The Shakes

It’s that time of year again, when aspiring minds try to eke out a shred of what they think they might be worth. We try to make the eking a little more fruitful.In this episode we talk about portfolios and advice for upcoming graduates while giving cautionary tales of strange client requests and presentation horror stories.

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Quinn is back, and we pick up the discussion about women in creativity after Jeremy writes an awkwardly unnecessary article of apology on Medium. Hilarity ensues.Also, there is now a term for when you keep repeating stories every time you speak to someone. It’s called Gerholding.

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While Quinn is on vacation, we’re joined by Kansas City’s top Avid editor, Joy Moeller.In this episode we discuss Bulletproof All-Stars, Harland Williams, shipping your pants, and the slimming pitcher of the new Kool-Aid man.

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The gang talks about stepping back and figuring out brand stories before designing a new company logo, and the challenges women face in the advertising and tech industries.

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Why do designers, writers and other creative people feel the need to constantly be working on side projects even though they spend all day thinking and working creatively? We stick our heads into what could be a very deep, dark rabbit hole.

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The show starts innocently enough with talk of SXSW 2013 and how we’d bring a new beer to market. But when it comes to the topic of changing jobs to get into the career you really want, Quinn owns the show. Heather, you’d better listen to her.

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We’re joined in studio by special guest, Gabe “Gaberaham Lincoln” Piper. He’s every bit Pat’s boy.In this episode, we discuss the reach-around of award shows, Walking Dead Live, Vine, Super Bowl vs. Mad Men, and epiphanies about being afraid of change. We answer an email about PSAs from Crazy Cousin Eddie and take calls from our German pal Joel, our Denver pal Robert and an IUD robo-call.

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During our pre-show breakdown, the calls started coming in. So we just went with it.In this episode, we discuss LinkedIn whoring, finding talent in unexpected places, the burglary curse of The Shakes, “Find My Mac/iPad/iPhone” vigilante squads, telling your story the right way and responsibility in advertising. All before we decide we need to start our own agency called ACA (Ambulance Chasers of Advertising).

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Jeremy, Pat and Quinn discuss Argo, the Golden Globes, Weight Watchers and the Rachel Maddow Show with callers. Real and self-imposed barriers to good work also get discussed before Jeremy takes a potty break, causing Pat and Quinn to miss a call.Wait, did we just say callers? Oh, yeah. We did.This show is now recorded live and you can call (415) 484-5830 to discuss things with the gang. Become a part of the train wreck.

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Alternate Title: “Let’s Be Sad For Xmas.” Thanks, Caleb.Hey! It’s the holidays, so let’s eat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, drink Shiner Holiday Cheer and get really, REALLY depressed about a whole bunch of stuff. Podcasts are like mix tapes. You need to orchestrate low points before you pick the pace back up.This episode, we talk about Aunt Francis, obsession of craft via Jiro Ono and Bob Ross, taking stock of the past year and how 2013 will be the year of The Shakes.

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