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Don’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 340: Dan and Zach of The Academy at GS&PThe Academy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners is the brainchild of Zach Canfield, the agency’s Director of Talent. Dan is now its director, and this episode marks a personally significant moment of transition. 2021-11-1126 minBreaking and Entering Advertising PodcastBreaking and Entering Advertising Podcast#47: B&E Creative Circus Copywriting w/Dan BalserProgram Director of copywriting at the famous Creative Circus in Atlanta, our guest this episode is Dan Balser. The host of the 300 episode+ 'Don't Get Me Started' Advertising Podcast, Dan's the man. We talk about portfolio school, great ads, and how to break in and enter the industry.  Honestly, I might enroll in the creative circus... Updates to come.  DGMS Podcast: https://balserville.libsyn.com/dgmspodcast To connect, visit: https://www.instagram.com/enteringad/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message2021-03-0234 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 329: Danielle Hawley, Global ECD at UberLife in the Covid-19 pandemic, burnout, the ethos of Dara Khosrowshahi, empathy, and a short commercial for Funworks 2020-08-0637 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 328: Derek Walker, Owner of brown and brownerThe ongoing struggle with race in advertising, how to talk about bias, learning the craft in the Covid era, and squeezing the lemon 2020-07-0859 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 327: Anna Taylor, Senior AD at BBDO AtlantaMaking sense of this moment, a hard talk about being Black in a mostly White industry, and using your platform for good 2020-06-1640 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 326: Jason Corbin, CD at Lewis CommunicationsVisiting from Birmingham, Jason shares his thoughts on content creation, partnerships, career moves, asking for what you need, and the value of saying yes. 2020-05-1439 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 325: Erin Stevens, ACD at Swift AgencyReturning to The Circus after seven years, Erin covers starting over, the value of diversity, and her first big-budget TV shoot. 2020-04-2940 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 324: Whitney Repole and Neil Ramanan, Creatives at Arts & LettersRecorded pre-COVID, this chat with two Circus alumni (replete with a gamified Q&A) covers advice for young creatives, a really bad portfolio review, acknowledging misery, and idea harvesting. 2020-04-0959 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 323: Katie Riddle and Dave Bullen of MONODirectly off of a flight from Minneapolis, the two CDs sat down to talk about their agency, their careers, and important lessons learned. 2020-03-2434 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 322: Steve Nathans, CD at DDB in SFSteve brings his dry wit to a conversation about embarrassment, revisions, bad work, ideas vs. executions, and career moves. 2020-02-2743 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 321: Kevin Green, CD at Rapp in DallasKevin shares a sliver of his wisdom regarding personal growth, finding a place to find your strength, strategy vs. concept, and partnerships. 2020-02-1335 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 320: Ben Greengrass, CD at ThoughtMatterThe real job of a creative director, the English FA, and doing work worth doing 2020-01-3036 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 319: Kameron Paries, ACD at 22squaredFrom Canada to Idaho to Atlanta to Detroit to Las Vegas and back to Atlanta, Kam has picked up some knowledge and is happy to discuss. 2020-01-1629 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 318: Paul Charney, CEO and Founder of Funworks in Oakland, CAFunworks, an AdAge Small Agency of the Year, has upended conventions of how creative work is generated and presented. And its engaging, energetic CEO is more than happy to enthusiastically discuss it. 2019-12-1948 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 317: Patrick Holly, AVP Brand + Creative, USA at OYOThe longtime listener and first-time guest discusses Steph Curry, China, YouTube and TikTok, empathy, insight and behavior, and lessons learned at Apple. 2019-12-0549 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 316: Circus Student Brian Revels Interviews DanTurning the proverbial tables, Brian (a copywriting student in his final quarter at The Creative Circus) asks Dan some questions.2019-11-2151 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 315: Diana Chen, ACD at EVB in SFA creative of and for today's ad culture, Diana shares thoughts on social as the new print, doing good, and learning new skills. Also: how a doctor's path led to art direction; art school vs. ad school; and some very real, real-world advice. 2019-11-0735 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 314: Fabio Barros, ACD at Laundry ServiceVisiting from New York, Fabio discusses Corel Draw, work visas, and Dubai. He also shares some very poignant advice. 2019-10-2433 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 313: Maxx Delaney, ACD at PreacherLessons learned from Maxx’s first professional  half-decade include the dynamic anatomy of a creative and some real-world struggles. 2019-10-1039 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 312: Erwin Federizo, Global CD at VansErwin has brought world-class creative pedigree to the skater footwear brand after years at W+K NY, Deutsch, and 180LA. 2019-09-2743 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 311: Zach Canfield, Director of Talent at Goodby Silverstein & PartnersZach's second visit to the podcast is packed with great advice for all levels. 2019-09-0544 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 310: Rich Silverstein of Goodby, Silverstein & PartnersOn his second visit to the podcast, Rich covers The Lion of St. Mark, winning, dealing with roadblocks, wit, design, and personal growth. 2019-08-2235 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 309: Thomas Kemeny, Copywriter and AuthorThe author of Junior: Writing Your Way Ahead In Advertising discusses craft, load-bearing ideas, partnerships, and Jeff Goodby. 2019-08-0835 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 308: Prentice Howe, Principal at Door No. 3In his second visit to DGMS, Prentice covers focus groups, kids as inspiration, the value of core values, and challenger brands.2019-07-2534 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedYoung Shits Founders Kat Kvas and Vignesh SeshadriKat, an ACD at Spotify and Vig, an ACD at Fig, discuss big agencies, student competitions and adapting to new cultures. 2019-07-1142 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 306: Erin Miller, Copywriter at Mission in New YorkDan and Erin discuss New York City, typos, post-school adjustments and (yay!) mental health. 2019-06-2038 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 305: Marc Lucas, Copywriter and Creative DirectorReflecting on a career journey. Marc talks about the benefits of low expectations, the origin of the internet, and fear. 2019-06-0653 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 304: Lennie Gray Mowris, Social Impact DesignerLennie is a facilitator, observer, designer and problem solver. Listen carefully to this one. 2019-05-2339 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 303: Wally Hitchcock, CD at AvanadeWally and Dan talk about pica rulers, UX, mentors, tech nerdom, and cities. 2019-05-0930 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 302: Kate Carter, ACD at AnomalyKate, an Adweek Top-100 Creative, talks about asking for a raise, bots, having fun, working well with clients, and agency models. 2019-04-2535 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 301: Laura Fegley, ECD at Colle McVoyVisiting from Minneapolis, Laura shares perpsective on a career that has taken her from New York to the heart of the American midwest. 2019-04-1124 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 300: Emily Sander, VP/CD at Momentum WorldwideThe former Chair of Advertising at SCAD discusses podcasting, portfolios, career pivoting, progress – both personal and professional, and plenty more. 2019-03-2145 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 299: Dan and Jason, as in Jason SperlingJason, copywriter on the iconic “Get a Mac” campaign, is now Sr. VP, Chief, Creative Development at RPA in Los Angeles. 2019-03-0735 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 298: Katy Hornaday, ECD at Barkley, Live from MizzouRecorded live with the MOJO Ad Capstone group at University of Missouri, this was an insightful chat with some very intelligent questions from the audience. 2019-02-2158 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 297: Tom Hamling, SVP/GCD at GSD&MOn making the right moves, effort, and bringing more to every project 2019-02-0727 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 296: Dan Cosgrove and Mike Epstein, ACDs at Digitas in ChicagoDan (AD) and Mike (CW) share thoughts on partnerships, juniors, and being interesting. 2019-01-2439 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 295: Andy Corbett calls in from Seattle.Making. Heebie-jeebies avoidance. Freelancing. Inspiration from peeves. Three definitions of the word "hit." 2019-01-1045 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 294: Katy Hornaday, EVP/ECD and Cady Beansmith, Experience Design Director at BarkleyVisiting from KC, Katy and Cady share thoughts on looking at books, inspriration, religion, leaps of faith, the creative process, and staying in discovery mode.  2018-12-0943 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 293: Photographer Kate T. ParkerThe creator of "Stong is the New Pretty" discusses finding your creative outlet, collaboration, soccer, the purpose of her work, and ASMR. 2018-11-2227 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 292: Phil Henson, CD at Something Massive in L.A.The importance of mentorship, navigating agency politics, developing empathy, career navigation, the future of the industry, having a life partner who is also a creative, first-job advice 2018-11-0850 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 291: Diego Pernia, Director at Zac Brown's Southern ReelThe Argentine photographer and director discusses philosophy, finding your voice, watching 200 movies a year, self-doubt, wabi-sabi, collaboration, and Zac Brown. 2018-10-2542 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 290: Marques Gartrell, Creative Director at Deutsch NY Creative Director at Deutsch NYOn shifting and rebalancing, insight, what kind of work should be in your book, and being a minority in advertising 2018-10-1127 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 289: Matt Reinhard, Chief Creative Officer, O'Keefe Reinhard & PaulMaking the right moves, being out of control of the situation, listening, strategy, and the love of production 2018-09-2745 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 288: Amir Farhang, Director with Hungry Man in Los AngelesThe former copywriter talks about starting out; finding your tribe; the plight of the editor; knowing, and then making, relevant, historic work; a moment with Steve Jobs; and collaboration.  2018-09-1352 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 287: Eric Christy Manchester, CD at Big Family Table (an IPG agency)The adjustments to the first job. Caring. Work/life balance. And some great answers to familiar questions. 2018-08-3034 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 286: Deacon Webster, CCO of Walrus in NYCWalrus's co-founder discusses the importance of entertainment, judging work, internal presentations, taking feedback, and spending a whole career at just two agencies. 2018-08-1629 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 285: Phil Fattore, Sr. CW and Byron Wages, Sr. AD at barrettSFYou have a great idea. Now, what? That and many other insights from two young, award-winning, articulate, and intelligent creatives. Big thanks, also, to Jim Sugar Automotive, Home of the Sweet Deal™  2018-08-0251 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 284: CDs Paula Maki and Joel Stacy of monoVisiting from SF and Minneapolis, the CDs talk about getting out of the comfort zone, how to concept, transitioning from CW to CD, and going about your business through ups and downs. 2018-07-1935 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 283: Peter Kain and Gianfranco Arena, ECDs at BBDO NYThe creative team behind Snickers' "You're not yourself when you're hungry" campaign discuss their 22-year partnership, successes and lessons learned. 2018-07-0534 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 282: Katie D'Agostine, Copywriter at Wieden + KennedyFrom a noisy room in the New York office, Katie and Dan discuss adjustments from school to the real world, autopilot vs. inspiration, finding the truth and playing to your strengths. 2018-06-2128 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 281: Karly Brooks, Copywriter at Droga5The thoughtful, intelligent young writer discusses her adjustments from undergrad to portfolio school to a real job, the love of writing, and how to email. 2018-06-0733 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 280: David Ma, Food Artist and DirectorThe Creative CIrcus alumnus and former copywriter shares thoughts on his adjustment from school to a top agency, segueing from copywriting to film directing, and the advice to "make it until you make it." 2018-05-2442 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 279: Liz Cartwright, ACD at TBWA\Chiat\Day in LAA decade after Liz graduated from The Creative CIrcus, she and Dan discuss independent agencies, birth order, creativity applied, the value of fun, and managing stress. 2018-05-0334 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 278: Kervins Chauvet, Copywriter at Wieden + KennedyThe Philosophy Special, on honesty, vulnerability, truth, the humanness of W+K, instincts, and life 2018-04-2636 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 277: Jeff Perky, Owner/Art Director at Perky BrosVisiting from Nashville, the designer and studio founder discusses the power of Pinterest boards, design strategy and process, the ideal client, outside influences, and empathy. 2018-04-1238 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 276: Eric Kallman, Co-Founder/CD at Erich & KallmanThe highly awarded, humorous, talented and kind CW-turned-CD discusses how to get a job, drive, Chick-fil-A, the mechanics of humor, and Old Spice. 2018-03-2942 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 275: Mike Gallucci and Stevan ChavezA conversation, two weeks before the team moved to Goodby Silverstein & Partners, about attention spans, developing confidence, good partnerships, and copy craft 2018-03-1538 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 274: Frank Cartagena and Sam Shepherd of 360iThe ECD pair discuss their ability to adapt, the advent of the Super Bowl war room, how to succeed, why good work dies, and the value of competition. 2018-03-0134 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 273: Rob Lambrechts, CCO of Pereira & O'DellA heartfelt converstion about feeling like a fraud, the job of a CCO, good client relationships, parenting, PJ Pereira, and choosing a partner 2018-02-1553 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 272: Jason Aspes, ECD at OglivyThe creative head of Ogilvy's Atlanta office discusses his big international move, impatience, doing good, and the power of curiosity. 2018-02-0138 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 271: Don Shelford, GCD at Droga5Commercial directing vs. art direction, ELO, nightmare shoots, and why advertsing is awesome  2018-01-1840 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 270: Todd Feitlin and Amanda Speer of MekanismCareer and agency talk with Todd (Creative Director) and Amanda (Sr. Creative Recruiter) 2018-01-0439 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 269: Adil Hussain, Copywriter at EP+CoVisiting Atlanta from Erwin Penland in Greenville, Adil covers Creators, Craftsmen and Creatives; being different; and the sticky but important topic of diversity. 2017-12-0727 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 268: Zach Canfield, Associate Partner, Director of Talent at Goodby Silverstein & PartnersAn inside look at one of America's great ad agencies. A recruiter's actual role. Portfolios. Ad Schools. And a brief (partial) history of GS&P. 2017-11-2250 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 267: Chris Joakim and Mike Donaghey, Creative Directors at R/GAThe successful, funny, award-winning creative team covers portfolio pieces vs. "real world;" production, executing, selling, and fighting; and the secrets of a good partnership. 2017-11-0938 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 266: Danae Belanger and Madison Jackson, Senior Creatives at mcgarrybowenDanae (Senior AD) and Madison (Senior CW) cover scripts, crystals, career growing pains, trust, partnerships, and ego deconstruction. 2017-10-2644 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 265: Ashley Milhollin, Sr. Copywriter at ZambeziThe difference between a student and a professional, partnering with Dan Rosenberg, working with CDs and life in Los Angeles 2017-10-1235 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 263: The Creative Circus Back-to-School Graduation SpecialNineteen newly minted art directors and copywriters reflect on their time in school. They are, in order of appearance: Emily Aberg Shevek Anandan Savannah Bradford  Kyle Chin  Lauren Glynn  Alissa Funk  Tim Smith  Maya Campbell  Sarah Gradeless  Payal Patel  Brittany Kittredge   Jacob Scott  Carey McKay  Dan Azneer  Erin Miller  Kamey Murphy  Ilana Marshall  Katherine Stewart  and Britt King2017-09-2130 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 250: Dan Balser, Podcast Host and Ad Department Head at The Creative CircusIn this tenth anniversary special episode, Creative Circus student Maria Khodorkovsky turns the tables. 2017-03-3044 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 249: Robin Fitzgerald, CCO of BBDO AtlantaRobin and Dan discuss office environments, the power of good feedback and a CCO's real job. 2017-03-1637 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 208: CW Ryan Raab and AD Dan Kenneally of Droga5Ryan and Dan, the creative team on the great Newcastle "If we made it" Super Bowl campaign, are now at BBDO NY.2015-08-0631 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 182: Chris Beresford-Hill and Dan Lucey, ECDs at BBDO NYA superstar CD team talks candidly about bosses, personal traits, selling great work and their own partnership.2014-07-2440 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 170: John Neerland, Group CD at Colle+McVoyVisiting from Minneapolis, John chats with Dan about life balance and the value of being a nice person.2014-02-0635 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 133: Don Miller, CD at Ogilvy, New YorkA lively and advice-packed chat with a studious, talented, seasoned and award-winning former partner of Dan's.2012-08-0933 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 121: Dan Kim, CD at McCann in New YorkDigially savvy Dan Kim shares his thoughts on (among other things) diplomacy and the dearth of mentors in advertising agencies.  Originally published Sunday, February 26, 20122012-03-1531 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 106: David Lubars, CCO of BBDO North AmericaDavid talks to Dan about agency culture and advertising's ultimate purpose. He also correctly uses "transmogrified" in a sentence. Originally published Sunday, July 17, 20112012-02-1525 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 99: David HaanVeteran account manager and agency head David Haan is now Executive Director of The Creative Circus. So for this chat, Dan just got out of the way of his boss as much as possible. Originally published Sunday, April 10, 20112012-02-1326 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 93: Brittany Poole with Todd Grinham of CP+BBrittany and Todd, CW and AD respectively at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, visited Dan over winter break and talked about their burgeoning advertising careers. Originally published Sunday, January 16, 20112012-02-1248 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 84: Another show with Crispin’s Andy PearsonAndy is an ACD at CP+B. Somehow he and Dan manage to cover WWII propaganda and the Confederacy in a chat about advertising. Originally published Sunday, August 29, 20102012-01-1532 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 73: Carol FormisanoDan talks about life in the biz with an award-winning art director, current Creative Circus instructor and longtime pal. Originally published Sunday, March 14, 2010 2012-01-1334 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 65: Bryan Condra, DesignerOriginally published Sunday, November 1, 2009 Dan and Bryan talk about Bryan’s process, strategic design and Design vs. Art Direction.2012-01-1223 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 59: Mountjoy 2: The Wisdom of JimOriginally published Sunday, August 9, 2009 Jim Mountjoy of LKM has some stuff to say. And for that matter, so does Dan.2011-12-1331 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 56: The One Club’s Kevin SwanepoelOriginally published Sunday, June 28, 2009 Dan talks with the President of The One Club about originality, social media and (of course) awards.2011-12-1320 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 54: Nineteen Responses to the Same QuestionOriginally published Sunday, May 31, 2009 Dan asks creative directors what they’re looking for in students’ and juniors’ portfolios.2011-12-1337 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 51: Dan with Dan. As in Wieden.Originally published Sunday, April 19, 2009 Wieden+Kennedy made Nike a household name and has won more awards for Nike, Coke, ESPN and others than anyone can count.2011-12-1324 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 29: 2008 One Show RecapOriginally published Sunday, June 1, 2008 Dan and three current Circus students discuss their week in New York.2011-11-0641 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 26: One Year and CountingOriginally published Sunday, April 20, 2008 Dan and a special guest (his wife, Lisa) talk business on the podcast’s first anniversary.2011-11-0539 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 24: Two writers, fifteen years later.Originally published Sunday, March 23, 2008 Dan and former classmate Scott Wild ruminate and reminisce.2011-11-0526 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 22: Clients have voices, too.Originally published Sunday, February 24, 2008 Dan talks with Alex Kaminsky, CEO of Change and a former client at ESPN, Turner, MindSpring and others, about what a client really needs from a creative.2011-11-0523 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 21: Digitally created, specially for you.Originally published Sunday, February 10, 2008 In the highly targeted arena of online advertising, Tribal DDB’s Matt Smith stands out. And for 24 minutes, he sat down with Dan to talk about it.2011-11-0524 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 20: Mindless PalaverOriginally published Sunday, January 27, 2008 An episode with a copywriter named Andy Corbett. With any luck it’ll be as fun for you to listen to as it was for Andy and Dan to record.2011-11-0549 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 14: Layoffs!Originally published Sunday, October 21, 2007 Copywriter and Circus grad Paul Fix talks to Dan about his being laid off, resourcefulness, competitiveness and finding a job.2011-11-0522 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 13: Ron HueyOriginally published Sunday, October 7, 2007 The legendary copywriter and Huey+Partners CD talks with Dan about creative standards, Atlanta and his own career.2011-11-0525 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 9: Matt Rollins and Ron MooreOriginally published Sunday, August 12, 2007 The CD of Iconologic and The Creative Circus’s Design Department Head talk with Dan about their careers as graphic designers.2011-11-0528 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 7: John AthornOriginally published Sunday, July 15, 2007 Another of Dan’s former bosses shares his perspective on B-to-B, what a CD looks for, boutiques’ efficiency and the value of maturity.2011-11-0532 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 8: Justin Bajan and Katie PaceOriginally published Sunday, July 29, 2007 Two Creative Circus students on the verge of graduation incite Dan to rant and ramble.2011-11-0526 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 6: D’Arcy O’Neill and Jordan KramerOriginally published Sunday, July 1, 2007 Dan and two of his former students talk about first-job challenges, all-print portfolios and living in New York.2011-11-0538 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 3: Eddie SnyderOriginally published Sunday, May 20, 2007 Dan and his guest, Fitzgerald+CO CCO Eddie Snyder, discuss inspiration, challenges, Atlanta, bad partners and philosophy.2011-11-0330 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 2: Part 2 of Jonathan and MikeOriginally published Sunday, May 6, 2007 In this second part of Dan’s conversation with Jonathan Balser and Mike Bevil, the discussion wanders into the topics of persuasion and manipulation, knowing your client, and the value of hard work.2011-11-0330 minDon’t Get Me StartedDon’t Get Me StartedEpisode 1: Jonathan Balser and Mike BevilOriginally published Sunday, April 22, 2007 In this half hour, Dan visits with Jonathan and Mike over some beers. Among other things, they discuss: • the difference between designers and art directors  • what should be in an art director’s book • stealing ideas • guerrilla Since this is the first episode, and the sound engineer is a copywriter, please bear with varied levels and technical shortfalls. And thanks for listening.2011-11-0328 min