Influence with Damian Bradfield
Damian Bradfield
Influence is a show about...influence (surprise!) Join Damian Bradfield as he explores who has it, who wants it, and most importantly, how to use it for good.
This season, we are going back to our roots and zooming in on the influential voices shaping culture and creativity today. Damian goes down some unexpected avenues with a host of brilliant minds as he discusses what makes great art, the thrill of taking a risk, and the social good that can come from following your passions. This show is 100% for you if you can’t read or simply like listening. Our producer Rachel works wonders to make Damian sound half interesting and sometimes adds a jingle (budget allowing). Damian was voted as one of the world's favourite faces for podcasts in 2021 and has also written a book called the Trust Manifesto that all his family bought but haven’t yet read.
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Sara DeCou on Miquela, the computer-generated influencer that captivated the internet
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07/01/20 • 27 min
Thanks to social media, emerging technologies and, let’s face it, an increasingly surreal zeitgeist, our idea of what’s real and what’s not is murkier than ever. This week Damian chats to Sara DeCou, co-founder of Brud and co-creator of Miquela – a computer-generated influencer who amassed over 1.5 million Instagram followers. The pair discuss alter egos, fake news and a dystopian-sounding future governed by technology.
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Quynh Mai on marketing to Gen Z and Kanye’s creative drive
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06/24/20 • 30 min
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Episode 4 - The voice of the consumer
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11/11/19 • 38 min
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Justin Willman on Magic, Illusion, and Manipulation
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03/31/21 • 32 min
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Noreena Hertz on Generation Lonely and Craving Connection
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04/28/21 • 28 min
Loneliness affects everything from our physical health to our voting choices, according to research from this episode’s guest, Noreena Hertz. Her book, The Lonely Century, chronicles a loneliness crisis across the developed world. On this episode, Damian and Noreena discuss how technology, neoliberalism, open offices, and cities contribute to loneliness, and what people, workplaces, and governments can do to bring people together.
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Davis Guggenheim on What Makes a Story Worth Telling
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12/08/21 • 34 min
On this episode, Damian talks with the acclaimed director and founder of Concordia Studio, Davis Guggenheim. Davis shares the story of how he turned Al Gore’s dry slide deck about global warming into an Academy Award-winning film that transformed the public’s understanding of climate change with his documentary An Inconvenient Truth (2006). He also explains the ingredients of a good documentary, breaks down how they’re realized in his films about Malala and U2, and talks about how storytelling, when done right, has the power to unite us.
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Richard Russell on the Power of Music
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10/18/22 • 27 min
In the final episode of season 4, Richard Russell, the English record producer, musician, and owner of the record label XL Recordings, talks to Damian about what makes good music, how he built a different kind of record label, and how to work with the world’s biggest artists.
He also argues that having only one strong skill can be an advantage—and help you do what you love—if you can build a strong team around you.
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Ben & Jerry on Fighting Injustice with a Spoon Full of Sugar
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03/10/21 • 33 min
In the season kick-off, Damian talks to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s, about the company's founding principles and keeping its mission on course as one of the world's most recognised ice cream brands. The pioneers of responsible business share why the social mission should never be a ‘job done.’ Whether partnering with local businesses or taking fierce action against police brutality, the duo’s campaigning zeal is still as bright as ever.
Influence is a production of WeTransfer, produced in association with Reasonable Volume.
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Xiaowei Wang on What Rural China Teaches Us About Technology
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09/22/21 • 39 min
In this episode, Damian talks with the artist, writer, and coder Xiaowei Wang about their surprising findings about modern technology from their travels in rural China. Expanding on their book, Blockchain Chicken Farm, Wang shares models for decolonizing tech, challenges our ideas about rural vs urban innovation, and calls for a more expansive vision for global advancement (instead of a tech silver bullet).
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Season 3: Influence Digs Deeper
Influence with Damian Bradfield
03/03/21 • 2 min
The world is changing, and so is the way we’re influenced. In season 3, we explore the hidden gems, hot spots, and dark alleys in the world of communication. Damian Bradfield will talk to ice cream makers, a magician, and a whistleblower about the intersection of responsibility and power, taking a forensic look at the invisible forces that influence the way we think, feel, and act. Tune in on March 10th.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Influence with Damian Bradfield have?
Influence with Damian Bradfield currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Influence with Damian Bradfield cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Marketing, Visual Arts, History, Interview, Public Relations, Advertising, Facebook, Documentary, Podcasts, Internet, Tv, Arts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Influence with Damian Bradfield?
The episode title 'Troy Carter on fresh starts, the Fresh Prince and the future of music' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Influence with Damian Bradfield?
The average episode length on Influence with Damian Bradfield is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Influence with Damian Bradfield released?
Episodes of Influence with Damian Bradfield are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Influence with Damian Bradfield?
The first episode of Influence with Damian Bradfield was released on Oct 28, 2019.
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