Rock n' Roll Research Podcast
Episodes
Episode #50: Alfonso de la Nuez - Founder and CEO of UserZoom, Semi-Pro Basketball Player
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alfonso de la Nuez traces his fascinating journey from a childhood dream of playing point guard in the NBA to helping lead the revolution of user expe...
Episode #49: Nikki Lavoie - MindSpark Founder, ESOMAR VP, Ex-Pat, Belieber
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Making Research Inspirational” is what Nikki Lavoie’s company, MindSpark, does on a professional level every day. Like me, many are personally ...
Episode #48: The "Turntable Episode" - Mike Boyer interviews host Matt Valle
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend and Chief Architect at a major financial firm, Mike Boyer, had the idea to put the host on the hot seat in his aptly named "Turn...
Episode #47: Jessica Gomez - Digital Marketing Expert, Flamenco Dancer
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Gomez is one-of-a-kind in all the best ways. She is someone who takes initiative and makes the most of her opportunities. She turned an entry ...
Episode #46: Evan Dabbs - User Experience Designer, Band Director, Shreddin' Drummer
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Dabbs made a bet that a deep background in music would translate well to a career in user experience design. I’m convinced he’s right.I met E...
Episode #45: Alistair Vince - CEO of Watch Me Think, Producer of "The 100" Newsletter, NWA Fan
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alistair Vince traces his career path from Big Mac Constructor to CEO of Watch Me Think, an inventive ethnography and consumer empathy firm with offic...
Episode #44: Orlando Wood - Advertising and Behavioral Science Expert, Author, Watercolorist
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Orlando Wood as the Chief Innovation Officer at System1, a foremost thought leader on behavioral science and advertising, or the author o...
Episode #43: Elena Erofeeva - Software Engineer, Extreme Metal Radio DJ
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By day, Elena Erofeeva is an accomplished software engineer working with big data applications and many more. Her interest in computers was sparked ea...
Episode #42: Samiyyah Williams - Founder Divine Consultants, Global Wanderess
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where in the world is Samiyyah Williams today? She’s right here on the Rock n’ Roll Research Podcast! Spend a few minutes living vicariously throu...
Episode #41: Sarah Kotva - EVP at Fieldwork Inc., Event Planner turned Market Researcher
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Based in Chicago, Sarah Kotva has spent most of her career at Fieldwork, Inc. where she has risen to the role of EVP. She is a highly organized and ...
Episode #40: Brian Baecker - Innovation Expert, Bass Player, Deadhead
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Baecker doesn’t need 6 strings to shred, he can do it with 4. As a go-to innovation expert, Brian leads the Innovation and Market Strategy ser...
Episode #39: Josh Kamowitz - Roku, BrainJuicer, Professional Poker Player
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A basement poker game in Corona, Queens led to Josh Kamowitz’s first career as a professional poker player. What’s surprising is how well that exp...
Episode #38: Diane Hessan - Insights Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, A Capella Singer
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Hessan is a successful entrepreneur, board member, researcher and best-selling author of two books, including the June 2021 release, “Our Comm...
Episode #37: Sam Albert - Measuring Shopper Behavior, Racing Motorcycles
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Measuring shopper behavior by day and diving into hairpin turns by night, Sam Albert balances a life of research and racing motorcycles with precision...
Episode #36 - Isaac Rogers: Research Innovator, Industry Executive, Beekeeper
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Rogers is the Chief Innovation Officer at Schlesinger Group, a global leader in data collection and research services and one of the industry&ap...
Episode #35: Steve Cohen - Analytics Pioneer, Research Hall of Famer, Shoe Collector
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who better to lead a conversational journey through the rich history of market research than Steve Cohen, co-founder of In4mation Insights? From Buck ...
Episode #34: Priscilla McKinney - Marketing Maven, Podcaster, Childhood Entertainer
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla McKinney is the CEO and “Momma Bird” of Little Bird Marketing, helping clients soar by creating and executing highly effective marketing...
Episode #33: Joel Rubinson - Research luminary, harmonica player, pitcher at NYU
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know Joel Rubinson as one of the great independent thinkers in marketing and market research. His ideas on digital data and attribution, ...
Episode #32: Susan Griffin - Expert in the Marketing Side of Research, Theater Catalyst
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Griffin knows the intersection of marketing and research better than anyone. She was previously CMO at System1 (formerly BrainJuicer) and today ...
Episode #31: Ivan Rocabado - International Insights Executive, Former DJ, Risk Taker
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Rocabado’s insights career started in Santiago, Chile with Nielsen. Five more cities later, he’s the SVP, North America for RepTrak, a world ...
Episode #30: Charlie Rader - P&G, Video Analytics Innovator, Thespian
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A trained chemist, Charlie Rader has spent over 26 years in Products Research at Procter & Gamble bringing new and improved products to consumers ...
Episode #29: Alisa Ben - Head of Analytics at Canvas, Band Manager at All-American Rejects
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alisa Ben has spent a lot of time in the driver’s seat - from a tour van back in the day to leading the analytics function at the world’s second l...
Episode #28: Patrick Adler - Researching the music festival economy
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a Research Associate at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, Patrick Adler studies the geography and curation of the music festiv...
Episode #27: Whitney Dunlap-Fowler - Founder, Brand Strategist, Artist
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m essentially a historian and researcher.”Whitney Dunlap-Fowler is the brilliant and indefatigable founder of Touch of Whit Creative, providi...
Episode #26: Brian Hughes - Media Research Exec @ Magna, CBGB vet, Megadeth Cruise-Taker
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hughes has spent most of his career at IPG amassing expertise in media research culminating in his current position as EVP, GM Audience Intellig...
Episode #25: Annie Pettit - Resolute Research Champion, Ukulele Player, Canadian Folk Music Enthusiast
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ukuleles and Canadian folk music! Annie Pettit works tirelessly to make the market research industry better in so many ways but there is much more th...
Episode #24: Paul Smith - Bestselling author, business storyteller, former P&G insights director
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Smith is a sought-after business storytelling coach and bestselling author of five books, including Lead With a Story.Paul talks about his career...
Episode #23 - Winfred Samson: Research Executive, Entrepreneur, Keyboardist
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From his base in India, Winfred Samson went from playing keyboards at Diwali celebrations in front of thousands to building a distinguished career in ...
Episode #22: Charlene Adamah - Research Pro, Entrepreneur at Char's Cakery, Co-Founder at Colour of Research (CORe)
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with a part-time job while at university in the UK, Charlene Adamah has built a very successful and rewarding career in the market research i...
Episode #21: Scott Aaron - Insights Pro at Lovesac, Shredder for Lazy Old Son
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Aaron has had a fascinating journey through insights. Starting on the agency side helping P&G develop Swiffer, he spent years at Luxottica, ...
Episode #20: Dr. Douglas Gentile - Research Psychologist, Jazz Musician, Zen Monk
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A research psychologist, a jazz musician and a Zen monk walk into a bar and say, “Hi, I’m Dr. Douglas Gentile.”As one of the most oft-cited rese...
Episode #19: Jim Sharples - Sr. Insights Exec, Pharma/Healthcare Expert, Thespian
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Sharples really knows the business of healthcare where he is a noted expert on strategy, trends and stakeholder insights. His clients at KS&...
Episode #18: Dane Mitchell - Mobile Phone Expert, Successful DJ, Mental Health Champion
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Mitchell, also known as DJ Marvel, is someone of many talents. More than that, he has always mustered the courage to confront the obstacles that ...
Episode #17: Bill Trovinger - Insights Leader for Amazon Fresh, Four-Time World Wiffle Ball Champion
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Trovinger has a passion for consumer insights which he has put to good use at some of the world's greatest companies - P&G, General Mill...
Episode #16: Mark Loughney - Media Research Exec, Guitarist for 3rd Gear, Springsteen aficionado
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Loughney is a well-known name in media research circles. Mark has led world-class teams who have pioneered media and ad sales research since the ...
Episode #15: Randy Hill: Air Force, Professional Drummer, Insights Pro
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Hill has had three careers. First in the Air Force. Second as a professional drummer in LA, the center of the 80s music universe. Third as a mar...
Episode #14: Mike Bellmont - Insights Executive, Six-String Shredder, Collegiate Hockey Goalie
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MIke has spent over 20 years at IPSOS in myriad senior management and client roles. But in college, Mike did much more than study. He was a goalie for...
Episode #13: AJ Keirans - Audience & Sampling Expert, Radio DJ and Band Manager
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Keirans is a recognizable face in the market research industry. Beyond his role as VP, Client Development at DISQO and as President-Elect of the ...
Episode #12: Rene Huey-Lipton - Strategist, Activist, Author
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rene Huey-Lipton's career has taken her through advertising, planning, strategy, culture and insights. She has lived and witnessed the barriers t...
Episode #11: Bob Lederer - Research industry journalist, successful author, NY Jets enthusiast
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Lederer is a Market Research industry institution. He began publishing the Research Business Report and related titles in 1995 and currently publi...
Episode #10: Rick Garlick - Travel & Tourism Expert, Elvis Impersonator
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Never be boring" is a mantra Rick Garlick takes to heart. He puts that mantra to use as a highly sought-after consultant in the Travel &am...
Episode #9: Paul Koelle - Garage Rock drummer, world tours, C Space insights leader
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A chance meeting with Nirvana's Krist Novoselic propelled Paul's band, Read Yellow, to a successful 5-year run of records, tours and movie s...
Episode #8: Jorge Reyes - Arc of San Francisco, Upwave, Artist
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Through the Arc of San Francisco, Jorge Reyes has been taking care of the Upwave (Survata) office for the past 3 years, making employees and guests fe...
Episode #7: Ro Fainstein - Strategist, Qual Expert, NYC Arts Underground
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ro is an accomplished strategy and insights pro, currently as Research Director at buzzback. She has a unique blend of creativity and a bias toward ge...
Episode #6: Damion Smith - Child Psych, Metal Bassist, Ballet Dancer
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Accomplished psychologist by day, kickass metal musician by night and a former ballet dancer, Damion Smith has been carving his own path his entire li...
Episode #5: Chris Post - Corporate Research Leader, Mentor, Big10 Marching Band Drummer
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sr. Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence at media powerhouse, Thomson Reuters, Chris Post, shares her story as a marching band dru...
Episode #4: Audra Priluck - child star, contemporary vocalist, expert in Media & Entertainment insights
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Audra began her career at age 8 as the 'anchorkid' for Kid's Beat on TBS. That led to a career in broadcast television that eventually ...
Episode #3: Philip Noyed -UX pioneer, world-class artist, CaringBridge designer
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Noyed has pursued parallel paths his entire life. One as an artist, another as a branding and user-experience expert. His path has led him to l...
Episode #2: Jordan Cusner - Polymath, Insights Pro, "Sage Against the Machine"
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Jordan Cusner on his path from rabbinical school to the Berklee College of Music to law school to uncovering spicy insights and play...
Episode #1: Steve August - Founder, Coach and Board Director
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thrilled to chat with Steve August in this inaugural episode from a closet in Dallas to a backyard in Portland! In this episode, Steve shares his sere...