https://simplecast.com What the Flock?! Welcome to What the Flock, the podcast where marketing, advertising, PR, and current events collide with the chaos of college life. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to break into the marketing industry, how to navigate an overwhelming job market, or simply what the flock is going on in the world, you’re in the right place. As a sub-brand of The Bird’s Nest, our student-run agency, What the Flock is more than just another marketing podcast—it’s a dynamic space where industry insights meet real, unfiltered conversations about the challenges and triumphs of young professionals finding their way. We break down the latest trends, interview industry experts, and explore the raw realities of building a career in marketing, social media, PR, and beyond. Each episode dives into topics that matter to students, recent grads, and young professionals alike, covering everything from personal branding and job interviews to navigating social media algorithms, viral marketing campaigns, and the evolving landscape of digital communication. But we don’t just talk business—we keep it real. We discuss the pressure of making career-defining choices, the struggle to balance ambition with mental well-being, and the chaos of juggling school, internships, and life. Expect deep dives into the latest marketing trends, candid discussions about the highs and lows of creative careers, and behind-the-scenes looks at how some of the biggest brands stay ahead of the game. Whether we’re dissecting ads, debating influencer culture, or figuring out how to make a resume that stands out, What the Flock is your go-to source for staying informed and inspired. And it’s not just about listening—it’s about being part of the conversation. Our audience isn’t just tuning in; they’re engaging, questioning, and shaping the future of marketing and media right alongside us. So whether you’re launching a brand, networking your way to your dream job, or just trying to figure out your next steps in life, What the Flock is here to help you navigate the madness. Join us for industry insights, expert interviews, trend breakdowns, and plenty of real talk about creativity, careers, and adulthood. Because let’s be honest—none of us have it all figured out, but together, we can figure out what the flock we are doing with our lives. 2025-present en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:55:36 +0000 https://www.birdsnestagency.org What the Flock?! https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b516edae-d595-4ae2-92c5-464a57689e6e/383ae6b7-2f3f-409c-9695-94c401146fda/3000x3000/2403ac0e58123e951358443619fa599a.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.birdsnestagency.org episodic Welcome to What the Flock, the podcast where marketing, advertising, PR, and current events collide with the chaos of college life. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to break into the marketing industry, how to navigate an overwhelming job market, or simply what the flock is going on in the world, you’re in the right place. As a sub-brand of The Bird’s Nest, our student-run agency, What the Flock is more than just another marketing podcast—it’s a dynamic space where industry insights meet real, unfiltered conversations about the challenges and triumphs of young professionals finding their way. We break down the latest trends, interview industry experts, and explore the raw realities of building a career in marketing, social media, PR, and beyond. Each episode dives into topics that matter to students, recent grads, and young professionals alike, covering everything from personal branding and job interviews to navigating social media algorithms, viral marketing campaigns, and the evolving landscape of digital communication. But we don’t just talk business—we keep it real. We discuss the pressure of making career-defining choices, the struggle to balance ambition with mental well-being, and the chaos of juggling school, internships, and life. Expect deep dives into the latest marketing trends, candid discussions about the highs and lows of creative careers, and behind-the-scenes looks at how some of the biggest brands stay ahead of the game. Whether we’re dissecting ads, debating influencer culture, or figuring out how to make a resume that stands out, What the Flock is your go-to source for staying informed and inspired. And it’s not just about listening—it’s about being part of the conversation. Our audience isn’t just tuning in; they’re engaging, questioning, and shaping the future of marketing and media right alongside us. So whether you’re launching a brand, networking your way to your dream job, or just trying to figure out your next steps in life, What the Flock is here to help you navigate the madness. Join us for industry insights, expert interviews, trend breakdowns, and plenty of real talk about creativity, careers, and adulthood. Because let’s be honest—none of us have it all figured out, but together, we can figure out what the flock we are doing with our lives. The Bird's Nest Agency false https://feeds.simplecast.com/DFbhKJF3 The Bird's Nest Agency karen.freberg@louisville.edu e6bb2a9c-35e6-11f1-a347-e3350b582f91 Influencer Status Lauren and Raegan cover everything influencer. From the biggest scandals, to wanting to be one, to our lifelong favorites.


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]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org Lauren and Raegan cover everything influencer. From the biggest scandals, to wanting to be one, to our lifelong favorites.


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]]> Influencer Status The Bird's Nest Agency 00:44:42 Lauren and Raegan cover everything influencer. From the biggest scandals, to wanting to be one, to our lifelong favorites. Lauren and Raegan cover everything influencer. From the biggest scandals, to wanting to be one, to our lifelong favorites. false full 7 e62ec1dc-1422-11f1-8ce6-a3d6688261d2 The Art of the Hustle Raegan and Lauren discuss hustle culture in undergrad, managing a million part-time jobs, and looking for the one post-grad. Join us for an unfiltered conversation about the pressures of hustle culture and how we battle it all.


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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org Raegan and Lauren discuss hustle culture in undergrad, managing a million part-time jobs, and looking for the one post-grad. Join us for an unfiltered conversation about the pressures of hustle culture and how we battle it all.


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]]> The Art of the Hustle The Bird's Nest Agency 00:55:15 Raegan and Lauren discuss hustle culture in undergrad, managing a million part-time jobs, and looking for the one post-grad. Join us for an unfiltered conversation about the pressures of hustle culture and how we battle it all. Raegan and Lauren discuss hustle culture in undergrad, managing a million part-time jobs, and looking for the one post-grad. Join us for an unfiltered conversation about the pressures of hustle culture and how we battle it all. false full 6 3d92a404-fe05-11f0-98c5-37ca24fd5a68 The Director's Roundtable Welcome back flockers! The incredible team of Directors for Louisville's only student-led marketing agency come together to give you their stories, how they got here, and the impact that The Birds Nest has had on them. We also say goodbye to our co-host Ella as she navigates her next chapter in the workforce.


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]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org Welcome back flockers! The incredible team of Directors for Louisville's only student-led marketing agency come together to give you their stories, how they got here, and the impact that The Birds Nest has had on them. We also say goodbye to our co-host Ella as she navigates her next chapter in the workforce.


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]]> The Director's Roundtable The Bird's Nest Agency 00:50:38 Welcome back flockers! The incredible team of Directors for Louisville's only student-led marketing agency come together to give you their stories, how they got here, and the impact that The Birds Nest has had on them. We also say goodbye to our co-host Ella as she navigates her next chapter in the workforce. Welcome back flockers! The incredible team of Directors for Louisville's only student-led marketing agency come together to give you their stories, how they got here, and the impact that The Birds Nest has had on them. We also say goodbye to our co-host Ella as she navigates her next chapter in the workforce. false full 5 d5c73298-21f2-11f0-9339-d33769059278 Episode 4: The Freberg Experience In this episode we meet with THE girl boss, Dr. Karen Freberg. She is an innovator in the strategic communication and education space, with best-selling textbooks and speaking engagements all over the world. This is an episode you won't want to miss!


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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org In this episode we meet with THE girl boss, Dr. Karen Freberg. She is an innovator in the strategic communication and education space, with best-selling textbooks and speaking engagements all over the world. This is an episode you won't want to miss!


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]]> Episode 4: The Freberg Experience The Bird's Nest Agency 00:48:15 In this episode we meet with THE girl boss, Dr. Karen Freberg. She is an innovator in the strategic communication and education space, with best-selling textbooks and speaking engagements all over the world. This is an episode you won't want to miss! In this episode we meet with THE girl boss, Dr. Karen Freberg. She is an innovator in the strategic communication and education space, with best-selling textbooks and speaking engagements all over the world. This is an episode you won't want to miss! false full 4 70a18278-1c71-11f0-b86b-170e1cb77bfc Episode 3: The Founding Flockers For our first guest episode we're bringing on our favorite flocker, Lauren Cassady. A co-founder of WTF?!, business owner, student, and rising star in the marketing industry. Sit down with us as we cover building a brand from the ground up, what we've learned in this process, and more!


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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org For our first guest episode we're bringing on our favorite flocker, Lauren Cassady. A co-founder of WTF?!, business owner, student, and rising star in the marketing industry. Sit down with us as we cover building a brand from the ground up, what we've learned in this process, and more!


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]]> Episode 3: The Founding Flockers The Bird's Nest Agency 00:45:22 For our first guest episode we're bringing on our favorite flocker, Lauren Cassady. A co-founder of WTF?!, business owner, student, and rising star in the marketing industry. Sit down with us as we cover building a brand from the ground up, what we've learned in this process, and more! For our first guest episode we're bringing on our favorite flocker, Lauren Cassady. A co-founder of WTF?!, business owner, student, and rising star in the marketing industry. Sit down with us as we cover building a brand from the ground up, what we've learned in this process, and more! false full 3 6ce86ba2-10f4-11f0-8297-bf101c52356e Episode 2: The Softlaunch of Adulthood In this episode, Raegan and Ella conquer the ultimate fear: adulthood, from the job market to college applications to finances and more; this major life transition inspires all kinds of conversations, and we're here for it. Don’t miss out on this candid conversation about the REAL things we’re all wondering. 


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]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org In this episode, Raegan and Ella conquer the ultimate fear: adulthood, from the job market to college applications to finances and more; this major life transition inspires all kinds of conversations, and we're here for it. Don’t miss out on this candid conversation about the REAL things we’re all wondering. 


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]]> Episode 2: The Softlaunch of Adulthood The Bird's Nest Agency 00:39:45 In this episode, Raegan and Ella conquer the ultimate fear: adulthood, from the job market to college applications to finances and more; this major life transition inspires all kinds of conversations, and we're here for it. Don’t miss out on this candid conversation about the REAL things we’re all wondering.  In this episode, Raegan and Ella conquer the ultimate fear: adulthood, from the job market to college applications to finances and more; this major life transition inspires all kinds of conversations, and we're here for it. Don’t miss out on this candid conversation about the REAL things we’re all wondering.  false full 2 efc487a6-0bf7-11f0-b7be-db54d333b27b Episode 1: What The Flock Am I Doing With My Life?! In our first full length episode we tackle the ultimate existential question, What The Flock am I doing with my life? With personal stories, semi-expert advice, and everything we've learned about living in our 20's, we tackle the true meaning of WTF?!


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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:24:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org In our first full length episode we tackle the ultimate existential question, What The Flock am I doing with my life? With personal stories, semi-expert advice, and everything we've learned about living in our 20's, we tackle the true meaning of WTF?!


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]]> Episode 1: What The Flock Am I Doing With My Life?! The Bird's Nest Agency 00:39:54 In our first full length episode we tackle the ultimate existential question, What The Flock am I doing with my life? With personal stories, semi-expert advice, and everything we've learned about living in our 20's, we tackle the true meaning of WTF?! In our first full length episode we tackle the ultimate existential question, What The Flock am I doing with my life? With personal stories, semi-expert advice, and everything we've learned about living in our 20's, we tackle the true meaning of WTF?! false full 1 179d4c10-05f2-11f0-ab6b-cb2072f3d2c6 Episode 0.5: The Preview For the first time ever, join our co-hosts Raegan and Ella as they welcome you to What The Flock?! Learn more about what we are are going to get the flock into on next week's episode and beyond!


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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:46:00 +0000 karen.freberg@louisville.edu (The Bird's Nest Agency) https://www.birdsnestagency.org For the first time ever, join our co-hosts Raegan and Ella as they welcome you to What The Flock?! Learn more about what we are are going to get the flock into on next week's episode and beyond!


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]]> Episode 0.5: The Preview The Bird's Nest Agency 00:03:51 For the first time ever, join our co-hosts Raegan and Ella as they welcome you to What The Flock?! Learn more about what we are are going to get the flock into on next week's episode and beyond! For the first time ever, join our co-hosts Raegan and Ella as they welcome you to What The Flock?! Learn more about what we are are going to get the flock into on next week's episode and beyond! false trailer