Brands, Beats & Bytes

Summer 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 exceptional career.  Here are a few key takeaways...

Welcome to our Summer Remix series! What separates a standard marketer from a transformational leader? Join us as we talk to Todd Putman (Chief Transformation Officer, Generous Brands) about the transition from marketing to the C-suite. Todd reveals his "Peopler" framework—the ability to see human insights that data hides—and shares the career strategies that helped him navigate Fortune 100 giants...

Album 8 Track 18: What's Poppin? World Cup 2026 The World Cup is officially upon us, North America! But you don’t need to be a fútbol historian to understand the sheer economic and cultural power of this tournament. In this special "What's Poppin'" episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes , hosts DC and Larry put on their brand lenses to dissect the 2026 FIFA World Cup using the classic marketing matr...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 15 - The Pursuit of Balance in the Boardroom Brand Nerds! Get ready...we are talking about life inside and outside of the boardroom. Jeryn Turner is not only a successful business professional, she is also a yoga instructor and author who finds balance in life. She's inspiring us to think differently while still being successful and authentic. A jew-el dropper you don't want t...

Album 8 Track 17: The Mythology Behind a Great Marketer w/Louis Monoyudis What does an undergrad degree in folklore and mythology have to do with scaling direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to millions in revenue? Everything. In this episode of Brands, Beats, and Bytes , hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry Taman sit down with seasoned executive Louis Monoyudis (CMO at Artware Editions, former global CM...

REMIX: Album 4 Track 12 – Matt Tumminello, President at Target 10 Hey Brand Nerds! We have a treat for you today! We have Matt Tumminello in the virtual building dropping jewels from both his career and personal experiences as a leader in the LGBTQ+ marketing space. Jolted to impactful and meaningful action after witnessing 9/11 as a New Yorker, Matt dove head first into the LGBTQ+ marketing space...

Album 8 Track 16: Lead with Guts, Accelerate Growth w/Bob Kraut How did a $5 million marketing stunt turn into one of the top 5 marketing ideas of the last 50 years? In this episode of Brands, Beats & Bites, hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman sit down with legendary CMO Bob Kraut (former CMO of Papa John's, Arby's, Pizza Hut, and Captain D's) to pull back the curtain on his iconic c...

Album 8 Track 15: The Currency of Purpose w/Stephen Greene What happens when you mix the power of world-class music, brand partnerships, and community service? You get Rockcorps—a global movement that revolutionized how brands connect with youth. In this episode of Brands, Beats, and Bytes, hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman sit down with Rockcorps co-founder and CEO, Stephen Greene (SG...

Album 8 Track 14: YES as a Career Strategy w/Scott Stuckmann How does a mechanical engineer from Wisconsin become a global marketing powerhouse? In this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes , DC and LT sit down with Scott Stuckmann (Kraft Heinz, Nestle, Coca-Cola) to deconstruct a career defined by "The Art of Navigation." Scott shares his unique journey from documenting radar processes to launching...

Album 8 Track 13: The Power of the Pivot w/Lacrecia Cade Can a lawyer become a world-class marketer? In this episode of Brands, Beats, and Bytes , hosts DC and LT sit down with Lacrecia Cade , to discuss her incredible journey from the legal department to the C-suite of marketing and technology. Lacrecia shares her "chameleon skills" developed growing up in Decatur and how she navigated high-level...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 24 - From Bottle Sorter to C-Suite w/Jim Trebilcock In this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with beverage industry legend Jim Trebilcock, the former Chief Commercial Officer and CMO of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Dr. Pepper. This isn't just a marketing conversation; it is a masterclass in resilience and business strategy from a man who star...

How do you go from "Step Zero" to a Senior VP role at a major cable network? Bernard Bell, known as "The Confidence Professor," joins the podcast to explain why Executive Presence is the ultimate career accelerator. In this candid conversation, Bernard breaks down the difference between networking and "engaging," the importance of leading like a "shepherd who smells like his sheep," and why cultur...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 15 - From Setback to Startup w/Jodi Anderson Jr. Brand Nerds, we have a great full circle moment today on the show, a first for us - Jodi Anderson Jr. is our esteemed guest AND former producer of our show! From his days on Stanford's campus to the CEO of Rezme, a tech-start up, Jodi's story truly inspires.  Jodi is a multifaceted professional with an incredible background that...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang In this thought-provoking episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes , the Brand Nerds sit down with Ivan Juzang , founder of MEE Productions, to explore how heart and humanity drive meaningful impact in marketing, storytelling, and social change. Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging private and public sectors, blending tech...

What separates a standard marketer from a transformational leader? Join us as we talk to Todd Putman (Chief Transformation Officer, Generous Brands) about the transition from marketing to the C-suite. Todd reveals his "Peopler" framework—the ability to see human insights that data hides—and shares the career strategies that helped him navigate Fortune 100 giants. We dive deep into his biggest care...

Album 8 Track 10: What's Poppin? The Almighty Algorithm w/Jonathan Trimble Join hosts DC and LT for a high-energy "What’s Popping" session featuring friend and marketing expert Jonathan Trimble. The trio explores the shift from "social media" to an "algorithmic attention economy." Trimble explains why brands are losing control of the "top of the funnel" and why "do nothing" is sometimes the most p...

Album 8 Track 9: Accelerating Your Career: Think Two. Act One. w/Kristen Fischbeck Brand Nerds, we are back in the building! Today, we are diving deep into what it takes to achieve professional growth as we sit down with Kristen Fischbeck.  If you are a marketer looking to "compress the timeline" between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is your blueprint. Kristen’s rise is noth...

Album 8 Track 8: Mastering the Space Between the Bytes w/Dave Prager Brand Nerds, we are back in the building! Today, we are firmly rooted in the "Bytes" as we welcome Silicon Valley marketing savant and AI founder, Dave Prager. If you are tired of the "get-rich-quick" AI hype and want real, grounded wisdom on how technology intersects with actual human behavior, this episode is for you. Dave’s ba...

Album 8 Track 7: The Art of Creative Violence: Building Bold Brands w/ Noel Cottrell Are legacy advertising holding companies sinking like the Titanic? In this episode of the Brands, Beats, and Bytes podcast, hosts DC and LT welcome creative savant and industry giant, Noel Cottrell. After building a storied career working with massive brands like Sissy Boy Jeans, Coca-Cola, and E-Trade (yes, he he...

Album 8 Track 6 - Step Up. Speak Up. Move Up. w/Shawna Hausman Brand Nerds, get ready to take some serious notes! On this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman sit down with retail and digital marketing powerhouse Shawna Hausman . From her scrappy early days in the Gap Inc. universe to driving a massive 300% sales increase as CMO of FSA Store, Shawna has...

Album 8 Track 5 - Marketing with Insights, Differentiation, and Belonging w/Seth Matlins The Brand Nerds are back with another edition of Brands, Beats and Bytes, and this one is a masterclass in brand building! Hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman are joined by award-winning marketer and thought leader Seth Matlins (affectionately known to DC as "Jimmy"). Dubbed the "Sage of Scarcity" fo...

Album 8 Track 4 - What's Poppin? Super Bowl LX: Bangers, Busts, and Takeaway Tim The Brand Nerds are back (with a special guest that you are familiar with) for the ultimate ad showdown! In this special Super Bowl LX edition of Brands, Beats and Bytes , hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry Taman are joined by media veteran Tim Spengler . Dubbed "Takeaway Tim" for the episode, Spengler helps DC and LT...

REMIX Album 7 Track 3 - What's Poppin? Super Bowl LIX Ad Preview Brand Nerds - What's Poppin - Super Bowl LIX! We have former guest and Brand Nerd Tim Spengler back in the building, bringing a wealth of knowledge to our conversation about Super Bowl LIX ads. Yes, the game is the main draw to watch, but we know you'll also be tuning in for the ads! You'll not only get a behind-the-scenes look at ho...

REMIX Album 7 Track 26 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 2 - Brand Bangers) Welcome to our first annual Brands, Beats & Bytes Marketing Awards for 2025 which are categorized as either Brand “Bangers” or “Brand Busts!”  We thought this would be fun, engaging and where we would also like to hear from you on our Linkedin pages including the BPD LinkedIn page.  Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Bea...

Album 8 Track 3 - What’s Poppin? Why Commerce Media is the New Golden Child w/Tim Spengler In this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with Scale Team Advisory Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tim Spengler, to talk all things Retail and Commerce Media Networks, the "What's Poppin" topic that is rapidly reshaping the advertising landscape. We are dropping this special editi...