Creative Control

About Creative Control

Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- LC SHOP: https://lagoscreative.co/ ----- FOLLOW ALEX https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: https://lagoscreative.co https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios

Publisher

Lagos Creative

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Mar 2025

Latest episode

12 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Dec 2025

   Unpaid Intern to Digital Empire // Austin Stanley

   Founder Alex Lagos interviews Austin Stanley about his journey from unpaid intern to building a digital empire, exploring strategies for scaling content creation and making an impact.

2. 

   12 Dec 2025

   Is "Slow and Steady" Artist Development Dead? // Brad Parker

   Alex Lagos interviews Brad Parker about the evolving landscape of artist development, exploring whether a gradual approach still works in today's fast-paced industry.

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   From 9–5 to Nike: How Johnnie Izquierdo Captures Culture

   Host Alex Lagos interviews Johnnie Izquierdo about transitioning from a traditional job to capturing culture for Nike, revealing insights on building a creative career.

4. 

   12 Jun 2025

   Famous to Fitness: What Shawn Booth Built After The Bachelorette

   Shawn Booth discusses his transition from reality TV fame on The Bachelorette to building a fitness-focused business, in an interview with Alex Lagos.

5. 

   28 May 2025

   Artists vs Algorithms: How Content Replaced the Campaign // Seaforth (Mitch Thompson)

   Alex Lagos interviews Mitch Thompson of Seaforth about how content has replaced traditional marketing campaigns, exploring the shift from conventional strategies to modern digital approaches.

6. 

   7 May 2025

   HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT PODCAST CLIP

   Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative⁠ ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast360⁠ ----- LC Approved Equipment List: ⁠https://lagoscreative.co/gear⁠ ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos⁠ ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/⁠ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: ⁠https://lagoscreative.co⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative⁠ LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: ⁠https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7. 

   29 Apr 2025

   10 PODCASTING QUESTIONS NO ONE’S REALLY ANSWERING…

   Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8. 

   23 Apr 2025

   Debunking PBD's 20 Rules of Podcasting

   Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9. 

   9 Apr 2025

   The Cost of Virality // Adley Kinsman

   Adley is one of Facebook's most-viewed female producers, consistently averaging over 1 billion monthly views, and the founder of Story House and VIRALISH, a creator collective helping brands achieve viral impact at scale. Renowned for her expertise in branded content distribution, she has developed successful campaigns for global brands like TikTok, Land Rover, Charmin, and Frito-Lay. Adley also frequently shares her insights on prominent stages, including AdWorld, ManyChat, and Social Media World. ---- Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10. 

    1 Apr 2025

    Waiter to CMO in 3 Years // Nate Lagos

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11. 

    27 Mar 2025

    How To Grow A Podcast (With or Without A Budget)

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12. 

    18 Mar 2025

    Podcast360

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on Creative Control

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Austin Stanley
• Brad Parker
• Johnnie Izquierdo
• Shawn Booth
• Mitch Thompson

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

369,475,714

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.