All Episodes - What's Your Theory?
A podcast where we have conversations about a myriad of DEI topics, featuring members of the Media.Monks community.
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Pride Month: Spilling the tea on rainbow-washing
Join moderator Brianna Olson and panelists Marissa Forde, David Apodaca, and Olga Rangel in their conversation around pride and being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Hear their discussion around company rainbow washing practices and tips for those struggling with their identity. Episode design by Nate Hissong.
Mental Health Awareness Month: TikTok, GigaPets, & Swiping Right On Your Therapist
Join moderator Miranda Chapman and panelists Bradley Chen, Mischa Kregstein, and Chantelle Williams in their conversation around mental health from their perspectives. Hear their discussion ranging from boundary-setting at work to getting a good night's sleep with this open conversation around mental health. Episode design by Nate Hissong.
Women's History Month: Pink Controllers & Pumping on Zoom
Join panelists Kevin Hunt, Lauren Weisel, Miranda Chapman, Karen Smith, and Elliot Gensemer as they discuss balancing caregiving and parenting with work as well as dismanteling gender bias. Moderated by Brittany Blanchard.
Black History Month: Diversity in the Workforce
Join panelists Ashley McLeod, Emily Symon and Adam Edwards as they discuss diversity in our workforce. We revisit some takeaways from last year's Black History Month episode and discuss current and future efforts in hiring. Moderated by Olga Rangel. About Our Cover Art: We took this opportunity to showcase either a black-owned type foundry or a black-designed font. Pilowlava is from the type foundry Velvetyne, and Halyard is a design by Joshua Darden and Darden Studio. Designed by Rachel Spear.
Getting Involved in Your Community - Ben Brentin, Jeff Buenrostro, & Stefanie Studt
In this episode of What's Your Theory, Ben Brentin, Jeff Buenrostro, and Stefanie Studt highlight ways that they're involved in serving their communities, how people can go about getting more involved in their communities, and how to balance volunteer work with a busy work/life schedule. Looking for ways to get more involved? Fill out this form to participate in the MT holiday gift drive Check out MT's DEI volunteer bank for a list of organizations you can get involved in in your community
Voices of Immigrants - Stefanie Studt, Ariel Villard, Lexi Dibachi, & Sarunas Kvederys
In this episode of What's Your Theory, Stefanie Studt, Ariel Villard, Lexi Dibachi, and Sarunas Kvederys talk about their experiences as first and second-generation immigrants. We hear from them about their experiences with outside perceptions, being treated differently as a result of their backgrounds, and how we as a community can foster more of a sense of inclusivity for our immigrant friends and colleagues.
What's Your Theory? - Advertisers Talk Environment
In this month's episode of What's Your Theory, Miranda Chapman sat down with Briana Livingston and Katie Detrick to discuss Environmentalism--what are the best ways that individuals can reduce their carbon footprint? Why has it taken so long for our country to move towards more sustainable energy sources? How do our roles as advertisers influence our views on the environment and vice versa? We aim to answer all of these questions and more!
Pride Month - Barbara Munin, Brianna Olson, and Jeff Mortensen
In this episode, Barbara Munin, Brianna Olson, and Jeff Mortensen sit down to discuss what pride month means to them as members of the LGBTQ+ community, challenges associated with being queer, and how we can all be better allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
Mental Health in Conversation - Barbara Munin, Ben Brentin, Brittany Blanchard, Geneva Mueller, and Nancy Bodnar
As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness month, listen to this week's episode of What's Your Theory? as Barbara Munin sits down with Ben Brentin, Brittany Blanchard, Geneva Mueller, and Nancy Bodnar to discuss their experiences with mental health, and how we can all better support one another's mental health and wellbeing. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, follow the links below for additional resources. You are not alone! Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/live-b4stage4 Metric Theory Wellbeing Toolkit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MWJ_J_PfM17wxSuGaJGz3fyvrMA7_-fLy7xmuyBP6Z0/edit#slide=id.g9135432c64_0_75
Stop Asian Hate - Josh McClauss, Annabelle Hauglie, Katie Yuen, & Samantha Foo
In this month's episode of What's Your Theory?, Josh McClauss sits down with Katie Yuen, Annabelle Hauglie, and Samantha Foo to discuss the microaggressions and stereotypes experienced by the AAPI community, the model minority myth, Asian representation (or lack thereof) in the media, and how society can work toward solving these issues. Next time you witness anyone being targeted because of their race, sex, religion, color, gender, size, orientation, disability, age, or origin, don't stand by silently. Follow the link below for a Bystander Intervention training resource by Hollaback! Together we have the power to end harassment. https://www.ihollaback.org/bystander-resources/
Women's History Month in Conversation - Andrea Haro, Megan Beatty, Jaime Frey, & Stefanie Studt
Andrea Haro sits down with 3 of MT's female-identifying employees to discuss their experiences as women, stigmas and barriers prevalent in the workplace, and their advice for female empowerment.
Honoring Black History Month - Felipe Posada, Trent Emanuel, Stephon Vaughns, & Rob Schultz
Join Felipe Posada as he sits down with Trent Emanuel, Stephon Vaughns, & Rob Schultz to discuss their views on Black History Month, reflect in this past year's events as it relates to racial justice, and talk about our path forward as a country and as a community at MT.
Privilege in Conversation: White Privilege - Ben Brentin, Annabelle Hauglie, Kailee Caranta
This episode is the first in a three part series that will focus on different aspects of privilege from the perspective of Metric Theorists who, in one way or another, exercise an aspect of that privilege. This conversation, featuring Ben Brentin, Annabelle Hauglie, and Kailee Caranta, explores white privilege and the privilege of proximity to whiteness. Listen as our colleagues dive into why it can be so difficult (for white people) to talk about white privilege, invisible privilege, inaction in privilege, and how they are committing to confronting white privilege in their lives.
Privilege in Conversation: Male Privilege - Derek Martin, Noah Johnson, Jeff Mortensen, and Riley Smith
This episode is the first in a three part series that will focus on different aspects of privilege from the perspective of Metric Theorists who, in one way or another, exercise an aspect of that privilege. This conversation, featuring Noah Johnson, Jeff Mortensen, and Riley Smith and hosted by Derek Martin, dives into three questions: what does male privilege mean to you, how have you seen male privilege manifest in the workplace, and what is the role of men in dismantling sexism/male privilege?
What's your Theory - Ep.5 - Nancy Bodnar
As our Head of HR, Nancy has had quite an amazing journey. Get to know (how great) Nancy is and more about how her past experiences have shaped who she is today. Spoiler, you are going to be impressed!
What's your Theory - Ep.4 - MT Women's Roundtable - 7/23/20
Get excited - Andrea hosts Barbara, Alison, Paige & Chelsea in MT's first Women's Roundtable. Tune in to learn about their experiences being women in leadership!
What's your Theory - Ep.3 - Cameron Dunn,Trent Emanuel, Talia Pilorge
This week we spoke with Cameron Dunn,Trent Emanuel, & Talia Pilorge about their own experiences with racism and the state of the world in 2020.
What's your Theory - Ep.2 - Mark Thrasher
We're back with another one and this time we've got Asst.Director of Paid Media Strategy Mark Thrasher in the hotseat answering the burning questions around pizza, board games and his status as an extreme athlete.
What's your Theory - Ep.1 - Jake Ellis
For the inaugural episode of Metric Theory's "What's your Theory?" Podcast we're interviewing senior account manager Jake Ellis about his love of Star Wars, The Recorder flute, and Chicken Nuggets.