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Estimated from 22 chart positions in 22 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Design#44100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Design#5330K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Design#1695K to 30K
- 🇳🇱NL · Design#9410K to 30K
- 🇸🇪SE · Design#1031K to 10K
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143K to 468K🎙 Weekly cadence·148 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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287K to 935K🇨🇦32%🇬🇧11%🇹🇭11%+19 more - Active Followers
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115K to 374K
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Leadership: Judgment, Taste, and the Five Things AI Still Can't Touch
Jun 18, 2026
34m 56s
Ep 146 AI: Premortems, Because A.I. Won't Wait for a Retrospective
May 21, 2026
26m 17s
Ep 145 Creativity: Stop Asking AI to Agree With You
May 14, 2026
17m 03s
Ep 144 AI: Your Company Decided Your Value Before AI Existed
May 6, 2026
22m 41s
Ep 143 AI: AI Isn't a Tool Problem. It's a Culture Problem.
Apr 29, 2026
23m 14s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/26 | Leadership: Judgment, Taste, and the Five Things AI Still Can't Touch | Your team's value used to come from how fast and how well they could execute. That formula is broken, and most leaders are still managing teams built for jobs that no longer exist. This episode is about what leadership actually looks like once execution stops being what makes your team valuable. Not whether to adopt AI — that conversation is over. The real question is whether you're willing to redefine what your team produces, who's actually equipped for that shift, and what you're going to d... | 34m 56s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Ep 146 AI: Premortems, Because A.I. Won't Wait for a Retrospective✨ | AIpremortems+3 | — | — | — | AIpremortem+4 | — | 26m 17s | |
| 5/14/26 | Ep 145 Creativity: Stop Asking AI to Agree With You✨ | AI usagecreativity+3 | — | — | — | AIcreativity+3 | — | 17m 03s | |
| 5/6/26 | Ep 144 AI: Your Company Decided Your Value Before AI Existed✨ | AIjob security+3 | — | — | — | AIjob replacement+3 | — | 22m 41s | |
| 4/29/26 | Ep 143 AI: AI Isn't a Tool Problem. It's a Culture Problem.✨ | AIorganizational culture+3 | — | CRZY | — | AIculture problem+3 | — | 23m 14s | |
| 4/15/26 | Ep 142 AI: The hidden cost of plausible, almost-right work✨ | AIquality standards+4 | — | — | — | AIPlausible Noise+4 | — | 20m 40s | |
| 6/18/25 | Ep 141 Design: A bigger strategy behind Apple’s Liquid Glass?✨ | Apple strategyAI in creative industry+3 | — | Liquid GlassApple | — | AIApple+5 | — | 14m 12s | |
| 5/7/25 | Ep 140 Keynote: 'Bet on Yourself" BeMore Festival 2025✨ | entrepreneurshippersonal development+3 | — | — | — | bet on yourselffear of failure+3 | — | 57m 05s | |
| 4/26/25 | Ep 139 Career: The Hard Truth About Creativity’s Role in Business Today (and Yesterday)✨ | creativitydesign industry+4 | — | — | — | creativitydesign+5 | — | 17m 22s | |
| 4/9/25 | Ep 138 Creativity: AI Isn’t the Enemy. Complacency Is.✨ | AIcreativity+4 | — | — | — | AIcreativity+5 | — | 19m 26s | |
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| 4/3/25 | Ep 137 Career: The Pros and Cons of Going Out on Your Own✨ | careerentrepreneurship+3 | — | — | — | career changeentrepreneur+3 | — | 23m 31s | |
| 1/31/25 | Ep 136 Career: Overcoming Fear and Insecurity: Why You Need a Plan, Not the Answers✨ | career developmentovercoming fear+4 | — | — | — | fearinsecurity+4 | — | 11m 03s | |
| 1/24/25 | Ep 135 Career: The Hidden Problem of ‘Experience-ism’ in Creative Careers✨ | career developmentleadership+3 | — | — | — | experience-ismleadership+3 | — | 10m 23s | |
| 11/29/24 | Ep 134 Career: Tough Love for Your Portfolio: Stand Out or Stay Stuck | Most portfolios don’t get rejected for lack of talent. They get rejected because they’re saying the wrong things — or nothing at all. In this episode, Stephen pulls back the curtain on how hiring managers actually review portfolios, what they’re looking for, and why most creatives are missing the mark. Whether you’re in the middle of a job search, feeling stuck in a bad gig, or just want your work to tell a better story, this episode is your wake-up call — and your roadmap. You’ll learn: Why ... | 34m 52s | ||||||
| 11/13/24 | Ep 133 Career: How to get laid off | Let’s be real — layoffs suck. Whether you saw it coming or it hit you out of nowhere, it’s personal, painful, and way too common in today’s industry. In this episode, Stephen breaks down everything he’s learned from being laid off three times — the red flags, the aftermath, and how to turn the pain into power. No BS, no sugarcoating — just real advice for surviving one of the toughest moments in your career. This episode covers: The early signs you might be on the chopping blockHow to prep em... | 18m 10s | ||||||
| 11/7/24 | Ep 132 Career: Navigating the Mess: Insights into the 2024 Job Market | Let’s be honest—this industry is a mess right now. Layoffs are everywhere, leadership roles are disappearing, and even the best of the best are struggling to get a callback. In this episode, Stephen Gates tackles one of the most asked (and most urgent) questions from mentoring sessions: What’s really going on with the creative job market—and how do we survive it? No sugarcoating. No fake optimism. Just real talk on what’s broken, what’s changing, and how to move forward when the ground keeps ... | 15m 23s | ||||||
| 11/4/24 | Ep 131 Career: What's stopping you from going out on your own?!? | After 13 months away, the mic is back on—and we’re starting exactly where too many of us are stuck. In this raw and real return, Stephen unpacks the one conversation that’s been rising to the surface in every mentoring session, DMs, and late-night career spirals: Should I start my own thing? But the real question hiding underneath? Why can’t I bet on myself?This episode isn’t about logos, color palettes, or pitch decks—it’s about confronting the fear, vulnerability, and truth at the heart of ... | 14m 37s | ||||||
| 11/4/24 | Ep 130: Ending the hiatus. Is this thing still on? | After a year-long silence, The Crazy One is back — but not the same. In this raw return, Stephen opens up about the real reasons behind the show’s hiatus, the toll of being laid off (again), and how starting his own studio forced a reckoning with his past, his voice, and the burnout hidden behind the mic. It’s not just a comeback — it’s a reset. This episode dives deep into the unfiltered truth behind the pause — not just what happened, but why it matters now more than ever. From mental healt... | 9m 16s | ||||||
| 10/2/23 | Ep 129 Keynote: BeMore Festival 2023 - How to build a breakthrough career | In this powerful episode of The Crazy One podcast, Stephen Gates shares his standout keynote from the 2023 BeMore Festival, the ultimate 24-hour global super conference featuring over 100 top voices in Design, AI, Product Development, and Career Growth. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to build a breakthrough career, from unlocking creative potential to thriving in an evolving industry. Stephen dives deep into essential career growth insights, with advice on navigating challenges, se... | 56m 26s | ||||||
| 9/25/23 | Ep 128 Career: How to start your studio or freelance business | After a long break, Stephen Gates is back with a powerful episode unpacking what it really takes to go out on your own—whether that means freelancing, consulting, or launching your own studio. Recorded from a new home, a new city, and a new chapter, this episode pulls back the curtain on the real decisions behind building CRZY and why fulfillment—not fear—should drive your next move. This isn’t another “12 steps to freelance freedom” checklist. It’s an honest, strategic deep dive into the fou... | 47m 24s | ||||||
| 11/7/22 | Ep 127 Career: How to navigate and succeed in the era of defensive employment | In today’s career landscape, achieving success means taking on more responsibilities and adopting a proactive mindset—a shift Stephen Gates calls the “new era of defensive employment.” In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen unpacks what’s driving this shift, how it impacts your career and leadership style, and the steps you need to thrive in this competitive environment. Get ready for actionable advice on standing out, adapting your approach, and navigating the evolving demands of today’s ... | 45m 35s | ||||||
| 10/17/22 | Ep 126 Career: Understanding the 2022 job market, a shift is coming | As the job market shifts from a fierce competition for talent to widespread layoffs and uncertainty, the creative industry faces both unprecedented challenges and new opportunities. In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates breaks down what’s fueling these changes in 2022, the major industry shifts he predicts in the coming years, and how these dynamics are influencing his own career path. Tune in for a candid discussion on navigating the evolving job landscape, positioning yourself for... | 49m 39s | ||||||
| 9/19/22 | Ep 125 Value of Design P3: Showing the value and impact of design | In the final episode of this 3-part series, Stephen Gates reveals actionable steps to help your team and organization truly appreciate the value of design. This episode of The Crazy One dives deep into how to conduct impactful design reviews, create a positive feedback culture, and use metrics and case studies to measure design’s influence. Whether you’re a design leader or a creative professional, learn how to communicate design’s business value effectively and elevate its role within your c... | 36m 57s | ||||||
| 9/12/22 | Ep 124 Value of Design P2: Creating demand for design | In this powerful second installment of the 3-part series, Stephen Gates dives deep into strategies for elevating design’s role within your team and company. In this episode of The Crazy One, he reveals how to create demand for design by building an effective action plan and implementing three key methodologies that position your team as essential contributors to business success. If you’re ready to make design a valued asset in your organization, tune in for actionable insights and practical ... | 35m 18s | ||||||
| 8/8/22 | Ep 123 Value of Design P1: Understanding the power and stigma of the word 'Design' | In the kickoff to this insightful 3-part series, Stephen Gates breaks down essential steps to help your team and company fully appreciate the value of design. In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen explores how to shift perceptions of design from a “claim of ownership” to a powerful, strategic process. He dives into the importance of distinguishing creativity from execution and shares actionable methods for gathering data that can demonstrate design’s true impact. Perfect for creative lead... | 35m 15s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
22 placements across 22 markets.
Chart Positions
22 placements across 22 markets.