What Bubbles Up

In this episode, Merkle's Director of Social and Content, Nick Verlaney, joins us for a chat and a drink about all things social media. Nick runs down why each of the top social platforms were, are, and still can be great ideas. We also discuss the ways that businesses can uniquely take advantage of all the benefits that social provides, while avoiding the pitfalls and 'dark truths' that often come with those strategies. And as we reveal, one great idea is to join Barry and Nick for Merkle's Fast Currents LinkedIn Live series, starting May 5th. Enjoy!

Drinks: Amherst Brewing Company Jess IPA, Maine Beer Co. Lunch IPA, Boulevard Brewing Company Dark Truth Imperial Stout

Links: https://www.merkleinc.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6924479661884280832/

What were the best ideas at SXSW this year? Valerie Vacante, Director of Strategy and Product Innovation at Merkle, joins us for a drink and a chat live from Austin, Texas with her observations on the 2022 South by Southwest Festival. Val runs down her 5 favorite new product and service ideas of the week and dishes on other discussions, events and presentations from the festival. We cover everything from the Metaverse, the Future of Work and the rise of digital-physical experiences to the phenomenon of "Retro Revival". Enjoy!

Drinks: Tröeg's Brewing Company Perpetual IPA, Three Notch'd Brewing Ghost of the James American Pale Ale, Sparkling Water

Links: https://www.merkleinc.com/

In this episode, Jack Bradley, Executive Producer and Partner at HiFi Project, joins us for a drink and a chat about the ever-changing world of commercial music production. We discus how to give constructive feedback (even when you don't have a music background), how to think through the dreaded "buy" vs. "borrow" vs. "create" question, and how much much it costs to license one of Annie Lennox's most well-known songs. Enjoy!

Drinks: Wormtown Brewery Be Hoppy IPA, Precarious Beer Project You Freakin' Out Bro? German Pilsner, Dorchester Brewing Company Neponset Gold Golden Ale

Links: https://www.hifiproject.com/

In this episode, Andi Robinson, Global Digital Content & Brand Leader at Corteva Agriscience, joins us for a drink and a chat about successful content marketing strategies. Andi gives us some great ideas about how to launch successful content marketing campaigns, how to operationalize consistent messaging in a decentralized, global company, and shares with us why content isn't just king, but rather the entire kingdom. Enjoy!

Drinks: Prairie Artisan Ales Seasick Crocodile Sour Ale, Devil's Backbone Brewing Co. Backbone Premium Lager, Diet Coke

Links: https://www.corteva.com

In this episode, Dave Meeker, Head of Design & Innovation and Global Chief Innovation Officer for Dentsu Americas, joins us for a drink and a chat about design in a world enabled by Web 3.0. Dave gives us his honest take on the Metaverse, tells us why "shiny object syndrome" can be the right place to start inventing the future, and delivers a wild and entertaining history lesson on the web from 1.0 to present day.  Enjoy!

Drinks: Fort Hill Brewery Farmer's Fresh IPA, Virginia Beer Co. Saving Daylight American Wheat Ale, Espresso with Jameson Whiskey and Bailey's Irish Creme

Links: https://www.isobar.com   www.dentsu.com  www.merkle.com

What were the best ideas at CES this year?  Val Vacante, Director of Strategy and Product Innovation at Merkle, joins us for a drink and chat about her observations from Vegas and the 2022 Consumer Electronics Showcase. Val runs down her 5 favorite new products and dishes on a few other "interesting" concepts as well. We cover everything from contactless commerce and immersive digital experiences to the difference between "cool" and "innovative" new products.  Enjoy!

Drinks: Stella Artois Belgian Pilsner, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Christmas Morning Stout, Prosecco and Strawberries

Links: https://www.merkleinc.com/

Join Phil and Barry as they crack open a cold one and discuss their New Year's Resolutions for the third season of What Bubbles Up!

Drinks: Bent Water Brewing Company Thunder Funk IPA, Ithaca Beer Company Flower Power IPA

You’ve heard of beer flights. Well, get ready for a podcast flight! Join Phil and Barry as they host their annual Year in Flights episode and sample a collection of great moments from their second season of podcast interviews, each clip paired with a different craft beer. It’s been another wild year! Thanks for listening, commenting, sharing and joining us for every episode on this crazy ride. Happy holidays and we’ll see you all in 2022 with a new season of What Bubbles Up!

Drinks:

Phil - Calvert Brewing Co. Wokie Imperial Cream Ale, Aslin Beer Co. Power Moves IPA, Center of the Universe Brewing Co. El Duderino White Russian Stout, Hardywood Brewing Co. Kentucky Christmas Morning Imperial Stout, Calvert Brewing Co. Excellent Adventure IPA

Barry - Brooklyn Brewery Stonewall Inn IPA, Proclamation Ale Co. Derivative Pale Ale, Leinenkugel Summer Shandy, Knockabout Beer Co. Game Night, Troeg's Independent Brewing The Mad Elf 

Links:

http://www.whatbubblesup.com

In this season's (belated) installment of our annual Halloween episode, make-up and visual effects artist Stephen Imhoff joins us for a drink and a conversation about the science and artistry of his creepy effects for some well-known horror and sci-fi features. We delve into the inspiration and collaboration required for a well-conceived visual effect as he shares all his deep dark secrets about black goop, blood halos, and his partnership with Clive Barker in creating an all-new take on Pinhead for the 30th Anniversary of "Hellraiser". Enjoy!

Drinks: Foley Brothers Brewery Citra Ale, Heineken Lager Beer, Aviation Gin and Fever Tree Tonic

Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3878129

In this episode, Producer and Storyteller Cole Kerrigan joins us for a beer and a chat about his Kickstarter campaign to fund “Mega Galactic”, a multi-platform science fiction concept starting with a Graphic Novel. Cole discusses the concept’s origin from a dream and a long Raman lunch, what it’s like to write for dinosaurs in outer space, and the ideas that make up his successful Kickstarter campaign. The campaign is closing soon, so listen and donate today!

Drinks: Cape Cod Beer Red Right Return Amber Ale, DC Brau The Corruption IPA, Trader Joe's Brewing Co. Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale

Links: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/mega-galactic/mega-galactic/