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The B-side with James Barrow
Going behind-the-scenes with a diverse range of innovative thinkers, to find insights that help unlock your creative potential.Creativity is a universal language that crosses the borders of race, religion, social status, age, gender and culture.To be able to imagine something and make it real is one...
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Mindful Leadership: Rethinking Media and Strategy with Matt Turl
Welcome back to The B-Side with James Barrow. It’s been a minute, but I’m pumped to be back and diving into a new season of no-nonsense discussions on...

The writing process, wellness and words that matter with Jonathan Seidler
Ever wonder how personal experiences fuel creativity? On episode 46 of The B-side with James Barrow podcast, I catch up with Jonathan Seidler, an auth...

Community campaigns, Coral Reefs, and Kairos time with Simone Waugh
Ever wondered how advertising can drive real social change? On this episode 45 of the B-Side, I catch up with Simone Waugh, the Managing Director at P...

Tea breaks, brand campaigns, and Arnott's biscuits with Toby Aldred
On episode 44 of the B-Side podcast, I catch up with Toby Aldred, the newly appointed Managing Director of Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and Chief Clien...

Heckler, VFX, Sound and post-production with Will Alexander
Ever wondered what it takes to lead a cutting-edge post-production studio?
On episode 43 of the B-Side, and the first for 2024, I speak to Will...

Coaching, curiosity, and media communications with Jason Tonelli
How does prompt engineering, sports coaching, and driving ROI intersect with media communications?
On episode 42 of The B-side with James Barrow...

Leadership duality, Digitas, and sober, tipsy, drunk with Simon Brock
How can we strike the right balance between business smarts and creative freedom to drive brand success?
In this episode of the b-side, I sit do...

Creative strategy, curiosity and courage with Catherine King
How can creative strategy, curiosity, and courage drive brand success in today's marketing landscape?
In Episode 40 of the B-Side, I speak with...

Replay: Indigenous wisdom, big ideas and "Sand Talk" with Tyson Yunkaporta
In the weeks ahead, I invite you to revisit some past episodes. Taking this time to reflect allows us to gauge their relevance in today's world.
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Creative agency leadership, customer ecosystems, and client success with Patrick Rowe
How can we craft connected customer experiences in an increasingly fragmented media landscape?
In episode 38 of the B-side, I had the privilege...

Creating change, driving sustainability, and rethinking everything with Mike Spirkovski
How can we use creativity to drive sustainability action on a global scale?
On the latest episode of The B-Side with James Barrow - the first fo...

Big dreams, boxing, and belief with Nader Hamdan
Get ready for a knock-out episode of the B-side! On episode 36, we're sitting down with Australian boxing legend Nader Hamdan. Once ranked No.2 in the...

Culture, creativity, and chaos with Rob Campbell
Get ready to jam out to some big ideas on episode 35 of the B-side! We're hanging out with Rob Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer of Colenso BBDO NZ, Ao...

Rapping robots, musical machines, and creative AI with Richard Savery
Can robots really be creative?
In episode 34 of the B-side, I speak to Richard Savery, a developer of artificial intelligence and robotics, who...

Shaking up the status quo, senate seats, and voting for reason with Jane Caro
Why aren’t there more creative voices in politics and what will it take to shake up the status quo?
Episode 33 of the B-side is an Australian fe...

Deep listening, mindful leadership, and impact beyond words with Oscar Trimboli
How can we be better listeners, and what's the difference between active and deep listening?
On episode 32 of The B-side, I speak to Osc...

Graffiti writing, hip-hop culture, and finding faith with Matthew 'Mistery' Peet
Can graffiti writing and hip-hop be used as a force for good?
On Episode 31 of the B-side, I speak to Matthew Peet, aka Mistery, one of A...

Retail innovation, impactful ideas, and the power of optimism with Matt Newell
What does innovation in the retail space look like? And how can we develop more impactful customer experiences?
Hello and welcome to epis...

Boats, brainstorms, and banter with Sophie Paulin and Ali Nasseri
Some scientists believe water is conducive to creativity. I test this theory on Episode 29 of the B-side by jumping onto a boat and heading out into u...

CEO insights, leadership, and igniting Spark Foundry with Imogen Hewitt
What does it take to lead the merger of two agency brands into one culturally aligned and growing business force that has quickly become one of Austra...

Building meaningful brands, Ironclad Pan, and post Colenso BBDO with Joe Carter
How do you create a brand that could outlast you?
On episode 27 of the B-side, I speak to Joe Carter, Co-Founder of The Ironclad Pan Comp...

Sonic branding, photographic advocacy, and 'Tales by Light' with Simon Lister
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Creative leadership, C-suite confessions, and COVID-19 challenges with Mike Spirkovski
What are the challenges faced by creative leaders in this volatile post-covid 19 world? And what really goes on in the C-suite of an ad agency?
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Persuasive writing, public speaking, and politics with Nyunggai Warren Mundine.
How can you become a more persuasive writer and public speaker, and what are the most powerful ways to convince others to champion your cause?
I...

Can’t Sell Won’t Sell, creative processes, and commercial purpose with Steve Harrison.
Has the advertising industry been so busy trying to save the world, that it has lost sight of its commercial purpose?
I’m kicking the yea...

Right-brain thinking, good ideas, and million dollar teddies with Alex Wadelton
What does it take to create a truly good idea?
In episode 22 of the B-side, I speak to Alex Wadelton, a creative director and author from...

Making it in Japan, film production, and Mr+Positive with Peter Grasse
How does a native from Philly become one of Tokyo’s hottest producers?
In episode 21 of The B-side, I chat with Peter Grasse, an internat...

Homeschooling, creative exploration, and media production with Crystal Rata
What happens when you combine a culture of creativity, with a love of the arts and a passion for technology?
In Episode 20 of the B-side,...

Who Gives a Crap, brand purpose, and toilet paper with Vanessa Morrish
How does an ecommerce based, social business create a global movement of mindful consumers, provide sanitation facilities to impoverished communities,...

Indigenous wisdom, big ideas, and 'Sand Talk' with Tyson Yunkaporta
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Children's books, commercial illustration, and celebrating diversity with Beck Feiner
How can children's books inspire and empower a future generation of leaders?
In episode 17 of The B-side, I speak to Beck Feiner, an illu...

Real food, reality television, and resilience with Manu Feildel
How can we combine two seemingly different passions into one successful career? In episode 16 of the B-side, I speak to award-winning chef, and co-hos...

VaynerMedia NYC, the Volume Model, and creative that connects with Adam Lock
How can we create advertising that transcends the world of commerce into culture?
In episode 15 of The B-side, I speak to Adam Lock, Grou...

Business psychology, taking the red pill, and leadership growth with Joe Hart
How well do you know yourself? It is said we are but a collection of memories, interactions and an ego. But does the way we are experienced by others...

Plant-based meat, startups, and life after Shoes of Prey with Michael Fox
What is the perfect recipe for launching a successful new startup?
In episode 13 of The B-side, I speak to Michael Fox, CEO and Co-founde...

Stunts, doubling Chris Hemsworth, and Netflix hit 'Extraction' with Bobby Holland Hanton
Would you recognise an actor who has starred in the Avengers films, Thor, and Captain America. Three Bond movies, two Star Wars films, Harry Potter, G...

Consumer insights, COVID-19 societal trends, and mentorships with Nicky Bryson.
How do shifts in cultural and societal behaviours set the course of our institutions, businesses and Government?
In episode 11 of The B-s...

Data strategy, mindful motion, and the Dojo with Tony Clement.
How can we use movement and mindfulness to help improve our potential as professionals, and in the way we live our lives broadly?
In Episode 10...

Strategic thinking, monogamous words, and creating meaning with Mark Pollard.
How can we become better at thinking strategically and creating meaning from the mess that life throws at us?
In episode 9 of the B-side...

Muay Thai boxing, graphic design, and visualisation with Ognjen Topic.
When is the right time to turn your passion into a profession?
In episode 8 of the B-side with James Barrow, in the house sessions, I speak to W...