Uncensored Renegades

Uncensored Renegades

Jon Evans and Kory Marchisotto

Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.0 (7)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Kory Marchisotto, the trailblazing CMO of e.l.f., and Jon Evans, the perpetually fired host of the Uncensored CMO, team up to talk about the things leaders usually avoid talking about; failures, numbers, getting fired, and so on. The renegade duo fire through topics at speed, on a 20-minute time limit… ish.

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Why successful leaders workout

Jun 12, 2026 26m

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…

Keynote masterclass - how to deliver a world class keynote

Jun 05, 2026 28m

Timestamps00:00 - Start01:19 - Kory’s 4 part framework for a good keynote speech02:20 - Audience before content07:16 - Don’t provide information, tell a story16:20 - The art of good keynote…

Lessons from Uncensored CMO The Calling - 400 marketers in one room

May 29, 2026 35m

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 power of speed - how to move at the speed of culture

May 22, 2026 20m

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…

How to achieve 28 quarters of consecutive growth

May 15, 2026 31m

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…

Interview tips that will get you hired

May 08, 2026 28m

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…

How your CFO can unlock marketing growth

May 01, 2026 23m

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,…

Tackling your weaknesses as a leader

Apr 24, 2026 23m

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…

How to get the best performance out of your agency

Apr 17, 2026 22m

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…

How to find inspiration

Apr 10, 2026 21m

Today, Jon and Kory explore a simple but often overlooked skill: how to actually find inspiration.From brands like Tony’s Chocolonely to supermarkets, subways, and even nature, they break down why…

The price of leadership: the sacrifices every CMO has to make

Apr 03, 2026 19m

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:…

How not to get fired (from the world’s leading expert)

Mar 27, 2026 21m

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…

Why you need a personal board of directors

Mar 20, 2026 21m

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…

The power of kindness (while being a disruptor)

Mar 13, 2026 23m

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.…

Lessons from sh*tty moments (and bosses)

Mar 06, 2026 31m

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…

How innovation succeeds

Feb 27, 2026 26m

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…

Marketing is Poetry

Feb 20, 2026 31m

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…

How to win a Cannes Lion

Feb 13, 2026 19m

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…

What is marketing?

Feb 06, 2026 20m

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…

Why you need to know your e.l.f.ing numbers

Jan 30, 2026 19m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Uncensored Renegades have?

Uncensored Renegades has published 23 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Uncensored Renegades still active?

Uncensored Renegades is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.

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