In episode 19 of Hot Digi Dog we touch on the massive issue of the weight loss industry (not fitness, health or wellness - just weight loss).  It's a big topic but we tackle it like sumo wrestlers of conversation.

Marcus and Kristen jump into the topic like kids on a bouncy castle and look at why weight loss matters to our culture, how the weight loss industry is lacking and where digital innovation can help foster healthier habits. 

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News has evolved from cave drawings and town criers to the fast paced world of citizen journalism and fake news that we now know. But how has digital innovation changed the way we view news, journalism and each other? In episode 18 Marcus and Kristen discuss the world of news and journalism and go slightly off topic for a change!

Whilst podcasting this week from the wilds of another Melbourne, Australia lockdown, Marcus and Kristen reminisce about the travel industry, trips and adventures of their past and also wonder about the effects and changes of digital. Who's up for an adventure (and a conversation)?

On episode 16 of Hot Digi Dog, Kristen and Marcus are talking about a topic close to many people's hearts (especially during lockdown)- pets! 
Have we discovered another industry that has yet to feel seismic change brought about by the digital revolution? 

With the highest pet ownership stats in the world, Australians are likely to get the most benefit from any positive evolution in the industry brought about by digital- so what do we think is on the horizon? Could digital see more pets placed in homes and the quality of care by owners improve through greater education? Even better- could we see less animals be put down as a result of greater adoption rates through better digital content and targeting? There's only one way to find out (ok- probably more)- but join us and join the discussion.  

*In this episode, we discuss a story regarding feral cats. Whilst the story is discussed humorously, it refers to events over 20 years ago when Marcus was a teenager who didn't know any better. We absolutely acknowledge that the issues regarding feral cats are serious and deserve action.

It's episode 15 of Hot Digi Dog and this time Kristen and Marcus are talking about an industry that's ripe for a digital shake up- Real Estate! 

With house prices rising around the world and housing issues becoming increasingly political, how could digital provide some solutions- and indeed even change the industry completely?
So far we've discussed many industries and verticals that have seen seismic change because of the digital evolution- but is real estate one of them? Who would be holding back the pace of change and why?

Join us as we delve into the mistrusted and over-complicated world of real estate.
*Despite some sound quality issues, we are pleased to bring you this episode.

In episode 14 of Hot Digi Dog Kristen and Marcus are joined by special guest Margherita Boemo. Marg is a long time beauty market devotee and is impossibly beautiful on the inside and out. 

In this episode of HDD, we talk about the beauty industry and how digital innovation has changed the way we try, buy and aspire for makeup and skincare. But is too much innovation a good thing?

Join us as we delve into the complex and fascinating world of beauty. This is part 2 in our Fashion and Beauty series. 

We're tackling the topics of fashion and beauty in two parts. It's so 'uge. This week Kristen and Marcus delve into the history of fashion, its importance and how digital innovation has changed everything.

Next week we tackle beauty and even have a special guest.

in this episode we reference this amazing piece of dialogue from The Devil Wears Prada:

"OK, I see. You think this has nothing to do with you," she says, sounding exhausted. "You go to your closet and you select that lumpy, loose sweater, for instance, because you're trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back, but what you don't know is that that sweater is not just blue. It's not turquoise. It's not lapis. It's actually cerulean."

She continues: "And you're also blithely unaware of the fact that in 2002, Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns, and then I think it was Yves Saint Laurent who showed cerulean military jackets, and then cerulean quickly shot up in the collections of eight different designers. And then it filtered down through department stores, and then trickled on down onto some tragic Casual Corner where you no doubt fished it out of some clearance bin. However, that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs, and it's sort of comical how you think you made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you're wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room from a pile of stuff."

Here are some of the fashion blogs we love:
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-best-fashion-blogs-ever-69888

Here's the red carpet commentary blogger that Marcus loves:
https://www.facebook.com/fashioncritical/

Marcus and Kristen tackle the BIG topic of art, creativity and digital innovation in this fresh episode of Hot Digi Dog. 

We explore a rough (very rough) history of art and how the digital world is changing techniques, interaction and platforms for creators, audiences and venues. Of course we tackle the topic in our usual light hearted, meandering manner with a fair few stories thrown in for good measure

This week Kristen kindly explains all types of economies to Marcus and they talk together about the shared economy. They discuss some great modern day examples and how digital is opening up new ideas, inspiration and opportunities for the community in todays modern society. 

This week our intrepid hosts Kristen Boschma and Marcus Betschel boldly go where no podcast (that they have listened to) has gone before! They are joined by amazing special guest Maree Davidson, Director of Davidson Consulting for over 20 years. The company assists organisations in the development of strategies, campaigns and services.
Together, they discuss what social change really is, how digital has bought new opportunities...and also how to watch out for those that are trying to weaponize social change messaging!
#inclusion #diversity #eddiemcguire