Ducks Unplugged

The Golden Duck Awards: Unplugged

Welcome to the first-ever Golden Duck Awards! Join your award show hosts Ashley and Deanna — along with guest Erin Campbell — as they hand out awards to the people, brands, trends, and moments that defined the year… for better or worse. We’re giving out honors including: - Main Character Energy Award - Most Overexposed: “We Get It. We Got It. Please Stop.” - Yep, We’re Switching Lives Award - Why Did I Care So Much? …and more categories you truly need to hear to believe. This episode includes nominations involving: KFC, Guy Fieri, E-ZPass (yes, you read that right), science breakthroughs, Heated Rivalry, and many other things we’re still processing. Plus: Ashley and Deanna surprise each other with co-host awards, followed by completely unprepared acceptance speeches. This episode is an award show, cultural commentary, and full Ducks Unplugged chaos, all in one. 🎧 Listen now and tell us: what deserves a Golden Duck Award this year? Send us your thoughts or questions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460991/fan_mail/new]

World, We Have Thoughts: Mini

There’s been a LOT happening lately and, naturally, we have thoughts. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna break down the biggest pop culture, entertainment, and news moments that have been living rent-free in their heads lately. We’re talking about: - The Devil Wears Prada turns 20 years old (how is that possible?) and why the upcoming sequel is a must-watch - The brands that are winning right now - The brands that are NOT thriving (Spirit Airlines, we're looking at you) This episode is a rapid-fire mix of culture, commentary, nostalgia, and Ducks-style opinions on everything happening in the world around us. 🎧 Listen now and tell us: what can you not stop talking about lately? Send us your thoughts or questions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460991/fan_mail/new]

The (New) Beginning: Mini

We’re officially one year in, and what better way to celebrate than going back to where it all started? In this special anniversary episode, Ashley and Deanna revisit their very first episode… and let’s just say, we’ve evolved. We’re talking about: - Where we started vs. where we've evolved - What we’ve learned after a year of podcasting - The moments we’re proud of (and the ones we’d definitely redo) - Our top episodes of the year (your must-listens) - What we’re bringing into year two This episode is part reflection, part reset, and part reminder of what Ducks Unplugged has always been about: making conversations around life, career, culture, marketing, and more, actually fun. It's edutainment at its finest. 🎧 Listen now — and come along with us into year two. Send us your thoughts or questions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460991/fan_mail/new]

The Jobs that Made Us: Mini

We all had to start somewhere. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna look back at the jobs that shaped them — from early paychecks to the experiences that stuck (for better or worse). Spoiler: their paths were very different. And yes… Ashley claims one of the weirdest jobs. We’ll let you decide We’re talking about: 💼 The first jobs that taught us how to work 😅 The roles that tested our patience (and sanity) 🧠 The lessons that still show up today Plus: 🎲 A game of Worth It or Not Recommend 📝 And a little reflection: what would you tell your “worst job” self? This one is part throwback, part therapy, and a reminder that even the worst jobs usually teach you something. 🎧 Listen now — and think back to the jobs that made you. Send us your thoughts or questions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460991/fan_mail/new]

Every 10 Years: Unplugged

40 years. Four decades. A lot of questionable trends. In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna take a trip back through time — breaking down the last 40 years in 10-year increments: 1996, 2006, 2016, and 2026. We’re talking about: - What was cool (and what absolutely was not) - The trends that didn’t age well (hello Ed Hardy) - The things we thought were the future… and weren’t (we did not see Blockbuster ever going away!) This episode is a full dose of nostalgia — from glitter everything and Lisa Frank to MySpace, sitcom TV, and Napster. Plus: - A What the Duck where Ashley leans fully into her “old lady hobbies”  - A game of Cool, Cringe, or Ahead of Its Time featuring Producer Cindy! If you love a good throwback (and a little perspective on how fast things change), this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and tell us: which era had your favorite trends? Send us your thoughts or questions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460991/fan_mail/new]