Ducks Unplugged
Welcome to Ducks Unplugged—where work, life, and a little bit of chaos come together. Hosted by two marketing minds who keep it real, we dive into business, creativity, and whatever else comes up—no fluff, just good conversation. Expect fresh takes, unexpected tangents, and special guests along the way. Whether you're here for the insights or just the banter, we’ve got you covered.
🎙️ New episodes drop every week(ish)—subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
Episodes
40 episodes
Ducksgiving: Unplugged
Pour the gravy and grab a seat — it’s a Ducksgiving special!In this episode of Ducksgiving: Unplugged, Deanna and Ashley carve into the Thanksgiving marketing landscape and uncover the truth behind marketing at this time of year. From t...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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47:52
Duck Debate (Turkey Day Edition): Mini
It’s our monthly Duck Debate… Thanksgiving style! 🍗🍂This one is stuffed with opinions, laughter, and a few debates that may ruin family dinners forever. We're diving headfirst into holiday hot topics like:🥧 Is pie really a Thank...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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30:09
Blind Marketing Test: Unplugged
This week, we’re tapping into every sense—because great marketing isn’t just seen… it’s smelled, heard, tasted, and felt. Marketing is a full‑body experience, and today we prove it. Erin Campbell joins us for a wild episode where we talk:
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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45:51
Duck Debate (it's now monthly!): Mini
It’s officially official — Duck Debate is now a monthly fixture, and this one might ruffle a few feathers. 🦆In this episode, Ashley and Deanna dive beak-first into the hot takes and heated debates—from pumpkin spice overload and dogs in...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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24:05
Creepin' It Real: Unplugged
In this spooktacular Halloween edition of Ducks Unplugged, we’re serving up creative costumes (with an outfit change!) and clever marketing insights. 👻💀 We’re talking FEAR in marketing — how it motivates consumers and when it actually w...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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47:10
Owning Your Like Factor: Mini
Owning your like factor — it’s not a weakness, it’s your superpower. 💪This week, we’re getting real about why being likeable gets such a bad rap — and how it’s actually key to building authentic connections, winning over clients, and cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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38:09
Duck Debate (sort of!): Mini
It’s official — by popular demand, Duck Debate is now a monthly thing! Plus, we’re spicing our Mini episodes up with a brand‑new segment: Marketing Hot Takes.This week, we’re diving into:🍳 Cracker Barrel's flash-in-the-pan rebrand (...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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28:23
The Art of Being (un)Balanced: Unplugged
Can we really have it all? Is work-life balance a real thing—or just a clever marketing ploy?In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna dig into the messy truth about "balance." From chaotic workdays to scroll-heavy evenings,...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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48:27
Ask Us Anything!: Mini
You asked. We answered. 💬This Ask Us Anything: Mini episode is powered by YOU—our amazing listeners! We opened up the mic to your best questions and topics, and you delivered everything from marketing curveballs to behind‑the‑scenes cur...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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32:59
What would Ted do?: Unplugged
If leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all…how do you know when it fits? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Deanna and Ashley ask a big question: What would Ted Lasso do? And unpack what goldfish, mustaches, and great leadership have in common....
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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46:14
My, How Things Have Changed: Unplugged
Welcome to My, How Things Have Changed: Unplugged! In this episode, Ashley and Deanna take a trip back in time to revisit what marketing was like in a different time — warning, it was a shocking reminder.We dig into vintage ads that wou...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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47:28
Main Character Energy: Mini
Welcome to Main Character Energy: Mini! Ashley and Deanna are joined by our favorite recurring guest, Erin Campbell, to unpack what’s giving off major main character energy right now.Each of us brought a few picks (okay, Deanna brought ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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25:45
Marketing Confessions: Unplugged
Welcome to Marketing Confessions: Unplugged! Mistakes happen in marketing—it’s inevitable. The key is catching them before they spiral… but let’s be honest, sometimes they make it all the way out into the world.In this episode, we dig i...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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52:23
Duck Debate Part 2: Mini
Welcome to Duck Debate: Part 2! Ashley and Deanna are back at it—taking on the questions no one asked us to answer but everyone has an opinion about.From whether parallel parking is a critical life skill, to if cruises count as real vac...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:15
Mythbusters: Unplugged
Welcome to Mythbusters: Unplugged! We’ve all heard the agency rumors: bigger agencies mean bigger results, agencies only care about creative, and in-house teams can do it all. But are those really true—or just myths that need busting?In...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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46:01
One Pitch, Three Ways: Mini
How do you sell the same product to totally different generations?We’re putting our sales caps on and turning this episode into a real-life round of Shark Tank, as Deanna and Ashley go head-to-head with audience-tailored pitches. Five p...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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35:12
Believe the Hype?: Unplugged
Is it buzz-worthy or just…busted? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re talking about the brands that know how to build hype—and the ones that crash and burn trying.From Liquid Death’s cult following 💀 to product launches that shoul...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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51:38
Buy It, Gift It, Shelve It: Mini
We went deep into the weird corners of the internet… and found some absolutely insane products.In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re playing Buy It, Gift It, Shelve It — your new favorite unhinged product game. From glow-in-the...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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23:14
The Marketing Gameshow: Unplugged
🎉 Game on, marketers! In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we're bringing the fun—and the pickles. Yep, pickles are having a moment, and we’re here for it. 🥒We kick things off with a little “What the Duck?” and a couple of solid dad joke...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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36:43
Marketing Superlatives: Mini
Class is in session! Put down your pencil and pay attention as we flip through the brand yearbook in this episode of Ducks Unplugged. 👩🎓📓Remember high school superlatives? Well, we’re giving them a marketing makeover. From Most Athleti...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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21:57
Welcome to 'Backstory': Unplugged
Welcome to the debut of our Backstory series! Asking the right questions? It’s not just for first dates and reality TV confessionals. It's the foundation of killer client relationships, brand building, and campaigns that actually convert.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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53:57
Red Flag or Green Flag: Mini
🚩 Red flag or ✅ green flag? We're throwing down some serious opinions in this sassy hot-take episode of Ducks Unplugged. Erin's back in the studio, and we're tackling everything from relentless positivity (is this actually a red flag?) to weari...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:49
Reality TV & Business: Unplugged
🚨 This one’s a bit different—made special for our REALITY TV FANS.We’re sipping Loverboy and spilling the tea on how reality TV became a business powerhouse. From iconic franchises to influencer-led empires, reality stars are out here b...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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51:03
Rapid Fire Reactions: Mini
That’s it—we’re starting the timer on these hot takes!In this Rapid Fire Reactions: Mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re joined once again by Erin Campbell for a high-stakes (and highly entertaining) timed round of hot takes on trendi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:59
Micro-Moments & Micro-Holidays: Unplugged
Alright brands, it’s 2025—let’s talk micro-moments as a way of connecting with your customer. Conference swag bags? Ashley’s ride-or-die for these babies, but some of those other branded micro-moments? They need a vibe check. We’re picking them...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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45:52