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It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 47 - Brent LowreyIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sat down with Brent Lowrey. Brent is a fantastic comedian who has won both Portlands Finniest Person and the Seattle Int...
2026-01-231h 07It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 46 - Josh GondelmanIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with writer, comedian and all around amazing sweetheart Josh Gondleman. We talk about complex kid math, amazing partners and...
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The Marketing GatewayHow we are Blurring the Lines between B2B, B2C, C2C and C2B (EP 053 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)You may know what B2B means, but what about B2C,C2C, and C2B? Let's talk about it in today's episode!This month, I am plugging the St. Louis Area Foodbank. To get more information, or to find out how to donate your time/money/food, visit their website: https://stlfoodbank.org/The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.E...
2026-01-1513 minThe Marketing GatewayChatting about Brands with Trish and Holly (Part 2) (Episode 052 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Today we are talking about even more brands from childhood favorites to some more culturally influenced ones!The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles – creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more!The goal of The Mark...
2026-01-1443 minThe Marketing GatewayChatting about Brands with Trish Mertens and Holly Wooten (EP 051 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Today Trish, Holly, and I are talking about brands and what we know about them! It is interesting to see where how certain things intersect with us sometimes, regardless of age or gender!The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles – creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom pro...
2026-01-1334 minThe Marketing GatewayHow Lego ALMOST went Bankrupt Listening to the Experts (Episode 50 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)If you didn't already know, and couldn't tell by todays background, I am A HUGE Lego fan! So why not make episode 50 all about Lego?Today we are talking about the evolution of Lego, and how they almost fumbled the bag... er... the box!The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and s...
2026-01-0915 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 45 - Nariko Ott & Dan WeberIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with one of the best comedians to ever come out of Portland Susan Rice. We talk about Long Bea...
2026-01-091h 02The Marketing GatewayInterview with Brandon Towl (Part 2) (Episode 049 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Here is part 2 of my interview with Brandon! This was a really fun interview for me, so I am excited to share it with everyone!Brandon's bio:"Better questions reveal better truth."Founder and CEO of Words Have Impact, a content agency that creates thought leadership that humans love, and that AI remembers.Also founder of Human Driven Understanding, a market research company that reveals how and why a company's best clients buy so that they can replicate the journey and increase revenue.Contact Brandon: https://www...
2026-01-0829 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Brandon Towl (Part 1) (Episode 048 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)From neuroscience facts to marketing know how, Brandon truly has it all! Today is part 1 of our interview, and I really enjoyed getting to speak with him. Tune in tomorrow for part 2!Brandon's bio:"Better questions reveal better truth."Founder and CEO of Words Have Impact, a content agency that creates thought leadership that humans love, and that AI remembers.Also founder of Human Driven Understanding, a market research company that reveals how and why a company's best clients buy so that they can replicate...
2026-01-0735 minThe Marketing GatewayMicrosoft's (Truly) UNBELIEVABLE Mistake (Episode 047 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Unfortunately, our planned episode for today didn't work out, but thankfully, Microsoft gave me something to talk about instead!As we have discussed recently, AI is becoming more and more integrated into the things we do daily, and the most recent example is Microsoft's latest move.What are your opinions on their most recent change? Let us know in the comments below!SOURCES:https://electroiq.com/stats/microsoft-365-statistics/https://expertinsights.com/email-security/microsoft-365-usage-and-security-statistics-for-2024https://www.microsoft.com/en-us...
2026-01-0716 minThe Marketing GatewayDoes Good Customer Service Make a Brand Successful? (Episode 046 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Does customer service really help with marketing? As a matter of fact, yes!Word of mouth is extremely important to consumers when looking into a brand, so a bad experience for one person could completely put another off your brand without any input from you!And while taking care of your customer is important, taking care of your employees is important too. They are often considered the face of the brand after all!Sources:https://www.reddit.com/r/rant/comments/1pyvbre/is_this_just...
2026-01-0516 minThe Marketing GatewayOptimizing AI in 2026 (Episode 045 - The Marketing gateway Podcast)While AI can be a helpful tool, it can also be pretty unreliable. Not only to you have proof from other people, but it even admits it itself!If that's the case, why use it for marketing? In today's episode, I'll give some examples of how to effectively use AI for marketing.Love it or hate it, AI is becoming a bigger part of the world around us, so maybe we can use it for good!SOURCES:https://www.nielsen.com...
2026-01-0208 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 44 - Susan RiceIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with one of the best comedians to ever come out of Portland Susan Rice. We talk about Long Bea...
2026-01-021h 05The Marketing GatewayThe Rise of Retail Media Networks (Episode 044 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Last time you went shopping, do you remember seeing an ad for a particular brand?RMNs, you've definitely seen them, but maybe you didn't know it had a name. Now you do!In today's episode, we talk all about them, their advantages, and those pesky disadvantages!SOURCES:https://www.marketingdive.com/news/the-future-retail-media-networks-heres-what-the-numbers-say/742455/https://www.sellerapp.com/blog/retail-media-networks/https://martech.org/why-we-care-about-retail-media-networks/https://www.emarketer.com/learningcenter/guides/definition-retail-media-networks/https://www.aidigital.com/blog/retail-media-networks
2026-01-0106 minThe Marketing GatewayTurning Off the Audio in Ads (Episode 043 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Drop the beat, literally!The future of advertising is here, with no sound required!Do you think your ads can speak without a sound? No sound ads aren’t just silence; they're a strategy to engage viewers in a busy digital world. Grabbing the attention of the viewer is the important part!SOURCES:https://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2025/09/silent-creative-how-no-sound-ads-win-attention/https://www.wtaeadvertising.com/post/a-quiet-approach-loud-results-why-silent-ads-are-winning-in-2025https://www.nextdropdesign.com/resources/sound-off-video-adshttps://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesagencycouncil/2019/05/10/the-silent-video-generation-10-ways-to-make-great-videos-without-sound/...
2025-12-3105 minThe Marketing GatewayThe Treatonomics Trend (Episode 042 - The Marketing gateway Podcast)What is treatonomics and how is it useful for marketing? Find out in today's episode!Remember to make it easy and stress free for your consumer. That's what it is all about!SOURCES:https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/09/from-lipsticks-to-concerts-the-treatonomics-trend-is-booming.htmlhttps://www.linkedin.com/news/story/the-treatonomics-trend-explained-6494332/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/treatonomics-how-small-luxuries-became-america-s-big-coping-mechanism/ar-AA1KobCNThe Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and f...
2025-12-3006 minThe Marketing GatewayIs AI the End of Influencers? (Episode 041 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)The heyday of influencer marketing may be over in 2026! Today we are discussing the impact of AI and bots on the industry and why brands need to rethink their strategies. Important insight: Focus on real relationships, not vanity metrics! SOURCES:https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/tilly-norwood-creator-responds-fears-over-AI-actors/story?id=128262727https://www.404media.co/hack-reveals-the-a16z-backed-phone-farm-flooding-tiktok-with-ai-influencers/ (FULL: https://archive.ph/20uwc)https://www.fraud0.com/resources/tiktok-bots-fake-accounts-scam/https://www.vogue.com/article/from-labubus-to-brain-rot-how-2025-unfolded-on-tiktokhttps://www.tbsnews.net/economy/corporates...
2025-12-2906 minThe Marketing GatewayHow Search Went from Top Page to Zero Click (Episode 040 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Are you still chasing the first page of Google? With AI searches taking over, being on page one isn’t enough anymore! Remember: Established brands have an edge, but new players need to innovate fast!This is the final part of my series this week, but tune in next week as we look forward to 2026!SOURCES:https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/growth-marketing-and-sales/our-insights/new-front-door-to-the-internet-winning-in-the-age-of-ai-searchhttps://www.getpassionfruit.com/blog/are-ai-search-referrals-the-new-clicksThe Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast host...
2025-12-2607 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 43 - James BosquezIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with James Bosquez. A very funny Comedian and Reiter from San Antonio Texas. We talk about holding hands, ass...
2025-12-2659 minThe Marketing GatewayWhy Email Marketing is a Bust Now (Episode 039 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Is email marketing becoming obsolete? Join us as we uncover the harsh truth about email engagement in today’s digital world! From spam filters to inbox blindness, it’s clear that we need to adapt!This is part 4 of my 5 part series!The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean share...
2025-12-2512 minThe Marketing GatewayAI vs. Authentic Humanity (Episode 038 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Feeling overwhelmed by AI hype? In today's episode, we unpack the reality of AI’s impact on marketing and introduce the idea of Authentic Humanity.Authenticity is key in building trust with customers. AI can be a tool, but it’s not replacing the human touch anytime soon! This is part 3 of my 5 part series this week!SOURCES: https://aimagazine.com/news/mit-why-95-of-enterprise-ai-investments-fail-to-deliverThe Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in...
2025-12-2407 minThe Marketing GatewayDon't Forget Who You Are (Episode 037 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)In today's episode, we dive into how major brands like Disney, Southwest Airlines, and Target strayed from their core values and faced the fallout. The lesson? Staying true to your brand matters more than short-term gains!This is part 2 of my 5 part series this week!SOURCES: https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/20/airline-starts-charging-double-plus-size-passengers-25651583/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/target-outlines-plans-to-grow-sales-by-15-billion-by-2030.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/12/15/target-withstood-dei-boycotts-to-show-signs-of-reputation-recovery/The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis...
2025-12-2307 minThe Marketing GatewayBe Careful About Rebranding (Episode 036 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)In 2025, many brands like Apple TV and Microsoft made subtle changes that improved their image!But then there are brands like the Philadelphia Museum of Art that learned the hard way that if you don’t engage your community, you might end up worse than you were before!This is part 1 of a 5 part series I'm doing this week!SOURCES: https://www.dezeen.com/2025/12/02/rebrands-logo-2025/https://www.fastcompany.com/91459850/7-designers-on-the-most-influential-rebrands-of-2025https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/29/grammarly-rebrands-to-superhuman-launches-a-new-ai-assistant/https://www.fastcompany.com/91375345/la-z-boy-rebrand-new-logo...
2025-12-2205 minThe Marketing GatewayWhy I am Worried and Not Worried about AI in Marketing (Episode 035 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)AI can’t do it all!Did you know an AI named Claudius was tasked with running a vending machine and failed spectacularly? From selling products at a loss to bizarre identity claims, this episode highlights the amusing (and concerning) limitations of AI.SOURCE: https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1--------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.
2025-12-1917 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 42 - State Of The UnionIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week, I sit down with the wonderful Randall and we deliver a state of the union on being stoked and in a goo...
2025-12-1958 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Trish Mertens and Holly Wooten (Episode 034 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Today, I'm speaking with the 2 people that help keep this show going, Trish Mertens and Holly Wooten! Trish is in charge of scheduling for the podcast, but she is also our interview coordinator on the RPG side. Holly is the in charge of production, but also does data analysis on the RPG side.I enjoyed getting to have a casual chat with them, while getting to introduce them to our audience, and I look forward to getting to record our 2nd part!--------------------------------------- ...
2025-12-1837 minThe Marketing GatewayMarketing Research's Dynamic Duo - Qual and Quant! (Episode 033 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Ever thought about how superheroes could relate to research? Superman and Batman represent the two distinct styles of insights research! While Superman can embody quantitative analysis with his broad strokes, Batman dives deep into a more qualitative understanding.--------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world o...
2025-12-1715 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Ed Lahue (Part 2) (Episode 032 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)What's it like being in marketing and talking to scientists? Find out today in part 2 of my interview with Ed Lahue!Ed's plug: https://sbdc.missouri.edu/Ed Lahue, MBA is an Innovation Consultant in St. Louis. Ed helps technology start-ups and established businesses expand their innovation efforts through supporting various universities and SBDC centers. He counsels and teaches new business modeling, market research and other startup curriculum. With 40 years of experience, Ed has an extensive background in innovation, strategic marketing and branding...
2025-12-1635 minThe Marketing GatewayWhen to Leave Focus Groups to the Professionals (Episode 031 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Have you ever wondered how emotions shape group discussions? Today we are diving into the unpredictable world of focus groups and how a professional moderator can guide the conversation! Don't underestimate the power of skilled moderation, it's the key to unlocking genuine insights! ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean s...
2025-12-1515 minThe Marketing GatewayWhy a High Net Promoter Score Doesn't Equal Success (Episode 030 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Think a high NPS equals success? Think again! In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of relying on NPS as a measure of customer loyalty. Key Insight: Context matters! Customers have different reasons for their recommendations. SOURCES: The One Number You Need to Growhttps://nashc.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-one-number-you-need-to-know.pdfDecomposing Brand Loyalty: An Examination of Loyalty Subcomponents, Product Price Range, Consumer Personality, and Willingness to Pay https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/2/189----------------------------------------
2025-12-1216 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 41 - Jaren GeorgeIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with comedian Jaren George. We talk about Summer camp, NYC and everything in between.
Follow the sho...
2025-12-121h 04The Marketing GatewayInterview with Ed Lahue (Part 1) (Episode 029 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Today we are diving in the the incredible history of friend and fellow marketing mentor, Ed Lahue!This is part 1 of 2. Tune in for part 2 on Tuesday, December 16th!Ed Lahue, MBA is an Innovation Consultant in St. Louis. Ed helps technology start-upsand established businesses expand their innovation efforts through supporting variousuniversities and SBDC centers. He counsels and teaches new business modeling, marketresearch and other startup curriculum.With 40 years of experience, Ed has an extensive background in innovation...
2025-12-1138 minThe Marketing GatewayHow Much are YOU Willing to Spend to Keep a Customer? (Episode 028 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Ever lost a customer over just a few cents?Listen to my story from my McDonald's days and learn how small mistakes can lead to big consequences in customer relationships.It’s a wake-up call for all businesses to prioritize customer satisfaction!What’s the craziest reason you’ve heard for someone leaving a brand?SOURCES:https://hbr.org/2014/10/the-value-of-keeping-the-right-customershttps://www.vox.com/the-goods/22870250/nft-beanie-baby-price-guide-bubble-princess-valuehttps://www.npr.org/2024/03/10/1236458377/charity-roundup-donations-stores-fundraisingA...
2025-12-1017 minThe Marketing GatewayThe Worst Customer Service Advice I EVER Heard! (Episode 027 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Think customer service is just about making the sale? Think again!In this episode, we discuss a pivotal moment in my career that taught me how crucial service is for success. Picture sources (In order of appearance):Miniseries at https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/anonymous-person-paying-with-their-cell-phone-gm1447777322-485498281 Porta from https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/multi-ethnic-group-of-people-having-group-therapy-session-gm1372536439-441614679 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-01-28/gamestop-gme-squeeze-should-i-invest-and-buy-shares-of-the-hot-stock Springtime78 at https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/kleptomania-gm537906532-95583437 Rob...
2025-12-0917 minThe Marketing GatewayThe Case for Brand Mascots (Episode 026 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Remember Flo from Progressive? She’s not just a face; she’s a marketing genius!In our latest podcast, we explore how mascots like Flo and the Aflac Duck have skyrocketed brand awareness and success. They’re fun, memorable, and can capture your audience's attention like nothing else!Who do you think is the most effective mascot?SOURCES:Mascots by Jeff Marzickhttps://www.theculturecrush.com/feature/mascots Handsome Dan: A 130-year-old legacyhttps...
2025-12-0814 minThe Marketing Gateway"WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL" A Story about SEGA - (Episode 025 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Console wars: a battle of brands and strategies!The secret? Knowing your customer better than your competitor! Sega’s victory against Nintendo shows the power of understanding your audience!---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in...
2025-12-0515 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 40 - Keith KunisIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Trillblazin cofounder Keith Kunis. We talk about can collecting, pick up basketball and everything in between.
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2025-12-051h 05The Marketing GatewayThe GSTIC Plan (Episode 024 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Planning is everything! In this episode, we uncover how the G-STIC framework helps marketers avoid pitfalls by clearly defining goals, strategies, and tactics.---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom p...
2025-12-0415 minThe Marketing GatewayHarley Davidson and the Culture of Consumption (Episode 023 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Ever thought about how brands shape your identity? We’re uncovering how brands influence our identities in our latest episode. From the cool guy with a Mustang to the geek with a Prius, our choices define us! ARTICLEhttps://www.scribd.com/document/734592400/schouten-mcalexander-1995 BAUMhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Baum_(surgeon) ATTRIBUTIONLeather jacket photo by Adrian Ordonez on Unsplash---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podca...
2025-12-0311 minThe Marketing GatewayMoonvertising! (Episode 022 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Ever heard of the infamous Rolling Rock ads featuring a fictitious VP of Marketing? Their outrageous Moonvertising campaign aimed to spark conversation but left many confused instead. SOURCES: SCHLITZhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2008/04/06/the-ad-that-made-schlitz-infamous/https://everything-everywhere.com/the-schlitz-mistake/https://vinepair.com/articles/schlitz-history-ad-campaign/https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/schlitz-vintage-ads/ SOURCES: ROLLING ROCKhttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/magazine/14Ideas-Section2-C-t-009.html (Archive: https://archive.ph/4L4kY)https://vinepair.com/articles/rolling-rock-moonvertising-hoax/https://www.wsj.com/a...
2025-12-0210 minThe Marketing GatewayThe Case for Billboards and Outdoor Advertising (Episode 021 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Let's take a road trip and learn more about outdoor advertising and billboards, one of the most reliable strategies for getting eyeballs from everyday people... but also one of the least-used among many types of products, brands and organizations!Sean in St. Louis makes the case for why outdoor advertising is useful... and how to do it right!NOTE: No motorists were harmed in the collection of the road trip footage in the Youtube version of this podcast! But it did make a long drive a lot more entertaining as Sean searched for billboards...
2025-12-0112 minThe Marketing GatewayA Brief History of Black Friday (Episode 020 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Ever wondered why it's called "Black Friday"? Let's find out in today's episode!SOURCE: https://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordroutes/the-origins-of-black-friday/---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR p...
2025-11-2806 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 39 - Shelley McLendonIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sat down with writer, sketch performer, improviser, and independent theater owner Shelley Mclendon. We talk about cheerleading, Bible camp, and eve...
2025-11-2856 minThe Marketing GatewayHappy Thanksgiving from the Marketing Gateway! (Episode 019 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)From a family day, to a shopping day, and now back to a family day!Let's talk about the shift in the meaning of Thanksgiving in today's episode!---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - c...
2025-11-2705 minThe Marketing GatewayThe Real Story Behind Coca Cola’s Secret Formula (Episode 018 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Ever wondered what makes Coca-Cola so irresistible? Dive into the secrets behind the world’s favorite drink with us! Coca-Cola has thrived not just on its recipe but on clever marketing. It’s a product people want, not need! ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speak...
2025-11-2613 minThe Marketing GatewayHerta Herzog, The Mother of the Focus Group (Episode 017 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Misinformation isn't always malicious. Sometimes you're just that, misinformed!Today's episode is all about Dr. Herta Herzog and how we are giving her her rightful spot in the history of insights research!Links to what was mentioned in the episode:https://www.academia.edu/5878704/The_Founding_Mothers_of_Communication_Research_Toward_A_History_of_a_Gendered_Assemblage?auto=download&auto_download_source=social-newshttps://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/bitstream/handle/document/90597/sopolis-herta-herzog-1910-2010.pdf?sequence=-1&isAllowed=y&lnkname=sopolis-herta-herzog-1910-2010.pdf
2025-11-2513 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Wes Morgan (Episode 16 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)How important is art in marketing? How is marketing evolving? And how is technology evolving the marketing landscape? Find out this and more in my interview with Wes Morgan! Adventures in Advertising Wes invested the first 15 years of his career fine-tuning skills as a marketer in full-service advertising agency environments in New York, Los Angeles, Raleigh (NC), Miami and St. Louis. Brand assignments include a long list of well known and some lesser known brands such as Matchbox Toys, The United States Marine Corps, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Pepsi, Campbell's Soup, Se...
2025-11-2441 minThe Marketing GatewayMarketing Showdown: The Xbox One vs The PlayStation 4 (Episode 015 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)Our trilogy of episodes concludes with the lessons Sony learned from the disastrous launch of the PlayStation 3 allowing them to find huge success with the PlayStation 4......and Microsoft failing to learn the same lessons from the botched launch of the Xbox One, leading to a situation today where the once-valuable Xbox brand is now permanently tarnished while the PlayStation brand is still riding high.It's all about marketing, and it's all here on The Marketing Gateway!----------------------------------------The Marketing Gateway is a weekly...
2025-11-2119 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 38 - Geoff TiceIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sat down with artist Comedian podcast her and all around amazing guy Geoff Tice. We talk about venomous snakes, summer job...
2025-11-2153 minThe Marketing GatewayMarketing Showdown: The Xbox 360 vs The PlayStation 3 (Episode 014 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)Ever wondered how the Xbox 360 became a gaming powerhouse?It all started with a bold marketing strategy that shifted the gaming landscape!Find out how Microsoft turned what many would consider a massive loss on the original Xbox into a monumental win with the Xbox 360! What’s your take on the evolution of gaming consoles?----------------------------------------The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests fro...
2025-11-2112 minThe Marketing GatewayMarketing Showdown: Microsoft's Zune vs the Apple iPod (Episode 013 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)Did you know that Microsoft once tried to compete with the iPod? In this week's episode, we dive into the story of the Zune and what went wrong for Microsoft. The key takeaway? Just throwing money at a product doesn’t guarantee success. Understanding your audience is everything! ---------------------------------------- The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sea...
2025-11-1910 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Jolene Sherman (Part 2) (Episode 012 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)What lead Jolene to the MBA program at SIUE, and what big idea did her group have for Little Debbie? Find out this, and more, in part 2 of our interview!Jolene Sherman is a longtime digital advertising and media leader who’s passionate about helping businesses grow smarter. With nearly two decades of experience across media sales, ad-tech, and business development, she now serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions at Fluency, where she helps organizations streamline operations and unlock new revenue through automation. Jolene has led high-performing teams at Lee Enterprises, the St. Louis Po...
2025-11-1824 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Jolene Sherman (Part 1) (Episode 011 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)How does someone with an Elementary Education degree pivot into marketing? What was marketing like at the beginning of the internet age? Let's find out in today's interview with Jolene Sherman!Contact information:Jolene Shermanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-sherman/ The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of The Research & Planning Group, Inc.) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the wo...
2025-11-1730 minThe Marketing GatewayHow Southwest Airlines Tarnished its Brand (Episode 010 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)Southwest Airlines used to be one of the most beloved airlines in North America and one of the poster children of business school case studies. But recently, they've been under the control of an activist investor hedge fund and have been forced to become like every other airline... a move customers hate and that is ruining their brand.Why did Southwest make these decisions, and what should they do to correct their course?The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of ...
2025-11-1414 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 37 - Seth AllenIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with the exceptionally funny Comedian and Podcast or Seth Allen. We discussed almost drowning, being held back in sch...
2025-11-1459 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Vu Violet Do (Part 2) (Episode 009 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)How do you find time for you passion projects? What is the best way to look for advice? How different is marketing in real life versus the classroom? Today we are concluding our chat with Vu Violet Do!CONTACT INFORMATION:Vu Violet Dohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vudosgvn/ The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of The Research & Planning Group, Inc.) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Ev...
2025-11-1336 minThe Marketing GatewayCows, Dogs and Rising Stars - The Growth-Share Matrix (Episode 008 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)Have you ever wondered how a company or brand decides if it's going to keep a product on the shelves, sell it off to another company or put a lot of marketing dollars into making sure it's a success? Wonder no more! The logic is all explained by the Growth-Share Matrix, aka the Boston Consulting Group Matrix or BCG Matrix. And it's a really useful tool that you can use for just about any context (as Sean explains with three examples)!The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St...
2025-11-1210 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Vu Violet Do (Part 1) (Episode 007 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)How different is marketing from the corporate side versus the agency side? How does your language affect everyone’s understanding? Today we are getting to hear from someone who has been on both sides of the research! From marketing beginnings all the way in Vietnam, to expanding her horizons here in the Greater St. Louis area. This week, we are interviewing Vu Violet Do, one of the best Insights Consultants I know, and she was even once a student of mine! Stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday, November 13th!CONTACT INFORMATION:Vu Vio...
2025-11-1137 minThe Marketing GatewayAll About the Ansoff Matrix - A Fundamental Tool! (Episode 006 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)The Ansoff Matrix is one of the golden oldies of marketing and management strategy, and if you're not familiar with it, you should be! And even if you are, it's always a good idea to brush up on the fundamentals!The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of The Research & Planning Group, Inc.) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are...
2025-11-1012 minThe Marketing GatewayBrought To You by the 4 P's... or is it the 4 C's? (Episode 005 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)There are many frameworks for defining what is conventionally known as the "marketing mix," and if you thought it was just 4 P's - Product, Price, Promotion and Place - you're going to learn a lot from this overview of some of the alternatives, like the 7 (or 8) P's, the 4 C's, the 5 C's, the 7 T's, the 5 A's... and more!Be sure to read Philip Kotler's 2024 piece "The Past, Present and Future of Marketing" via the AMA: https://www.ama.org/2024/03/12/a-lifetime-in-marketing-lessons-learned-and-the-way-ahead-by-philip-kotler/ The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean...
2025-11-0710 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 36 - Sean & RandallIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week Randy and I just chat and catch up a bit. We talk about me doing the splits at football practice, decade lat...
2025-11-0755 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Lisa Richter (Part 2) (Episode 004 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Are you ready to learn more from one of the seasoned pros? Do you want to know why it's important to have professional moderators run focus groups? Why is it important to talk to your customers? What can St. Louis marketers do to boost their profile? And how can aspiring marketers position themselves for success?We're kicking off our interview series with this interview with Lisa Richter, an experienced marketing researcher who's full of interesting insights to share! In fact, we learned so much, we broke it into two parts! (This is the second of them.)
2025-11-0627 minThe Marketing GatewayWhy No One Knew KPOP Demon Hunters Would Be a Huge Hit (Episode 003 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Have you watched KPOP Demon Hunters yet? It's not only the biggest streaming movie of the year, but the biggest movie in the history of streaming, with a huge cultural impact to match it! But nobody thought this film was going to be as big as it's become, and Netlfix and Sony Pictures Animation were as caught off guard as anyone. Were they asleep at the wheel... or is this just part of what happens when new ideas break through in a big way?The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in...
2025-11-0512 minThe Marketing GatewayInterview with Lisa Richter (Part 1) (Episode 002 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)Are you ready to learn from one of the seasoned pros? Have you ever wondered what phytoplankton are, or how research can be controversial, or how the St. Louis Cardinals can learn a thing or two from the LA Dodgers about engaging fans?We're kicking off our interview series with this interview with Lisa Richter, an experienced marketing researcher who's full of interesting insights to share! In fact, we learned so much, we broke it into two parts! (This is the first of them.)BONUS: You'll even learn how research is like Batman and...
2025-11-0435 minThe Marketing GatewayHow to Listen To Your Customers (Episode 001 - The Marketing Gateway podcast)Are you a good listener? You need to be if you want to be successful at marketing! And Sean takes some time in this solo episode to talk about why listening is one of a marketer's most important skills and how everyone can be better at it.The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of The Research & Planning Group, Inc.) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond.Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of...
2025-11-0308 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 35 - Shain BrendanIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with yet another person I let win the Portlands Funniest Person contest! Comedian, writer and fellow girl dad Sha...
2025-10-311h 06It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 34 - Steven WilberIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Stand Up Comedy extraordinaire Steven Wilber. We talk about getting cheated on, the carnival, karaoke in Japan and...
2025-10-241h 12It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 33 - Alec FlynnIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Alex Flynn. Alec is an amazing stand up comedian and podcaster. He’s also one of my favor...
2025-10-1749 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 32 - Jason LeeIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Jason Lee. Jason is a lighting expert. We talk about the bang bus, knowing 3 languages and everything in...
2025-10-1059 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 31 - Kevin DyerIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Kevin Dyer. Kevin is a freelance filmmaker and the other half of my landlord duo. We talk abo...
2025-10-0356 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 30 - Kate MurphyIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with comedian Kate Murphy! We talk about poop, middle school and everything in between.
Follow the sho...
2025-09-261h 27It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 29 - Shaker SammanIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Shaker Samman. We talk about Duke, home gyms and everything in between.
Follow the show on...
2025-09-191h 05It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 28 - Troy MicheauIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down Troy Micheau! A PNW sound man. We talk about mosh pits, the perfect door closing sound and everything in...
2025-09-121h 01It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 27 - Connor RubinIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Connor Rubin! An East coast turned PNW DP and all around rad dude. We talk about fist fig...
2025-09-051h 14It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 26 - Kevin MichalukIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Kevin Michaluk. Kevin is dope! We talk about being Self employed being my landlord and everything in bet...
2025-08-291h 13It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 25 - Bjorn Ryan Gorman & Geoff TateIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sat down with Bjorn Gorman. Bjorn is a fantastic Podcast in Comedian based in the Portland area. We talk about own...
2025-08-221h 05It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 24 - Blair SocciIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sat down with Blair Socci. If you all don’t know by now, Blair is one of my absolute favorite comed...
2025-08-191h 10It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 23 - The Sklar BrothersIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Randy and Jason Sklar also known as the Sklar brothers. This was an abs...
2025-08-0856 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 22 - Adam Cayton HollandIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with comedian, soccer player, author and television writer/creator Adam Cayton Holland. We talk about grades, kids and eve...
2025-08-011h 05It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 21 - Arlo WeierhauserIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with previous Portland Funniest Person winner Arlo Weierhauser! We talk about car accidents, the kindness of strangers and eve...
2025-07-2558 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 20 - Tom ThakkarIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I traveled to the mile high city and chatted with Tom Thakkar! We talk about life, love and everything in between!
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2025-07-1846 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 19 - Zach HarperIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week we sit down with Zach Harper! Zach is a true treasure in the world. On this episode we talk about our...
2025-07-111h 05It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 18 - Delaney MaloneIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
What's crackin', y'all! This week I sit down with a wonderful comedian named Delany Malone! Delaney is a Portland based comedian and it wa...
2025-07-0450 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 17 - Tyler BoehIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sat down with Ty Boeh! Ty is a fabulous comedian based out of the pacific NW. He's such a plea...
2025-06-271h 05It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 16 - Danger EhrenIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I got to live out a teenage fantasy and talk with Ehren "Danger" McGhehey! We talked about everything you think we cou...
2025-06-2158 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 15 - Billy Wayne Davis & Geoff TateIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
FAM! This week we sit down with two absolute sweethearts! Billy Wayne Davis and a returning guest, Mr. Geoff Tate! There were good...
2025-06-131h 24It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 14 - Zak Toscani & Nic NanpeiIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This episode I sat down with Zak Toscani and Nic Nanpei and talked about how much we all love each other! We all...
2025-06-071h 04It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 13 - Helen Vank & David GborieIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Helen Vank and David Gborie and have a good chat about comedy festivals, growing up in sing...
2025-05-3059 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 12 - Randall LawrenceIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with the one and only Randall Lawrence! You may know him from this very show and me call...
2025-05-2359 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 11 - Gareth ReynoldsIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week Sean sits down with Gareth Reynolds! Gareth is a wonderful stand up comedian and podcaster. You may know him from...
2025-05-1652 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 10 - Alex FalconeIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week Sean is joined by Alex Falcone. Alex is a comedian, podcaster, content creator and author! You have seen him on P...
2025-05-091h 04It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 9 - Shane Torres & Kyle KinaneIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with Kyle Kinane and Shane Torres. Both absolute heros of mine and I consider myself extremely luck...
2025-05-021h 02It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 8 - Wes EisenhauerIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
FAM! This week I sit down with my good friend Wes Eisenhauer! Wes is an extremely accomplished musician and photographer and also...
2025-04-2555 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 7 - Andrew SleighterIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week we sat down with comedian Andrew Sleighter and discussed his journey to getting on CONAN. You've also seen Andrew on L...
2025-04-181h 05It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 6 - Geoff TateIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I chop it up with long time friend and hilarious comedian Geoff Tate! I met Geoff way back when I st...
2025-04-121h 03It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 5 - Ben HarkinsIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week I sit down with comedian, writer and director Ben Harkins! Ben is an absolutely phenomenal comic and I truly think...
2025-04-0451 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 4 - Jordan CasnerIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week we sit down with Jordan Casner and discuss how fun it is to grow up with nurturing parents who also...
2025-03-3152 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 3 - Adam PasiIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week we are being nice with comedian Adam Pasi! Adam is absolutely infectious with his positivity and also his laugh. Holy...
2025-03-2454 minIt’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 2 - Simon GibsonIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
This week we are being nice with comedian Simon Gibson! Simon is one of my favorite people to be around. You may...
2025-03-141h 14It’s Nice To Be NiceEpisode 1 - Jason RouseIt’s Nice To Be Nice is a podcast hosted by comedian Sean Jordan, who chats with an array of incredible guests who reveal untold stories of both small and big moments in their lives when someone was nice to them, and it made a significant impact. Sean shares his unique blend of humor, optimism and sincerity with his guests that include actors, comedians, musicians, writers, athletes and people from all walks of life.
Sean chats with actor, comedian and fellow good outlook haver Jason Rouse about how Jason had a rough day at work and...
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