Uncensored Renegades
Kory Marchisotto, the trailblazing CMO of e.l.f., and Jon Evans, the perpetually fired host of the Uncensored CMO, team up to talk about the things leaders usually avoid talking about; failures, numbers, getting fired, a...
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/23/26 | Why high-performing teams are built in person | Jon and Kory discuss why, in an increasingly online world, some of the most important work still happens when people are together in a room.From recording the podcast face-to-face to building high-performing teams, they explore what is lost when every interaction becomes a scheduled video call. Not productivity or convenience, but the trust, informal learning and unexpected opportunities that are much harder to create remotely.They examine the changing attitude towards office life, including a Gen Z counter-swing towards real-world connection, and why some investors remain wary of backing fully remote teams. Kory also shares why e.l.f. is continuing to invest in in-person experiences, and how events can create connections that genuinely change someone’s career or life.Timestamps00:00 - Start00:25 - Why we do the podcast in person01:56 - How many companies are back in offices04:46 - The Gen Z counterswing07:33 - Why investors only invest in in-person teams08:36 - The power of IRL within teams12:19 - The unexpected opportunities that happen IRL13:31 - Why e.l.f. are investing in in-person events17:04 - How in-person events can change lives18:27 - How do we use IRL in an ever online world20:03 - A question from Jon and Kory | 22m 02s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Why leaders are using KPIs wrong | Jon and Kory discuss why the metrics designed to improve performance can sometimes lead businesses in exactly the wrong direction.Kory explains why e.l.f. does not tie compensation directly to KPIs, and why misaligned targets can discourage creativity, distort decision-making and even put good people at risk.They also tackle a growing leadership problem: treating KPIs as instructions rather than information. How high should targets be? When do they create useful focus, and when do they become a ceiling? And what should leaders use instead when the work requires judgement, experimentation and long-term thinking?Timestamps00:00 - Start01:01 - Do KPIs kill creativity?02:56 - Goodhart’s law03:31 - Why e.l.f. do not have compensation based KPIs06:50 - Why misaligned KPIs can get you fired09:37 - Can KPIs hold you back?13:25 - People are using KPIs like AI14:19 - How high should you set KPIs16:19 - The better way to approach KPIs19:09 - Are KPIs out? | 20m 03s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | The serious case for humour (or humor) | Jon and Kory discuss why humour is a serious advantage for brands, leaders and anyone trying to earn attention. They explore the science behind why humour makes ideas more memorable, why funny advertising has become less common, and the important difference between trying to be amusing and using humour to reveal a truth.The conversation looks at what it takes to create the conditions for humour to thrive: giving people permission to take creative risks, planning for it rather than treating it as an afterthought, and understanding why brands such as Liquid Death make it look effortless.A useful case for taking the work seriously, without always taking yourself quite so seriously.Timestamps00:00 - Start01:44 - The serious case for humour03:46 - The science behind humour04:48 - Why humour is good for brands06:28 - Why we are seeing less funny ads09:23 - Humour touches on truth11:17 - How to create the conditions for humour to thrive14:25 - Why the best brands plan humour17:38 - Why Liquid Death are so funny19:37 - Can you use humour in a business context? | 23m 06s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | The subtle art of persuasion: how leaders get buy-in | Jon and Kory discuss why persuasion is one of the most important, and overlooked, skills in leadership.Getting an idea approved is rarely about delivering the perfect argument in a meeting. It starts earlier: asking better questions, listening closely, understanding what different people need, and finding the stories that make an idea feel relevant rather than imposed.They explore the role of verbal and non-verbal communication, why the meeting is never really just the meeting, and how to build support before a decision is formally on the table. Kory also shares practical lessons from winning over her own board, persuading an organisation to take risks, and turning advocates into people who will sell the idea when you are not in the room.A practical episode for leaders who need to influence without forcing, build alignment without endless consensus, and give their best ideas a genuine chance of happening.LinksThe Storyteller's Secret BookTimestamps00:00 - Start00:56 - Is persuasion one of the secrets to being a successful leader?02:24 - The importance of asking questions05:00 - The art of listening08:09 - Verbal and non verbal communication10:49 - The power of communicating through stories13:43 - The meeting is never actually the meeting17:26 - How Kory sold So Many Dicks to her board20:08 - Pursauding your company to take risks21:17 - Getting advocates to sell your idea26:03 - Identifying your leverage | 28m 45s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | 15 principles for building a customer-obsessed business | Jon and Kory discuss the Wiseman’s 15 building blocks of customer obsession: a practical framework for turning customer-first intentions into the way an organisation actually works, exemplified by Dutch Bros.As always, Kory brings the data behind customer-obsessed organisations before the duo discuss why internal politics so often gets in the way, and whether founder-led businesses have a natural advantage when it comes to staying close to the people they serve.From empowering frontline teams to reading every customer complaint, they unpack the behaviours that make customer obsession tangible rather than a line in a values document. They also draw on lessons from Unreasonable Hospitality, challenge the limitations of the golden rule, and consider how leaders can embed a customer-first mindset across the business.LinksFounders Mentality BookUnreasonable Hospitality BookTimestamps00:00 - Start00:40 - Are you really obsessed with your customer?01:59 - The data behind customer obsessed organisations03:08 - Why internal politics gets in the way of the customer05:15 - Are founder-led companies more customer led?06:42 - The Wiseman’s building blocks08:47 - Jon’s favourite customer first principles10:25 - Example of empowering the front lines13:11 - Kory’s favourite customer first principle14:20 - Talking through all the Wiseman building blocks17:13 - Why Kory reads all of e.l.f.’s customer complaints19:13 - Customer first lessons from Unreasonable Hospitality23:48 - Why Kory doesn’t like the golden rule24:45 - How to embed these principles into your organisation | 26m 38s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | How to make your teams perform 38x better | Jon and Kory discuss how small, consistent improvements can transform team performance 38x in just 1 year. Using lessons from elite cycling and Team Sky’s famously obsessive approach to marginal gains, they explore why high-performing teams rarely improve through one dramatic intervention. Instead, progress comes from making incremental improvements that compound over time.LinksThe Earned Life, Marshall Goldsmith - bookTimestamps00:00 - Start00:24 - Why Jon always wears black02:45 - The compounding power of incremental gains05:16 - Lessons from high performance sport06:48 - The insane 1% improvements Team Sky made to win the Tour De France11:21 - Applying cycling lessons to leadership13:52 - Why you need to ask for feedback16:27 - Just start17:10 - How to see if you’ve actually made progress20:28 - The paradoxical data on incremental progress | 23m 04s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | decision makingleadership+4 | — | G.O.A.T. Wisdom BookThe Brain at Rest Book | — | decision makingleadership+7 | — | 21m 53s | ||
| 9/4/26 | leadershipteam building+4 | Kory Marchisotto | EQ2G.O.A.T. Wisdom Book | horse ranch | leadership offsiteteam dynamics+5 | — | 28m 50s | ||
| 8/28/26 | leadershipdecision making+4 | — | A.B.C.V.A.E.+1 | — | leadership frameworksdecision making+3 | — | 28m 14s | ||
| 8/21/26 | leadershipsuccess+3 | — | successful organisationsworld's best businesses | — | leadershipsuccess+5 | — | 27m 45s | ||
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| 8/14/26 | marketingleadership+3 | — | TikTok | — | 4Psmarketing leadership+5 | — | 32m 31s | ||
| 8/7/26 | brand launchvalue proposition+3 | — | — | — | brandlaunch+3 | — | 27m 10s | ||
| 7/31/26 | leadershipsurprise+4 | — | Tubie.l.f.+1 | — | surpriseleadership+7 | — | 28m 49s | ||
| 7/24/26 | leadershipteam management+4 | — | — | — | leadershipproximity+3 | — | 30m 52s | ||
| 7/17/26 | leadership philosophycompany culture+3 | Tarang Amin | e.l.f. BeautyRhode | — | e.l.f. BeautyTarang Amin+5 | — | 35m 20s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Cannes Lionshospitality+4 | — | World Cup | Croisette | Cannes Lionshospitality+4 | — | 30m 40s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Why culture eats strategy for breakfast | Jon and Kory tackle one of the most talked-about, and most misunderstood, aspects of leadership: culture.What actually is culture? How do you know if yours is healthy? And why do some organisations consistently attract great people while others struggle?Drawing on research, personal experience, and leadership lessons, Jon and Kory discuss how culture is created, how it can be changed, and why hiring for cultural fit is only part of the story. They also explore why even brilliant people can fail in the wrong environment, how agency partners should become an extension of your culture, and why lasting change starts with taking ownership yourself.Timestamps00:00 - Start00:35 - What does the data say about building culture02:06 - Signs of a healthy culture04:52 - What actually is culture?06:27 - The different types of cultures10:14 - How to hire for people that meet your culture12:48 - How culture can feed into your agency partners13:59 - How to change a culture17:01 - Why is change scary?20:17 - Dealing with the right person in the wrong culture21:35 - How our beliefs shape our reality24:03 - Why you need to take ownership to change the culture | 26m 04s | ||||||
| 6/26/26 | Take the leap - why taking risks can lead to big rewards | Today, Jon and Kory discuss the moments that define careers. The ones where you have to leap before you know exactly how things will turn out.From leaving secure jobs to betting on yourself, they reflect on the decisions that shaped their own careers and why waiting until you feel "ready" is often the biggest barrier to growth. They explore the importance of having a strong support network, embracing discomfort, and accepting that sometimes you need to take a step backwards before you can move forwards.This is an honest conversation about risk, resilience, and why the biggest opportunities often sit just outside your comfort zone.Timestamps00:00 - Start00:35 - Taking a giant leap01:28 - A moment Kory took a giant leap04:51 - Taking the leap before you feel ready06:46 - Why Jon made the giant leap to go full time on the podcast08:45 - The importance of a support network10:10 - Get comfortable being uncomfortable14:50 - The risks of taking the leap of faith19:02 - Sometimes you have to take a step back to take a step forward22:01 - Are you willing to lose the battle to win the war?24:42 - You need a high risk tolerance | 29m 00s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | Why being human can be your competitive advantage | Jon and Kory explore why human connection matters more than ever in a world increasingly dominated by screens, automation, and AI.From the power of in-person experiences to the importance of empathy in business, they discuss why relationships are still the foundation of great leadership, marketing, and culture. Jon explains why he only records podcasts face-to-face, Kory shares why B2B is ultimately human-to-human, and together they unpack the mistakes agencies often make by forgetting the people behind the pitch.Timestamps00:00 - Start01:42 - What do we mean by human to human?05:11 - Why we need more humanity now06:55 - Why Jon only does podcasts in person09:56 - What the data says about being in person11:25 - The power of an in person experience16:03 - Why experience matters18:58 - Why being human matters in B2B22:38 - Human relationships and the impact they can have25:21 - What every agency gets wrong in a pitch25:54 - How to be more human27:33 - Everyone has something going on | 31m 36s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Why successful leaders workout | Today Jon and Kory explore the surprising link between leadership and exercise. From CEOs and founders to top marketers, many high performers share one habit in common: they make time to move.The duo discuss why working out often feels selfish (when it shouldn't), how to maintain healthy habits while travelling, and what companies can do to encourage their teams to prioritise wellbeing. Jon also breaks down his philosophy of running, explaining how different stages of a workout mirror the rhythms of work and life.This is a conversation about energy, discipline, and why taking care of yourself might be one of the most important leadership skills of all.Timestamps00:00 - Start00:47 - The common thread for successful people02:37 - Feeling guilty for working out03:40 - How to workout while on the road05:08 - How employees can encourage their employees to workout09:31 - Mile 1: The hard part11:37 - Mile 2: Rhythm12:59 - Mile 3: Harmony14:35 - Mile 4: Acceleration17:36 - Mile 5: Let it rip18:30 - How important is music to working out19:55 - Becoming at one with the run20:40 - Break things down into parts23:06 - The two mountains | 26m 52s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Keynote masterclass - how to deliver a world class keynote | Timestamps00:00 - Start01:19 - Kory’s 4 part framework for a good keynote speech02:20 - Audience before content07:16 - Don’t provide information, tell a story16:20 - The art of good keynote content20:50 - Obsess over delivery24:58 - Jon’s poem on public speaking | 28m 00s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Lessons from Uncensored CMO The Calling - 400 marketers in one room | Jon and Kory reflect on the very first Uncensored CMO: The Calling event. This episode recorded just days after it happened, with Kory joining as one of the keynote speakers.The conversation explores the biggest lessons from the event, including why marketers need to embrace “pattern disruption,” the underrated power of curation, and what lobsters can teach us about growth and reinvention. Jon and Kory also discuss the uncertainty and vulnerability that comes with live events, why polish is often overrated, and why genuine engagement matters far more than reach alone.Timestamps00:00 - Start02:24 - How Jon pulled off The Calling in 3 months03:10 - The uncertainty of a live event05:55 - Kory’s 3 biggest insights from The Calling06:44 - Lesson 1: Learn like a lobster12:29 - Lesson 2: Pattern disruption17:03 - Lesson 3: Curation20:41 - The lesson from Jon’s daughter22:24 - The power of vulnerability vs polish22:53 - Why Jon gave free tickets to unemployed people25:40 - Reach vs engagement29:03 - Jon’s big takeaway from the event | 35m 03s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | The power of speed - how to move at the speed of culture | Today Jon and Kory break down why speed has become one of the biggest competitive advantages in modern marketing.Using e.l.f.’s Super Bowl campaign, created and launched in just 11 days, they explore what allows some organisations to move incredibly quickly while others get trapped in endless approvals and bureaucracy. From legal teams and leadership trust to decision-making and culture, this episode is a practical look at how to build teams that execute with speed.Timestamps00:00 - Start01:12 - What Usain Bolt can teach us about speed04:43 - Why e.l.f. made a Super Bowl ad in 11 days09:33 - How you can work at e.l.f. speed12:27 - How legal can help you work at speed15:30 - What needs to be true in order for speed to happen17:47 - Why speed is such a big competitive advantage | 20m 31s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | How to achieve 28 quarters of consecutive growth | Since joining e.l.f., Kory has famously achieved consecutive quarters of growth, 28 at the time of recording. This is an extraordinary achievement for a CMO, so Kory breaks down exactly how they did it, and what insights you can take back to your company to achieve the same. | 31m 36s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Interview tips that will get you hired | Today Jon and Kory break down what actually makes someone memorable in an interview, beyond rehearsed answers and polished CVs.From body language and energy to asking better questions and avoiding corporate waffle, they share practical advice on how to stand out without sounding scripted. They also discuss how they personally hire, whether interviews are overrated, and why the best candidates treat interviews like conversations, not performances.Whether you’re hiring, interviewing, or just trying to communicate better, this episode is packed with useful insights.Timestamps00:00 - Start02:10 - Kory’s advice for interviews05:07 - The importance of non-verbal behaviour in interviews07:31 - Why you need to ask questions at the end of an interview09:58 - How Kory and Jon like to hire12:22 - Do we put too much pressure on the interview?13:52 - How to show energy in an interview18:34 - Do prepare, don’t rehearse20:19 - Do strategically distill, and don’t ramble on21:36 - Do have a framework, don’t have unstructured thinking22:44 - Do have a conversation, don’t deliver canned responses23:42 - How personal should you get in an interview?25:09 - Why Kory wants to do a TED Talk26:13 - Should you follow up after an interview? | 28m 33s | ||||||
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Chart history for Uncensored Renegades
Peaked at #11 in BE, currently #11 in BE.
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| BE | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| VN | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| RO | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| South Africa | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| PH | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Sweden | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| IS | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| Finland | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| India | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Ireland | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| TH | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| SG | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| AT | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| Brazil | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| PT | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| United States | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| Australia | — | #153 | #153 | — |
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22 placements across 22 markets.
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22 placements across 22 markets.