Side Projects Podcast

We’re joined by Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman who covers podcasts, entertainment and the audio industry. We talk about why the only other pod you should be listening to (besides ours) is recorded by the good folks at Trader Joe’s, why some people are dishing out $50,000 to be podcast guests and the power of host read ads. You can check out Ashley's newsletter, "Soundbite" here: https://www.bloo...

We chat with Day One's own Jonathan Hurwitz about his previous stint working as a Production Assistant at Pixar and why it’s so hard to break through with new IP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Jordan Sargent, A&R scout at Capitol Records. From social-first sounds to new avenues for talent discovery, we discuss the key technological and cultural shifts impacting artists, fans and brands alike.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Vox's Terry Ngueyn to discuss the -core du jour and the dizzying pace of the trend cycle.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Day One FM 🎙: summer travel trends, how long we'd last on a trip to Mars, and a chat with Jane Poynter, founder and co-CEO of Space Perspective, about next generation of space travel and how "Spaceship Neptune" could radically change our viewpoint of earth.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat about the dizzying pace of the trend cycle, how our media diets have changed over the past two years and ask The Cut's Michelle Santiago Cortes about the need for media literacy in today's news landscape.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest edition of Day One's Speaker Series, we sat down with Chelsea LaSalle, Kristen Kuzemko and Kristine Tsui for a discussion on leading innovation in sports marketing, Web3 and visual storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our editorial exploration on algorithms, we sat down with technology writer Kyle Chayka—you may know him from The New Yorker or his newsletter Dirt —to discuss the effects of algorithms on both internet and IRL culture and his upcoming book Filterworld . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke to Casey Lewis —author and creator of the wildly popular and plugged-in youth culture newsletter After School —to debrief on the pros and cons of the creator economy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To cap off our month on all things metaverse, VP of Story William Rauscher tries to get his head around the future of NFTs with the help of Senior Director of Digital Strategy and unofficial agency metaverse buff Micah Kulish. Micah fills us in on the goings-on at the recent NFT NYC conference, aka crypto Comic-Con, sheds light on how NFT culture is driving the future of the metaverse (and somethi...

We spoke to Casey Lewis —author and creator of the youth-culture obsessed newsletter " After School ,”—for a debrief on Gen Z retail trends. Will Millennials make Depop uncool? Is your email inbox the new shopping mall? *How might* CrockPot become a cult Gen Z lifestyle brand? Stay tuned for part two of our conversation where we talk about Gen Z’s gonzo money mentality and the wishy-washy promise...

To close out Latinx Heritage Month, we hosted a panel with creator,  InStyle  host and Timothee Chalamet red carpet  interviewer Tefi Pessoa  and  Andres Izquieta , a Latin American entrepreneur in fashion, CPG and entertainment sectors, on being Latinx in creative industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Creative Strategist Adaobi Uguoagu speaks to Editorial Director Trey Taylor about the rise of Instagram curator accounts, Trey’s own popular celebrity nostalgia account, and what it all means for brands looking to reach new audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With each Quarterly, voices from across D1A gather to weigh in on one topic. This time, we’re diving into why the rise of audio-centric platforms has changed how consumers learn, connect and laugh—and why brands should start taking notice. So, tune in to 7 episodes written and recorded by creative minds across the agency as we explore how influence, comedy and nostalgia translate to the air waves....

Try as it might, a "For You" radio station created by hyper-personalized AI just doesn't hit the same way as a burned CD. Associate Director of Story Eliza Florendo (ft. a cameo from our CEO, Josh Rosenberg) walks us back through time -- before Limewire and even before MTV played videos -- to explore what we lose when algorithms replace your best friend's "SUMMER 2001 JAMS" mix. Hosted on Acast. S...

Sounds have exploded from an internet culture side-dish to a main course. Creative and Sr. Creative Strategist Spencer Kupish and Devin Feldman break down the rise of audio-first content and its not-so-shocking ties to TikTok. Tune in for more on “sonic memes” and to learn what beans, a Ratatouille musical and Rick Astley have in common. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of Experience, Culture and Community Yasmin Daguilh sits down with comedian, host of Hobby Hunter and co-host of The Unofficial Expert Sydnee Washington to discuss translating humor to audio-only mediums, coping with the sound of your own voice, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sounds spark some of our most powerful memories: that one jingle you heard one time in middle school and never forgot, for instance. From the iconic jingles of the 90s to sounds created by brands like #client American Express, VP of Digital Strategy & Creative Insights Victoria Gates-Fleming explains how a smart, catchy sonic cue helps brands earn a distinctive and long-lived place in culture....

ICYMI, the podcasting business is booming. Nearly every major media and entertainment company is putting loads of cash (and talent) into launching new podcasts discussing a vast array of topics. Associate Digital Strategist Eli Williams walks us through those who helped pave the way in audio and what this growing network means for the brand landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Finding love looked a little different the past year. Enter: the Lonely Hearts Club(house). Digital Strategist Jenny Chang walks us through how “Shoot Your Shot” rooms on Clubhouse provide an audio-only middle ground between awkward first dates and dating apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new normal -- staring into a screen of blue-lit faces on Zoom -- is getting old. Director of Digital Strategy Justin Adelman shares why voice texts have become a welcome reminder that people are far more dynamic (and funny!) than most virtual communication allows them to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.