Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 44m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Strap in. We're going on a trip! Robert and Topher, cofounders of advertising agency Territorial, explore the weird, compelling, and sometimes forgotten corners of our culture through a surprising lens: the brands we all know and/or love. Every episode uses a familiar brand as a roadmap to stories you would never imagine to help you see the world in a new way. To learn more about Robert Balog & Topher Burns, and their work at Territorial, visit www.weareterritorial.com or find them on LinkedIn.

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Strange Coordinates has published 32 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Business, Documentary.

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Strange Coordinates is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 44m.

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