The MAD Mix Podcast

The MAD Mix Podcast

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The MAD Mix Podcast episodes

  • S4E26: The World Cup brings the best and the worst out of fans

    Season 4, episode 26! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [05:15] Does Black Friday hold the same weight that it used to?

    [13:15] World Cup fandom and its pros and cons

    [30:15] Does the Grammy’s have any influence on the music we listen to?

    [35:35] Balenciaga under fire for their latest ad sexualizing children

    [40:27] Man gets fired for not joining in on company “fun”


    Feel good news of the week

    [43:00] Viral video fo a Raptors fan finding out they are going to their first Raptors game


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    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
  • S4E25: What’s the future of streaming and music promotion?

    Season 4, episode 25! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [05:24] VOGUE is suing Drake for $4M for his fake magazine cover

    [13:15] Layoffs hitting across major tech companies - who’s to blame?

    [20:20] Elon Musk’s Twitter verification idea goes to shit

    [32:12] The concept of paying to use social media

    [34:44] Spotify offers CD/merch purchasing on their platform - what’s the future of streaming and music promotion?

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    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

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    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    48 min
  • S4E24: Her Loss and its "unconventional" album rollout

    Season 4, episode 24! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [06:04] 'Her Loss' album and promotion review

    [15:25] Fake Tim Hortons product goes viral on TikTok

    [21:20] Elon Musk is truly running Twitter to the ground

    [27:15] Social media engagement at any cost

    [39:00] Fyre Fest might be coming back - will it succeed this time?

    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

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    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    44 min
  • S4E23: A final conversation about Kanye West

    Season 4, episode 23! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [09:36] Our take on Kanye’s recent comments and public backlash

    [25:14] Elon Musk acquires Twitter and is already making questionable changes

    [33:10] How has the interview process for marketing/tech jobs changed in the last 5 years?

    [41:20] Our past interview fails and advice

    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

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    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    49 min
  • S4E22: What does music marketing look like in 2022?

    Season 4, episode 22! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [08:23] Expectations for the new Drake and 21 Savage album

    [13:00] TikTok is the new music marketing strategy, whether artists like it or not

    [19:50] Does Halloween hit the same?

    [26:15] Strategy Online’s brand of the year is Heinz - still rewarding gimmicks?

    [36:10] International artists are not to be underestimated

    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

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    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    43 min
  • S4E21: We get it...our city is unaffordable. What now?

    Season 4, episode 21! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [02:45] NBA basketball is back

    [07:30] Galen Weston Jr under fire for No Name PR stunt

    [13:55] Constant messaging about the unaffordability of Toronto

    [21:40] Is an “affordable living” bonus something more companies should implement?

    [35:14] Call to action for CEOs to push the government to enact a guaranteed minimum income program

    [40:55] Liquid Death - company that packages water in a can is worth $700M

    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

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    @malickbba
    @dakturner

    47 min
  • S4E20: Is BeReal the new app for others to steal from?

    Season 4, episode 20! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [03:21] Brands jumping on the Rihanna SuperBowl bandwaggon

    [08:53] Our review of BeReal - worth the hype?

    [17:50] Controversy around the Netflix “DAHMER” series

    [23:07] Alberta launches ad campaign targeted to Torontonians to consider moving

    [30:12] Kanye West’s latest antics

    [36:38] Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hype

    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

    43 min
  • S4E19: It’s easier than ever to go viral, but at what cost?

    Season 4, episode 19! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [06:40] Canada drops all COVID-related travel restrictions

    [10:30] Reflecting on National Day of Truth & Reconciliation - the new holiday in Canada

    [19:14] iPhone 14 is released - what do we want to see out of new smartphones?

    [30:00] Apple Music is the new sponsor for the Super Bowl halftime show and Rihanna is headlining in 2023

    [35:19] Effects of TikTok on the music industry

    [42:21] The lack of originality from content creators on TikTok


    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

    50 min
  • S4E18: Summer 2022 might be the GOAT

    Season 4, episode 18! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

    [05:50] Recapping our 100th episode live event

    [15:23] Summer recap - is 2022 the best summer ever?

    [23:07] Queen Elizabeth dies at 96

    [29:34] Ossington street in Toronto is named the 14th coolest street in the world

    [34:10] The Michelin guide for restaurants hits Toronto

    [41:04] Patagonia’s CEO gives away the company


    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
  • S4E17: Celebrating 100 episodes of The MAD Mix Podcast - Live Show!

    Season 4, episode 17 (our 100th) is here! To celebrate the 100th episode, we hosted a live show Downtown Toronto with supporters, friends, and family. We reflected on our favorite podcast moments so far, told the story of the beginnings and evolution of the podcast, and answered audience questions in a live q+a format. 

    Watch the full video of the episode on YouTube

    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

    34 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.