Recent Episodes
Branding, Books, And Beyond with Jeff Swystun
From Madison Avenue to Authorship Host: Michael Dargie Guest: Jeff Swystun, Branding and Marketing Expert, Author Episode Overview: This episode of the RebelRebel Podcast, hosted by Michael Dargie, features a captivating conversation with Jeff Swystun. Known for his expertise in branding and marketing, Swystun shares his journey [...]
All Your Sock Are Belong To Us with Tommy Zizian
The Journey of a Sock Monger In this episode of the RebelRebel Podcast, Michael Dargie welcomes Tommy Zizian, the founder of Sock Rocket, a social enterprise that donates three pairs of socks for every pair sold. Tommy's journey from being a line cook, web developer, and eventually [...]
Being Respectfully Fucking Rebellious with Phyllis Williams-Strawder
Start branding before you start selling Discover the essence of authentic personal branding with Phyllis Williams-Strawder, the Ghetto Country Grandmother, on The RebelRebel Podcast. She challenges conventional 'code-switching,' advocates for starting branding before selling, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal boundaries in public platforms. A must-listen for [...]
Recent Blogs
From Madison Avenue to TV Dinners
The Branding Wisdom of Jeff Swystun Greetings, Rebels! In a recent episode of the RebelRebel Podcast, I had the pleasure of diving into the mind of Jeff Swystun, a figure who's traversed the peaks of Madison Avenue to the introspective valleys of authorship. Our conversation was nothing short of [...]
Sock Rocket: A Journey of Social Enterprise and Innovation
Warm Feet. Warmer Hearts. Transforming The Sock Business. The RebelRebel Podcast Hosted by Michael Dargie with Special Guest Tommy Zizian In an enlightening episode of the RebelRebel Podcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with Tommy Zizian, the innovative mind behind Sock Rocket. Tommy's journey as a "sock monger" [...]
About The RebelRebel Podcast
The RebelRebel Podcast is a regular dive into the hearts and minds of creative rebels and entrepreneurs from around the globe, and enjoys a passionate audience in more than 60 countries.
Past guests include the founder of Reebok, the woman who invented beeswax food wrap, the guy who dropped Hans Gruber off of the Nakatomi Tower in Die Hard, the dude who designed Predator, a cool cat who built DOOM, an award-winning director of Rick & Morty, a couple who runs one of the top motorcycle schools in Canada, the guy who started iStockPhoto, a best selling author or two, and dozens and dozens and dozens of other wild and crazy people who are out there doing it.
The RebelRebel Podcast celebrates creative rebels and entrepreneurs from around the world who are getting it done. They’re doing it. What is this “it” we’re talking about? It’s that thing that most people don’t do. You know. It. Yeah, that.
What makes these rebels do what they do?
We talk about life, the universe, and what makes us get up every morning with a bounce in our step … or how we claw our way across the kitchen floor to get that first cup of coffee. Sometimes, it’s about deadlines and exploring limitations, but mostly, it’s about challenging ourselves to make a difference and not play small.
Hosted by Michael Dean Dargie.
2023 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION
Outstanding Business Series
2021 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION
Outstanding Business Series
2020 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION
Outstanding Business Series
2019 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Best Host | Outstanding Business Podcast | Outstanding Title Theme | Outstanding Original Music






Calling all rebels!
Are you a creative rebel or entrepreneur itching to tell your story? Well, we love a great story and have a weak spot for those who say “fuckit” to the status quo.
If you are one of those rare breeds of humans who are out there “doing it” instead of just talking about it, we want to talk to you.