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Episodes

42

Latest episode

Jun 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Discover the inner workings of a leading Midwest advertising agency through “Ask a Better Question” from Marcus Thomas. Hosted by agency veterans Derek Oyen and Jesse DiFranco, this show looks at what makes agency life tick. In conversations with their peers, Derek and Jesse explore how campaigns take shape, accounts are won and lost, and brilliant creative ideas spring to life. Get an inside look at agency roles from strategists, designers, writers and more as they share personal stories and hard-won lessons from the front lines.

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June 10, 2026Episode 128 min

Maxi Spinelli is fast and furious

Maxi Spinelli, Vice President of Digital Delivery, dropped into Cleveland to talk with us about the early days in the Buenos Aires office, his love for all things Star Wars, and what "digital delivery" means.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

October 29, 2025Episode 1241 min

Joanne Kim is LIVE

Join us for a very special live interview with Joanne Kim, former Chief Diversity Officer, Chief Idea Officer and Marcus Thomas icon. Recorded live at the Marcus Thomas Cleveland office in front of a "studio" audience.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsVideographer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

October 1, 2025Episode 1129 min

David Bemer is double the fun

We kick off Spooky Season with a conversation with David Bemer, Public Relations Account Supervisor. He talks about a few of his favorite things, including Halloween, pizza, pumpkin spice lattes, and fútbol. Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

September 17, 2025Episode 1035 min

Kamron Clark-Carpenter is a life saver

Mix one part childhood acting class, two parts Psychology major, a generous dose of HR mentoring, a new puppy and what do you get? Kamron Clark Carpenter, our Senior Talent Manager and Young Professional champion.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

September 3, 2025Episode 934 min

Nate Bauer is a square peg in a square hole

What does storming a mountainside with a long sword, building a tower of over sixty tires, and starting a business with your best friend have to do with each other? Nothing, really. Unless you’re Nate Bauer, our Director of Analytics. Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

August 20, 2025Episode 828 min

Claire Dietz is super excited

The gang conducts another Cincinnati sit-down with Claire Dietz, a data analyst. Listen in as Claire talks to us about her love for dashboards, the great outdoors and her growing list of grandma hobbies.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

July 31, 2025Episode 727 min

Olivia Boeh is not a liar

Our Cincinnati tour continues with Olivia Boeh, Management Supervisor as we discuss Hogwarts houses, MT's merger with ROInsights, and where she goes to find quiet space.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

June 18, 2025Episode 630 min

Aya Mason stays in tune

We're on a road trip! We took a drive to speak with some of our friends in the Cincinnati office. We kick off the mini-series with PR Management Supervisor Aya Mason, who talks about hot air balloons, moving to America from Japan, and her dream job in PR.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

May 21, 2025Episode 529 min

Brian Glazen loves to figure it out

We break from our normal guest list today and go outside Marcus Thomas – but still inside our walls – to talk with Brian Glazen, Founder and President of Think Media Studios. Come in and meet our roommates. I promise you'll like them.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

April 16, 2025Episode 435 min

Kara Gildone meets life head on

Kara Gildone (VP, Management Supervisor) talks to us about her calling as an account manager, facing cancer head on, being a regular blood donor, and throwing Jesse into the fire (for his own good).Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

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