The Firehouse Salon
The Firehouse Salon brings together diverse minds – scientists, philosophers, artists, and innovators – to explore how communication shapes our world. Inspired by Howard Gossage's maverick spirit, each conversation delves into the intersection of ideas, creativity, and effective change-making. More than just discussing advertising, we investigate how different perspectives and approaches can solve real problems and create meaningful impact. Originally inspired by our BBC Radio 4 documentary 'The Socrates of San Francisco'.
Podcasting since 2023 • 27 episodes
The Firehouse Salon
Latest Episodes
Ep 26 - Is Advertising Worth Saving
In this 26th episode of The Firehouse Salon, the focus is on advertising critic Howard Luck Gossage and the ethos of his 'Firehouse Gang.' The discussion delves into Gossage's critiques of advertising, advocating for a more genuine...
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Ep 25 - Reforesting Times Square
This time our highlights one of Gossage's notable campaigns for Blitz Weinhardt Beer during the Oregon centennial, which humorously proposed reforesting Times Square to compensate New Yorkers for the beer's unavailability. Th...
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Ep 24 - LIVE London - The Creative Science of Interestingness
In this episode, we delve into the lively discussions from the latest Firehouse Salon Live held in London. Host Ashley Pollak brings together three intriguing guests—Oliver Turnbull, a technology consultant and comedian; Ash Bhardwaj, a journal...
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