Episodes
20 years ago the two best creatives in Canada left DDB and opened Rethink. On the next IOFA episode, Chris Staples and Ian Grais chat about why they put their phones in safes on vacation, a worst meeting ever that was so bad it made the news and what happened when their former agency’s holding company started charging for photocopies.
Published 10/16/19
SEASON TWO!!! Eric Kallman talks to Aaron about creating the Old Spice character, the famously twisted Skittles campaign and the best worst shoot story of all time.
Published 09/19/19
Anna Qvennetsedt talks about Forsman and Bodenfors’ famous Jean-Claude Van Damme Epic Split spot for Volvo, what’s up with digital in Sweden and what happens when you bring a cheese doodle mascot to a pitch meeting.
Published 06/07/19
Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein discuss some of their big hits, why elevators are scary and a shocking conversation they had with Steve Jobs.
Published 04/16/19
Ari Merkin chats about his famous Ikea lamp spot, a strange meeting with Spike Jonze in a park and why ad folks shouldn’t be compared to used car salesmen.
Published 03/02/19
Aaron and Susan discuss the famous M&M characters she created, her rise to global CCO, and a controversial topic never before discussed so openly: award show corruptness.
Published 02/08/19
Gerry and Aaron discuss dead rats, little Jesus mittens and some of Gerry's work - which happens to be some of the most loved campaigns over the last 30 years.
Published 12/12/18
Aaron Starkman chats with Alex Bogusky about the state of the industry, why Alex came back and they also discuss vampires.
Host and Creator- Aaron Starkman
Executive Producer and Audio Director- Ted Rosnick
Published 10/23/18