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by Eric Gray
Welcome to Radical Content a new content and social marketing show where our mission is to help brands stop interrupting and start connecting.Eric Gray, former head of Fortune 500 Social and Content teams, now the founder of Maverick Content Studio, highlights how content & engagement is the brand-building superpower you are missing.On this podcast we talk to the brand leaders, creators, and storytellers who have built rabid fans, to help us learn how marketing can shift from transactional selling to a brand that entertains, connects, and creates raving fans.Radical Content is a Maverick Content Studio production. Maverick Content Studio is a social and digital-first content agency helping the biggest brands engage the next generation of fans. If you need help with social media, YouTube, podcasting, or building a fan-first content strategy email us at hello@maverickcontentstudio.com.
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- Sep 2, 202629 min
How Sour Patch Kids Went Viral (with Shelby Jacobs)
In this episode of Radical Content, I sat down with Shelby Jacobs, founder and marketing director of Wiggle Room, whose resume includes viral work for Sour Patch Kids, Nutter Butter, and Apple TV (including the Martin Scorsese x Letterboxd campaign for Killers of the Flower Moon). We got into why she thinks social media has "lost the plot," how permission and trust from clients unlock the best creative work, and why chasing quick viral hits is costing brands more than it's earning them. We talked about the difference between reactive tactics and real strategy, how she built a brand voice fans could rally around, and why the best social work happens when craft comes before data. If you're trying to build trust with clients, elevate your team's creative output, or figure out how to stop chasing virality and start building something that lasts, this conversation is loaded with real, tactical takeaways. What You'll Learn in This Episode 🍬 Why social media has "lost the plot" and what brands should do about it 🍬 How permission and trust from clients unlock the best creative work 🍬 Why reactive content is a tactic, not a strategy 🍬 The inside story of Sour Patch Kids x Olivia Rodrigo and Apple TV x Martin Scorsese 🍬 Why craft still wins, even in a world of AI slop and low-effort content 🍬 What makes and kills a great social team Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome and Intro 1:32 Career Path into Social Media 4:22 Challenges in Modern Social Strategy 11:41 Creative Autonomy and Olivia Rodrigo Campaign 16:40 Developing Creative Strategy Mindset 21:04 Promoting Scorcese on Apple TV 24:19 Attributes of Successful Social Teams 26:49 Lightning Round and Wrap Up 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray Episode #55
- Aug 17, 202636 min
6 Things the Best Social Teams in Sports Do Differently (with NASCAR's Jess Smith)
In this episode of Radical Content, I sat down with Jess Smith, VP of Brand at NASCAR (formerly of Stewart-Haas Racing, the New York Rangers, and Under Armour), to unpack how she's helped build a personality-driven content machine around NASCAR's drivers, why "planning is a superpower," and how she made the leap from social media manager to brand executive without losing her social instincts along the way. We talked about aligning social and brand under one roof, why emotion beats X's and O's every time, and the six things the best social teams in sports do differently. If you're trying to build a content team, elevate your career from tactician to strategist, or figure out how to make your brand impossible to ignore, this conversation is packed with real, tactical takeaways. What You'll Learn in This Episode 🏁 Why "social and brand should live under one roof" and how that changes everything 🏁 How NASCAR blends entertainment and sport to reach NASCAR-curious fans 🏁 Why planning is a superpower, even in a fast-moving, reactive industry 🏁 How to give drivers (or any personality) room to be human on camera 🏁 Career advice for social pros trying to graduate from the channels into leadership 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray Episode #54
- Aug 3, 202654 min
50 Minutes with the Guy Behind the Empire State Building's Social Media (Tyler O'Day)
In this episode of Radical Content, I sat down with Tyler O'Day, former Social Media Manager at the Empire State Building and current Director of Communications for the Manhattan Borough President's Office, to unpack how he built one of the most recognizable brand voices on the internet and why the same playbook works whether you're selling observation deck tickets or informing New Yorkers about their government. We talked about giving the Empire State Building a personality, the lessons he carried over from four years at Barstool Sports, and why he's now using the same social strategy to make city government content actually shareable. If you're building a brand, growing a social team, or trying to make "boring" institutional content people actually want to watch, this conversation is loaded with real, tactical takeaways. What You'll Learn in This Episode 🏙️ How to give a brand (even a 95-year-old building) a distinct, ownable personality 🏙️ Why real-time cultural moments beat expensive planned campaigns 🏙️ How to build and empower an on-camera content creator team without becoming the face yourself 🏙️ Why Facebook still delivers massive organic reach for the right audience 🏙️ How social media strategy translates from Barstool Sports to city government 🏙️ Career advice for social professionals trying to move from "social media manager" to strategist 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: LinkedinEric Gray - Maverick Content Studio | LinkedIn 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray Episode #53
- Jul 14, 202634 min
The Social Media Strategy Behind SweetGreen's Most Viral Campaigns (with Bari Tippett)
We talked about developing creative taste, building distinct brand personalities, creating social-first campaigns that resonate, and why follower count isn't the metric marketers should be obsessing over. Bari shares lessons from leading social at some of the most recognizable brands in food and explains how the best marketing comes from understanding culture, not just reacting to it. If you're building a brand, leading social, or trying to create better content, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can put to work. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why strong brand personalities outperform trend chasing How to build content people actually want to engage with Why creative taste is becoming a marketer's biggest advantage The future of creator partnerships and community building Career advice for anyone looking to grow in social media marketing 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray
- Jun 16, 202630 min
The Content Framework Behind Every Bold Brand (ft. Erin Balsa)
What separates memorable brands from forgettable ones? In Episode 51 of Radical Content, Eric Gray sits down with content strategist, researcher, and House of Bold founder Erin Balsa to unpack the framework behind bold, differentiated content in an era flooded with AI-generated noise. From building trust through transparency to creating original thought leadership that actually stands out, Erin shares the principles she uses to help B2B brands, founders, and marketing leaders create content that drives connection, credibility, and growth. Whether you're a marketer, founder, content creator, agency leader, or brand strategist, this conversation is packed with practical insights on how to create content people remember... and trust. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why trust is the most valuable asset in modern marketing The difference between content that performs and content that builds authority Erin's framework for creating bold content Why originality matters more than ever The role of transparency in building brand trust Why most brands struggle to stand out The dangers of "AI slop" and generic content How research can become a powerful content engine What founders and executives get wrong about personal branding Where B2B content marketing is headed next 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray Episode #51
- Jun 2, 202627 min
Why LinkedIn Is the Most Underutilized Platform in Marketing (ft. Melissa Dawson)
In this episode of Radical Content, I sit down with Melissa Dawson, Global Social Lead at WD (formerly Western Digital), to break down how B2B brands can actually win on social media by leaning into storytelling, thought leadership, and audience-first content. Melissa shares how she helped transform WD’s social strategy from a broad B2C/B2B mix into a focused LinkedIn growth engine that generated millions of impressions, massive engagement, and real business impact. From viral LinkedIn posts to the future of B2B marketing, this episode is packed with insights for marketers, creators, and social media professionals trying to stand out in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why LinkedIn is massively underrated for both B2B and B2C brands How WD shifted from product marketing to audience-first storytelling The LinkedIn content formats driving the most growth right now The psychology behind Melissa’s viral “social media manager” post Why relatable content often outperforms polished expertise How LinkedIn’s algorithm differs from TikTok and Instagram Why social media managers are becoming the future CMOs Melissa’s hot take on brands using creator content for free exposure 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray
- May 18, 202629 min
How EA Sports Uses NFL Players to Build One of the Best Social Media Brands
From Super Bowl activations and NFL Draft content to athlete creator partnerships and the return of EA Sports College Football, Tiffany shares how EA Sports used social media to create cultural moments, deepen fan loyalty, and turn NFL players into creators and influencers. They also unpack why sports brands consistently outperform other industries on social media, how gaming audiences shaped modern creator culture long before TikTok, and what marketers can learn from brands that truly understand fandom. If you care about sports marketing, creator strategy, social storytelling, or audience building, this episode is packed with insights from one of the people helping shape the future of fan engagement behind the scenes. 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: InstagramEric Gray - The Content Coach! (@theericgray) • Instagram photos and videos 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray Episode #49
- Apr 27, 202634 min
How The North Face Turned a Viral Complaint Into a Helicopter Marketing Stunt
In this episode of Radical Content, Eric sits down with Maren Hamilton (former social lead at The North Face, now at Popfly) to break down the full behind-the-scenes story of how a single customer complaint turned into one of the most memorable brand moments in recent social media history. From spotting the opportunity to convincing leadership, coordinating a real-time response, and ultimately delivering a jacket via helicopter: this is a masterclass in modern brand storytelling. This conversation goes far beyond one viral moment. Maren shares how brands can build trust internally, create space for real creativity, and move from reactive content to intentional storytelling that actually connects with audiences. If you’re trying to figure out how to stand out in a sea of trend-chasing content, this episode will completely reset how you think about social. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The full breakdown of The North Face’s viral helicopter stunt and how it came together How to turn a negative customer moment into a brand win Why trust from leadership is critical to executing bold ideas The importance of resilience and problem-solving in real-time social moment The problem with trend-chasing content and what to do instead How to create social content that feels like a story How to build internal alignment and credibility as a social leader 👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO 💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/ericgray 📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/theericgray 🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray Episode #48
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About Radical Content
Welcome to Radical Content a new content and social marketing show where our mission is to help brands stop interrupting and start connecting.Eric Gray, former head of Fortune 500 Social and Content teams, now the founder of Maverick Content Studio, highlights how content & engagement is the brand-building superpower you are missing.On this podcast we talk to the brand leaders, creators, and storytellers who have built rabid fans, to help us learn how marketing can shift from transactional selling to a brand that entertains, connects, and creates raving fans.Radical Content is a Maverick Content Studio production. Maverick Content Studio is a social and digital-first content agency helping the biggest brands engage the next generation of fans. If you need help with social media, YouTube, podcasting, or building a fan-first content strategy email us at hello@maverickcontentstudio.com.
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