Explore every episode of the podcast Uncensored Renegades
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| Teaser and Introduction - Uncensored Renegades | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:04:02 | |
Welcome to Uncensored Renegades, with Jon Evans and Kory Marchisotto. Join the duo as they tackle the topics often avoided - being fired, terrible bosses, failure, and more. This teaser episode includes clips from the first 12 episodes, covering a range of topics, and an introduction from Jon and Kory about why they started the podcast. Come back to this feed on Friday 16th November for the launch episode, recorded live in New York. | |||
| Uncensored Renegades Launch Preview [Live from NYC] | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:46:30 | |
Get to know the hosts of Uncensored Renegades, Jon Evans and Kory Marchisotto, find out more about why the duo started the show, and whats to come in the future. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro | |||
| Why we need to embrace failure | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:22:59 | |
Failure needs to be rebranded. Most see it negatively, but history shows great successes are followed shortly after failures. Jon and Kory tackle the stigma against failures, why we should embrace them across the organisations we work for. They also share their biggest failures in their career and what they’ve learned from them. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro | |||
| Why you need to know your e.l.f.ing numbers | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:19:41 | |
Know your e.l.f.ing numbers - it's your responsibility as a leader. Jon and Kory share stories of when this has helped them in roles, and share advice on how CMOs can be successful in getting more budget, taking bigger risks and, ultimately, grow the brand (for 25 consecutive quarters in Kory’s case). Timestamps 00:00 - Intro | |||
| What is marketing? | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:20:55 | |
When you define any other business function, the answer is simple. What is finance? What is HR? What is IT? When you ask, what is marketing? The answer is broad. Is it sales? Is it storytelling? Is it brand? In this episode, Kory and Jon dig into some of the words used to define marketing and decrypt some of the findings. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro | |||
| Marketing is Poetry | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:31:09 | |
How do you distil something as complex as marketing into something simple? In this special episode of Uncensored Renegades, Kory delivers a powerful seven-minute poem (originally written as a pattern-disrupting acceptance speech) that captures the emotional weight, pressure, and responsibility of modern marketing leadership. Born from a flash of inspiration at an AC/DC concert, the poem explores the trials of being a CMO, the burden of accountability, and the mental fortitude required to lead. After the performance, Jon reacts candidly, unpacking the themes of ownership, bravery, and the uncomfortable truth that in leadership, pretty much everything is down to you.
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| How to win a Cannes Lion | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:19:56 | |
With Cannes Lions deadlines looming, Jon and Kory dive into what it really takes to pitch, and win, at Cannes. We recorded this episode on the final day of Cannes 2025, with Kory in the thick of e.l.f’s "So Many D*cks" campaign submission for both a Glass and Titanium Lion. With the experience fresh in her mind, she breaks down the realities of the process. Jon brings a different perspective, reflecting on his own Bronze and Silver Lion wins from years past, and the hard-earned lessons that came with them. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro | |||
| How innovation succeeds | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:26:27 | |
How are great products created through innovation? Jon and Kory tackle this topic bringing entertaining examples from their careers, including the runaway success of e.l.f.'s Power Grip primer. So what's the key to innovation? Culture, constraints, and most importantly, being close to your customer. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| Lessons from sh*tty moments (and bosses) | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:31:11 | |
Every week, Jon and Kory pull back the curtain on the messy, unfiltered reality of building a career on your own terms. Throughout their long and successful careers, they've had their fair share of sh*tty moments and even sh*ttier bosses. From Kory being literally barked orders at in her first job, to Jon being fired after just 3 months at his dream job. These are the moments that make you question everything. But they're also the moments that shape you. Tune in for the lessons, the laughs, and zero sugarcoating. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| The power of kindness (while being a disruptor) | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:23:45 | |
e.l.f. lives by the mission of being "a bold disruptor with a kind heart" a refreshing stance when disruption is rarely paired with kindness. Kory explains why kindness is at the core of how e.l.f. operates, what it actually looks like in practice, and what holds most people back from embracing it. Links Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| Why you need a personal board of directors | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:21:41 | |
Companies have boards of directors to make big decisions, so why don't individuals? Kory does exactly this in her life, so she breaks down why she does it, how she chose the people to be a part of her board, and the kind of decisions they helps her make. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| How not to get fired (from the world’s leading expert) | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:21:03 | |
Getting fired is one of the most humbling experiences in business, and one of the most instructive. In this episode, Kory and Jon get candid about the times they've been let go, what went wrong, and the hard-won lessons that followed. Jon in particular has a story or two to share (including getting fired twice in 18 months), and between them they unpack what it really takes to survive and thrive in high-stakes leadership roles. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| The price of leadership: the sacrifices every CMO has to make | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:19:17 | |
Leadership at the top level doesn't come free it costs time, energy, and often the comfort of a predictable life. In this episode, Kory and Jon get honest about what it really takes to lead as a CMO: the personal sacrifices, the travel, the pressure, and the constant balancing act between work and home. From managing time zones on the road to the surprisingly powerful concept of strategic laziness, this is a candid look at what high-performance leadership actually demands, and how to make it sustainable. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| How to find inspiration | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:21:33 | |
Today, Jon and Kory explore a simple but often overlooked skill: how to actually find inspiration.
If you’re feeling stuck, this episode is a reminder that great ideas are everywhere, if you’re willing to look for them.
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| How to get the best performance out of your agency | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:22:16 | |
Today, Jon and Kory break down one of the most misunderstood relationships in marketing: working with agencies. From treating agencies as a true force multiplier to fixing broken relationships, they share practical advice on how to get the best out of your partners, and what to do when things inevitably go wrong. This is a candid look at trust, expectations, and why the best results come when agencies feel like part of your team, not just a supplier. Whether you’re managing an agency or working inside one, this episode will change how you think about the relationship.
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| Tackling your weaknesses as a leader | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:23:46 | |
In this episode of Uncensored Renegades, Jon and Kory tackle something most people avoid: their own weaknesses. From brutally honest feedback from partners and teams to self-awareness and uncomfortable truths, they explore how to identify what you’re not good at and why that might be the most important step in growing as a leader. They also ask whether weaknesses are just overused strengths, and how traits like empathy or attention to detail can become liabilities if left unchecked. This is a candid, self-reflective conversation on turning your weaknesses into something you can actually use. Recommended reading:
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| Interview tips that will get you hired | 08 May 2026 | 00:28:33 | |
Today Jon and Kory break down what actually makes someone memorable in an interview, beyond rehearsed answers and polished CVs. From body language and energy to asking better questions and avoiding corporate waffle, they share practical advice on how to stand out without sounding scripted. They also discuss how they personally hire, whether interviews are overrated, and why the best candidates treat interviews like conversations, not performances. Whether you’re hiring, interviewing, or just trying to communicate better, this episode is packed with useful insights. Timestamps
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| How your CFO can unlock marketing growth | 01 May 2026 | 00:23:27 | |
In this episode of Uncensored Renegades, Jon and Kory tackle one of the most underrated relationships in business: marketing and finance. Too often, marketers see the CFO as a blocker. In reality, they can be your biggest ally. Jon and Kory break down how to build a strong relationship with finance, why understanding how the business really works is critical, and how to turn your marketing plan into something the CFO actually wants to champion. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| How to achieve 28 quarters of consecutive growth | 15 May 2026 | 00:31:36 | |
Since joining e.l.f., Kory has famously achieved consecutive quarters of growth, 28 at the time of recording. This is an extraordinary achievement for a CMO, so Kory breaks down exactly how they did it, and what insights you can take back to your company to achieve the same. | |||
| The power of speed - how to move at the speed of culture | 22 May 2026 | 00:20:31 | |
Today Jon and Kory break down why speed has become one of the biggest competitive advantages in modern marketing. Using e.l.f.’s Super Bowl campaign, created and launched in just 11 days, they explore what allows some organisations to move incredibly quickly while others get trapped in endless approvals and bureaucracy. From legal teams and leadership trust to decision-making and culture, this episode is a practical look at how to build teams that execute with speed. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| Keynote masterclass - how to deliver a world class keynote | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
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| Lessons from Uncensored CMO The Calling - 400 marketers in one room | 29 May 2026 | 00:35:03 | |
Jon and Kory reflect on the very first Uncensored CMO: The Calling event. This episode recorded just days after it happened, with Kory joining as one of the keynote speakers. The conversation explores the biggest lessons from the event, including why marketers need to embrace “pattern disruption,” the underrated power of curation, and what lobsters can teach us about growth and reinvention. Jon and Kory also discuss the uncertainty and vulnerability that comes with live events, why polish is often overrated, and why genuine engagement matters far more than reach alone. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||
| Why successful leaders workout | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:26:52 | |
Today Jon and Kory explore the surprising link between leadership and exercise. From CEOs and founders to top marketers, many high performers share one habit in common: they make time to move. The duo discuss why working out often feels selfish (when it shouldn't), how to maintain healthy habits while travelling, and what companies can do to encourage their teams to prioritise wellbeing. Jon also breaks down his philosophy of running, explaining how different stages of a workout mirror the rhythms of work and life. This is a conversation about energy, discipline, and why taking care of yourself might be one of the most important leadership skills of all. Timestamps 00:00 - Start | |||