Rock n' Roll Research Podcast

Episode #151: Angelique Taylor - Founder of AddMaple, Accomplished Singer/Songwriter

Fresh from winning the Expert Choice and Audience Favorite Awards at the 2026 Greenbook IIEX Insights Innovation Competition, I sit down with Angelique Taylor, founder of AddMaple, to discuss her fascinating back story. Ange founded AddMaple to solve a long-standing set of challenges she faced as a consultant; specifically, how to connect the dots, see the full picture and share the insight story while collapsing the time spent on rote data transformation and process tasks. The result is a tremendously intuitive and powerful platform. But somehow Ange finds time for her passion project as a singer/songwriter and an amazing one at that! (Note: This interview was recorded just days before awards announcement.)

Episode #150: Katrina Noelle - Insights Founder and Advocate, Theater Kid

Celebrating episode #150 of the RRR Podcast with a guest who needs no introduction. Katrina Noelle has long been a force in the insights industry. As the founder of KNow Research and co-founder of Scoot Insights, she has recently teamed up with the disruptive, technology-focused insights firm, Hootology. Check out what they’re up to! You may also know Katrina from her tireless advocacy with the Insights Career Network, WiRE, The Insights Association, The QRCA and others. Katrina is also co-host of the TRIP Podcast, a member of the Market Research Council and a recipient of the Insights250. But did you know that musical theater was her initial passion and the start of her professional career? We discuss Katrina’s unique journey, what she’s learned along the way and where she sees the industry is heading.

Episode #149: Bill Salokar - Gazelle Global, Lottery Expert, Multi-Instrumentalist

Bill Salokar is a long-time fixture in the insights community. After starting his career as a state lottery expert, Bill found his way to the agency side where he spent most of his career. He has just recently started at Gazelle Global, one of the most trusted research operations firms in the business. Bill has also long volunteered his time with organizations like MRxPros, Insights Association and Intellus Worldwide.  What is really interesting about Bill is the collection of musical instruments for which he is proficient. It’s not every day you meet a crumhorn player!

Episode #148: Open Mic - Owen Polifka and Brent Huberty discuss the history of Channel 83 Records

Channel 83 Records was founded in 1987 in Minneapolis/St. Paul by Owen Polifka. With the scouting help of Brent Huberty, they signed several legendary Twin Cities metal bands including Disturbed, Impaler and Soilent Green and renowned goth rockers, Morticia.  They later partnered with Sci-Fi Western for several rockabilly released led by The Vibro Champs.  Owen and Brent share a verbal history of the label and some great stories along the way \m/

Episode #147: Mark Loughney - Consultant at Hub Entertainment Research, Abbey Road Recording Artist

We first spoke with Mark Loughney five years ago on Episode #16.  Since then, so many exciting things have happened in Mark’s world that it made sense to do an update. Enjoy!