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 In the Season 9 finale of Digital & Dirt, producer Faith Nettles flips the script and interviews host Ian Dallimore to reflect on the themes that defined the season and the growth of the podcast. They discuss how conversations with agency, brand, and founder guests consistently pointed to attention, culture, authenticity, and real-world impact over platforms, highlighting OOH as a true behavior driver in an increasingly digitally fatigued world. The episode serves as a bridge to Season 10, setting up a deeper focus on how consumers actually discover, feel, and decide, and how Digital & Dirt continues to evolve as it approaches a milestone 10th season. 

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In Episode 14 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian sits down with Lauren Ridgley, CEO of Left-Hand Agency, a media buying and planning advertising agency, to explore the evolution of advertising, the renewed importance of Out of Home, and how brands can stay culturally relevant in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 - 05:57 Introduction & Media journey
05:58 - 11:51 Building Left-Hand:
11:52 - 17:55 Brand awareness & Cultural relevance
17:56 - 29:14 Influencers & The rise of AI
29:15 - 39:48 AI in action
39:49 - 47:28 When OOH meets retail media
47:29 - End Differentiation & Looking Ahead 

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In Episode 12 of the Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian sits down with Melissa Gordon-Ring, Global President of Health at IPG Mediabrands, to discuss the importance of trust and human connection within the evolving health landscape. Melissa shares her perspective on leadership and the future of health communications, offering insights from her professional and personal experiences.

Podcast Breakdown

00:00–05:51 Introduction, Personal Insights & Role of Family
05:52–11:00 Career Journey & Passion for Healthcare
11:01–18:59 Navigating Consumers & Understanding IPG Mediabrands
19:00–23:24 Adapting to Change & Building Trust
23:25–29:06 Simplifying Healthcare Communication & Innovation
29:07–32:08 Embracing Change in Media & Health Tech
32:09–End The Future of Health Tech & Empowering Teams

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In Episode 12 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian sits down with Paul Gartland, Executive Vice President and Northeast Regional Manager, to reflect on his remarkable 40-year career at Lamar. Paul discusses lessons learned and the values and innovations that have shaped his leadership style. 

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 - 05:06 Introduction & Career Beginnings
05:00 - 11:08 Growth & Leadership at Lamar
11:08 - 20:26 Overcoming Challenges
20:26 - 29:13 Evolving with Technology
29:13 - 38:40 Culture & Integrity in Growth
38:40 - 50:30 Relationships & Communication
50:30 - 58:02 Reflections on the Future

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In Episode 11 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian welcomes Buster Scher, founder of organic social media agency, The Buster Agency, to discuss building a personal brand, turning passion into business, and amplifying culture through collectibles, content, and social strategy.

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 – 01:31 Introduction: Hoops Nation, Collectibles & Background
01:32 – 04:31 SpongeBob art & Investment Strategy
04:32 – 08:40 Passion and Purpose in collecting
08:41 – 13:27 Building Hoops Nation & NBA recognition
13:28 – 18:47 Creator economy & Staying true to your niches
18:48 – 23:31 Patience, Consistency & Long-Term Vision
23:32 – 30:40 The Buster Agency & Brand Amplification
30:41 – 53:01 Social Trends, AI, & Personal brand legacy 

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In Episode 10 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian welcomes Stacy Bernstein, Co-Founder of All Better Co., an innovative first aid and skin care company, to discuss the company she built, how social media and retail partnerships can drive organic growth, and the power of word-of-mouth marketing to overcome limited advertising budgets. 

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 – 06:40 Introduction: Soccer roots, Teamwork & Lessons in leadership
06: 41 – 14:31 College legacy & Early career in sports marketing
14:32 – 20:27 Entrepreneurial shift & Founding Crafting Community
20:28 – 26:21 Inspiration behind All Better Co. & Reimagining first aid
26:22 – 33:43 Skin-first innovation, Sustainability & Family-driven design
33:44 – 41:17 Health-conscious consumers & Authentic brand storytelling
41:18 – 47:48 Retail growth, Community marketing & Building trust
47:49 – 58:04 Female founders, Funding challenges & Stay true to mission 

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In Episode 9 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian welcomes Jaselyn Berthelot, a professional deepwater angler and President of Rising Sons Fishing, a sportfishing tournament team. Jaselyn discusses how she’s leveraged social media to grow her personal brand while competing in a male-dominated sport. 

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 – 05:32 Introduction: Passion for fishing & Dream of going Pro
05:33 – 08:19 Building her personal brand & Growing platform with 100K+
08:20 – 10:44 The ESPYs & How sport fishing is gaining popularity
10:45 – 22:03 Rising Sons Fishing & Her Career Journey
22:04 – 28:38 Breaking barriers in male-dominated sport & Catch-and-release
28:39 – 35:53 Influence of LSU athletes & Community through Socials
44:31 – End Inspiring the next generation, Confidence & Passion to Purpose

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In Episode 8 of this season’s Digital and Dirt Podcast, Ian welcomes Katey Hassan, Co-Founder & CEO of Nocturnal Skincare to discuss how beauty, skincare, and branding intersect with culture, science, and storytelling. During the interview, Katey shares insights from her career, the story behind the launch of her brand, and explains how authenticity and innovation has helped shape her company’s approach to developing skincare products. 

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 – 04:46 Travel inspiration & Fascination with human behavior
04:47 – 09:17 Education & The psychology of self-expression
09:18 – 14:47 Early career at L’Oréal & Emotional storytelling in beauty
14:48 – 20:21 Leading at Tarte & Blending science with creativity
20:22 – 26:23 Launching Nocturnal Skincare & The Japandi heritage story
26:24 – 33:43 Authentic growth & Building trust without influencers
33:44 – 41:17 Circadian rhythm & Skin longevity
41:18 – End Sustainability, sourcing, & Brand authenticity

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In Episode 7 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian welcomes Marissa Nance, Founder and CEO of Native Tongue Communications, a multicultural marketing agency helping brands connect with diverse audiences, for a conversation on how to build authentic connections in today’s marketing world. 

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 – 04:49 Introduction, Handbags, Love & Basketball house, & NBA ties
04:50 – 09:48 Athletics, Teamwork & Values that shaped her career
09:49 – 15:28 AI, Culture, & The importance of authenticity in marketing
15:29 – 23:44 Early career at BBDO, Survivor, Top Chef & Castaway
23:45 – 30:00 Storytelling, microcultural marketing, & Audience connection
30:01 – 33:50 Leaving Omnicom & Launching Native Tongue
33:51 – 41:15 Challenges as a founder & Building cultural competency
41:16 – End Proudest career moments, & Advice for future leaders

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In Episode 6 of this season’s Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian welcomes Liz Caselli-Mechael, VP of Communications and Marketing at World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit providing food relief to communities in crisis.  Together, they discuss how food, storytelling, and partnerships can build trust, provide comfort, and connect communities around the world.

Podcast Breakdown

00:00 – 09:18 Intro, Liz’s cooking confessions & career in food storytelling
09:19 – 18:18 Building trust in food & digital storytelling
18:19 – 23:27 People over logos: farmers, community & sourcing
23:28 – 27:14 Comfort foods, culture & World Central Kitchen’s origins
27:15 – 35:51 Disaster response: 400M+ meals & WCK’s rapid mobilization
35:52 – End Partnerships, authentic stories, recovery & Liz’s inspiration