jon: Twitter Subscribe to the show iTunes Contact me: www.PeterMorris.us

Jamie is an asshole. But that's a good thing. This episode Jamie and I talk about our working relationship. He's valuable addition to the crew, but not for everyone. Hear why. Follow Jamie: Instagram Twitter www.JamieVesay.com Subscribe to the show iTunes Contact me: www.PeterMorris.us

What does a producer do? Jamie gives us his story. Jamie takes us on a trip through his history from LA to Omaha. And how he went from special effects to producing. We also talk a little bit about the changes in the industry. Technology and workflow. Follow Jamie: Instagram Twitter www.JamieVesay.com Subscribe to the …

What could have been: AKA Casey Mills Bigfoot Researcher. Casey takes us through some of his history. How his career started in journalism then took him breathtakingly close to a career as a Bigfoot researcher. Ahh the path less traveled. Ends on a real downer. Follow Casey: Instagram Subscribe to the show iTunes

Maybe Casey should be a social media minister. Casey does a lot of amazing things with social media. But the most amazing thing we learned on this show was that he's also an ordained minister! Weddings, baptisms, retweets and more! Follow Casey: Instagram Subscribe to the show iTunes

We had a scheduling issue. Some miscommunication meant a no show guest. Ryan and I started drinking and didn't realize no one was coming until we'd had several drinks. So we decided to see what other people were doing. And record it. Not a complete disaster, but this is only the first episode. We're sorry. …

Political hack goes to advertising to make ridiculous vegetable video. Don was a lot of fun to work with and so I was excited to see him and do some catching up. This episode features some of his work history and of course Def Leppard. Follow Don: Instagram Subscribe to the show iTunes

Bowling ally brawls and drunken Irish fisticuffs. Not only is John an awesome illustrator and designer, but he's also an undefeated fighter. Well, in the arena of unsanctioned brawls. Here's where his rough housing reputation came from. Follow John: Twitter Instagram Subscribe to the show iTunes

Stinky, rubber bat suits and cardboard cutout beatdowns. John's a busy guy. Working full time, freelancing and developing strategy card games. Almost too busy to get to the show. But he made it. We start with the golden age of analog games and jump to the golden age of comic books. Sounds better written here …

Ryan ruins the show! We start out talking about housing and donuts, but quickly crash into strategies for using the bathroom at Swanson Russell. We do finish with cocktail talk, but even that doesn't get out of the gutter. We still manage to get an entertaining show and hopefully Mike will come back. We promise …

Welcome back to Lincoln, Mike! Mr. Rudolf is back in town. He told us about his journey and how he's finally gotten back to Lincoln. From his late start in the industry through jobs in Omaha, Lincoln and Chicago. Here all the details. Ryan was damn near insufferable this time around. But we somehow got …

What mysteries lie in Sandy's past? You'll never know. Because some pre-show margaritas inhibited my ability to keep track of what I was doing. This show does that too me sometimes. I get lost in the conversation and in this case I actually lost the conversation. Anyway, Sandy gives us part of her history and …

Creative collaboration with the media team. Sandy and I have many shared stories about Allstate. And we both have an appreciation of good creative work. And creative collaboration. And cocktails. And to a lesser degree Ryan Holt. See Sandy's profile on LinkedIn Sandra Day Cranny Subscribe to the show iTunes

Old school vs. new school. Another trip down memory lane with Joe McDermott. We talk about old school illustration techniques that used to be the industry standards. And consider how technology has changed workflow. And Joe has had his fill of martinis and is more than happy to stick with beer. Learn more about Joe …

Legit but shady. Ever design for an undercover police operation? Joe has. And a lot more. This great story that I'd never heard before comes out during our talk of Joe's past. We get some convenience store stories and hear about some of his favorite projects at Bailey Lauerman. All in the presence of his …

Million Dollar Ideas. Bennett is always trying to create new ways to generate income from his inspirations. Hear about two of his ventures Card to Art and Within The Fold. This show also has some exclusive content. A story no one around here has heard yet! Bennett's brush with the law! Learn more about Bennett: …

Pizza, blogs and letterpress are all part of Bennett's past. Mr. Holzworth wanted to set up an appointment to clear the air of all the letterpress party drama that has been hanging over Mr. Holt and Mr. Mejia for so long. So we sat down for a conversation. Ends up we didn't do much to …

Chemistry. Psychology. Code breaking.  Just three essential components in getting the best out of a creative team. Lisa talks about how important it is to get everyone on the same page–client included. Really good insights on this episode. I also found out something about myself on this episode: apparently champagne makes me really argumentative. Or …

The career or a creative director that was nearly snuffed out right at the start.  It's true. Hear about what Lisa did to get started and about how her career at Swanson Russell almost didn't happen. Also, Peter Worth sits in for Ryan Holt and keeps the glasses full of champagne. Champagne you say? Yes. …

A journey. An education.  More about Randall's history. Mr. Myers is always motivated by learning. He talks about what he's picked up from each of his stops–and that's not a reference to furniture or office supplies. A new job isn't always about a paycheck. Sometimes it needs to be about an opportunity to learn and …

Is this for real? Or an elaborate hoax? It's true. Neveen and Ryan were able to get Randall on the show while I was out of town. Randal's got a lot of creative miles under him and he's worked in a lot of places, but the one thing in common to all the stops on …

Would you let this man in your house to make you and your guests drinks? But of course you would! Because Kevin Winnik will teach you how to master your own cocktails. Find out how he got this new venture rolling and what's involved in hosting a fun, cocktail based party. After that a quick …

Kevin doesn't think Ryan can swim in the deep end. Kevin Winnik is a man of many talents. He's a kick boxing instructor. He's an entrepreneur. He's got a great eye for spotting artistic talent. He's got a good head for business. He's a mixologist. He's a lover of fine liquor. He's a lover of …

Forget the piano man, we've got the harmonica man. John plays us a few songs. And he give us some insights into life. Then we take a stab at the blues… Well not really. Also, we do talk advertising. Who makes a better creative director? An art director or a copywriter? Check out John's work …

John Kloefkorn saves the show. John is a local legend. If you don't know him I gotta wonder why you're even listening to this show. Seriously. He's a VP and CD at Swanson Russell. He's got years of experience and probably even a rental home full of awards. He's a big deal. We spend time …

Always a craftsman. Sometimes a drinker. If there's one thing I've learned about Jason Davis is that he's a craftsman in all his interests. You see it in his work at Screen Ink and you'll hear about it in his discussion of home brewing. He likes to do it all. Here he goes into what …

How to work with creatives. And those who are not. It's not all fun, exciting work at the screen printing shop. Sometime folks need something simple and functional. Jason and his crew have always been ready to help out when a client has a need. And he wants to be sure Screen Ink does good …

Screen printing was the trap that caught Jason. He thought working his way through college would be easier with a job at a local screen printer. Little did he realize this would be the career path to put him in touch with a wide assortment of bike freaks, art weirdos and malcontents. Well, that's how …

How do you define success? Our walk with philosophy and art. Now that all of the introductions are out of the way, Ben, Ryan and I dive into the real interesting part of the conversation. Why do three guys who make a living in the commercial world feel so compelled to succeed in art? What …

Awkward beginnings lead to awkward friendships.  Ben Swift is not comfortable conducting business in person. He likes keeping to himself. But he likes to interact with people–even though it might be weird. Mr. Swift is a good guy, designer, artist, art director, and web designer. These are our quirky first introductions. Follow Ben Instagram Twitter …

Chicken, biscuits, raisins and cocaine: A tale of two creative directors. Neveen goes into some detail of her time working on the Bojangles Chicken account. And I learn about one of her favorite creative directors and one of her least liked. All from the same place! Also, she may be smuggling wine… Follow Neveen Instagram …

Neveen has a big dick. Well, at least that's what she would like everyone to think. Actually now that I think about it, seems like a pretty good analogy for how she handles business. I have always liked Neveen because she's not only talented and funny, but she doesn't take shit from people. She speaks …

Tales of an Eastern European Vampire Slut. That's really the best name for this show. Or my new band. Not sure yet. Once we get through our cocktail banter, we get on to Emir's other interests: His wife and son. We tie it all together with a few Halloween stories for good measure. Follow Emir …

Bosnian refugee becomes American entrepreneur. Not a bad way for folks to remember you. Emir is one hell of a hustler. And even though he's always looking at the big picture, he doesn't let that distract him from all the little things he enjoys about parenting. Hear about how he got to Nebraska via Germany. …

OK, let's really talk about what we think of the show. Seems like the last episode was just the warm up for this one. We skip a lot of the cocktail bullshit and jump right into the meat of the show. Ryan and I both talk about what working on the show has been like …

If the advertising industry was a steak… Ryan is back on the show and we do some catching up. Compare advertising to a steak dinner, talk about sidecars, buying beer in Philadelphia, eating oysters, driving in Boston and Level Visuals. Follow Ryan Holt Instagram Twitter Subscribe to the show iTunes