Orbiting the Creative Hairball
Creative collaborators, Louis Loizou and Das Petrou talk to creative directors and designers they’ve encountered and worked with over the past 35 plus years. Louis and Das dive deep into the biographical ocean of their guests to uncover interesting and funny anecdotes as well as irreverent takes on life and work and all things creative.
Episodes
30 episodes
RICHARD GRISDALE - Been there, seen it, done it!
Richard Grisdale, creative director, has had a long and distinguished career working on some of UK's most well-known ad campaigns most notably with Mark Reddy. He joined us to share many stories and anecdotes from his time at Saatchi, JWT...
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52:48
MIKE McLESTER - Drawing on a career
Master storyboard artist, Mike McLester, joined us to share stories of his career, work and the secrets behind his talents working on some of advertising's renowned ad campaigns.More on his career at
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56:34
JON CANNING - A career and life in perspective
We had the pleasure of chatting with award-winning creative director, Jon Canning, to hear about his remarkable career and the moving stories which shaped his perspective. A truly powerful episode.To find out more about Jon's career, go...
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JIM SLATTERY - Perception Engineer
Creative Director, Jim Slattery entertained us with stories of his remarkable career as a publishing editor in the music business transitioning towards a copywriter within the world of advertising. More on Jim's work at
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MARTIN SHELLAKER - Breathing life back into the industry
Martin Shellaker joined us to chat about his career change from being a successful director and shareholder at creative agency, SMP to setting up marketing recruitment consultancy, Breathe.You can find out more about Martin at
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1:00:55
DEBBIE FAGAN - Storyteller, shapeshifter and mentor
Award-winning creative director, Debbie Fagan came on talk about how her love of storytelling carried her to London from South Africa to work on campaigns for brands such as Triumph, Heineken, Coca Cola and Mondelez as well as mentoring young c...
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59:42
JOHN DISS - Creative responder
John Diss joined us to share his entertaining and very insightful stories of his life and career as a successful and experienced BTL creative director working for the likes of Iris, Hinklin Slade and Publicis Dialog to name a few.You ca...
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NEIL BARSTOW - Life's full of wonderful colours
Neil Barstow, joined us to share his stories of working as a photographer for the likes of CDP on some adland's best known ad campaigns.Now as an accomplished colour management expert, Neil consults organisations such as Christies on th...
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59:01
PAUL DONNELLON - An animated career
We were joined by series director and animator, Paul Donnellon to chat about his career working on music videos with the likes of Tears For Fears, Kate Winslet and Pink Floyd as well as creating Emmy and BAFTA award-nominated animated title seq...
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TONY SNOW - Mr Motivator
Creative director, Tony Snow joined us to share his entertaining story of his life as a successful creative working for some of London's top advertising agencies to transforming into a motivational life coach and now a talent director.S...
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1:07:38
ALEX PEARL - The pen is mightier than...
We had the pleasure of chatting to Alex Pearl, an experienced former copywriter who has transitioned to becoming a published author. Among his books is the very funny "A Brand To Die For" - a murder whodunnit set in 1980s adland.More on...
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RICHARD SLATER - Every creative's best friend
Creative Services Director Richard Slater came on to share his story about learning the ropes from agency legends, including his father, leading to setting up successful project management processes at agencies such as Ogilvy and Keko.
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1:02:56
PHIL PAWSEY - Radio Gaga
Executive Creative Director Phil Pawsey joined us for an entertaining episode to chat about his experiences as a successful creative, the characters he's met along the way and his love of radio ads.You can find more about Phil at
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1:03:15
NICK PRESLEY - Adventures in Adland
Renowned creative consultant, Nick Presley joined us to discuss his successful career across the past 35 years or so where he's led creative departments at Triangle, Woo and Initials. Now working as a freelance 'ideas adventurer' his zest for c...
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1:02:34
DAVE NEWBOLD - Creative hustler
Dave Newbold joined us to chat through his award-winning work for Mini and his love of going beyond the brief to create successful self-initiative work like 'Footie Classics' and 'Half and Barf Scarves'.You can see more of Dave's great ...
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54:24
ANDY ARCHER - Learning from the legends
Former GGT creative, Andy Archer spoke to us about how his journey of working with industry great Dave Trott has culminated in him passing on his creative experience to others through his creative workshops.More on Andy and his work at ...
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1:14:03
PETE GOSSELIN - Eggs with Kevin Bacon
ECD Pete Gosselin chatted to us extensively about the importance of the creative process in his award-winning work including Shelter's "House of Cards" and the American Egg Board.View more of his talents at www.
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1:03:17
MATT PRICE - Creative chameleon
Matt's career is full of twists and turns. Here, he chats to us about his transition from account manager to planner to award-winning freelance copywriter.More on his work at co...
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1:06:51
JAY HUNT - A Brummie in New York
Award-winning Jay Hunt chats to us about his global journey to becoming creative director at Droga5 in New York with a little help from Kevin Bacon and Lionel Ritchie along the way.You can view Jay's talents at www.jayhuntcreative...
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59:46
JAKE DEARLOVE - Gun for hire
Freelance creative director copywriter shares his experiences of working for some of South Africa's and London's top ad agencies.More on Jake at linkedin.com/in/jake-dear...
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58:08
DIANA PRINCE - From Russia with love
Creative director and conceptual copywriter, Diana Prince entertained us with her tales of working back home in South Africa, the advertising wonderland of Soho and running away from Russia's secret service in Moscow.You can view her ta...
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1:00:59
DAVID SHAW - Supermarket sweep
David Shaw has many years of creative experience. In this episode he gives us an insight into the world of shopper marketing and shopper behaviour.You can find out about David at
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53:55
DAN O'BEY - Radio Gaga
The ever-entertaining Dan O'Bey joined us to chat about his successful advertising career as a creative writer and his love for radio ads.More on Dan's work can be found at http://danobey.com
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