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The MAD Mix Podcast

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The MAD Mix Podcast is a show hosted by Malick Ba and Dakarai Turner. Each week you can expect fun and insightful conversations with the two of us, as well guests discussing relevant topics in pop-culture and society drawn from a marketing perspective.To learn more about The MAD Mix, visit us at themadmix.com@the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

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Episodes

  1. The Wrap Up *Podcast Finale*

    The Wrap Up was recorded during an event to close out 5 years of The MAD Mix Podcast with a celebration mixer at The Annex Hotel in Toronto. [00:00] Reflecting on 10 years of The MAD Mix and 5 years of the podcast [03:55] Favourite podcast moments [12:50] Introducing “Mutuals”, a new event series...

  2. S6E05: The winner of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is...Netflix

    Season 6, episode 05! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:00] Week Recap: St Patty’s, Boeing memes, TikTok ban upcoming in the U.S, Ad goes viral promoting World Down Syndrome Day, Frivolous job titles [26:45] Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing event on Netflix [34:10] Dell is penalizing...

  3. S6E04: Looking back on 4 years since the pandemic

    Season 6, episode 04! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:20] Week Recap: Oscars recap, 4 years since COVID lockdown, TikTok might be getting into photo sharing, #WeDoneWithThe90s trend [24:46] Do you need to be active on LinkedIn to secure a job? [34:10] Everyone is a “Sellout” nowadays…

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  4. S6E03: The war on poor people continues

    Season 6, episode 03! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:23] Week Recap: LeBron hits 40k points, Bitcoin is through the roof, recap on Gen-Z’s favourite brands [11:40] Financial hardships and corporate greed at its peak [19:23] Wendy’s CEO gets backlash after announcing new "dynamic" pricing...

  5. S6E02: Why is it so hard to find a job right now?

    Season 6, episode 02! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:00] Week Recap: ADMC student networking event recap, NBA All-star weekend, 50-part viral TikTok series [16:53] The job market is down bad - will it get better? [27:00] Sora - new AI generated videos are the latest in AI development...

  6. S6E01: Is the Vision Pro the future of our human experience? *Season Premiere*

    Season 6, episode 01! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:30] Month Recap: Holidays, NYE, Colombia vacation, Grammys recap [17:18] Early thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro - is this the future? [27:47] UMG artist’s music pulled from TikTok - what's next? [33:38] Black History Month - New York...

  7. S5E32: The 2023 Wrap Up *Season Finale*

    Season 5, episode 32! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:50] What were our highlight moments in 2023? [16:17] Top trends in marketing/tech this year [23:51] Favourite movies, albums, memes, etc [38:58] What’s in store for The MAD Mix in 2024? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or...

  8. S5E31: Is there an unwritten office holiday party etiquette?

    Season 5, episode 31! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:55] Week recap: Shohei Ohtani signs $700M contract with LA dodgers, NBA in-season tournament, Spotify lays off 17% of global staff [16:10] Rock band KISS announces the rest of their concerts will use 3D avatars [21:00] Companies are...

  9. S5E30: Spotify Wrapped and "Rizz" are all the hype

    Season 5, episode 30! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:15] Week recap: Spotify Wrapped, Giants of Africa, “Rizz” named word of the year by Oxford, Canadian life expectancy dropping the past 3 years [24:04] Elon Musk’s war with advertisers on Twitter [29:50] Sports Illustrated catching...

  10. S5E29: How much value will a university degree have in 20 years?

    Season 5, episode 29! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:50] Week recap: What’s on our holiday wishlist? Black Friday sales report [10:22] Merriam-Webster reveals that “authentic” is the word of the year for 2023 [18:00] What is "millennial core" and what are the online behaviour differences...

  11. S5E28: We're back - How to overcome seasonal depression

    Season 5, episode 28! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [00:40] Month recap: Vacation recap, New Andre 3000 album, Grammy Nominations, Black Friday approaching [20:02] Snoop Dogg’s “giving up smoke” marketing stunt [24:22] Humane AI pin - are we ready for AI wearable tech? [35:03] Who is buying…

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  12. S5E27: Is "influencer culture" going too far?

    Season 5, episode 27! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:08] Week recap: NBA season predictions, Dinner with Jay-z or $500k gets resolved [16:51] Brooklyn restaurant bans influencers [25:46] Are Gen-Z’s job and salary expectations too high? [40:31] TikTok is experimenting with a paid...

  13. S5E26: Would our lives be better without social media?

    Season 5, episode 26! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:00] Week recap: AGO x KAWS, Celebrity boxing fights [10:34] Bed bug crisis in Paris [13:24] Girl Math evolves into Corporate Math [27:30] Are we better off with or without social media? [36:15] Is the NFL planting fake fans during the...

  14. S5E25: What are we looking 
for from Drake? 
“For All The Dogs” review

    Season 5, episode 25! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:34] Week recap: Long weekend vibes, change in weather [05:25] Drake “For All the Dogs” album review [15:12] World Mental Health Day - now what? [23:00] Men crash an All-Women tech conference [28:45] Meta introduces AI personas that use...

  15. S5E24: Taylor Swift's hold on the NFL media

    Season 5, episode 24! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:30] Week recap: Meta Smart Glasses, NYC is flooded, Andrew Schulz comedy show [10:15] Disney Plus cracks down on password sharing [16:25] Tone-deaf company messaging around National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [29:15] Taylor Swift...

  16. S5E23: Dealing with microaggressions in 2023

    Season 5, episode 23! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:40] Week recap: Taking mental health days off work, Pat’s Homestyle Jamaican Restaurant closes after 23 years, Black Legacy Awards, UFO sightings? [16:10] Dealing with microaggressions in a professional setting [28:20] Is there a…

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  17. S5E22: 1 year since our 100th episode party - what's next?

    Season 5, episode 22! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:13] Week recap: Canada beats USA in basketball and wins bronze in the Men’s World Cup, 1 year since our 100th episode live show [12:12] Apple unveils the iPhone15 - are we impressed? [18:50] Toronto restaurants seeing a three-month...

  18. S5E21: Back to school: advice for thriving in a marketing/tech program

    Season 5, episode 21! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:15] Week recap: Summer BBQ, CNE, summer 2023 reflection, Canadian basketball team Olympic qualification [13:30] Back to school: advice for students in marketing/tech programs [25:55] New York puts a ban on Airbnb [29:52] Who actually...

  19. S5E20: Summers Over Interlude

    Season 5, episode 20! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:20] Week recap: Summer coming to an end, CNE festivities, Trump mugshot, standup comedy dreams, Drake album on the way [15:58] Noah Lyles gets slammed for making comments about the NBA Champions not being “World Champions” [23:27[...

  20. S5E19: Where you get your news in Canada has changed, but for how long?

    Season 5, episode 19! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:42] Week recap: CNE marks the end of summer, city breaks, Canada’s Wonderland [09:37] Meta bans Canadian news publications - why? [19:32] Elon Musk announces he’s removing the "Block" feature on Twitter [23:44] Taylor Swift’s tour set…

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  21. S5E18: Traveling and Toronto summer vibes

    Season 5, episode 18! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:00] Month recap: Travel stories + Caribana weekend recap [12:55] Twitter destroys over a decade of brand equity by rebranding as “X” [20:10] Are UFO’s real? [27:10] Did Travis Scott’s new album live up to the hype? [36:42] The…

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  22. S5E17: Should your employer be able to fire you based on your social media?

    Season 5, episode 17! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:27] Week recap: Homelessness in the city, Instagram launches Threads [18:45] Should an employer be able to fire an employee based on their social media? [30:35] Should you find happiness through your job? [37:30] Marketing and media...

  23. S5E16: Are we hitting new social media app fatigue?

    Season 5, episode 16! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:30] Quick Recap: New Lil Uzi album, No #1 Hip-Hop albums yet in 2023, The news coverage of the Titan submersible, NBA free agency updates [21:45] Elon Musk imposes a limit on tweets users can view - and here comes the Twitter app...

  24. S5E15: Does the companies external celebration match its internal representation?

    Season 5, episode 15! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [10:00] Black representation in the tech industry [14:05] Gunna album review [19:23] How companies treat Juneteenth, Pride, and Indigenous heritage month [30:43] Twitter is adding a job portal - can they compete with LinkedIn? [33:26]…

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  25. S5E14: Is Apple setting the tone for the future with the Vision Pro?

    Season 5, episode 14! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:18] Week recap: Our summer bucketlist, NBA finals, wildfires [16:29] Apple announces a new era of spatial computing with Vision Pro [30:41] Netflix crackdown on password sharing leads to a surge in new accounts [35:00] New study shows...

  26. S5E13: What does effective marketing look like to you?

    Season 5, episode 13! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:38] Week recap: NBA Playoff predictions, summer in Toronto [13:28] Who’s still watching the Fast and Furious franchise? [17:28] When does marketing work on you personally? [28:28] Would you turn your brain into a computer if you could?...

  27. S5E12: Marketing to gen-z cannot be strategized

    Season 5, episode 12! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [07:22] Week recap: NBA Playoffs, Historical WNBA game in Toronto, Ja Morant doing the most [16:50] France bans parents from posting photos of their children on social media [24:35] How do you even market to gen-z? [34:20] Dating feature...

  28. S5E11: Is the future of creativity artificial?

    Season 5, episode 11! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:34] Week recap: NBA and NHL Playoff recap, Tank vs Garcia fight, Snoop Dogg buying the Senators? [14:43] Is tipping culture getting out of hand? [21:42] Are AI-generated commercials going to take over? [32:52] POCAM study revealing the...

  29. S5E10: Out of touch CEO's and hatred towards a beer can. What's going on?

    Season 5, episode 10! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:10] Week recap: Raptors are out, New Drake and the Weeknd song with AI, Netflix fumbles the Love is Blind reunion [13:55] Bud Light under fire from anti-trans Americans [25:05] CEO berating employees after cutting their bonuses [36:25]...

  30. S5E09: AI imagery should not be providing diversity shortcuts

    Season 5, episode 09! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:15] Weekly recap: Is Drake's song using AI, Public speaking tips, NBA playoffs kicking off [13:38] Levi’s gets backlash for using Black AI-generated models [18:48] Beyonce’s Ivy Park and Adidas end their partnership [24:03] Job post…

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  31. S5E08: Are we going too far with advancements in AI?

    Season 5, episode 08! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [07:35] Brands jumping in on April Fool’s [11:12] Importance of networking as a student [16:30] Racial bias in sports journalism with women’s college basketball [24:40] The AI boom and misinformation [36:15] Is TikTok on the verge of being...

  32. S5E07: The rise of toxic "alpha male" influencers

    Season 5, episode 07! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:10] People in Ottawa mourn the loss of a notorious McDonald’s [10:30] The happiest countries list is out [16:30] The influx of toxic male podcasts [26:34] Toronto gym offers TTC self defense courses [29:40] Commentary on lazy content...

  33. S5E06: Do companies ever get the messaging right for civil movements?

    Season 5, episode 06! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:14] Quick Oscar’s recap [14:26] More apps copying TikTok and this time it's Spotify [21:10] New dating app uses AI to help you find love [28:00] International Women’s Day messaging from companies [40:37] Netflix is getting into live...

  34. S5E05: Nordstrom is out - why is it so hard to crack the Canadian retail market?

    Season 5, episode 05! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:15] Nordstrom is closing all stores in Canada - why do we think they weren’t profitable? [17:40] Is the crypto hype over already? [26:30] Ja Morant is fumbling the bag with his off-the-court antics [32:20] Beyonce’s 'Ivy Park' line is...

  35. S5E04: The future of sports fandom is immersive

    Season 5, episode 04! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:45] NBA All-Star weekend recap [15:50] Meta and NBA partner up to fuse tech with the fan experience [30:35] Instagram offers a paid subscription tier for verification badges [36:45] Do paywalls on industry publications create...

  36. S5E03: The Netflix party is over in Canada

    Season 5, episode 03! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:45] Toronto mayor steps down amidst scandal [09:20] Recent UFO sightings across North America [21:51] SuperBowl recap - do we care about the ads anymore? [27:58] Netflix cracks down on password sharing in Canada [37:00] TikTok…

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  37. S5E02: Nightmare on the TTC

    Season 5, episode 02! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:35] Surge in violence on the TTC - what’s being done about this? [17:05] Is today’s music worse than "back in the day"? [24:39] YouTube is demonetizing videos with swearing [31:18] Gen-zers won’t apply for jobs unless the salary is...

  38. S5E01: What is with all of these layoffs?

    Season 5, episode 01! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:35] What’s the root cause of these recent tech layoffs? [16:22] The authenticity or lack thereof of Corporate Social Responsibility [31:10] Food 'hacks' going viral on TikTok [39:10] Brands tying themselves to communities they have no...

  39. S4E28: The 2022 Wrap Up *Season Finale*

    Season 4, episode 28! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:50] Recap of the biggest moments of 2022 [23:35] What did we learn this year about ourselves? [32:54] Standouts of the year (music, movies, tv shows, memes, etc) [42:40] What didn’t go so well in 2022? [54:10] What are we focused on…

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  40. S4E27: The intersection of AI and creativity

    Season 4, episode 27! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:35] Going through our Spotify Wrapped/Apple Replay for 2022 [13:39] Our take on Heroes & Villains by Metro Boomin [18:15] AI taking over art and creativity - what's next? [34:15] Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison [39:17]...

  41. S4E26: The World Cup brings the best and the worst out of fans

    Season 4, episode 26! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:15] Does Black Friday hold the same weight that it used to? [13:15] World Cup fandom and its pros and cons [30:15] Does the Grammy’s have any influence on the music we listen to? [35:35] Balenciaga under fire for their latest ad...

  42. S4E25: What’s the future of streaming and music promotion?

    Season 4, episode 25! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:24] VOGUE is suing Drake for $4M for his fake magazine cover [13:15] Layoffs hitting across major tech companies - who’s to blame? [20:20] Elon Musk’s Twitter verification idea goes to shit [32:12] The concept of paying to use social...

  43. S4E24: Her Loss and its "unconventional" album rollout

    Season 4, episode 24! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:04] 'Her Loss' album and promotion review [15:25] Fake Tim Hortons product goes viral on TikTok [21:20] Elon Musk is truly running Twitter to the ground [27:15] Social media engagement at any cost [39:00] Fyre Fest might be coming back…

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  44. S4E23: A final conversation about Kanye West

    Season 4, episode 23! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [09:36] Our take on Kanye’s recent comments and public backlash [25:14] Elon Musk acquires Twitter and is already making questionable changes [33:10] How has the interview process for marketing/tech jobs changed in the last 5 years?…

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  45. S4E22: What does music marketing look like in 2022?

    Season 4, episode 22! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:23] Expectations for the new Drake and 21 Savage album [13:00] TikTok is the new music marketing strategy, whether artists like it or not [19:50] Does Halloween hit the same? [26:15] Strategy Online’s brand of the year is Heinz - still...

  46. S4E21: We get it...our city is unaffordable. What now?

    Season 4, episode 21! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:45] NBA basketball is back [07:30] Galen Weston Jr under fire for No Name PR stunt [13:55] Constant messaging about the unaffordability of Toronto [21:40] Is an “affordable living” bonus something more companies should implement?…

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  47. S4E20: Is BeReal the new app for others to steal from?

    Season 4, episode 20! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:21] Brands jumping on the Rihanna SuperBowl bandwaggon [08:53] Our review of BeReal - worth the hype? [17:50] Controversy around the Netflix “DAHMER” series [23:07] Alberta launches ad campaign targeted to Torontonians to consider…

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  48. S4E19: It’s easier than ever to go viral, but at what cost?

    Season 4, episode 19! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:40] Canada drops all COVID-related travel restrictions [10:30] Reflecting on National Day of Truth & Reconciliation - the new holiday in Canada [19:14] iPhone 14 is released - what do we want to see out of new smartphones? [30:00]…

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  49. S4E18: Summer 2022 might be the GOAT

    Season 4, episode 18! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:50] Recapping our 100th episode live event [15:23] Summer recap - is 2022 the best summer ever? [23:07] Queen Elizabeth dies at 96 [29:34] Ossington street in Toronto is named the 14th coolest street in the world [34:10] The Michelin...

  50. S4E17: Celebrating 100 episodes of The MAD Mix Podcast - Live Show!

    Season 4, episode 17 (our 100th) is here! To celebrate the 100th episode, we hosted a live show Downtown Toronto with supporters, friends, and family. We reflected on our favorite podcast moments so far, told the story of the beginnings and evolution of the podcast, and answered audience…

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The MAD Mix Podcast is a show hosted by Malick Ba and Dakarai Turner. Each week you can expect fun and insightful conversations with the two of us, as well guests discussing relevant topics in pop-culture and society drawn from a marketing perspective.To learn more about The MAD Mix, visit us at themadmix.com@the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

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How many episodes does The MAD Mix Podcast have?

The MAD Mix Podcast has 148 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 18, 2025.

What is The MAD Mix Podcast about?

The MAD Mix Podcast is a show hosted by Malick Ba and Dakarai Turner. Each week you can expect fun and insightful conversations with the two of us, as well guests discussing relevant topics in pop-culture and society drawn from a marketing perspective.To learn more about The MAD Mix, visit us at...

How often does The MAD Mix Podcast release new episodes?

The MAD Mix Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 148 episodes since January 2019.

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