Ad Libs with Aastha Jani

In the season finale of Ad Libs, Komal Pawar and I dig deep into the world of healthcare advertising. I came into this conversation knowing nearly nothing about pharma advertising, but Komal's perspective on the field changed that completely. Tune in to hear us talk about American individualism, trusting in healthcare, and the nuances of inclusivity when it comes to selling medicines. This is a good one!

I have been so excited about this episode featuring Zack Rocklin-Waltch, actor-writer and one of my best friends. In true podcast fashion, we start talking about the many stresses of personal branding but delve into all kinds of topics we love – from Judith Butler to Shakespeare. This one was a joy to record.

I intended to speak with Siddhanth about the history of sexualization in the advertising industry. But our conversation took us towards exploring the resurgence of moral panic, the impact of indie sleaze on queer people globally, and the idiosyncrasies of the ad world that feed our love for strategy.

In the first episode of Ad Libs, Katie Martell and I talk about the dangers of woke-washing, brands pandering to minority audiences, and the future of the industry.