Son of a Pitch Podcast Vince Usher, Max Learmont

We're back! And with one of Australia's best, no less. Ali Tilling, she's survived rabid dogs in Bolivia, studied Middle Ages Law at Oxford, and now runs VMLY+R's strategy department. In the pitch, we get nutty with nut butter!

In this episode, Vince and Max chat with California Native, and entrepreneur extraordinaire David Bates about how to start a company at 23, what it's like to travel the world on Googles dime, smuggling "equipment" into Cuba, and how to do a "Dumb Phone" campaign.

The incredible Bianka Krook and Matilda Treloar take over the show to interview one of Australia's most popular creatives Dee Madigan. A regular on Gruen, and fulltime creative/ political strategist, Dee breaks down how to make it in adland, and if a male contraceptive pill was available how to get it in the gobs of Aussie males nationwide. #yeahthegirls

New co-host Tilly Treloar sits down with Vince, and industry legend Ian Perrin, CEO of SPEED to talk about the world of SEX ROBOTS! We also shoot the sh*t about the world of Media Planning, how to get good at strategy, what you can learn from stinky feet in South Africa, and who the hell Matt Baker is...

Vince & Max talk to Ryan Jordan, an award winning strategy director at Dentsu. In the episode we chat about: the road to becoming a strategist, early wins, shaping culture with ideas and how New Zealand keeps punching above its weight with epic creative work. In the pitch segment - Ryan attempts to market a new line of snacks… made from insects. How will he do it? Listen to find out!

Vince and Max locked down Mark Pollard of Mighty Jungle Fame to talk Hip Hop magazines, adopting us as his favourite sons, Aussie masculinity, winning Cannes Titaniums, and life’s work in strategy projects. In the pitch, Mark attempts to get young people drinking a Scottish legend. How will he do it? Listen to find out...