The MAD Mix Podcast

The MAD Mix Podcast

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The MAD Mix Podcast episodes

  • S5E08: Are we going too far with advancements in AI?

    Season 5, episode 08! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [07:35] Brands jumping in on April Fool’s

    [11:12] Importance of networking as a student

    [16:30] Racial bias in sports journalism with women’s college basketball

    [24:40] The AI boom and misinformation

    [36:15] Is TikTok on the verge of being banned in the U.S?


    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix
    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    48 min
  • S5E07: The rise of toxic "alpha male" influencers

    Season 5, episode 07! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [08:10] People in Ottawa mourn the loss of a notorious McDonald’s

    [10:30] The happiest countries list is out

    [16:30] The influx of toxic male podcasts

    [26:34] Toronto gym offers TTC self defense courses

    [29:40] Commentary on lazy content from marketing publications

    [36:15] Taco bell sponsors a wedding in the metaverse


    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix
    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    45 min
  • S5E06: Do companies ever get the messaging right for civil movements?

    Season 5, episode 06! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [08:14] Quick Oscar’s recap

    [14:26] More apps copying TikTok and this time it's Spotify

    [21:10] New dating app uses AI to help you find love

    [28:00] International Women’s Day messaging from companies

    [40:37] Netflix is getting into live events

    [44:04] Zellers is making a comeback to Canada

    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    51 min
  • S5E05: Nordstrom is out - why is it so hard to crack the Canadian retail market?

    Season 5, episode 05! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [08:15] Nordstrom is closing all stores in Canada - why do we think they weren’t profitable?

    [17:40] Is the crypto hype over already?

    [26:30] Ja Morant is fumbling the bag with his off-the-court antics

    [32:20] Beyonce’s 'Ivy Park' line is not selling as expected - why not?

    [39:07] Barbers are slacking on a key customer opportunity


    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    46 min
  • S5E04: The future of sports fandom is immersive

    Season 5, episode 04! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [04:45] NBA All-Star weekend recap

    [15:50] Meta and NBA partner up to fuse tech with the fan experience

    [30:35] Instagram offers a paid subscription tier for verification badges

    [36:45] Do paywalls on industry publications create inaccessibility?

    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    45 min
  • S5E03: The Netflix party is over in Canada

    Season 5, episode 03! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [05:45] Toronto mayor steps down amidst scandal

    [09:20] Recent UFO sightings across North America

    [21:51] SuperBowl recap - do we care about the ads anymore?

    [27:58] Netflix cracks down on password sharing in Canada

    [37:00] TikTok employees reveal they can influence which videos go viral

    [43:00] Companies being cringeworthy during Black History Month

    Feel good news of the week

    [48:25] Lebron James becomes the NBA all-time leading scorer

    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    52 min
  • S5E02: Nightmare on the TTC

    Season 5, episode 02! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [05:35] Surge in violence on the TTC - what’s being done about this?

    [17:05] Is today’s music worse than "back in the day"?

    [24:39] YouTube is demonetizing videos with swearing

    [31:18] Gen-zers won’t apply for jobs unless the salary is listed

    [39:55] The lacklustre collab between Tiffany & Co and Nike


    Feel good news of the week

    [45:05] MrBeast helps correct the vision of 1000 blind people around the world


    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    48 min
  • S5E01: What is with all of these layoffs?

    Season 5, episode 01! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [06:35] What’s the root cause of these recent tech layoffs?

    [16:22] The authenticity or lack thereof of Corporate Social Responsibility

    [31:10] Food 'hacks' going viral on TikTok

    [39:10] Brands tying themselves to communities they have no business being a part of

    Feel good news of the week

    [48:57] Popeyes meme kid that went viral 10 years ago gets sponsored by Popeyes as a college athlete


    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    52 min
  • S4E28: The 2022 Wrap Up *Season Finale*

    Season 4, episode 28! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [06:50] Recap of the biggest moments of 2022

    [23:35] What did we learn this year about ourselves?

    [32:54] Standouts of the year (music, movies, tv shows, memes, etc)

    [42:40] What didn’t go so well in 2022?

    [54:10] What are we focused on for 2023?

    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    58 min
  • S4E27: The intersection of AI and creativity

    Season 4, episode 27! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [04:35] Going through our Spotify Wrapped/Apple Replay for 2022

    [13:39] Our take on Heroes & Villains by Metro Boomin

    [18:15] AI taking over art and creativity - what's next?

    [34:15] Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison

    [39:17] What change have we seen from agencies that were committed to change back in 2020?


    Feel good news of the week

    [45:20] Lizzo dedicates her people Choice Awards speech to 17 women activists

    Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at [email protected]

    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com

    @the_madmix

    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    48 min

About The MAD Mix Podcast

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The MAD Mix Podcast is a show hosted by Malick Ba and Dakarai Turner. Each week you can expect fun and insightful conversations with the two of us, as well guests discussing relevant topics in pop-culture and society drawn from a marketing perspective.