ADDICTED Series

About ADDICTED Series

ADDICTED is a cold shower of a podcast - sharing pivotal career moments and taking a glimpse into the lives of world class advertising directors. Containing bitable sizes of advice, anecdotes and tactics. Like commercials, we keep it short and to the point. That’s why each episode skips the dialogue and goes straight to the essence - answers only. Beyond that, it's a personal tribute to the golden age of advertising in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Visit: https://www.ad-dicted.com/

Publisher

Andreas Roth

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jul 2025

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026

   #9: Director - Michael Spiccia

   Michael Spiccia is an acclaimed filmmaker with an uncompromising commitment to craft. Originally trained in graphic design, he first made his mark directing music videos in Australia before establishing himself as a globally celebrated commercial director. His award-winning work shapes campaigns for major brands including Apple, Amazon, and Xbox, earning top honors from Cannes Lions, AICP, and CICLOPE. Spiccia’s singular cinematic voice was firmly established with his critically acclaimed short film YARDBIRD, which premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 65th Cannes Film Festival. Celebrated as a multiple-time shots Director of the Year, his filmmaking inhabits the space where reality melds with reverie - pairing deeply evocative performances with visual ambition to uncover the poetry hidden within ordinary moments.

2. 

   8 Jun 2026

   #8: Director - Johan Renck

   Johan Renck is a highly acclaimed Swedish director globally renowned for his award-winning commercials and music videos. He began his career in 1992, later co-founding the successful production company Renck Åkerlund Films while also running his own hit music project, Stakka Bo. Transitioning to full-time directing in 1997, Renck has since collaborated with major global brands (such as Nike, Mercedes, and H&M) and iconic artists (including Madonna, Beyoncé, and Robbie Williams). He has won numerous prestigious industry awards, including multiple Cannes Lions. Beyond commercials and music videos, his diverse portfolio includes photography, theater, tv series and feature films.

3. 

   6 Jan 2026

   #7: Director - Fredrik Bond

   Fredrik Bond is an internationally acclaimed director celebrated for emotionally driven, character-led storytelling that defies traditional genre. His cinematic approach and deep sense of empathy have made him one of the most sought-after directors in global advertising, collaborating with iconic brands including Adidas, Guinness, Levi’s, Nike, Heineken, and United Airlines. Bond’s work has been recognized with top honors across Cannes Lions, Clios, D&AD, The One Show, and an Emmy nomination. He made his feature film debut at the Sundance Film Festival, further establishing his reputation for creating powerful, human stories that resonate far beyond the screen.

4. 

   1 Dec 2025

   #6: Director - Henry-Alex Rubin

   Henry-Alex Rubin is a French-American filmmaker raised between New York and Paris. A Columbia University grad mentored by James Mangold, he broke out with Murderball — winner at Sundance and nominee for the Academy Award. He has since directed two features (Disconnect and Semper Fi) and become one of the most decorated commercial directors globally: 100+ Cannes Lions, 44 Clios (including 3 Grand), 40 Pencils, 22 AICP awards, and 8 Emmy nominations with 2 wins for Sandy Hook Promise. Recognized for emotional realism, Rubin’s early “Whopper Freakout” became a Cannes sweep and AICP winner. He has crafted dozens of Super Bowl spots (including Budweiser Clydesdales), seven films for Sandy Hook Promise, and standout work such as Dove’s “The Cost of Beauty,” Gatorade’s Derek Jeter tribute, and Apple’s AirPods story - all earning further Emmy recognition. Across film and advertising, Rubin’s signature lies in human truth, naturalism, and culturally resonant storytelling.

5. 

   4 Nov 2025

   #5: Director - Antoine Bardou-Jacquet

   Antoine Bardou-Jacquet is a multi award-winning director. His Honda ‘Cog’ film is the most awarded commercial in the history of advertising. His first music video for Alex Gopher explored fresh ways of working with type fonts, which later was used by the studio he founded, H5, in the Oscar winning short ‘Logorama’. In 2014 Antoine directed his first feature film, ‘Moonwalkers’, which was selected at SXSW and stars Ron Perlman and Rupert Grint. For over 20 years he has directed commercials for international brands including Visa, DHL, Virgin Atlantic, Shell, Peugeot, Nissan, Coca Cola, Heineken, Guiness, Belvedere and Canal Plus.

6. 

   14 Oct 2025

   #4: Director - Aoife McArdle

   Aoife McArdle is an award-winning writer and director known for her bold visual style, emotional depth, and fearless storytelling across film, television, music videos, and commercials. After studying literature and film, Aoife began directing short films and music videos, earning early acclaim with Jon Hopkins’ Open Eye Signal (UKMVA winner) and Italy, Texas (Raindance nominee). Her innovative work led to high-profile collaborations, Vimeo Staff Pick honors, and a string of celebrated commercials championing equality and craft, including Absolut’s Equal Love, which won D&AD’s Graphite Pencil for Best Direction and solidified her reputation as one of the most visionary directors of her generation. In the commercial world, Aoife continues to redefine cinematic storytelling. Her Apple spot Capture and Squarespace’s Super Bowl campaign The Singularity—starring Adam Driver—swept major awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD, AICP, and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Commercial. On television, Aoife directed episodes of Severance (Apple TV+), the critically acclaimed series starring Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, and Christopher Walken, earning 14 Emmy nominations and a DGA nod for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. Her feature debut Kissing Candice premiered at TIFF, and her immersive short All of This Unreal Time with Cillian Murphy was praised by The Guardian as “intense and all-encompassing.” A filmmaker of rare vision and conviction, Aoife McArdle continues to craft work that’s visually arresting, emotionally resonant, and deeply human.

7. 

   25 Sept 2025

   #3: Director - Paul Middleditch

   Paul Middleditch is regarded as one of the top performance TV Commercial Directors in the world. He is Australia’s most-awarded commercial director with over 300 awards to his name, including 8 Cannes Lions - 4 of which are gold - and numerous other international and national awards. Having directed commercials for Carlton Draught, Budweiser, Pepsi, Optus and New Zealand Lotteries to name a few, Paul’s madcap humor and full-on energy have made him far and away one of the most successful commercial directors to come out of Australia and New Zealand. His ‘Happy Passports’ campaign for Tourism Fiji has been awarded Silver in the Destination International category at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) 2025. Paul’s most recent feature film ‘UPROAR,’ starring Julian Dennison, Minnie Driver, and Rhys Darby, premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim. He works internationally between Australia, the US, the UK, Europe and Asia.

8. 

   26 Aug 2025

   #2: Director - Jamie Rafn

   Jamie read law at Oxford and qualified as a barrister before following his lifelong passion for film. His debut feature Soho Square (2000), made for just a few thousand dollars, was picked up by The Sundance Channel and paved the way for award-winning shorts like She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not (Saatchi & Saatchi New Director Showcase) and Tokyo Jim (European Film Award nominee, TCM Film Festival winner). Alongside his film work, Jamie built an acclaimed commercial portfolio for brands including Johnnie Walker, Budweiser, Toyota, Volvo, and American Family Insurance. His Johnnie Walker spot The Man Who Walked Around the World, starring Robert Carlyle, became a global hit—winning a Cannes Gold Lion and multiple international awards. Jamie has also directed for television, including Rob Newman’s The History of the World Backwards and BBC’s Roger & Val Have Just Got In, which earned Dawn French a BAFTA nomination.

9. 

   4 Jul 2025

   #1: Director - Matthijs van Heijningen

   A master of ironic comedy and cinematic storytelling, Matthijs van Heijningen has built a career blending humor, humanity, and striking visuals. From award-winning commercials for Heineken, Canal +, and Edeka to his feature film The Thing, his work is defined by creativity and soul. This podcast explores his journey - from early days on his father’s film sets to becoming one of Europe’s most acclaimed directors.

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