Shows
Media LifeNick Behr - A Mythical BeastThis week, Nick & Matt chat to the founder and CEO of Kaimera, Nick Behr. Nick shares his Media Life from his early days in London before making the move to Australia, his days with some of Australia's largest Agencies, onto starting his own agency including the inspiration behind the name (hint: episode title is a spoiler) as well being a founding board member of the Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA) and the role it plays the Australian industry.2024-05-131h 15
Media LifePatrick Harrington - It’s Murdoch On The Dance FloorPatrick Harrington joins us this week taking us through his Media Life from Red Rooster, the Trigger Brothers Surf Shop to biting his fingernails - and a career taking him to the dizzy heights of the Murdoch Empire.2024-05-061h 13
Media LifeMedia Life - Season 2 UpdateA quick update from the guys on where we've been with Media Life Season 2, a call to arms #AloneSwiftyYes and a moonshot guest attempt.
2024-05-0215 min
Media LifeMarcelle 'Chella' Gomez - A Shining LightThis week's guest is Marcelle Gomez, known as Chella to her friends, which is pretty much everyone in the industry and you'll understand why this is the case listening to the story of Chella's Media Life. When describing her career from starting out though to reaching her current role as Managing Director of a Dentsu company, the quality we admire about Chella is not just her approachability and insight but above all her humility.2024-04-1453 min
Media LifeDoug Pearce - Don't Stop Thinking About TomorrowFrom Nanawading to China and only three jobs in between, with a career spanning 30 plus years, Doug Pearce shares his Media Life journey, what he learnt along the way and some cracking stories.2024-04-061h 22
Media LifeTim Murphy - Up The WillowsTim Murphy kicks off season two, sharing his days from gas reading to starting his Media Life in the preeminent Mitchells Media agency, to jumping the fence to the sales side of the business with oOh media and now QMS.
2024-03-271h 18
Media LifeLyndall Campher - Don't Change Your Agency, Change Your AgencyFor the final episode of season 1, Nick and Matt have an entertaining and honest chat with Lyndall Campher. Lyndall discusses her Media Life working on some huge and important campaigns in South Africa, before taking the boys through her early days in Australia and what it was like crossing to client side at L'Oreal Australia.2024-01-141h 15Media LifeProf Mark Davis - Life Without A Rearview Mirror Part 2 of 2Following on last week, Nick and Matt continue their conversation with Professor of Publishing and Communications at the University of Melbourne, Professor Mark Davis. In part 2, Prof Mark Davis talks about becoming an author, his Media Life teaching at Melbourne University and shares some insights on the state of the modern media environment.2024-01-061h 10Media LifeProf Mark Davis - Life Without A Rearview Mirror Part 1 of 2This week, Nick and Matt are going back to school with Professor of Publishing and Communications at the University of Melbourne, Professor Mark Davis. In part 1, Prof Mark Davis takes the boys through his early Media Life, which includes award winning book design, motorcycle magazines, and a bit of punk rock.2024-01-011h 03Media LifeBen Wood - Wish I Bought 100 Oz In KalgoorlieFor the last week of 2023, the boys head to Shanghai to catch up with Ben Wood, who discusses his missed cricket opportunities, searching for gold in Kalgoorlie and what it's like living a Meda Life in China.2023-12-2549 min
Media LifeMedia Life - Christmas WishesAs a quick Christmas treat, Nick and Matt reflect on the year, share what they'd like to see under the tree, and look forward to Media Life in 2024.2023-12-2212 minMedia LifeBrendan Cook - Working Class Man Done GoodNick and Matt catch up with Brendan Cook this week. Founder of oOh!Media, Brendan talks to the guys about the early days of his Media Life building Australia’s leading Out of Home media business, his thoughts on the industry and where it is going, making personal connections and what he is up to now.2023-12-161h 04Media LifeJenny La Brooy - Legacy Is About The PeopleThis week Nick and Matt have a great chat with Jenny La Brooy. Jenny was, and continues to be, a trailblazer in the media industry for so many reasons. Taking the boys through her Media Life, this episode is a thoroughly engaging, insightful journey through decades of industry experiences on all sides of the fence.2023-12-091h 03Media LifeGraham Webster - Poacher Turned GamekeeperNick and Matt speak to Founder and CEO of Enth Degree, Graham Webster. From the start of his career making paper, Graham covers the entire spectrum of the media landscape and includes some great advice for those just starting their Media Life. Affectionately known as Beav, this episode will have you smiling from start to finish!
2023-12-0155 minMedia LifeAngela Feruglio - I’m Tough, But I’ve Survived and ThrivedThis week's guest is Angela Feruglio, Director at Seed Advertising. Angela takes Nick and Matt through her Media Life, where she has been awarded numerous accolades including a Cannes Media Lion, what it was like working with iconic International and Australian brands, as well as being a mentor for the Australian Marketing Institute and giving back to the industry.
2023-11-2449 minMedia LifeAdrian Smith - A Thousand Campaigns & Ten Lifelong FriendsOn this week's show, Nick and Matt, sit down for a chat with Adrian Smith. Adrian discusses his Media Life, from his first job straight of of RMIT, his time in Singapore, and his return back home to Australia, sharing tales of friends and clients along the journey.2023-11-1737 minMedia LifeMark Coad - I Try To Leave It In A Better Place Than I Found ItThis week's guest is Mark Coad, Chief Executive Officer at IPG Mediabrands, Australia. Mark takes the boys through his Media Life, shares his thoughts on the future of the industry, and we find out if Nick is any chance of snagging a gig at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.2023-11-1044 minMedia LifeJesse Barratt - From Metaverse To MedievalThis week the boys are looking to the future with Canopy Creative founder, Jesse Barratt. JB reflects on his Media Life so far, his career with big names and independent start-ups, and how new technologies can be used as a tool for the betterment of mankind (and how media can get in on the act).
2023-11-1046 minMedia LifeSteve Fagan - Bob Baddock, Mentor, Friend, Inspiration!This week's guest is Steve Fagan, founder of Media Republic. Steve talks to Matt & Nick about his 30 plus years of Media Life, setting up his own agency, and the man who set standards for everyone in the industry to aspire to, Bob Baddock.
2023-10-281h 07Media LifeShane Goninon - Master Of The Dark Arts!This week's guest is none other than Shane ‘Shagga’ Goninon. The reason for the title master of the dark arts will become clear as Shagga leads us through his Media Life story!
2023-10-231h 02Media LifeAlex Pekish - Tarped At 90! No-one Beats That!In their very first episode, Matt and Nick sit down with the great Alex Pekish to discuss hot dogs, tarping at 90 and his Media Life.
2023-10-1251 min