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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 [email protected].

Marketing Video Business Entrepreneurship Storytelling
Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
32
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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I Discovered Dick’s Sporting Goods Marketing Playbook

I Discovered Dick’s Sporting Goods Marketing Playbook

I just discovered Dick’s Sporting Goods’ big marketing secret and it’s not what you think. They’ve built their own storytelling studio and are investing in documentaries that hit way deeper than ads.…

00:17:18  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
How John Deere Went Viral on Social Media

How John Deere Went Viral on Social Media

Think a tractor company can’t win on social media? Think again. In this episode of Radical Content, I dive deep into how John Deere (100-year-old brand) is creating some of the most entertaining, aud…

00:14:53  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Why Does Buc-ees NOT have a Youtube Channel?

Why Does Buc-ees NOT have a Youtube Channel?

What if Buc-ee’s launched a YouTube channel?

In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I’d turn one of the most beloved (and bizarre) brands in America into a YouTube powerhouse. This isn’t just…

00:19:03  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
TSA Says Keep Shoes On | Unless They're CROCS?!

TSA Says Keep Shoes On | Unless They're CROCS?!

It’s time for Content of the Month! Our roundup of the boldest, smartest, most scroll-stopping brand moves out there. From Tampa Airport roasting Crocs (and Crocs clapping back) to a billion-dollar w…

00:17:24  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Here's Why Patagonia is a Billion Dollar Brand

Here's Why Patagonia is a Billion Dollar Brand

What happens when a brand actually knows who they are? In this episode of Radical Content, we break down how Patagonia turns purpose into powerful storytelling from high-end documentaries to everyday…

00:27:59  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Here's Why Patagonia is a Billion Dollar Brand

Here's Why Patagonia is a Billion Dollar Brand

What happens when a brand actually knows who they are? In this episode of Radical Content, we break down how Patagonia turns purpose into powerful storytelling from high-end documentaries to everyday…

00:38:25  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
The Best 2025 Social Hack for EVERY Brand

The Best 2025 Social Hack for EVERY Brand

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ Why most content teams burn out (and how to fix it)

✔ How content programming helps you scale without adding stress

✔ The best way to get buy-in from executives and …

00:26:10  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
Diagon Alley Launch: The Social Strategy That Won Over Leadership

Diagon Alley Launch: The Social Strategy That Won Over Leadership

In this episode, I take you inside one of the biggest moments of my career: how I convinced leadership, built a team from scratch, and launched Universal’s first-ever social media engagement center f…

00:31:03  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Social Deserves a Seat at the Table (Here’s the Proof)

Social Deserves a Seat at the Table (Here’s the Proof)

It’s been two years since I walked away from corporate and built Maverick from the ground up — and in that time, one thing has become painfully clear: brands are still getting social media wrong.

In t…

00:28:16  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
100M Views. No Product. Just Content. What Brands Can Learn from Visit Las Vegas

100M Views. No Product. Just Content. What Brands Can Learn from Visit Las Vegas

What do you get when a tourism board starts outperforming top-tier brands on social media? A masterclass in content strategy. In this episode of Radical Content, Eric breaks down how Visit Las Vegas …

00:22:24  |   Mon 26 May 2025
How Stealing Marriott’s Strategy Helped Me Build a Content Team

How Stealing Marriott’s Strategy Helped Me Build a Content Team

In this episode of Radical Content, I break down how Marriott’s bold content strategy completely changed the way I approached social media and brand building. I walk you through the exact moment I di…

00:29:02  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Get Your Content Seen and Earn the Click

Get Your Content Seen and Earn the Click

We’re breaking down the Earning the Click framework — a real-world system for making sure your ideas, titles, thumbnails, and hooks actually get people to stop scrolling and pay attention. If you’re …

00:30:22  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
6 Short Form Strategies That Brands Overlook

6 Short Form Strategies That Brands Overlook

I’m breaking down 7 short form video strategies that no one is really talking about—but every brand should be using. These are the moves we’re using inside Maverick to build real momentum, not just r…

00:21:36  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
How I'm Going Pro in Content & Why It Took So Long...

How I'm Going Pro in Content & Why It Took So Long...

I am getting real about what it means to stop playing small and finally go pro with content. This is going to be a raw confession about falling short of my own standards to the bold vision behind Mav…

00:24:49  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
The Secret Sauce Behind Building the Billion Dollar Brand of Chick-Fil-A

The Secret Sauce Behind Building the Billion Dollar Brand of Chick-Fil-A

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to Steve Robinson and Chick-fil-A

03:01 The Secret Sauce of Chick-fil-A's Brand Building

05:48 Transitioning from Transactional to Relational Marketing

09:04 The Importance o…

00:54:13  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
From Small-Town Theme Park to Storytelling Giant: The Story of Ozarkly!

From Small-Town Theme Park to Storytelling Giant: The Story of Ozarkly!

00:00 Introduction to Radical Content and Guests

03:10 Joey Thorsen's Journey from Sports to Theme Parks

06:50 Engagement and Audience-Centric Marketing Strategies

10:00 The Birth of Ozarkly: Filling th…

00:34:20  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
How Home Depot Turned Employees Into Storytelling Heroes

How Home Depot Turned Employees Into Storytelling Heroes

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:07 The Shift to Branded Storytelling

05:54 Challenges in Modern Marketing

09:57 Lessons from Journalism for Marketing

13:54 Corporate Communications and Storytelling

1…

00:46:51  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
How Crocs Build A Highly Engaged Community on Social with Sarah Whittle

How Crocs Build A Highly Engaged Community on Social with Sarah Whittle

00:00Introduction to Sarah Whittle and Her Journey

02:59The Challenges Brands Face in Content Creation

05:55Understanding the Disconnect Between Executives and Social Teams

09:01The Importance of Commun…

00:38:19  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Coca-Cola's World-Class Social Media Enterprise with Roberto Mastrocola

Coca-Cola's World-Class Social Media Enterprise with Roberto Mastrocola

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Roberto Mastrocola and Coca-Cola's Legacy

03:07 The Evolution of Social Media at Coca-Cola

06:13 Social at the Core: Strategies for Engagement

08:53 Challenges in Legacy Br…

00:33:40  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
How Ford Paved the Road for Social Landscape with Scott Monty

How Ford Paved the Road for Social Landscape with Scott Monty

00:00 Introduction and Background of Scott Monte
07:47 The Power of Storytelling in Brand Building
11:20 Building Transparency and Collaboration at Ford Motor Company
18:26 The Importance of Listening a…

00:42:07  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
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